ANA launched its Haneda – Istanbul route on February 12. As we have already reported on the situation from Haneda and Istanbul, respectively, the first flight was nearly fully booked on both sides, and the latest reservation rates were 85% in February and 70% in March, a good start. Although Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance…

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kanko, will hold its famous spring event “Yuki-no-Otani Walk” from April 15 to June 25, where visitors can experience a wall of snow. The giant wall of snow, “Yuki-no-Otani,” is created by clearing the roads in the Otani area, which is located around Murodo at an…

Ikaros Publishing Co. has released “Central Japan International Airport Centrair 20th Anniversary Book,” an A4-size, 160-page book priced at 1,870 yen. The Central Japan International Airport Centrair opened in 2005. Its construction methods that shortened the construction period and reduced costs, its open observation deck, and its entertainment-oriented commercial facilities have become the talk of…

Tokyo Skytree (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo) will hold its first collaboration event with “Detective Conan”: “Detective Conan x Tokyo Skytree: Twinkling Blue Sky Tower (Skytree)”. The event will run from April 15 to July 14. The collaboration event will be held in conjunction with the release of the theatrical version of “Detective Conan: Flashback” to…

RANDA will release the “Disney Magic/Elegance” themed “Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Collection” on March 7. Pre-orders will be accepted from February 14. The new lineup includes bags and shoes that combine glamour and romance by sublimating Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse motifs into elegant designs. The lineup includes items made of sheer materials that…

As part of its Anime Collection, Toei will release the “Type 923 Doctor Yellow T4 Italian Leather Long Wallet” (approved by JR Tokai) at the end of March, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen’s inauguration. The price is 29,700 yen. Pre-orders are being accepted on the official website. This long wallet is made…

JR Group has been selling the Seishun 18 Ticket and the Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket for the spring season of 2025 since February 12. Seishun 18 Ticket (Spring 2025) Sales Period: ［For 3 days] February 14 – April 8, 2025 ［For 5 days] February 14 – April 6, 2025 Duration of Use:…

JR West will conduct the “San’in Shinkansen ‘Choido Tabi’ Campaign” in which passengers using reserved seats on the San’yo Shinkansen will receive WESTER points (basic points) equivalent to 5% of the purchase price, in addition to the points normally granted. Entry from the special website is required to earn points. Entry period is from February…

Aeon Retail is holding the “Aeon Stationery Festival” through April 20, featuring the latest high-performance stationery, trendy stationery, and Aeon-exclusive products all in one place. The event is being held at 164 stores, including Aeon and Aeon Style stores. This is the first time that the Aeon Stationery Festival will be held. The festival will…

Mitsubishi Jisho Hotels & Resorts will open The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay (13-1 Chidori, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, lot number) in January 2026. The Royal Park Maihama was developed by Mitsubishi Estate and Shimizu Corporation as “Maihama Hotel Project (tentative name). The hotel is located approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Maihama…