The government will raise the rate of international tourist passenger tax (departure tax) to 3,000 yen per trip from July 1. In conjunction with this increase, the Japan Tourism Agency has published a leaflet for departing travelers on its website. Currently, the fee is 1,000 yen per departure from Japan. For cruises and air travel,…
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Taiwan HSR’s new N700S-based rolling stock, first batch shipped by Nippon Sharyo
On May 19, Nippon Sharyo announced that it will make the first shipment of new high-speed railcars for Taiwan, for which it received an order from Hitachi, Ltd. The cars to be shipped this time are part of the 12 trains and 144 cars ordered by HTSC (Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium), a consortium formed by…
President Tanaka holds first meeting with UNHCR’s UNHCR High Commissioner for Refugees, Jean-Claude Saaleh ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met for the first time with UNHCR High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Saleh at JICA Headquarters on May 18. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka expressed his congratulations to High Commissioner Sirleja, who took office in January of this year, and expressed his desire to further deepen the…
Coleman” shoulder bag in three colors, available at Lawson and other stores, with 50th anniversary logo and lantern charm.
Takarajimasya will release “Coleman BRAND BOOK #08 Shoulder Bag” on July 3. Available in three colors (black, khaki, and glaze) and priced at 3,949 yen each, the book will be sold at LAWSON and HMV & BOOKS online in addition to the e-commerce site (not available at bookstores). It features a neat and lightweight material…
Monchichi-chan” pouch charm with light blue ribbon and plump stickers are appended to the July issue of sweet.
Takarajimasya will release the July 2026 extra issue of “sweet” on June 12. The price is 1980 yen. The supplement of the extra issue is a plush pouch charm and plump sticker set of “Monchichi-chan”. The face-shaped pouch with cute light blue ribbon has a zipper pocket for accessories and mini cosmetics. Measuring approximately 12…
JR Musashino Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line to begin direct service in FY2028. Sightseeing express with semi-private rooms will be operated for convenient travel between Disney/ Atami and Chichibu.
On May 19, JR East and Seibu Railway agreed to operate a direct service between JR Musashino Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line. The service is scheduled to begin in FY2028. Between Shin-Akitsu Station on the JR Line and Tokorozawa Station on the Seibu Line, there is a connecting line used to transport Seibu Railway cars…
Coleman” cold storage bag also available at Lawson. Tough construction with “Take 6” motif
Takarajimasya will release “Coleman BRAND BOOK #08: Cold Storage Bags. It is available in two colors, gray and red, priced at 4059 yen each. The red version will be available at bookstores and e-commerce sites from June 1, while the gray version will be available exclusively at e-commerce sites, Lawson, and HMV & BOOKS online…
20% off Wandard’s Camera Slings. Fitted bag for mirrorless with lens attached and accessories
Ginichi will offer a 20% off sale on WANDRD sling bags from May 22-June 7. The Wonderd “Rogue Sling” is a sling bag that compactly holds a camera body, lenses, and accessories, and is made to fit the body. It is equipped with dividers that can be moved according to the equipment and can also…
Reservations for “Peach Afternoon Tea” at the Tokyo Dome Hotel are now open. Sweets and savories filled with peaches
Tokyo Dome Hotel will offer “Peach Afternoon Tea” at the top-floor Artist Cafe from June 23 to August 31. 2 hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The price is 6,300 yen per person, and reservations can be made through the website and by phone. Savory items include “Pennette with Beetroot and Gorgonzola,” a pasta…
JR Tokai Bus launches a new wrapped bus, “Rebirth. Company history from the former Japanese National Railways “reversed” in November.
JR Tokai Bus will operate its new “Rebirth” wrapped bus from June 1 to January 31, 2027. The wrapping will be applied to the Mitsubishi Fuso “Aero Ace” and is designed to reverse the current vehicle’s livery, as the company history of JR Tokai Bus and the former Japan National Railways – JR Tokai Automobile…