The majority of the plant “mitsumata,” the raw material for Japanese currency bills, is grown in the mountainous regions of faraway Nepal. This is because Kanpoh Co., Ltd. of Osaka has been teaching the Nepalese people how to cultivate and process mitsumata for many years. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment…
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Rakuten Travel offers up to 30,000 yen off “Hachijojima Reconstruction Support Coupon” Vol. 3. Distribution started for lodging reservations and ANA Raku Pack.
Rakuten Travel is distributing the third Hachijojima Reconstruction Support Coupon from May 11 at 10:00. The coupon is valid for stays from check-in on July 1 to check-out on July 31. Three types of local government coupons that can be used for lodging reservations and two types of Rakupack coupons that can be used with…
Tokyo-Okinawa Airfare + Accommodations for 9,900 yen, Hotels in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Naha for 5,900 yen per night; Trip.com Early Summer Sale Starts Today!
Trip.com will hold an “Early Summer Appreciation SALE” from May 11 to 17. The travel period is from May 11 to August 31. During the period, limited rates will be offered for domestic and international airline tickets, hotels, and activities, as well as special rates of 5,900 yen per night for hotels and 9,900 yen…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters】JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters: The charm of Tajima from the joint product development “Mai Sho”.
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Rakuten Travel offers up to 10% off USJ affiliated hotels. Plans with Nintendo goods are also available, including Hotel Kintetsu Universal City.
Rakuten Travel is running a project in collaboration with Universal Studios Japan Official Hotels through June 29. In conjunction with the Super Nintendo World’s 5th anniversary event, a special special offer plan for official USJ hotels was released on March 23, and from May 7 at 10:00 a.m., the second batch of coupons (two types)…
JR West launches “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” for unlimited rides on Shinkansen and Shinkansen today. Prices remain the same, with some point versions available.
JR West started selling “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” on May 11. The period of use is from June 1 to July 17. This is a special ticket that can be purchased using accumulated WESTER points. It allows unlimited rides on ordinary trains (including Shinkaisoku and Kaisoku) on all JR West lines and Chizu Kyuko…
PASMO recharge was disabled on the night of the 16th. Reissue and refund.
PASMO Council and PASMO will suspend some PASMO/Suica services due to system switchover. The period is May 16 from 21:00 to the end of the train. PASMO and Suica IC card tickets, credit-integrated cards, mobile PASMO, and Apple Pay PASMO are covered, and the affected areas include the PASMO area and Suica-enabled areas in the…
Marmot” BIG tote bag supplement with cooling function, MonoMax June issue on sale today.
Takarajimasya will release the June 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, May 9. The price is 1480 yen. The special supplement is a BIG tote bag with a cooling function from the outdoor brand Marmot. With a size of approx. 33-47 x 14 x 36 cm (W x D x H) and a tough construction with…
The Paris Life of Asami Araki] In Tallinn, Estonia, one of the three Baltic States, where the medieval and modern worlds coexist (Part 2)
I went to Tallinn, Estonia for about 10 days in the middle of March. In the first half, I wrote about the old town and its surroundings, and in the second half, I would like to introduce an area slightly away from the old town. First, we will go to the Pirita district of Tallinn….
Tokyo-Okinawa Air Ticket + Accommodation Set for 9,900 yen; Trip.com’s Early Summer Thanksgiving SALE!
Trip.com will hold an “Early Summer Appreciation SALE” from May 11 to 17. The travel period is from May 11 to August 31. During the period, limited rates will be offered for domestic and international airline tickets, hotels, and activities, as well as special rates of 5,900 yen per night for hotels and 9,900 yen…