Spotlight on Three Stunning Ingredients: This time, the stars of the show are three. They are “Hitachi Beef Kirameki,” a premium brand of beef that has met strict certification standards; “Hitachi no Kagayaki,” a brand of pork known for its tender texture and rich umami; and “Kasama Chestnuts,” prized for their large size, aromatic fragrance,…
A new feature, “Ride Navigator,” has been added to the WILLER TRAVEL app. It includes useful features such as bus stop search, service area arrival time checks, and instructions on how to adjust your seat while on the bus.
WILLER MARKETING has added a new feature called “Ride Navigator” to the official “WILLER TRAVEL” app. This update to the WILLER TRAVEL app—which has primarily been used for making reservations—adds features designed to address concerns and inconveniences experienced while riding the bus. The app automatically displays up to four nearby bus stops based on your…
Bike-sharing service begins today in the sections of the JR Uchibo Line where service has been suspended due to Typhoon No. 25. Free for up to 12 hours.
Chiba Prefecture and OpenStreet, among others, are providing a free bike-sharing service as part of efforts to secure emergency transportation following damage to the JR Uchibo Line and the Chiba Prefectural Road Sodegaura-Aneza Station Line caused by Typhoon No. 25. The service will run from 6:00 a.m. on October 14 until further notice (while the…
Signing of a Grant Agreement for Grant Aid to Benin: Supporting Logistics Improvements in West Africa Through the Construction of Grade-Separated Interchanges at Major Intersections | News & Public Relations
On October 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Benin in Cotonou, Benin, for the “Cotonou City Bedoko Intersection Grade-Separated Interchange Construction Project (Phase 2).” The agreement was signed that day by Hug Oscar Locos, Minister of External Resource Mobilization and Debt Management…
Anker’s sleep headphones have dropped to the 10,000-yen range, hitting an all-time low. They feature a slim design that feels comfortable even when you toss and turn, adaptive noise cancellation, and masking sounds that cancel out snoring.
Ahead of the “Prime Thanksgiving Sale” running from October 16 to 19, Amazon Japan is holding a sale on Anker’s sleep-focused earbuds, the “Soundcore Sleep A30.” Normally priced at 29,990 yen, they are currently available for 19,990 yen—a 33% discount and the lowest price ever—as of this writing. The current model, released in September 2025….
AirTri: Bookings for Kagoshima Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Begin Today at 12:00 PM. Get up to 60% off airfare and lodging.
AirTri will begin accepting new reservations for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program in Kagoshima Prefecture at 12:00 p.m. on October 15. The promotion applies to “AirTri Domestic Tours” (package plans combining airfare and lodging), with discounts of up to 60% off—the same as on other sites (capped at 20,000 yen per person…
Yahoo! Travel: Reservations for Kumamoto Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” begin today at 12:00 p.m. Up to 60% off lodging, plus an additional 10% off for everyone.
Yahoo! Travel will begin accepting new reservations for Kumamoto Prefecture under the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program at 12:00 p.m. on October 15. On the Yahoo! Travel website, select an accommodation marked with the [Kumamoto Prefecture Accommodation Discount] label and proceed to the reservation entry screen; the coupon will be automatically applied. As…
Kärcher’s compact high-pressure washer, the “K2 Little Premium,” is on sale for 26% off, priced in the 14,000-yen range. Perfect for washing cars, cleaning balconies, and cleaning exterior walls.
Ahead of the “Prime Thanksgiving Sale” running from October 16 to 19, Amazon Japan is holding a sale on Kärcher’s “K2 Little Premium” pressure washer. Normally priced at 20,347 yen, it is currently available for 14,999 yen—a 26% discount—as of this writing. This compact model is positioned as an entry-level product in the Kärcher lineup….
Ikkyu.com: Reservations for Kumamoto Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” begin today at 12:00 p.m. Get up to 60% off your stay; the discount is automatically applied on the reservation screen.
Ikkyu.com will begin accepting new reservations for Kumamoto Prefecture under the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program at 12:00 p.m. on October 15. When you select an accommodation listed with the [Kumamoto Prefecture Accommodation Discount] label on the Ikyu.com website and proceed to the reservation entry screen, the coupon will be automatically applied. The…
Nighttime road closures on the Ken-O Expressway between Bando IC and Shimosa IC in preparation for the expansion to four lanes. Closures will begin sequentially from November 9 through 13, starting with the section between Ushiku-Ami IC and Shimosa IC.
NEXCO East Japan’s Kazo Management Office, Yawara Management Office, and Tsukuba Construction Office will implement nighttime road closures on the Ken-O Expressway (C4, Metropolitan Central Link Expressway) between the Bando Interchange and the Shimosa Interchange. In addition to repairing the road surface and inspecting and repairing road structures, road closures will be implemented in three…