In conjunction with the “Sumida River Fireworks Festival” on July 25, Tokyo Metro will add a total of 96 extra trains on the Ginza Line. One of Tokyo’s largest fireworks festivals, featuring a total of approximately 20,000 fireworks launched from two venues along the Sumida River, which spans Taito and Sumida wards. To improve convenience…
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ANA: Earn 7x bonus miles when you book and dine at participating restaurants. Maximum of 2,500 miles; valid only in July.
ANA X is running the “Eat, Eat, and Earn! July-Only 7x Miles Campaign for Online Reservations and In-Store Visits” from July 1 through 31. By logging into the ANA Gourmet Miles website and making an online reservation for lunch or dinner at a participating restaurant, customers can earn seven times the usual number of miles….
Tokyo to Introduce New Accommodation Tax System on April 1, 2027. Rate to Be Set at a Flat 3%; Tax Will Also Apply to Vacation Rentals and Simple Lodging Facilities
The Tokyo Metropolitan Tax Bureau announced that it will implement a new lodging tax system effective April 1, 2027. Regarding the revision of the lodging tax, which has been under discussion, the bureau received approval from the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications on June 30. The current ordinance was introduced in October 2002 and…
ANA to Resume “This Week’s Special Mileage Deals” on July 7, Offering Flights for 3,000 Miles One-Way
ANA will resume its “Weekly Mileage Deals” starting with the announcement of eligible routes on July 7. “This Week’s Tokutabi Miles” is a service that allows you to book award tickets for fewer miles than usual (starting at 3,000 miles one-way) exclusively on select routes announced every Tuesday at 12:00 PM. Since the destinations change…
The “57th Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival” will be held on August 5. Approximately 16,000 fireworks will be launched, with paid and free viewing areas at six locations.
The Sendai Junior Chamber and the Tanabata Fireworks Festival Special Committee will hold the “57th Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival” on August 5. The event will take place around Aobayama Park and along the Hirose River embankment, with the fireworks display running from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (The event will proceed rain or shine, but…
“Kuro Myaku Myaku Collaboration Rooms” at Three Quirky Hotels in Osaka. Stamp stations set up, with original merchandise included
H.I.S. Hotel Holdings has launched the “Black Myaku Myaku Collaboration Room,” a collaboration between its three “Weird Hotel” and “Weird Resort & Spa” properties in Osaka and Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Following the positive reception of the Myaku Myaku collaboration rooms launched in 2025, the fourth installment—featuring guest rooms designed…
Logos: Four new products, including a cooler bag that doubles as a mini table and a cooler bag that fits in a bike basket. Perfect for summer outings and fireworks festivals.
Logos Corporation, the company behind the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released a new cooler bag from its “CLUB LOGOS” everyday use series. We offer the following four models, each featuring a size and functionality that make them ideal for grocery shopping, commuting to work or school, picnics in the park, and summer leisure activities. read…
New “Wreck-It Ralph” items are now available at the Disney Store. Check out the green hoodie that matches Vanellope’s!
The Disney Store will release a new collection based on the movie *Wreck-It Ralph* on July 10. The collection features various characters from the Candy World, including Ralph and Vanellope. It is characterized by cute designs that incorporate candy and cookie motifs. Highlighted items include a long-sleeve hoodie (7,900 yen) that lets you dress up…
[Weekend Station Bento] Okayama Station: “Kurashiki Komachi: Spring”
The “Kurashiki Komachi: Spring” ekiben we’re introducing today features stunning packaging adorned with white walls and cherry blossoms—a design that perfectly symbolizes the Kurashiki Bikan District in Kurashiki City, a popular tourist destination in Okayama Prefecture. Even after opening the box, the black-and-white container with its red dividers looks beautiful alongside each individual dish, giving…
Muji Releases Summer “Like Festival” Flyer. Limited-time prices include 10% off rice toppings and 15% off lightweight cotton undershirts.
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, is holding its summer “Like Festival” through July 13 (the online store will be open until 10:00 a.m. on July 13). During the sale period, eligible items will be sold at discounted prices. The “Saratto Cotton” series of women’s and men’s underwear; seasonal appliances such as circulators, handheld fans,…