JR East and others demonstrate technology to virtually experience the sensation of a travel destination in Tokyo, verifying the impact on attracting customers, with Nagano and Togakushi soba as the theme

JR East will conduct a demonstration experiment of virtual technology that allows you to experience the feeling you get at a travel destination in far-off Tokyo. An immersive system booth…

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JR East sells early bird passes to promote weekday travel again this year, and a new 2-day 18,000 yen unlimited ride is now available for overnight trips

In addition to the one-day product, JR East has launched a new two-day product to promote overnight travel for the ``Travel on Weekdays! JR East Tabikyun Early Bird Pass,'' which…

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JR West to introduce autonomous driving on Hokuriku Shinkansen, aiming to start between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in 2029

JR West will work with JR East to develop systems and study technology to realize autonomous driving, with the aim of starting autonomous driving (GOA2) between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in…

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JR East to launch integrated ID service, allowing multiple services within the group to be used with one ID from February 2025

JR East will start providing the JR East Group's integrated ID service "JRE ID" from February 2025. It is now possible to seamlessly use various digital services with one ID.…

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JR East provides new services based on Suica usage status, collaborates with corporate co-creation, and develops personalized services

JR East will launch a corporate co-creation platform service in January 2025 that connects Suica with digital services from various companies. The co-creating companies will provide services and experience value…

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JR East plans to evolve Suica into a “lifestyle device”, with plans for “Local Suica” and ticket gate passage without touching, improving convenience for visitors to Japan

JR East will gradually upgrade the functionality of Suica over the next 10 years. It has become a "lifestyle device" that can be used not only for transportation and payments,…

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JR East and Shochiku to promote “tourism and regional revitalization” with the power of culture, 10-year comprehensive business partnership

JR East and Shochiku enter into a 10-year comprehensive business alliance. Utilizing the power of digital, we will jointly work on tourism and regional revitalization, health promotion, and night-time economy…

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Tokyo Monorail, 60th anniversary commemorative tour, train depot tour, “Tokyo Mega Illumination”, etc.

Tokyo Monorail will be holding three types of tours in November 2024 to commemorate its 60th anniversary. Tours of train depots, lineside cruises, group chartered train tours, photo sessions inside…

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Public ride sharing demonstration in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, taxi sharing service company provides reservation system

NearMe, which operates a taxi sharing service, is participating in the ``Public Ride Sharing Demonstration Experiment in Nozawa Onsen Village,'' which will be held from November 1, 2024 to January…

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