Amazon Furusato Tax, in which approximately 1,000 local governments nationwide participate, has features such as next-day delivery of some returns as soon as possible, exclusive returns only available on Amazon, and a selection of small returns starting from 1,000 yen. Amazon (Amazon Japan) has updated its ranking of the popularity of hometown tax returns. The…
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Uncle Sweet Lover Eats Afternoon Tea of Shine Muscat & Melon at Tokyo Dome Hotel
Afternoon tea, which is said to have originated in England, has recently become known as “Nun Katsudo,” but since it is basically for “just the two of you,” I had no connection to this event. …… I was thinking that I had no chance to be a part of this event when I was offered…
Suica penguins, thud-up business card cases and plush toys on sale, in celebration of TRAINIART’s 15th anniversary.
JR East Japan Trading will release commemorative goods featuring Suica penguins and other items on November 19 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its “TRAINIART” railroad goods specialty store. In addition to a plush toy (2,860 yen) designed to symbolize “train and art,” which is also the origin of the TRAINIART brand, the company will…
Unlimited Ride Ticket for Winter in JR Tokai” goes on sale on November 19. Shinkansen fare + ¥3,900 for 2 days, also valid for year-end and New Year’s holidays.
JR Tokai will release “JR Tokai Winter Unlimited Ride Ticket” from November 19 to January 12, 2026, which allows unlimited rides on all conventional train lines (12 lines) for two days. The period of use is from December 13 to January 13, 2026, including the year-end and New Year holidays. The discount free ticket that…
Thirteen Expo exhibits will be moved to the three Kansai airports. Lanterns from the Sumitomo Pavilion, tree from Nomo no Kuni, cushions from the Belgian Pavilion, etc.
Kansai Airport Group will install some of the exhibits and artworks (13 in total) from the Osaka/Kansai Expo pavilions at Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport and Kobe Airport. The location and start date of the installation will be announced as soon as they are determined. Exhibits and artwork for overseas pavilions to be set…
ANA Travelers, Ranking of popular hotels for Hokkaido ski trip. Includes a large bath & complete set of rental equipment.
ANA X has released a ranking of the most popular hotels for “Hokkaido ski trips” for friends and couples (as of November 13). ANA Traveler’s Dynamic Package (airfare and accommodations) compiles the hotels in Hokkaido area with the most reservations for 2-3 persons per room. This year’s top 10 hotels are all located near ski…
Suntan Kitty” eco-bag goes on sale. The bag has an integrated storage compartment and can be transformed into a plush toy by squeezing it together.
Takarajimasya will release “HELLO KITTY collaboration a-jolie big bag book” on December 22. The price is 3,663 yen. The original leopard print bag is a collaboration between the bag brand “Ajoli” and the popular “Tanning Kitty”. The bag comes with an integrated storage compartment, and can be transformed into a plush toy when the bag…
Low-floor cars are introduced on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. Wheelchair users can get on and off the train alone due to fewer steps.
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) has introduced low-floor cars on its Midosuji Line, which have a smaller difference in level between the platform and the entrance to the car than before. As a result, wheelchair users will be able to get on and off the train independently from November 22. The low-floor cars will…
President Tanaka Visits Egypt ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Arab Republic of Egypt from October 30 to November 3 to attend the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) held on November 1, He also met with Prime Minister Madbouly, President Aboul Naga, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Al-Mashaat, Minister of Tourism and…
Up to 5,000 yen discount per person for lodging plans in Nara Prefecture. Kintetsu reservation website until the end of March.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co. is running the “Let’s Enjoy Nara Prefecture Campaign,” a lodging discount campaign, until March 31, 2026. The coupon is valid for reservations made on or after November 7 for stays between January 5 and March 31, 2026 (until check-out on April 1). Coupons are distributed on the campaign page. However, they…