The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com This new price is in line with the revision of discount fares by other Japan travel companies Tobu Railway discount fare: Round-trip travel from Asakusa Station to TOBU Nikko Station unlimited rides between TOBU Nikko Station and Shimo-Imaichi Station and between Shimo-Imaichi Station and Kinugawa Onsen Station New: Addition of one-day bathing at Nikko Astraea Hotel (year-round) New: Addition of 4-ride lift ticket for Nikko Yumoto Ski Resort (winter only) Spring/Summer/Autumn (4/20-11/30): Adult ¥4,780 | Child ¥1,330 Winter/Early Spring (12/1-4/19): Adult ¥4,160 | Child ¥1,080 After the Revision: All year-round: Adult ¥8,000 | Child ¥4,000 Limited to foreign tourists with passports issued by countries other than Japan (Passports must be presented by the passenger at the time of purchase for confirmation.) Tickets can be purchased no earlier than one month before the start date of ticket validity What is the Period of Validity?Passes are valid for four days from the start date of travel.F Where can Passes be Purchased?Tobu Tourist Information Center at Asakusa Station in TokyoTobu Tourist Information Center at Ikebukuro Station in TokyoAC Hotel Ginza TokyoCourtyard Tokyo Ginza HotelAsakusa Station Sales Counters of contracted Japan and Overseas travel agenciesOn the "Klook" website and app (digital ticket format)On the "Headout" website and app (digital ticket format) What is included in this ticket?Tobu Railway discount fare: Round-trip between Asakusa Station and TOBU Nikko StationPlus unlimited rides between TOBU Nikko Station and Shimo-Imaichi Station and between Shimo-Imaichi Station and Kinugawa Onsen StationTobu Bus Nikko (JR Nikko Station <> TOBU Nikko Station <> Nishisando <> Hotel Seikoen <> TOBU Nikko Station (World Heritage Tour Bus))B What are the Fares?Previous fares were as follows: Adult ¥2,120 | Child ¥630After the Revision: Adult ¥3,000 | Child ¥1,500C What are the Sales Conditions?Only for foreign tourists with passports issued by countries other than Japan and Japanese nationals accompanying them Tobu Railway's massive network extends through Tokyo as well as four surrounding prefectures: Chiba Tobu is Kanto's largest private railway and is used by commuters Tobu Railways is one of many companies that is part of the Tobu Group where the world's most famous structures are re-created at 1:25 scale; the Courtyard Marriott Ginza Tobu Hotel and the Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo operated in partnership with the Marriott Group The Tobu Group also develops and manages condominiums and various other properties along its railways and in Tokyo as well When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. 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If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected] Shinsaibashi in Osaka is known as the best shopping area in Kansai The OMEGA Boutique Shinsaibashi stands out from the crowd on Midosuji It boasts the largest sales floor of all OMEGA stores in Japan covering everything from new watches to classic watches It is known among watch lovers as the place where they can feel the brand's world view more than anywhere else This boutique reopened and a commemorative event was held on September 22 featuring Ryuji Imaichi of "J SOUL BROTHERS III Imaichi came to the store wearing a black suit and "Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition" This watch is known as the one worn by Daniel Craig in the movie "007: No Time to Die," and features a vintage-style dark-colored dial and bezel The Bond model is light and comfortable to wear The Shinsaibashi store has expanded its floor space to 330 square meters with the addition of a new "Moon Lounge the "Moon Lounge" is a luxurious space where customers can shop while relaxing on comfortable sofas in a gray color reminiscent of the surface of the moon I hope many people will come and experience the charm of Omega and its wonderful products the store is staffed by "boutique technicians," sales staff who also provide after-sales service In addition to bracelet replacements and size adjustments the store also offers repairs and maintenance services such as accuracy checks making it easier for customers to consult with a watch specialist Visitors are greeted at the entrance by a golden statue of an astronaut Imaichi standing with the astronaut statue When asked whether he prefers the Speedmaster or the Seamaster I would love to shoot a music video in space someday This is the second renewal of the Shinsaibashi store since 2016. Here recently,Seamaster Summer Blue Collection" featured in HOUYHNHNMThe boutique offers a wide range of timepieces This boutique is recommended not only for watch lovers but also for those who are thinking of getting an OMEGA for the first time The first “Jisho Moe-Chara Gakkai (Summit for Self-Styled Moe Chara)” that gathers wannabe moe characters from throughout Japan is going to be held on Nov The programs of this conference are planned to include know-how presentations on character management you can find many personalities who often stir up the Internet such as Kamui Kitano the host of a radio program in Hokkaido; Nipako a humanized nipper (diagonal pliers) character; Matsumoto Izumi a humanized electric razor; and Tohoku Zunko the personified zunda-mochi character who cheers on the Tohoku region The summit will be held at GMO Yours (11th floor of the Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, Tokyo) from 2 to 5 p.m. with a friendly get-together to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. The participation fee to the party is ¥5,000. Furthermore, participation in the party requires registration on the event page of the character summit Hokkaido’s idol-in-training- Imaichi Moenai Musume- Adachi Kumi- Mikumo ConoHa- Mikumo Anzu- Nipako- Komatsuhime- Enoshima Sanpo- Takasaki Cusco- Tohoku Zunko ■ Know-How Presentations by Character Managers - Adachi Kumi- Komatsuhime- Oyama Yoshihime- Nagisa no Yosuei Gibasa-chan Company Character Management Center NetworkCharacter managers’ discussionNavigator: Tohoku ZunkoPerforming:- Mikumo ConoHa & Mikumo Anzu- Nipako- Matsumoto Izumi Regional Character Management DiscussionNavigator: Imaichi Moenai MusumePerforming:- Kitano Kamui Hokkaido’s idol-in-training- Kyomachi Seika- Enoshima Sanpo Source: otakuma Japan Week 2016 was held for three days from March 10–12 and Tokyo Otaku Mode was a partner of the event to help spread the recognition of Japanese culture Yanesen includes the initials of the names of three places in Taito-ku—Yanaka and Sendagi—and it collectively means those three Tokyo Otaku Mode is partnering with Japan Week 2016 to share Japanese culture with NYC NYC is becoming more and more permeated with it The Wonder 500™ Project Management Office launched The Wonder 500™ campaign in New York to showcase unique Japanese products that are unfamiliar outside of the country A dismembered corpse was reportedly found inside a suitcase abandoned at a dilapidated golf course in Nikko The suitcase was discovered at around 5 p.m by a 54-year-old farmer who had gone to take a walk at the now-defunct golf course Officers from Tochigi Prefectural Police's Imaichi Police Station rushed to the scene after they received a report about the gruesome discovery at around 10:45 p.m from a 45-year-old male civil servant who lives near the site "A suitcase and other items have been dumped here," the civil servant alerted the authorities another bag that had been abandoned near the site also contained a severed portion of the corpse The police stated that they intend to set up an investigation headquarters at Imaichi Police Station to probe the incident the authorities have yet to ascertain the identity of the corpse and the potential murder victim's cause of death Their mangled remains were discovered about 17 miles apart from each other on a stretch of Juárez-El Porvenir Road One body was found in the San Agustín neighborhood and the other was found at the entrance of the Jesus Carranza village They had three young children: two girls and a boy Details regarding whether they were adopted or if they were either woman's biological children have not been made available to the public The gruesome killing reportedly transpired while the couple was visiting their family members in Ciudad Juárez The Chihuahua State Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the couple's murder Public Relations Office, Government of Japan Home > Highlighting JAPAN > Highlighting Japan December 2018 > The Art of Emotion: Japanese Entertainment and Hospitality there were 1145 michi-no-eki (roadside stations) in Japan known as Michi-No-Eki Nikko (Nikko-Kaido Nikoniko Honjin) Facility manager Kayoko Kato introduces the many attractions and facilities of Michi-no-Eki Nikko No article or any part there of may be reproduced without the express permission of the Cabinet Office. Copyright inquiries should be made through this form Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Tochigi Prefecture--Steam and diesel locomotive operators are testing replacing environmentally unfriendly power sources for the trains to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 31 to see how well the train SL Taiju can operate in the Kinugawa region of Nikko partly powered by plant-derived materials The biofuel is being used to continually maintain the steam locomotive engine’s fire As much as 530 tons of coal was poured into three steam engines last year to run them The test will see how the combustion efficiency and the boiler condition can be affected if something called bio-coke which is fashioned from buckwheat hulls and wood waste substitutes 40 percent of what is burned to maintain the fire “Bio-coke can generate only 60 percent of the heat that coal can,” said Hisashi Tezuka a chief of Tobu Railway’s rolling stock department “Though it’s not only unsuitable for moving trains but also costly we will be doing everything we can to use it as much as possible for fire retention in our quest to reduce CO2 emissions.” is expected to help slash CO2 emissions by a total of more than 150 tons annually It will continue through January of next year The method’s effectiveness will then be considered with an eye toward its full-scale introduction “Our ultimate goal is establishing a self-sufficient regional energy cycle such as relying on bio-coke made with locally produced buckwheat husks,” Tezuka said Steam trains run across eight areas nationwide including the Moka Railway in Tochigi Prefecture and the Chichibu Railway in Saitama Prefecture but none of them have tried biofuel before The eco-friendly program this time aims to make the steam locomotive service sustainable in the long term after being reintroduced for the preservation and utilization of cultural properties of the rail industry B5 biodiesel fuel--a kind of diesel oil containing 5 percent botanical cooking oil waste--is also being used on one of the two DL Taiju trains The light oil mixture is projected to cut CO2 emissions by 2.5 tons per year The annual carbon footprint reduction linked to the use of biofuel for steam and diesel locomotives is comparably to emissions for 50 households SL Taiju is adorned with a green number plate and the diesel train’s affiliation tag is painted green Restoring a locomotive decommissioned in 1975 three Class-C11 trains started shuttling between Shimo-Imaichi and Tobu-Nikko stations and between Shimo-Imaichi and Kinugawa-Onsen stations in 2022 DL Taiju refers to the Class-DE10 diesel train incorporated to supplement the operations of its steam-driven counterpart The Environment Ministry designated Nikko city’s Okunikko area as a specialized pro-decarbonization zone last April The municipality is looking to accomplish virtually zero CO2 emissions by fiscal 2030 the Tobu Railway Group started a trial run of a biofuel-powered bus last August as well British rail buff selling overseas tourists on joys of Japan’s trains Young American determined to save SL train line in Kumamoto Locomotive ride back on track in Niigata after 1-year hiatus JR Hokkaido’s steam engine hits the rails again for sightseeing VOX POPULI: Mutability and invariability lie in 150 years of Japan’s railways English tours of Tokyo’s ‘snack bars’ are so hot they’re cool Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission sandwiched between two voids, ‘house in asahiku’ by japanese architects coo planning is orientated around three volumes with its main living spaces located in the middle built on a compact site in osaka asahi-ku imaichi the clean lines of the building’s facade stand out in comparison to its chaotic surroundings the horizontal panels are absent from any punctuations other than an integrated black door the front elevation gradually steps back to form a pitched roof opening at the top to filter light into the void attached to the entrance way this double-height interior is in direct contrast to the stark exterior and also a stairwell used to connect the middle ‘in between’ spaces small nooks and crannies spill out to the side of the staircase the entrance void is mirrored on the opposite side by an outdoor courtyard completing the volume and helping to wrap the functions in the middle: a living room the design seeks to create a feeling of openness which is achieved in this division of the structure plenty of light streams through to the interior while still providing the occupants with a sense of privacy the building displays that even in a compact space it is possible to activate a diverse range of environments the entrance features a double height void and stairwell that connects the spaces together the double-height entrance helps to filter light into the interior circulation spaces on the side of the stairwell (left) looking down onto the stairwell (right) location: osaka asahi-ku imaichibuilding type: residential scale: two-story + loftsite area: 79.23 square metersbuilding area: 52.15 square metersarchitects: coo planning AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Cover Desmond Tan and Kai of Exo at the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Desmond Tan and Kai of Exo at the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) We’re talking about the Asian celebrities who graced Milan Fashion Week for the men’s fall/winter 2023 fashion shows Over at Gucci, K-pop superstar Kai of Exo looked sharp in a checkered suit by the Italian fashion brand—a sartorial choice that was mirrored by Singapore actor Desmond Tan there was plenty to see at Prada even before the runway show began Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi and TikToker Shuzo Ohira all serving up some serious style courtesy of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons But perhaps nobody looked bolder than Malaysian pop musician Hael Husaini who showed up to the MSGM fashion show in a neon fleece ensemble discover all the best-dressed Asian men we spotted at Milan Men’s Fashion Week this season Read more: Golden Globes 2023: The most impressive suits on the red carpet Above Kai at the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Kai at the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Win Metawin outside the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Win Metawin outside the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Lu Han at the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Instagram / Gucci) Lu Han at the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Instagram / Gucci) Above Desmond Tan at the Fendi men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Desmond Tan at the Fendi men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Hael Husaini outside the MSGM men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Hael Husaini outside the MSGM men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Ryuji Imaichi at the Fendi men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Ryuji Imaichi at the Fendi men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Kentaro Sakaguchi at the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Kentaro Sakaguchi at the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Shuzo Ohira outside the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Shuzo Ohira outside the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Cheng Chang Fan outside the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Cheng Chang Fan outside the Prada men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Above Yamato Inoue outside the Etro men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Yamato Inoue outside the Etro men’s fall/winter 2023 show (Photo: Getty Images) Watch the Gucci men’s fall/winter 2023 show Golden Globes 2023: Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding and more Asian stars wow on the red carpet The Drop: Bottega Veneta launches Chinese New Year bags Today's print edition Home Delivery seems to be on a mission to win the J-pop crown Its latest salvo is themultimedia project High & Low "High & Low Original Best Album," is just what you'd expect from LDH: EDM party jams This two-disc set brings nothing new to the dance floor reinforcing the company's reputation as musical regurgitators.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); the rock supergroup fronted by Exile's Takahiro rappers House of Pain's 1992 song "Jump Around" for "Jump Around ∞." 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Tokyo the Mt Fuji area and more using the three-day train and shinkansen pass non-Japanese) passport – including tourists and foreign residents – this pass lets you ride bullet trains and limited expresses as much as you want over three consecutive days. Here are the train lines covered by the pass: Need some trip inspo? If you’re heading north, hit up the picturesque Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, go for a dip in an onsen in Nikko or taste some juicy gyoza in dumpling-loving Utsunomiya For something a bit more iconic, head inland to the resort town of Karuizawa or to Yamanshi’s Lake Kawaguchiko for postcard-perfect views of Mt Fuji You can also use the pass to visit the famous Kusatsu Onsen town in Gunma Planning a ski trip? Gala Yuzawa, known for its 16 ski and snowboard slopes, is also accessible with the pass in winter and spring. Presenting your JR Tokyo Wide Pass at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort will even get you a special discount on your gondola lift passes. Shibuya Sky is hosting rooftop yoga classes on weekends again JR East is offering an unlimited-ride train pass covering eastern Japan There are three art festivals in Tokyo this September – all with big name artists 7 Sailor Moon 30th anniversary celebrations you should know about This Thai restaurant in Shinjuku offers all-you-can-eat tom yum hot pot and dim sum Want to be the first to know what’s cool in Tokyo? Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates from Tokyo and Japan. facebook twitter pinterest instagram About us a timeslip town just a couple of hours from Tokyo that’s making a name for itself as a leading tourism heritage destination Ouchijuku, in the Aizu area began to thrive as a post town along a significant merchant route in the 17th century and remained a bustling community for travellers throughout the Edo period the town was designated an Important Historical Preservation District in 1981 and restoration work began The results are striking: pristine thatched Edo-style buildings line the main street which is also free from the wires and pylons and neon and noise of modern towns Ouchijuku is also a masterclass in sustainability and community Residents have drawn up a Town Charter based on three core principles: no selling not simply as a tourism destination but as a living community for local people which include ensuring traditional thatching skills are passed onto younger generations are informed by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) A simple stroll along the main street is enough to take you back in time Head up to the viewing platform on Yudonosan hill to take in a panoramic view of the main street Drop into the restored Ouchijuku Honjin Machinami Tenjikan (Ouchijuku Main Inn Museum) which used to be the town’s most luxury accommodation option to learn the town’s history through a fascinating collection of tools and artifacts Have a go at making your own buckwheat noodles at Ouchijuku Food Hall Soba Dojo Wander out of the town centre to discover rich nature: a thousand-year old Zelkova tree The food in Ouchijuku has also stood the test of time Visitors can chow down on delicacies such as locally caught iwana (white-spotted char) and negi soba (buckwheat noodles eaten with a leek) Food stalls and restaurants are dotted along the main street with local and seasonal ingredients dictating the menu – it’s all about sustainability here the locally grown vegetables are a delight: crisp That’s also how local shops chill their ramune lemonade Ouchijuku is the perfect place to try a bottle of this retro fizz Getting There: Yuttari Aizu Tobu Free Pass The pass includes round trips between your starting station (from Tokyo’s Asakusa onwards) and Shimo-imaichi station an area pass for stations beyond Shimo-imaichi and a range of discounts and offers at local businesses *Prices will change according to the exchange rate a leading online travel agency and activity booking platform Choose from two pass options: the four-day ALL AREA around £26 (4,400 yen*) or the two-day world heritage area pass around £13 (2,200 yen*) per adult which covers the more limited shrines and temples area and discounts and offers at a range of local attractions allowing you to make the most of a trip to must-see Nikko Find out more about the passes here A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 40 km (25 mi) away from Imaichi, Tochigi, Japan The depth of the quake could not be determined but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so) Two more fights have been added to the Shooto 0923 card In the bantamweight division Joji Goto has been matched with Keita Ishibashi Goto (12-4-1) has won seven out of his last eight fights. He was last seen in action at Shooto 0320 Ishibashi (10-8-2) will also be fighting for the first time this year. He has been out of action since Shooto 1123 where he beat Akuri Ronda by decision The other fight added to the card is in the middleweight division Taiga Iwasaki (3-0) won three fights out of three in 2020 and will be making his Pancrase debut against Ryota Imaichi who will be competing as a pro for the first time As previously announced Yuki Kawana will be defending his lightweight title at Shooto 0923 The champion returns after an unsuccessful stint with Rizin to take on challenger Yamato Nishikawa In the bantamweight division Tatsuya Ando has been matched with Hayato Ishii The former will be putting his Pacific Rim title on the line.