The ekiben featured in this issue of “Ayuya Sandai” is made from natural sweetfish caught in the Kuma River and its upstream tributary Kawabe River in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu. The manufacturer, Yorifuji Shoten, was founded in Yatsushiro City by the first generation of ayu fish peddlers in the Meiji era (1868-1912). The third generation of…
A keychain that allows you to listen to TOKIO’s in-train chimes on the Shinkansen at any time; giveaway on JR Tokai’s Twitter page
JR Tokai will change the in-train chimes of Tokaido Shinkansen trains to an arrangement of the new commercial theme song “Aini Ikou” from July 21. Since the announcement of this change in February, many people have voiced their regret for the TOKIO “AMBITIOUS JAPAN!” that has been used for the past 20 years, and it…
Namba Parks South,” which opened on July 1, is a high-quality space for adults consisting of two hotel buildings and offices! Kura Sushi and Kappa Ramen Honpo also opened
Nankai Electric Railway, Taisei Corporation, Kanden Real Estate Development, Centara Osaka Japan, Hotel Keihan, and Nippi will hold the grand opening of a new urban area, Namba Parks South, on July 1. The total area is 8915.34 m2 and consists of three main facilities: the Centagrand Hotel Osaka, a luxury hotel in Thailand, which is…
I went to the new pool area with over 70 gimmicks and fluffy floor! Yomiuri Land “Wai Wai Jungle” is a great place for kids’ pool debut!
Wai Wai Jungle, a new athletic area of Yomiuri Land “Pool WAI,” will open on July 1. 2300 liters of water will blow away the summer heat in this new area, which includes a giant bucket, five sliders, and over 70 water play gimmicks. In addition to the giant bucket x splash, the athletic area…
This is a book that compiles “real” itineraries based on the author’s own research and riding! Traveling across Japan by bus! The Definitive Guide to Connecting Routes
On June 30, Ikaros Publishing Co! A5 size, 328 pages, priced at 1,650 yen. The author, Mr. Kazuya Miyatake, has personally ridden more than 1,500 bus routes throughout Japan, and this book contains verified transit routes that traverse Japan. In addition to 13 chapters introducing recommended routes from north to south across the Japanese archipelago,…
August 2023 issue of Airline Monthly, featuring “The Truth About Decommissioned Aircraft. What Happens to Aircraft Sold?
On June 30, Ikaros Shuppan released “Monthly Airline August 2023,” an A4-size, 180-page book priced at 1,595 yen. With the retirement of the JAL 777-200ER now in the spotlight, we present “The Truth About Decommissioned Aircraft,” a special feature that delves into the little-known truth about how airlines sell their aircraft when one ends its…
Tokaido Shinkansen Series 100 Fan / Diatomaceous Earth Coaster / Cafeteria Car Reprinted Beef Curry. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the last run
JR Tokai Passengers will release products commemorating the 20th anniversary of the last run of the Tokaido Shinkansen Series 100 on July 5 at its official online store, JRCP Online Shop. The lineup consists of three items: an original fan collaborated with “Shiratake-do,” a long-established fan specialty store in Kyoto; diatomaceous earth coasters with a…
Chiika Kawarando Marui City Yokohama Store opens on July 14. Re-sale of newly-drawn commemorative goods and purchase privileges.
Kiddy Land will grand open the Chiika POP UP SHOP on the 8th floor of Marui City Yokohama (2-19-12 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) as the official Chiika Kawarando Marui City Yokohama Store on July 14. Chiikawa” is a Twitter character created by illustrator Nagano, and has been published in book form and made…
Aero K Airlines, Korea’s LCC, will begin new service on July 6 on the Kansai International Airport – Cheongju route. Two daily round-trips, first international flight.
Kansai Airport announced that Aero K Airlines will launch new flights on July 6, 2012 on the KIX – Cheongju route. The airline will operate two round-trip flights daily. Aero K Airlines is an LCC based in South Korea, and this will be its first international route at Kansai International Airport. The aircraft will be…
NAVTIME launches “Electric Kickboard Route” search function to comply with revised Road Traffic Act.
Navitime Japan has expanded the “Navigation System for Electric Kickboards,” which is being tested in cooperation with ADI, to provide a route search function for specified small motorized bicycles (such as so-called electric kickboards) in compliance with the revision of the Road Traffic Law that will come into effect on July 1. The new system…