ANA, Toyota Industries Corporation, JAL, and AiRO began practical application of Japan’s first fully automated unmanned towing tractor (equivalent to Level 4) at Haneda and Narita airports on December 15. A press release was held at Haneda Airport. A towing tractor is a vehicle that tows a cart loaded with cargo and baggage in restricted…
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Toei Subway launches “Winter One-Day Pass” for use during the year-end and New Year holidays: 500 yen for adults and 100 yen for children for unlimited one-day rides
The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will release the “Toei Subway ‘Winter’ One-Day Pass” every day from December 27 to January 4, 2026 and January 10 to 12, 2026. The price is 500 yen for adults and 100 yen for children, with a 150 yen discount for children (250 yen) following the summer season. Unlimited one-day…
Rinkai Line to operate extra trains on December 30 and 31. Extra early-morning and daytime trains to coincide with Comiket
Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit, which operates the Rinkai Line, will operate a temporary weekend and holiday schedule on December 30 and 31. The first train from Osaki Station (5:39 a.m.) will be followed by a 5:55 a.m. train to Shin-Kiba, and other extra trains will be provided from the first to 7 p.m. to…
Miyazaki Prefecture’s local buses will offer free rides on December 17 and 21. Free for both prefectural and non-prefectural residents, no matter how many times you ride within the prefecture.
The Miyazaki Prefecture Bus Use Promotion Council will hold “Free Bus Day” on December 17 and 21. This is a program that offers free fares for any number of trips when using local buses within Miyazaki Prefecture. The program is open to all people, including residents of Miyazaki Prefecture, who can get on and off…
Suica Penguins Limited Edition Merchandise. The popular “Hikkake Plushie” is designed with a baby penguin and a baby penguin.
JR East Cross Station Development Company will release five new “Suica’s Penguin” goods in limited quantities and exclusively on the e-commerce site Granstamall on December 18 at 10:00. In addition to “lined room socks” (990 yen each) that can be used for winter outings and “plump pass cases” (1,360 yen each) that are just right…
Keikyu begins operating the East Exit ticket gates and underground passageway at Kitashinagawa Station, starting with the first train on February 27.
Keihin Electric Express Railway will open the East Exit ticket gates (IC-only) and underground passageway at Kitashinagawa Station from the first train on February 27. This is due to the progress of the continuous elevated crossing project near Shinagawa Station, and as a result, the bridge over the railway tracks will no longer be available….
Toei buses will be subject to extensive traffic restrictions during the Tokyo Marathon 2026 on March 1. Service suspended or detoured in Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Asakusa, Ginza, etc.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation will change the operation of its metropolitan buses due to traffic restrictions associated with the Tokyo Marathon 2026 on March 1. On the day of the event, large-scale traffic restrictions will be implemented in Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Asakusa, Ginza, Tamachi, and other areas. Traffic restrictions will begin around 7:00 a.m….
Keisei Electric Railway plans a new limited express train from Oshiage to Narita Airport and a dedicated line for the Skyliner. Travel time will be in the upper 20-minute range at the fastest.
On February 13, Keisei Electric Railway unveiled part of the design image of a new toll express scheduled to begin service between Oshiage Station and Narita Airport Station in FY2028, and also announced a draft plan for a new line dedicated to the express and Skyliner. The maximum speed of the new toll express is…
ITOCHU Announces Signing of Investment Agreement for Startup Acceleration Support Project in Latin America and the Caribbean (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to the Development of the Startup Ecosystem in the Region ｜ News & Press Releases
On January 7, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with Valor Venture Partners V, L.P. (“Valor”), a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage startup companies, mainly Series A stage, in the Latin America and Caribbean region. (“Valor”), which operates a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage startups, mainly in the Series…
Pre-orders for May issue of SPRiNG with “Miffy” cold storage bag for lunch boxes
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of SPRiNG on March 23. The price is 1,580 yen. The appendix features a “Miffy” design for the popular lunch box bag, one of SPRiNG’s most popular appendices in its history. It is a perfect size, not too big and not too bulky, measuring approximately 19 x 11.5…