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ZIPAIR launches Honolulu airport transfer service. One way $23 with Japanese language service.

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 17 2025

ZIPAIR Tokyo began selling Honolulu airport transfer service on March 17. The service will be available on March 21. A large shuttle bus will shuttle passengers between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and designated hotels in Waikiki (list of eligible hotels), and up to two pieces of luggage per person per reservation are free of…

Unlimited travel on all expressways in Hokkaido: “Michi Toku Furipasu” on sale for use from April to November, from 8,000 yen for 2 days.

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 17 2025

NEXCO East Hokkaido Branch launched the “HOKKAIDO LOVE! MICHITOKU FURIPASS (abbreviated name: MICHITOKU),” a discount fare that allows unlimited travel on all expressways in Hokkaido at a fixed price, on March 17 at 14:00. Divided into A period from spring to fall (April to November) and B period from winter (December to March), multiple plans…

I visited the new spa “Umekita Onsen Ren” directly connected to Osaka Station! Enraptured by the city view from the large bath, sauna, and infinity pool at the Grand Green Osaka South Wing

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 17 2025

The nine companies of the Grand Green Osaka developer JV, led by Mitsubishi Estate, will open the South Building (5-54 Ohuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) of the Umekita 2-phase development project “Grand Green Osaka” on March 21. One of the facilities of note is “Umekita Onsen Rin Wellbeing Park,” one of the largest health…

Large-scale food court “Time Out Market Osaka” of 3,000 square meters opens in the basement of Umekita. Introduces menus from a total of 17 restaurants!

By Editor in Chief on Mon Mar 17 2025

The nine companies of the Grand Green Osaka developer JV, led by Mitsubishi Estate, will open the South Building (5-54 Ohuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) of the Umekita 2-phase development project “Grand Green Osaka” on March 21. In conjunction with this, a large-scale food market “Time Out Market OSAKA” opened simultaneously on the first…

Walking event on the KK Line (Tokyo Sky Corridor) to be held April 18-19. “Ginsuka” morning marathon, special tours, classic car exhibition, etc.

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 16 2025

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold “Roof Park Fes & Walk,” an event to experience the “pedestrian space of the future” on the Tokyo Expressway (KK Line) from April 18 to 19. The Metropolitan Expressway plans to develop a new central Tokyo ring route, the Shin-Kyobashi Connecting Road, in conjunction with the undergrounding of the…

Restoration of an exotic wooded area into a spectacular landscape where native species can grow. Honolulu, Hawaii, and JAL’s ‘OLU’OLU! Honolulu!

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 16 2025

Honolulu! Honolulu’s program actually included a tour to Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park to participate in the restoration of the natural environment. At the time of our visit, even though it was a Saturday morning, a group of over 40 people, mostly Japanese university students studying abroad at the University of Hawaii for the spring semester,…

ANA x Zero Halliburton, Kaoru Misumi collaboration bag/luggage. Includes name tag with stamped signature.

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 16 2025

Ace and ANA Trading have released four new items in the “ZERO HALLIBURTON for ANA” collaboration series, including a bag supervised by professional soccer player Kaoru Mitoshi. ANA Shopping A-style and A-style ANA Mall stores will carry the products. This collaboration was made possible after Misato signed a sponsorship agreement with ANA in 2023 and…

Berry chocolate sandwiches with “Rapunzel on the Tower” design are now available in new packaging. An eco-bag is also available.

By Editor in Chief on Sun Mar 16 2025

GrapeStone will release “Rapunzel on the Tower/ Berry Chocolat Sandwich” from “Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana” on March 17. Physical stores in Tokyo Station, Haneda Airport, and other locations will carry the product from March 19. The newly designed “Rapunzel on the Tower/Berry Chocolat Sandwich” (1188 yen for 8 pieces) features a large image…

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