Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotels & Resorts has released a special page on hotels with private baths (in the Hokuriku, Kinki, and Chugoku areas) among the 67 facilities operated by the group. Each inn has its own unique private space where you can relax and enjoy hot spring baths, including hinoki baths with the warmth of…

Nishi Nihon JR Bus, ENEOS, and Hino Motors announced that they will operate Japan’s first Expo shuttle bus using synthetic fuel during the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The route will run from Osaka Station to the Osaka-Kansai Expo site, with 10 buses per day. The period of operation is from April 13 to October 13. This bus…

On February 19, JR East announced that it will no longer offer the “Metropolitan Area Weekend Free Ticket,” “Tokyo Free Ticket,” and “Weekend Pass,” which are sold as special tickets. The “Metropolitan Area Weekend Free Ticket,” which allows unlimited rides for two days in the free area when traveling to Tokyo, will be on sale…

On February 21, Takarajimasya will simultaneously release four books in the “Disney LIFESTYLE BOOK” series. The book will introduce approximately 50 brands and 230 products of the latest Mickey Mouse items under the theme of Disney’s new lifestyle concept, “Magic in Everyday Life. The mook comes with a tote bag and pouch from apparel brand…

Women’s items focused on trendiness but many functional wear The area displaying women’s wear had a more trendy selection of items. These included the “Lame Stand Zip Cardigan” (1,900 yen), a cardigan with lame, the “Faux Leather Over Jacket” (2,900 yen), which can be washed at home, the “SORANO” material made of linen-like material with…

In February 2025, the second phase of the Tema Intersection Improvement Project (“Phase 2”) was finally completed. Ten years after the start of Phase 1, the biggest traffic bottleneck in the area has been reborn in the form of a multi-level intersection. Residents are delighted, saying that their commuting time has been cut in half…

NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch will open the Tsukuba West Smart Interchange on the Ken-O Expressway (C4), which has been under construction with Tsukuba City in Ibaraki Prefecture, to traffic at 15:00 on March 23. It is located in Shimana, Tsukuba City, between the Joso IC and Tsukuba Chuo IC. After the opening, the distance…

On February 20, Yusen Cruises held an opening cruise presentation for Asuka III, its first new cruise ship in 34 years. Asuka III will start service on July 20, and the opening cruise, a total of 17 courses, will call at 30 ports in Japan (excluding the port of Yokohama) until October 21. Reservations will…

Tokyu Land Corporation, Tokyu Corporation, Ishikatsu Exterior, and Tokyu Community Corporation opened a portion of the specified park facilities at YOYOGI Park (1-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), which has been developed under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Park-PFI (Park-Publicly-Financed Initiative), to the public on February 20. The park is located in the Jinnan area of Shibuya Ward,…

Keio Corporation and Sanrio Entertainment will renew the Sanrio character wrapping train that has been in operation since 2018 and will begin service on March 10. The new wrapping train (one 9000 Series train) will be designed in chic and subdued shades of dark blue and gold to match the decoration of Keio Tama Center…