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How to get “Dubai Chocolate”, a big buzz in Japan? Dubai Economic and Tourism Authority releases an interview with the original manufacturer.

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

The Dubai Economic and Tourism Authority has released an update on unique local activities and hotel openings under the title “Ten Special Experiences Only Dubai Can Offer in 2025. One of the experiences to fully enjoy in Dubai is “Dubai Chocolate,” which attracted much attention in Japan last year. This luxury chocolate is a combination…

[Takashi Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] I want to get on right away, but I have to wait. …… In-train maintenance and turnaround

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

What is in-train maintenance? Commuter trains do not require such work, but Shinkansen and limited express trains involve “in-train maintenance before welcoming passengers. When a train arrives at a destination and then turns around as a train in the opposite direction, it takes time to perform such maintenance. However, the longer a train stays on…

JR West offers “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” for unlimited rides on the Shinkansen starting today. Valid for 2 days with all/partial points.

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

JR West is selling “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” (all points/partial points), which allows unlimited travel on Shinkansen and limited express trains, until March 13. It is only available through the online reservation service “e5489” (not at stations or travel agencies). Available for purchase from one person using WESTER points (not available for purchase or…

Even more thrilling, “Tower of Terror: Level 13” starts this year!

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

Tokyo DisneySea is currently running “Tower of Terror: Level 13″ for a limited time. You can enjoy a special version that is even more thrilling than usual. Enjoy the special version with even more thrills than usual. Tower of Terror” gets even more thrilling Several times a year, American Waterfront’s popular Tower of Terror attraction…

Suica Penguin x Sweets Buffet at Hotel Metropolitan. About 20 kinds of sweets including fresh squeezed strawberry Mont Blanc and canele.

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) will hold a “Strawberry Sweets Buffet” on March 8 and 9, featuring a limited menu of Suica’s Penguin. The theme for March is strawberries, which are in season. About 20 kinds of hotel-made sweets such as cakes, tarts, forêt noirs, Paris-Brest, canelés, fruit gratins, freshly squeezed strawberry Mont Blanc,…

Osaka-Kansai Expo, Pavilion and Event Advance Reservations Started; Ado/Jr. EXILE/Cartier/Gundam/Hatsune Miku and more all in one place!

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, is accepting reservations for the Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilions and events, which will be held from April 13 to October 13, from January 13. To make a reservation, visitors must register for an Expo ID, purchase a ticket, and reserve a date and time for their visit in…

Dessert set with Vanellope mark appears at Tokyo Disneyland! A good balance of sweet and salty. This is the kind of dish I’ve been waiting for!

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jan 14 2025

In this report, we present a taste of the “Sweet Pop World Set” (2,380 yen) from the Plaza Pavilion Restaurant, a limited menu item that was introduced prior to the event. Tokyo Disneyland will hold the third installment of Disney Palpalooza, “Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World,” from January 15 to March 16. The dessert plate with…

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