On September 10, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) announced the highlights and details of the upcoming “Tourism EXPO Japan 2026.” Tourism EXPO Japan is one of the world’s largest travel festivals, held annually in Japan, and this year it returns to Tokyo for the first time in two years. The event will take place…
[Weekend Station Bento] Nishi-Akashi Station: “Octopus Rice and Sukiyaki Bento”
One of Kobe’s most famous ekiben is “Hippari-dako Rice” from Awajiya, a long-established Kobe restaurant. The octopus-pot-shaped container is made of ceramic and comes in a variety of designs, making it a visually appealing ekiben. The “Octopus Rice and Sukiyaki Bento” we’re introducing today lets you enjoy both Awajiya’s Hippari-dako Rice and Kobe beef sukiyaki…
Tokyo DisneySea Announces Details on the First Wave of Merchandise for the 25th Anniversary of “Imagining the Magic,” Including an Aquasphere-Shaped Blanket and More
Tokyo DisneySea will release new “Imagining the Magic” merchandise on October 15. Photographer Masashi Asada captured images of Tokyo DisneySea as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. Approximately 120 works, photographed under the theme “Embark on a Sparkling Adventure!”, have been turned into merchandise. They will be sold in three phases. For the first release, we’ve…
Reservations for Kumamoto Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” open on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. Check out all the travel support programs offered by individual municipalities, too!
To help restore tourism demand following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, Kumamoto Prefecture will launch the “Kumamoto Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program on October 1. Reservations will open on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. The maximum discount amount is the same as that announced by the Japan Tourism Agency for the “Kyushu Recovery Support…
JAL Mobile’s “Super Savings Festival” offers 1,500 miles for new contracts. With the 2/5GB plan, the 3,300 yen sign-up fee is waived.
JAL Mobile is running a campaign called “Super Savings Festival” for new subscribers from September 1 to November 4. If you sign up for and activate JAL Mobile powered by IIJmio during the promotional period, the initial setup fee (3,300 yen) will be waived for 2GB or 5GB plans, and you’ll receive 1,500 miles for…
“Uncle Rikuro’s Shop” Opens a Location with an Attached Café at Grand Front Osaka. Enjoy Freshly Baked Cheesecake Right in the Store
Rikuro will open “Uncle Rikuro’s Shop: Grand Front Osaka Branch” on September 24 on the B1 level of the South Building at Grand Front Osaka (4-20 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). A flagship store within walking distance of JR Osaka Station, Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station, and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station. It features an…
Korean Air to Launch Free Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi on September 15; Service Supports Video Streaming and Online Gaming
Korean Air will launch a free in-flight Wi-Fi service using the low-Earth orbit satellite communication service “Starlink” on September 15. The airline plans to proceed with the introduction of these features primarily on large aircraft, such as the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER, and expects to have the installation completed on most of its fleet…
Hobonichi × Suica Penguin: Pre-orders Announced for 14 Items, Including Notebooks and Stationery. The Flagship Store at Gransta Tokyo Will Operate on a Pre-order Basis for the Time Being
Hobonichi will begin accepting pre-orders for a total of 14 items—including planners and stationery—created in collaboration with the Suica Penguin on its official online store, “GRANSTA MALL.” The pre-order period runs from 10:00 a.m. on September 24 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31. This collaboration was finalized following the decision to open the brand’s first…
Decision Made to Issue Commemorative Coins for the Horticultural Expo. The 1,000-yen silver coin will cost 33,500 yen and will not be available at bank teller windows.
The Ministry of Finance will issue a commemorative coin for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition. The lineup consists of only one type of coin: a 1,000-yen silver coin. The selling price is 33,500 yen, and 40,000 coins will be issued. The surface features “Tunkutunk,” the official mascot of GREEN×EXPO 2027, alongside native Japanese plants that…
Reservations for Saga Prefecture’s travel support program, the “Kyushu Recovery Support Saga Campaign,” will begin on September 24. Eligible businesses will be announced on the 18th.
Saga Prefecture is launching the “Kyushu Recovery Support Saga Campaign,” a travel assistance program that subsidizes up to 50 percent of travel costs. Online travel agencies (OTAs) will begin accepting reservations on September 24, and travel agencies will begin accepting them on October 2. Reservations made before the start of the booking period are not…