The Tokyo Dome Hotel (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo) is hosting a limited-time buffet called the “Retro Gourmet Fair,” where guests can enjoy classic Western dishes and Chinese cuisine, through September 30. Starting with roast beef made from domestic beef, carved right before your eyes, to Spaghetti Napolitan topped with crispy bacon and a soft-boiled…
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Francfranc’s New Travel Goods Are Super Functional! Expandable ruffled bags, drawstring pouches for storing removed accessories, and more
Francfranc is selling new travel goods perfect for summer vacation and Silver Week at its stores nationwide (excluding outlet stores) and on its official online store. Perfect for a quick two-day, one-night getaway, the “Classic Flower Travel Bag S” (5,900 yen) is a version of the existing size that’s about 20 cm narrower, featuring a…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] Deliberately Change Trains Along the Way to Enjoy a Variety of Trains and Cars
Try Adding Some Variety to Your Connections: As it turns out, there are several trains on the Noiwa Railway’s Aizu-Kinugawa Line and the Aizu Railway’s Aizu Line that are worth riding just for the sake of the ride itself. For example, the Noiwa Railway’s 6050 Series is one such train. The No’iwa Railway and Aizu…
[Local Attractions Only Hotel Staff Know] Recommendations from Ms. Imura at “ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills”
IHG Hotels & Resorts operates more than 7,000 properties across 21 hotel brands in over 100 countries worldwide. In Japan, the company currently operates approximately 62 hotels across 10 brands, from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of June 2026). In this article, we spoke with Mr. Yuichiro Imoto, General Manager of ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa…
New Japan Sea Ferry Now Allows Passengers to Check Availability and Book Tickets via Its Official App. Seasonal Plans Will Also Be Posted Regularly.
New Nihonkai Ferry, a member of the SHK Line Group, has launched its official app, “New Nihonkai Ferry Official – Hokkaido Ferry Reservations & Recommended Information” (Android/iOS versions). In addition to allowing users to check availability and make reservations entirely within the app, the app also provides regular updates on promotions and seasonal plans. It…
Enjoy Maple Pumpkin-Flavored Churros at Home. A Fall-Exclusive Flavor Joins Disney’s Frozen Food Series, Available Only to Park Guests
Tokyo Disney Resort will release maple pumpkin-flavored churros on September 15 as part of its “Tokyo Disney Resort Frozen Selection” series of frozen foods, available exclusively to park guests. The price is 5,000 yen per box. The set includes 5 bags of 4 maple-pumpkin-flavored churros each, 5 bags of 100g maple-pumpkin-flavored sugar, and 20 paper…
“Disney Halloween” Food & Drink Roundup: Get a Sneak Peek at Souvenirs Featuring the Scared Little Ghost and Must-Try Menu Items
Tokyo Disney Resort will host “Disney Halloween” at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from September 16 to October 31. In this article, we’ll provide a roundup of the limited-edition menu items set to go on sale on September 15, the day before the event kicks off. The highlight is the “Assortment Box” (1,500 yen), making…
I visited the site of major repairs on the Arakawa Bay Bridge on the Metropolitan Expressway, which has been in service for about 50 years. With serious damage such as “peeling paint, corrosion of the foundation, and sections with missing material or fractures,” how will it be repaired?
Overview of the Large-Scale Repair Work on the Arakawa Bay Bridge Since fiscal year 2014, the Metropolitan Expressway Authority has been carrying out large-scale renewal and repair work at various locations along 63.7 km of its 327.2 km total route as part of the “Metropolitan Expressway Renewal Project.” This magazine has also reported on large-scale…
A Roundup of New Disney Merch for Casual Costumes: From T-Shirts Featuring Your Favorite Villains to the First-Ever Fan Caps from The Sambonets
Ahead of the “Disney Halloween” event, Tokyo Disney Resort will begin rolling out new merchandise—perfect for villain-themed designs and casual costumes—starting September 3. New Villain merchandise includes “Favorite Character” T-shirts (4,200 yen) and brooches (1,600 yen each, or 8,000 yen for a set). The designs feature Maleficent, Ursula, Dr. Facilier, and others. The lineup also…
Why Is Yoshinoya Opening “Clear Broth Ramen” Restaurants? I Visited the First “Torikichi” Location in Osaka
Is it different from Kirameki no Tori? Torikichi serves everyday-style chicken-based white soup ramen. Prefectural Route 19, which runs in front of Torikichi, is a major thoroughfare connecting Ibaraki City and Neyagawa City across the Yodogawa Shinbashi Bridge, with light trucks and company vehicles constantly speeding by. While access by car is extremely convenient, it’s…