As previously reported, during this year’s year-end and New Year holidays (December 28 to January 4, 2024), there will be no more non-reserved seats on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” trains, and all seats will be reserved. Related Articles By eliminating the non-reserved seats (250 seats per train) normally provided in Nozomi cars 1-3,…
Seibu Railway installs rental mobile battery “ChargeSPOT” on the Red Arrow limited express train.
Seibu Railway will sequentially install ChargeSPOTs on Red Arrow trains running on the Shinjuku Line’s “Koedo” express service starting December 22. ChargeSPOT is a rental stand for the mobile battery rental service (for a fee) operated by INFORICH. The stand will be located next to the restroom in Car 1. As a trial campaign, SEIBU…
Kinki region’s highway toll review, concrete proposal released. Raising the maximum toll rate, setting a late-night discount, and making the maximum toll rate for cash use, etc.
Hanshin Expressway, NEXCO West and Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency have announced a “concrete proposal for new expressway tolls in the Kinki region” to be implemented from June 2024, and have begun soliciting opinions. The main points of the proposal are described here. The Hanshin Expressway will raise the maximum toll (to 1,950…
UNIQLO to launch “PEANUT” collaboration on December 25, featuring Snoopy and others, in the vintage style of comic art from the 60s and 70s.
UNIQLO will release a new product “Peanuts Sweatshirt” in collaboration with PEANUT on December 25. I can be anything I want to be!” is the theme of this collection. The collection features graphic depictions of Snoopy and his friends in various disguises, inspired by comic art from the 1960s and 1970s, and featuring vintage-style raglan…
Hakone Pleasure Boat SORAKAZE debuts on February 23 on Lake Ashinoko, Hakone. View of the four seasons from the natural grass deck.
Fujikyu Group’s Hakone Yusen will begin operation of its new vessel, Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE, on February 23, 2024, “Mt. The route is Hakone Sekisho Ato Port – Moto Hakone Port – Hakoneen Port – Hakone Sekisho Ato Port (approximately 40 minutes), with 10 departures per day from 9:20 am to 4:00 pm (subject to change…
Call for Exhibition Booth Exhibitors】JICA Event for Japan-Ukraine Economic Recovery Promotion Council ｜ News & Media
In order to realize full-scale recovery and restoration from the damage caused by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and to achieve sustainable development, it is becoming increasingly important to develop Ukraine’s private sector and to encourage the participation and investment of foreign companies. To promote the development of the Ukrainian private sector, the participation of foreign…
We are now accepting orders for the Celebration Lady Azel in 100 Disney designs! There are 100 of them, so you’ll have a hard time deciding which one to order!
Samantha Thavasa is accepting online orders for the Celebration Lady Azalea in 100 Disney designs through December 31. It consists of 100 designs featuring all 100 characters. This limited edition item celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary. Mickey Mouse and other princesses such as Anna and Elsa from “Anna and the Snow Queen” and Belle from “Beauty…
UNIQLO’s First Ever “Subscription Prize” Drawing: One Year’s Worth of Subscription Reward Sets
UNIQLO is holding the “UNIQLO Year-End Festival” through December 31 with special deals on winter items. Various products such as HEATTECH innerwear, fleece, and cashmere sweaters will be sold at special year-end prices to prepare for the cold weather on your outings. Also, from December 29 to 31, a “Grand Thanks Lottery” will be held,…
ibis budget Osaka Umeda renewed with sports motif. 206 rooms, 1 minute walk from Nakazakicho station on Tanimachi line.
Accor has redesigned ibis budget Osaka Umeda (3-25 Banzai-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) with a design inspired by its brand image of “Urban Sports”. Rooms are designed to evoke the brand image, with motifs such as basketball courts and soccer fields. Each floor has its own concept, and guests can enjoy stylish designs based…
Cushion! Baymax will support you during this bad time of the year. Let’s heal your itchy nose with anti-pollen items from Disney Store!
Walt Disney Japan will release Baymax pollen items on January 2, 2024. The lineup includes a tissue cover, a dust case for blowing your nose when you are out and about, anti-pollen glasses, and even winter care items that are perfect for the winter season. The “Tissue Box Cover” (4,400 yen), which can be hung…