The GREEN×EXPO Association and JR East will begin operating a Shinkansen train featuring special “GREEN×EXPO 2027” livery starting September 16, in conjunction with the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition “GREEN×EXPO 2027.” The routes covered are the Tokyo–Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto section of the Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen (E5 series) and the Tokyo–Niigata and Tokyo–Tsuruga sections of the Joetsu and…
Photo Spot Featuring the “JAL Jubilee Express” Special-Livery Aircraft at Ishikawa-Komatsu Airport, Starting in Late September
Tokyo Disney Resort will set up a photo spot celebrating “Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th Anniversary: ‘Sparkling Jubilee’” inside the terminal at Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, which is served by JAL. The event will run from September 28 to November 1. The designs celebrate the 25th-anniversary event currently underway at DisneySea and feature Mickey Mouse and…
StarFlyer Resumes Kitakyushu–Taipei Service with Three Round-Trips Per Week for the First Time in Six and a Half Years. President Machida: “I Am Delighted to See This ‘Air Bridge’ Reopened.”
On September 2, StarFlyer resumed regular international flights between its home base of Kitakyushu and Taoyuan (Taipei) for the first time in six and a half years. On the same day, the Kitakyushu Airport Promotion Council and the airline held a ceremony at Kitakyushu Airport to celebrate the resumption of service. StarFlyer’s Kitakyushu–Taoyuan Route (October…
Honolulu Cookies’ Japan-Exclusive Merchandise Is Available in Tokyo! I Went to the Hawaii Event at Shinjuku Takashimaya: “Fresh! Fun! HAWAI`I 2026”
The Honolulu Cookie Company is operating a booth at the “Fresh! Fun! HAWAI`I 2026” event currently being held at Shinjuku Takashimaya. The event runs from September 2 to 8. On the sales floor, we offer a wide variety of products, including pineapple gift tins—a classic Hawaiian souvenir—seasonal limited-edition Mini Bites snack packs, and gift boxes…
Fukushima Prefecture’s “Come Back Again” Discount, offering 3,000 yen off per night, will begin accepting reservations on October 1. The offer applies to stays in November and December.
Fukushima Prefecture will launch the third phase (fall) of its “Come Again” discount campaign—a measure designed to stimulate travel demand—in November. This campaign offers a 3,000-yen discount per person per night on stays at hotels and hot spring inns within the prefecture, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or holiday. The third phase covers stays…
Francfranc × Disney: New eco-bag charms, pouches, matching mugs, and more. This season’s blue hues and tweed patterns are both sophisticated and cute!
Francfranc will release its new Disney items on September 4 at stores nationwide (excluding outlet locations) and on its official online store. The new collaboration items feature a combination of the trendy colors ivory and blue, a tweed pattern perfect for fall and winter, and a sophisticated yet cute design that incorporates the sparkle of…
La Vista Minami-Aso Begins Offering the “Kumamoto Prefecture Support Discount Plan.” A one-night stay with two meals—including an Akaushi beef dinner and stunning hot spring views—starts at 18,700 yen.
“La Vista Minami-Aso” (4411-9 Hisaishi, Minami-Aso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture), a hotel operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance, has begun offering the “Kumamoto Prefecture Support Discount Plan” for residents of the seven prefectures of Kyushu. A one-night stay with two meals included (room and meal type to be determined by the hotel; per person based on…
We managed to attract the Taiga drama! Why is the “Ashizuri Underwater Museum”—where fish and coral reefs are clearly visible—disappearing?
The Underwater Museum, with deep ties to the Imperial Family. Prince Akishino: “I want to go around one more time!” Then, in May 1978, His Majesty the Emperor (the current Emperor) paid a royal visit. It was reported that His Majesty stayed for a full hour, correctly identifying nearly every species of fish he saw,…
Disney Store: In-store decorations have already switched to a Halloween theme. Limited-edition items featuring ghosts and pumpkins are now on sale.
On September 1, the Disney Store’s flagship store, “Disney Flagship Tokyo,” began selling limited-edition Halloween items. The store is decorated with seasonal displays, allowing visitors to get into the Halloween spirit a little early. The merchandise lineup centers on the new “DISNEY HALLOWEEN” and “CAT MINNIE AND FIGARO” collections. Items currently on sale include “plush…
“Fall Delicacies Fair” at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. 551 Pork Buns, Kamakura Benitani Kurumikko, Akafuku Mizu-yokan, Shina Soba-ya Ramen, Fresh Sweet Potato Chips, and more.
Matsuzakaya Ueno (3-29-5 Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo) will host the “Fall Delicacies Fair,” featuring popular gourmet foods from across the country that have drawn long lines and generated buzz, from September 10 to 16. In addition to Osaka’s famous “551 HORAI” pork buns (1,500 yen for a pack of 6) and the Italian brioche “Venetiana”…