On March 24, JR East notified the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the discontinuation of its railroad business between Shin-Nakakakuni Signal Station and Mimaya Station on the Tsugaru Line in accordance with Article 28-2 of the Railway Business Act. The section between Kanida Station and Mimaya Station (28.8 km), including this section,…
Unlimited Highway Ride “Touring Plan” for ETC motorcycles only, starting April 1. 22 courses nationwide, up to half-price equivalent
The three NEXCO companies, Miyagi Prefectural Road Public Corporation, Kyoto Prefectural Road Public Corporation, and Hyogo Prefectural Road Public Corporation will continue to sell a total of 22 “Touring Plan” courses for motorcycles equipped with ETC in FY2026. The period of use is from April 1 to November 30 (until October 31 in Hokkaido). This…
Railroad replacement buses are also being uprooted. Why are “3 bus routes and 49 bus stops” disappearing in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture?
It has been difficult to use since the days of the Kashima Railway. Still, if the former Kashima Railway customers had been taken over, wouldn’t there have been a good number of passengers? Some may ask the question. …… Unfortunately, the Kashima Railway at the end of its life can only be said to have…
Seibu launches “Seibu Yokohama Chukagai Tabi-Gourmet Ticket. One-day ticket for unlimited travel + meal ticket set, with more than 40 restaurants to choose from.
Seibu Railway will start selling “Seibu Yokohama Chukagai Tabi-Gourmet Ticket,” which includes a train ticket and a meal ticket, throughout the year from March 30. This is a renewal of the “Seibu Yokohama Chukagai Gourmet Ticket,” a special ticket that was on sale until last fall. The number of partner restaurants to choose from has…
Hello Kitty is “Marion Crepe”! 3 types of plush charms, available at bookstores and LAWSON: Strawberry / Chocolat / Choco Mint
Takarajimasya will release “Marion Crepe x HELLO KITTY Plushie Charm Book” on April 30. They are priced at 3,498 yen each. Marion Crepe, a long-established crepe store celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty collaborate. A total of three types of crepes will be offered: Strawberry Special Kitty, Strawberry Chocolate Chocolate Kitty,…
Huis Ten Bosch, Eva Collaboration Menu and Goods Continues. Are you an idiot? Reversed Sasebo Burger, “De Shite Ka Ray,” etc.
Huis Ten Bosch (1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture) will launch “Interception Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch,” a park-wide experience of the world of Evangelion, on April 24. On March 24, one month before the opening, details of the food menu and goods were announced. In the Attraction Town where “Evangelion the Ride…
Gender Equality Initiatives Around the World – Reports from Offices around the World – ｜ News & PR
summary Date: Late February – Early March Location: India, Uganda, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, JICA Headquarters (in alphabetical order) Background and Objectives JICA positions gender equality and women’s empowerment* as one of its key development issues, and is working to promote it through project implementation and organizational…
New “Suica Penguin” Kokeshi Lip Pouches, Embroidered Eco Bags, and other new products with motifs of Iwate/Miyagi/Saitama specialties.
JR East Trading will release new “Suica no Penguin” local merchandise on March 27. The lineup consists of four items: a plush key chain (2,420 yen) featuring Iwate Prefecture’s traditional performing art “Morioka Sansa Odori”; a lip pouch (1,320 yen) and pen case (1,815 yen) featuring Miyagi Prefecture’s traditional craft “Kokeshi doll”; and an embroidered…
Redevelopment of Kyobashi 3-chome, a complex connecting to the former KK line, will open in 2032. Accessible from Tokyo Station via underground passageway.
On March 24, Tokyo Tatemono announced that it received approval from the governor of Tokyo for the Kyobashi 3-chome East Urban Area Redevelopment Project Type 1, which it has been promoting since 2017, for its rights conversion plan. The project involves the construction of a large complex facility with offices, a hotel, and stores in…
Disney Cruises from Japan, Oriental Land establishes management company; shipbuilding to begin in late FY2026; unveils new logo.
On March 24, Oriental Land announced the establishment of Oriental Land Cruises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oriental Land, which will begin operations on April 3. The company aims to launch a Japan-based Disney cruise in fiscal 2028, and Ryotaro Shiiba has been appointed president of the subsidiary. The company’s business is the management, operation,…