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G-SHOCK with metallic, abrasion-resistant silicone band, traditional square and octagonal metal bezel

By Editor in Chief on Sat Jan 11 2025

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release the “FINE METALLIC SERIES” from the “G-SHOCK” watch series on January 24. It incorporates a tough silicone band coated with urethane resin for improved wearability and abrasion resistance. The new watch has a metallic appearance based on a rectangular form, and is available in silver and gold. The GM-5600YM…

The Queen Beetle, an international shipping line, has been with JR Kyushu. The “one-ship, one-leg management” that hastened the company’s withdrawal

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 10 2025

The Queen Beetle, a high-speed vessel connecting the ports of Hakata, Fukuoka, and Pusan, South Korea, was announced to be shut down. The vessel had been experiencing flooding in the bottom of the ship for some time, but unannounced inspections by the relevant ministries and agencies uncovered a series of acts that covered up the…

JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters: Regional Love] JAL cabin attendants introduce the charms of winter travel in Hokkaido! Travel within Hokkaido with HAC’s Wings

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 10 2025

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

JR Hokkaido offers 50% discount on Tokuda Price for limited express trains “Oozora”. Sapporo – Kushiro: 4,990 yen, through the end of March.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 10 2025

From February 25 to March 31, JR Hokkaido will offer the “Tokyu Tokudate Value 14” discount on the “Oozora” limited express train between Sapporo and Kushiro Stations. The “Tokyu Tokudate Value 14” package includes a train ticket and a limited express ticket (reserved seat), and can be purchased at Ekinet from one month to 14…

Fukuoka Airport’s second runway to be shared on March 20. Departure/arrival throughput to increase from 38 times per hour to 40-45 times per hour.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 10 2025

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the second runway at Fukuoka Airport will be put into service on March 20. Fukuoka Airport has the largest number of passengers and arrivals and departures of any airport with a single runway in Japan, and there was a need to increase throughput to meet…

ICOCA Web commuter pass service “iCONPASS” enables customers to purchase commuter passes on the web without going to the counter.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 10 2025

JR West announced the name of the ICOCA Web commuter pass service, which was scheduled to be introduced in the spring of 2025, as “iCONPASS” and disclosed the main usage methods. iCONPASS” is a service that allows users to purchase ICOCA commuter passes from the website of regional railroad and bus operators that have introduced…

Club Tourism launches a tour to enjoy the Nagasaki and Goto Islands, the setting of the movie “Solitary Gourmet. Solo travelers are also welcome.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 10 2025

Club Tourism has launched the first official tour to visit the stage of “The Gourmet of Solitude,” a theatrical movie released today, January 10, as a new product of “Teletext Travel,” a joint project with the TV Tokyo Group. The tour, titled “A 3-day Blissful Trip to Nagasaki and the Goto Islands to Savor Island…

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