Category: travelling

On February 16, the Japan Weather Association released its second cherry blossom bloom forecast for 49 locations throughout Japan. In 2023, blooming is expected to be on par with or earlier than normal throughout Japan. The cherry blossom front is expected to start from Fukuoka and Kochi on March 19, with blooming in Miyazaki on…

Akita Prefecture is a snowy prefecture located on the Sea of Japan coast of the Tohoku region. Akita Prefecture is rich in specialty products that have many fans throughout Japan, such as Akita Komachi brand rice, Inaniwa udon noodles, Hinai Jidori chicken, Iburi Gako, Kiritanpo, etc. On the other hand, if you are asked what…

JTB will conduct the “2023 Spring Pokey Travel Campaign” in collaboration with Ezaki Glico “Pokey” from February 20 to April 23. A limited number of “Poki Tabi BOX” boxes will be given to those who apply for a trip that includes at least one night’s stay in Osaka or Kyoto at any of the 30…

Nagoya Railroad and Efex will hold “View Beyond the Rails 2023” from February 22 to July 30 as the second installment of a mystery-solving game that can be enjoyed while touring along the railway line. Visitors can participate in the “Riddle Solving Game 1 Day Free Ticket” (3,500 yen), which includes a “Meitetsu Train 1…

EX Lottery” Campaign EX Service members will be eligible for the “EX Lottery” campaign, in which a total of 1,000 people will win prizes every day. The campaign will run from March 9 to June 16, and the winning right will be used from April 10 to July 14. The prizes are “Weekday Stay and…

Universal Studios Japan will offer special menus and original goods in a collaborative event with “SPY x FAMILY” to be held at “Universal Cool Japan 2023. A special set inspired by the Forger family, “SPY x FAMILY Beef Stew Set – Forger Family Special Menu” is available only at the park. The main dish features…

On February 16, JR Tokai released a new commercial for the Tokaido Shinkansen Line. The commercial depicts a businessman, played by actor Kento Kaku, on a business trip. The commercial depicts a businessman, played by Kento Kaku, on a business trip, and the theme song “Aini Ikou” (composed by Taisei Iwasaki, sung by UA) is…

JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) announced that the estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in January was 1,497,300. This is 55.7% compared to the same month in 2019. Compared to December, when demand for travel to Japan increases due to the Christmas vacations and other factors, January is usually a quiet month, especially in…

Rotir has launched the REQFUL 2.0, a mini wallet with essential functions for a cashless lifestyle, on Makuake. This money clip compatible model has been updated two years after its launch in 2021. It is now able to smoothly take out not only coins and cards but also banknotes, and has been finished to be…

On March 7, HIMARU will open TACO GLAMP “THE MEXICO,” a resort facility that combines glamping and auto-camping at an abandoned school (former Joban Elementary School) in Tako-cho, Katori-gun, Chiba Prefecture, which has been converted into a resort. Located 30 minutes by car from Narita Airport, it is said to offer a resort experience as…