JR Central and JR West will begin rolling out “Supreme Class”—the highest-class seating option, surpassing even Green Cars—on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines (Tokyo–Hakata) starting October 1. The trains to be introduced will be the “N700S” (16-car trains). Fully private “Cabin” compartments will be located in Cars 7 and 10, while semi-private “Seat” compartments…
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JAL’s “Amami Islands Island-Hopping Discount.” Stay overnight on an island and get up to 20,000 yen off per person, plus 5,000 yen worth of local coupons.
This offer provides a discount of up to 20,000 yen per person on travel costs for a total of five islands: Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima—both World Natural Heritage sites in Kagoshima Prefecture—as well as Yoron Island, Kikaijima, and Okinoerabu Island. The sales period runs from June 16 to December 15, and the eligible travel period…
Gala Yuzawa Changes Its Name, Transforming from a Ski Resort to a Year-Round “Mountain Resort.” New Attractions and Shinkansen Service Resumes in Summer for the First Time in 26 Years
On June 16, GALA Yuzawa (1039-2 Kayahira, Oaza Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture) announced that, to mark the 35th anniversary of the opening of “GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT”—the ski resort facility it operates—it would change the facility’s common name as part of its efforts to transition to full-scale year-round operations. To change the…
“Kanoa Fujisan Nakako,” a glamping resort with open-air hot springs overlooking Mount Fuji, is offering 20% off to celebrate its 3rd anniversary. It also features a BBQ featuring Yamanashi-brand ingredients.
“Resort Glamping.com,” a booking site operated by Booking Resort, is running a campaign to celebrate the third anniversary of the opening of its listed property, “Kanoa Mt. Fuji Yamanakako Glamping Resort” (1061 Uehara, Hirano, Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture), as well as the facility’s renovation. We offer plans with up to 20% off the…
Signing of a Loan Agreement for the “Northeast Brazil Clean Power Supply Stabilization Project” (Overseas Investment and Financing): As JICA’s first sustainability-linked loan and the first project under the Sustainable Finance Framework with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, this initiative contributes to providing high-quality electricity in the poorest regions and promoting the participation of female electrical engineers | News & Public Relations
On March 23, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Neoenergia Coelba, a company operating an electricity distribution business in the state of Bahia in the northeastern region of the Federative Republic of Brazil under a concession granted by the Brazilian government, and held a signing ceremony in Salvador, Brazil, on…
Miffy × OUTDOOR PRODUCTS: Two Types of Outing Bags. The marguerite pattern on the inside adds a touch of style.
“Flower Miffy,” the Miffy flower shop operated by Benelic, will release two types of collaboration bags with the U.S.-based outdoor brand “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS” on June 19. The lineup includes the “Margaret Daypack” (9,790 yen) and the “Margaret Shoulder Bag” (4,400 yen), both featuring a limited-edition Flower Miffy design. In the online store, they are sold…
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Business Cooperation with the British International Investment Corporation (BII): Contributing to Sustainable Development in Asia and Africa and Expanding Market Participation Opportunities—Including for Japanese Companies—Through the Mobilization of Private-Sector Funds | News & Public Relations
On June 14, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on operational cooperation with the British International Investment (BII), a UK government-affiliated development finance institution, at a Japan-UK business event held at 10 Downing Street in conjunction with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the United Kingdom. at a Japan-UK…
The “Shizuoka Youth ★ Outing Ticket,” which offers students a 50% discount on round-trip “Kodama” train fares to Disney, will go on sale again in 2026.
JR Tokai will sell the “Shizuoka Youth ★ Outing Ticket (Trip to Tokyo Disney Resort)” from June 18 to August 28, continuing the program from last year. The valid travel period is July 18–August 6 and July 17–30, expanding from 14 days to 34 days. A limit on the number of tickets sold will be…
100 winners will be selected by lottery to receive Hokkaido gourmet treats. Enter via the “HOKKAIDO LOVE!” official LINE account.
The Hokkaido Tourism Organization is holding a giveaway campaign to celebrate the relaunch of the “HOKKAIDO LOVE! LINE Official Account,” which provides tourism information and other content. If you add us as a friend by June 23 and complete your entry by entering the required information on the campaign page we’ll send you, you’ll be…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Rail Travel Tips”] Are Some Ticket Gates Reserved for Employees and Military Personnel? There Are Ticket Gates Available Only at Specific Times and for Specific Groups
Temporary Ticket Gates Opened Only During Rush Hour: Since they’re called “temporary,” they aren’t open continuously from the first train to the last. There are various ways they’re operated. The most common type is a temporary ticket gate that opens only during the morning and evening rush hours to accommodate commuters and students. I used…