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Vietnam Airlines to Resume Kansai International Airport-Danang Route on July 3. Four round-trip flights a week to Hoi An, Hue, and beach resorts.

By Editor in Chief on Thu Jul 03 2025

On July 3, Vietnam Airlines resumed four round-trip flights per week on its Kansai International Airport – Da Nang route, which had been suspended since 2020. The aircraft is an Airbus A321. The direct flight between Osaka and Da Nang, a major city in central Vietnam, is popular mainly as a base for access to…

The “Gray” model of the spacious 2-room tent, the fourth collaboration between Alpen and Coleman, is now on sale. What is the reason why it does not feel oppressive?

By Editor in Chief on Thu Jul 03 2025

Prior to the announcement, an exhibition for the press was held at the flagship store “Alpen TOKYO” (3-23-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), where Daisuke Koshida, advisory staff of the Sales Group, Sales Division, Coleman Division, Newell Brands Japan, LLC, gave an explanation. The new product is a limited color “gray” model of the Tough 2 Room…

Afternoon Tea LIVING Collaborates with Illustrator Ran Miyazaki. Travel items with an emphasis on typa are now available!

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jul 02 2025

Afternoon Tea LIVING will release a collaborative collection with illustrator Ran Miyazaki on July 23 at Afternoon Tea Living stores and its official online store. The lineup includes travel items such as storage cases and relaxation products featuring artwork newly drawn by Mr. Miyazaki. The items are designed with an emphasis on time performance, and…

Set of two clear files featuring Captain Myakmyak in his Sunflower uniform

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jul 02 2025

MOL Sunflower has released “EXPO 2025 Myakmyaku [Sunflower] Clear File 2-Piece Set,” an officially licensed product featuring Myakmyaku from the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The product is available at stores on board MOL Sunflower vessels operating the Kansai-Kyushu route and is priced at 660 yen. Each clear file features an original design of “Captain Myakmyak,” or Myakmyak,…

Japan-Mongolia Business Innovation Forum now accepting participants! | News & PR

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jul 02 2025

The annual Japan-Mongolia Business Innovation Forum 2025 will be held! Now in its fourth year, the “Japan-Mongolia Business Innovation Forum” has become the largest business forum between Japan and Mongolia held in Mongolia, with approximately 150 participants from Japan and 400 from Mongolia each year. This year’s theme is “Creating Future Together”. Representatives from the…

JAL SMART AIRPORT” newly introduced at 11 airports including Sendai, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki. Self-service baggage check-in to shorten waiting time

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jul 02 2025

JAL will launch “JAL SMART AIRPORT” at 11 new airports (Aomori, Sendai, Komatsu, Hiroshima, Izumo, Matsuyama, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Amami Oshima, Miyako, and Shin-Ishigaki) in sequence from July 3. JAL SMART AIRPORT is a renewal of the design and system from the check-in counter to the boarding gate in order to reduce waiting time for various…

JAL changes rules for mobile battery carry-on; from July 8, mobile batteries must be managed instead of being placed in a storage compartment.

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jul 02 2025

In response to the announcement by the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Scheduled Airlines Association regarding the handling of mobile batteries on board aircraft, JAL has issued a guide regarding mobile battery carry-on rules from July 8. The Civil Aeronautics Bureau and the Japan Civil Aviation…

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