Edomae Kisen will accept charter reservations for the 2026 Hanami cruise from January 10 at 11:00 a.m. and passenger reservations from February 1. The cruise will operate from March 14 to April 12. The cruise will use a yakatabune, with a 2-hour route around Odaiba (Tokyo Bay) and a 2.5-hour route along the Sumida River…
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DFS in Waikiki Ends 63 Years of History. To completely withdraw from the Hawaiian market.
T Galleria by DFS, the iconic duty-free retailer in Hawaii, especially in Waikiki, has officially announced that it will close its flagship store in the center of Waikiki on January 28, 2026, and completely withdraw from the state of Hawaii. DFS expects to gradually close the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu Airport) store at…
Unlimited Ride on Shinkansen for 10,000 yen “Kyunpass” goes on sale tomorrow, limited to weekdays from February to March, check the eligible trains and purchase calendar!
The Kyun ♥ Pass is a weekday-only product that allows unlimited rides on Shinkansen bullet trains, limited express trains, and ordinary and rapid trains within the JR East free area. JR East Tabikyun Early Bird Pass” (Travel on weekdays!) Validity: 1 day or 2 consecutive days from the start date specified at the time of…
Sanrio x Black Myakmyak plush toys are back on order! Total 7 characters, large size / small size with carabiner
Asunarosha will resume sales of the “EXPO 2025 [Sanrio Characters] Myakumyaku Narikiri Plushie Black” series of officially licensed products for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which had been postponed from December 23, 2025, on January 13, 2026. There are two types: the larger size (M) is available in seven varieties for 5,280 yen each. The smaller size…
JR West Japan to start using “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” tomorrow, which allows unlimited rides on Shinkansen as well. Can also be used for spring break travel.
JR West is selling “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket,” which allows unlimited travel on all JR West lines including Shinkansen and limited express trains. The period of use is from January 13 to March 20. This is a special ticket that can be purchased using accumulated WESTER points. It allows unlimited rides on ordinary trains…
Up to 60% off JR West limited express fares “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticketless” will be available tomorrow. Osaka – Kinosaki Onsen/Shirahama, etc.
JR West is selling “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticketless”. The period of use is from January 13 to March 20. This product offers limited express fares from Osaka/Shin-Osaka to major sightseeing spots for a number of points equivalent to up to 60% off regular fares. The product is available only through JR West’s online reservation…
I went to Langkawi, Malaysia, a “legendary island” with a connection in Singapore!
This paper focuses on a late night flight from Haneda to Singapore, a lounge at Changi International Airport that I used between connections, and a flight from Changi Airport to Langkawi. I visited Langkawi Island in the Andaman Sea, northwest of Malaysia, as part of a press tour co-sponsored by Tourism Malaysia and Singapore Airlines….
Hawaii Local] 365 Days in Hawaii. Selected spectacular views from Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai!
January 1, 2026, shortly before sunrise. The sun was tinting the western sky just before rising. This phenomenon is called the “Venus Belt. In the midst of silence, this is the moment when the year 2026 begins. The sun then appeared in the eastern sky. From Waikiki, located in the southern part of Oahu, the…
New Era x Birds and Beasts Caricatures collection, including 6 caps. Featuring rabbits, monkeys, cats, and frogs from Koumaki.
New Era Japan will release a collection in collaboration with “Birds and Animals Caricatures” from the collection of Kozan-ji Temple on Mt. Tsugao in Kyoto on January 16. The collection includes 6 types of caps and 2 types of apparel. It features a rabbit, a monkey, a cat, and a frog from Volume A of…
Rinku Premium Outlets distributes discount coupons for visitors using Hanshin Expressway from January 16.
Hanshin Expressway and Rinku Premium Outlets will hold the “Let’s go to ‘Rinku Premium Outlets’ using Hanshin Expressway! campaign from January 16 to April 23. If you use the ETC at either the Izumisano Minami or Izumisano Kita exit on the Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Route and go to Rinku Premium Outlets (3-28 Rinku…