The “Mt. Minobu Ropeway” operated by the Minobu Tozan Railway will hold the “42nd Diamond Fuji Viewing Party” with a special early morning operation from March 12 to 14. Diamond Fuji is a rare phenomenon in which the sun shines like a diamond ring, overlapping with the summit of Mt. At the viewing event held…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Philippine President Marcos
On February 10, President Akihiko Tanaka met with President Ferdinand Marcos of the Republic of the Philippines in Tokyo. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka noted that trust between Japan and the Philippines has been deepened through longstanding cooperation in the field of disaster management and the Mindanao peace process, and expressed his…
Star Flyer renews in-flight magazine. Partnering with Japanease for in-flight exclusive sales, etc.
Each issue features a special interview with a celebrity who “tells it like it is” about the charms of the region, featuring one person per issue who is active in the region. Each issue features one person from each region who talks about the charms of the region from his or her unique perspective, including…
Zurich to begin selling overseas travel accident insurance on JAL’s international flight reservation website.
Zurich Insurance started selling “JAL Overseas Travel Insurance” on JAL’s international flight reservation website. The spread of infectious diseases has increased the need for overseas travel insurance for those traveling abroad. This time, we have established a system that allows customers to purchase insurance at the same time they purchase their airline tickets. Payment for…
Minn Nijo Castle, a smart hotel using Kyoto machiya houses, opens in March
SQUEEZE and Tokyo Tatemono will open the lifestyle hotel Minn Nijo Castle (17-1 Shinsen-en-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) on March 10. Minn is a hotel brand that offers a relaxing space like home based on the concept of “everyone can stay together” and will make its first entry into Kyoto. Located on a quiet…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters: Regional Love] Even JAL flight attendants experienced it! Demonstration Experiment of Cycle Tourism x Workcation Using Wheeled Boxes on Ehime Shimanami Kaido
The implementation of national travel assistance has brought renewed attention to domestic travel. JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”). In August 2020, flight attendants selected through an internal application process moved to the area and launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors” to promote regional…
Kumamon’s Walking Tour,” a private tour around Kumamoto, is now available. 11 courses in Kumamoto City, Hitoyoshi and Yatsushiro
OTOMO, which offers private tour services throughout Japan, will launch “Kumamon’s Walk/KUMAMON’S PATH,” a local guided tour in Kumamoto Prefecture. Kumamon no Arukikata” is a private tour service in which registered local tour guides will exclusively guide groups of up to six travelers. The tours will also be available at affiliated travel agencies, lodging facilities,…
El Al Israel Airlines to Launch Narita-Tel Aviv Route on March 2. First scheduled route between Japan and Israel.
El Al Israel Airlines will begin new service on the Narita-Tel Aviv route on March 2. This will be the first scheduled route between Japan and Israel. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-9 with a total of 282 seats, including 32 business class seats, 28 premium economy seats, and 222 economy class seats. read more…
Emergency Relief Aid for Forest Fires in the Republic of Chile
Emergency Relief Aid for Forest Fires in the Republic of Chile In response to a request from the government of the Republic of Chile, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies to the country in response to forest fire damage in Chile as follows record damage from the earthquake and tsunami…
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in the Islamic Republic of Iran In response to a request from the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for assistance for earthquake damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows record damage from the earthquake and tsunami On January 28, 2023,…