When it comes to unlimited travel on JR lines, the “Seishun 18 Ticket” is the most popular ticket. The “Kyunpass” (Travel on weekdays! JR East Tabikyun ♥ Early Bird Pass), which allows unlimited travel on Shinkansen trains on weekdays only, will join the lineup in the winter of 2023, while the “Weekend Pass,” which can…
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. The Korea Pavilion is located in the corner of the “Connecting Zone” inside the large roof ring. The most eye-catching feature of the exterior is…
The JR West Group’s official store is located in the West Gate Marketplace at the Expo site. In this issue, we have compiled a list of “iron-rich” goods for your home or office, including the store’s must-see decorations for railroad fans. On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here…
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. Official stores by Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore, and Oak Corporation will open in the East Gate Marketplace, selling MARUZEN JUNKUDO exclusive products,…
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. Seven-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart have opened stores in the Expo site. Among them, we visited the “7-Eleven West Gate Store,” a futuristic convenience store with…
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. The Expo site, which is roughly the size of three Disney parks, is far too large to tour on foot, and although there are personal…
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. Each pavilion has a different look during the day and at night, and the night view is very beautiful. After sunset, the pavilions are lit…
Official Store at Expo ‘2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo site West Gate Store JR West Japan Group Store Period: April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025 Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: West Gate Marketplace Store area: 498m2 The “Myakumyak and Traveling Japan Souvenir Assortment” is an assortment of 14 famous confections from all…
Tokyo Disneyland announced the schedule for “Donald’s Greetings Drive” to celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday, which will be held once a day from 11:00 a.m. during the period May 29 to June 9 along the parade route. At the meet and greet, Donald Duck and his friends will come aboard the Town Car to celebrate Donald…
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. Yamato Transport has opened one “Delivery and Temporary Luggage Storage Counter” each near the East and West Gates (inside the venue). Business hours are from…