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Osaka-Kansai Expo to Continue to Allow Visitors without Reservations in June

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 2025

The Japan Association of Expositions 2025 has expanded the period during which visitors can come to the Osaka-Kansai Expo without reservations. Reservations were previously required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between June 1 and August 8 as “special days,” but this period has been reduced to July 1 through August 8, and reservations are no…

5,000 yen discount per night for lodging in Okayama Prefecture, including summer vacation period and overnight stay with no meal.

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 2025

JR West Japan, Okayama Prefecture, and other organizations, including the Okayama Sunny Land Tourism Campaign Promotion Council, will hold the “Okayama Hare-iro Campaign 2025,” a tourism promotion initiative, from July 19 to October 31, 2012. Under the catchphrase “Kokoro-Hararebare Okayama-no Tabi,” the tour will feature MEGUMI, an actor from the prefecture, as its image character,…

MARK IS Katsushika Kanamachi to open in summer 2025, bringing together about 50 stores, including the first Mark’s in Tokyo and Shinsei York Foods, in front of JR Kanamachi Station.

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 2025

The Higashi-Kanamachi 1-chome West Urban Area Redevelopment Association and its participating members, Mitsubishi Estate, Mitsubishi Jisho Residence, and Mitsui Fudosan Residential, have decided to name the area “Cross Kanamachi” and the commercial facility “MARK IS Katsushika Kanamachi” for the Higashi-Kanamachi 1-chome West Urban Area Redevelopment Project being promoted on the west side of the north…

JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] JAL Furusato Ambassadors, sommeliers, introduce the charm of Aichi and Tokoname wines.

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 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…

Logos, all 6 leisure products for summer Expo. Cool poncho/stainless steel tumbler/insulated lunch bag in Myakmyak pattern!

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 2025

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” and JR West Dairy Service Net have released outdoor goods in collaboration with the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The products will be sold at the “Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Official Store West Gate Branch JR West Japan Group”, which sells officially licensed Expo products. The lineup includes a pocket-sized “thermo…

Coleman’s “Convoy” cooler box with up to 5 days of cold storage capacity comes in a limited white color in three sizes: 26/52/61L

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 2025

Coleman has released a limited white color from its hard cooler Convoy Series, available in three sizes: 28QT, 55QT, and 65QT, and handled exclusively at the Akishima Store and official online store. In addition to its outstanding cold-keeping capacity for overnight stays, mid-summer camping, and BBQs, it also has a sturdy body that can be…

Rakuten Travel offers up to 20% off Huis Ten Bosch directly managed hotels when combined with a coupon. Also applicable for summer vacation, limited number of coupons.

By Editor in Chief on Tue May 20 2025

Rakuten Travel is running a special offer on Huis Ten Bosch directly managed hotels. The reservation period is from May 20, 10:00 to June 1, 9:59. Five directly managed hotels are offering up to 20% off when combined with the coupon, as well as Rakuten-exclusive plans. The coupons are valid for stays from May 20…

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