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WESTER app, push notification of real-time operation information. Also check points that expire at the end of the fiscal year.

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 03 2025

JR West’s smartphone application “WESTER” has begun offering push notifications of operation information and a feature that allows users to check their WESTER points scheduled to expire. The “Operation Information Push Notification” function allows users to register frequently used stations in “My Stations” and be notified when delays or suspended operations affect the registered stations….

Construction of “Tofrom Yaesu” to be completed in 2026, connecting to the Yaesu underground shopping center. The second phase area of the bus terminal will also open.

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 03 2025

On March 3, Tokyo Tatemono decided on “TOFROM YAESU” as the name of the district for the “Yaesu 1-chome East Urban Area Redevelopment Project in front of Tokyo Station” (Yaesu Project). The buildings are called “TOFROM YAESU THE FRONT” in District A and “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” in District B. Both buildings will be connected to…

Workman and fulcro collaborate for the first time to create a highly functional and long-lasting Boston bag/body bag/backpack

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 03 2025

Workman will release four types of bags in March as its first collaboration with Carrot Company’s fulcro, focusing on functionality and durability. The lineup includes a mini Boston bag, a crossbody bag, a multifunctional backpack, and a tote backpack, all of which have a water-repellent finish to resist rain and dirt, and can be folded…

Fuji Shiba Cherry Blossom Festival opens on April 12. English-style garden “Peter Rabbit English Garden” also opens for business.

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 02 2025

Fujikyu Corporation will hold the Fuji Shiba Cherry Blossom Festival at Fuji Motosuko Resort (212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture) from April 12 to May 25. In addition, the English-style garden “Peter Rabbit English Garden” will be open for business. Fuji and the full field of moss phlox. Fuji. The area planted is approximately 15,000…

Unlimited travel on Hokuso Line and Keisei Line in Tokyo with “Hokuso/downtown tour ticket”. Available on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and year-end and New Year’s holidays.

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 02 2025

Keisei Electric Railway and Hokuso Railway will release “Hokuso Downtown Tour Ticket”. Fares are 1,420 yen for adults and 710 yen for children. This is a special ticket that combines the Hokuso Railways “1-day ticket” and the Keisei Electric Railway “downtown day ticket” into a single ticket, allowing unlimited rides for one day on the…

Stockholm Tourism introduces the highlights of Stockholm, including the “World’s Longest Subway Art” with a total length of 110 km! Fly to Scandinavia in Spring with ANA Direct Flights!

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 02 2025

On February 28, the Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo held a “Stockholm Tourism Seminar” at the official residence of the Swedish Ambassador in Toranomon, Tokyo. A delegation from the Stockholm Tourism Board visited Japan following the launch of ANA’s new Haneda-Stockholm route to introduce Stockholm’s attractions to the Japanese aviation and travel media, in addition…

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