Toyoko Inn will sequentially install “T-Place,” a space exclusively for hotel guests, at all of its facilities in Japan, with some exceptions, starting in November. It is to be set up as a place for work, travel planning, and refreshment in a little free time. The name is a play on the initials of Toyoko…
Odakyu Type 1000 Hakone Tozan Line color revived. New paint scheme conforming to the “Allegra-go” also with red base color.
Odakyu Electric Railway will change the color scheme of its 1000 Series trains, which are mainly operated on the Hakone Tozan Line, to an exclusive red color scheme. The new trains will start running on the Hakone Tozan Line on November 27. Type 1000 trains operating on the Hakone Tozan Line had previously been painted…
Unlimited Ride on Hokkaido’s Expressways “Michi Toku Furipasu” Sales for December through March, from 6,500 yen for 2 days.
NEXCO East Hokkaido Branch launched the “HOKKAIDO LOVE! Michi Toku Furipasu (abbreviated name: Michi Toku),” a discount fare that allows unlimited travel on expressways in Hokkaido at a fixed price, at 14:00 on November 6, 2012. Divided into A-period from spring to fall (April to November) and B-period from winter (December to March), multiple plans…
OPAQUE.CLIP launches winter “Miffy” collaboration. Fluffy tote/earthing/pouch charms, etc.
OPAQUE.CLIP will release items in collaboration with “Miffy,” which celebrated its 70th anniversary on November 13. The items will be sold at selected stores in station buildings and shopping centers nationwide, as well as through its online store. The lineup consists of seven items, including an A4-size lightweight puffy tote bag (5979 yen), a face-shaped…
Disney Hotel reminds guests to handle mobile batteries. Requests guests to refrain from charging batteries when guestrooms are not occupied.
On November 6, Disney Hotels announced “Requests Regarding the Use of Mobile Batteries and Other Devices” during your stay. This is in line with the alert issued by the Consumer Affairs Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. In order to prevent heat generation and ignition…
Weekend Ekiben] Niigata Station “Masakasa Ikura Nandan Sushi” (Sushi with salmon roe)
Niigata Station is indeed a rice-producing area, and many ekiben are sold using rice produced in Niigata Prefecture. Equally as noticeable are ekiben that use fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. From among them, I chose “Masakasa Ikaranai Sushi” this time. The “ma” in “masakayaku nandanushi” refers to trout, “sa” to salmon, “ka” to…
What did I see at the Expo?” Electronic tickets will be available for viewing until the end of November. The moving Myakmyak will soon be out of service.
The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, announced that it will terminate the services of two websites related to admission tickets as of November 30, following the closing of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The two target sites are the Expo ID site and the EXPO 2025 Digital Ticket site, which accepted ticket purchases, reservations for…
Disney Store launches “WHITE POOH”, a snow-white Pooh! Plush keys, gloves, room boots, etc.
The Disney Store will launch its new WHITE POOH collection on November 14. Pre-sales will begin on November 11 at Disney Flagship Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort stores, and the official online store. The theme of Winnie the Pooh’s “WHITE POOH” collection is that he turned completely white while watching the snow fall. The soft white…
UNIQLO to Launch New “Sanrio” Loungewear on November 21. Varsity style” with winter top and bottom sets.
UNIQLO will release a new “Sanrio Characters” UT, a women’s lounge set and a kids’ fleece set, on November 21. This collection is a top and bottom set of loungewear with a trendy “varsity style” theme. The set features a logo on the chest reminiscent of an American college sports team, classic plaid patterns, and…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari offers an all-you-can-eat “Three-Star Buffet” winter menu including crab, fugu (blowfish), and buri (yellowtail). Popular Japanese black beef sukiyaki also available.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group will offer the “Oedo 3-Star Buffet” winter menu, available only at four facilities nationwide, from December 1. The plan includes one night stay and two meals at each of the group’s most luxurious hotels, including Awazu Grand Hotel in Ishikawa Prefecture, Hotel Ranpu in Nagasaki Prefecture, Premium Shirahama Saichoraku in Wakayama…