JR Tokai, JR West, and JR Kyushu will launch the “EX Lottery” campaign on March 9 to thank the 10 million registered users of the Shinkansen reservation “EX Service”. For 100 days until June 16, EX Service members (Express Reservation members except Smart EX members and some corporations) can participate in the lottery once a…
177 alpacas move to “Nasu Highlands Rindo Lake Family Farm”. Became the most healing park in Japan.
Nasu Kogyo and Alpaca Ranch will conclude an outsourcing agreement for alpaca breeding as of March 10. As a result, all 177 animals at the Nasu Alpaca Farm (currently closed), which was known as the best alpaca farm in Japan, will be moved to the Rindo Lake Family Farm (414-2 Takaku Hei, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi…
APA Hotel Kumamoto Sakura-machi Bus Terminal South” renewed. Newly opened “Stay with Dog Room” where you can stay with your pet.
APA Hotel renewed and reopened “APA Hotel ” (31-3 Yamazaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture). All guest rooms have been renovated to “new urban hotel” specifications. The new rooms feature original unit baths, 50-inch or larger LCD televisions, ceiling lights with special attention to brightness, and original “Cloud Fit” beds designed for a good night’s…
Goryo Bus begins direct service between Narita Airport and Karuizawa. One-way trip takes 3 hours 45 minutes, 5,000 yen for adults.
Goryo Bus began operating a direct express route bus service between Narita Airport and Karuizawa today, March 1. In March, there will be three flights per day as follows. read more © Source travel watch
JAL offers two hard carry-on models for carry-on baggage. Equipped with silent casters
JALUX launched JAL’s original hard carry-on cases at its official online shopping site “JAL Shopping” and at the Yurakucho “TABITUS+ STATION. There are two types of bags: a 34L type (23,100 yen each) ideal for 2-3 night trips, and a 30L type (27,000 yen) with a front pocket that can hold a notebook PC. Both…
Coleman, air-inflatable couch and frame-integrated shade. Proposes a new style of “home chill camping”.
Coleman (Newell Brands Japan) launched the Air Couch and Instant Visor Shade II (two sizes each) for home chill camping, which the company will propose starting in 2023. Homestill camping is a new style of enjoying camping at home with family and friends on a daily basis. The lineup includes items in glazed colors that…
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka” opening date set; 20 suites, Japan’s sixth hotel and first in Kyushu.
Sekisui House and Marriott International have set June 21 as the opening date for The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka (2-6-50 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture). This will be the sixth hotel under the brand in Japan, following Osaka, Tokyo, Okinawa, Kyoto, and Nikko, and the first to open in Kyushu. The hotel will be located within…
Customs Electronic Declaration, Direct QR Code Reading at Manned Gates. No more “paper is faster.”
Visit Japan Web, an online service for immigration procedures, has changed the method of electronic declaration at customs. According to Digital Minister Taro Kono (@konotarogomame), in addition to registering at a kiosk terminal at customs and passing through an unmanned gate when entering (returning) from overseas, it is now possible to directly scan a QR…
Recruitment of new graduates (career-track staff)
JICA is now accepting applications for new graduate recruitment (starting in April 2024). For details, please refer to the related links below. We are looking forward to receiving applications from highly motivated and experienced individuals who are committed to “nation building” in developing countries as JICA career-track staff. read more © Source JICA
Rakuten Travel Super SALE starts on the night of March 4. Up to 50,000 yen coupon is being distributed in advance on the official website.
Rakuten Travel will hold “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” and “Travel Point Campaign for Travel with Children” on March 4, 2012, offering special deals on accommodation reservations. The reservation period is from 8:00 p.m. on March 4 to 11:59 p.m. on March 15. This time, many half-price plans at hotels and hot spring resorts across Japan…