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Jin Air is handing out coupons worth ¥3,000 off round-trip and ¥1,500 off one-way fares on Japan–Seoul/Incheon flights, but only on Fridays to Sundays from October 2 to 25, 2026. They cover travel from October 25 to December 23, with some dates and fares excluded. JCB cardholders also get up to 20 kg of free checked baggage on flights back from Korea until March 31, 2027. Jin Air Distributes Coupons Worth Up to ¥3,000 on Japan–Seoul/Incheon Flights Jin Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC), is running a promotion on flights from Japan to Seoul/Incheon. It is distributing coupons that take ¥3,000 off round-trip fares and ¥1,500 off one-way fares. The coupons are only available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between October 2 and October 25, 2026. The travel period runs from October 25 to December 23, which suits anyone planning a trip to Korea between late autumn

KrisFlyer members who pay with Mastercard can save 5% or 12% on round-trip Economy and Premium Economy fares from Narita, Chubu, Kansai and Fukuoka to Singapore, Bali, Los Angeles and four Australian cities. The full 12% applies only when Scoot operates the onward flight beyond Singapore. The sale ends October 12 and covers travel from January to August 2027, with narrower windows for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Singapore Airlines is running the “SQ Wanderlust Yutori Sale” (SQワンダーラスト ゆとり割), a promotion for KrisFlyer members only. It runs from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, 2026. Members who pay with Mastercard can save up to 12% on round-trip tickets from four airports in Japan to seven popular cities. Premium Economy and Economy are eligible. If you plan to travel between January and August 2027, this is a chance to book early. Sale Overview Sale name: SQ

ZIPAIR’s THANKS SALE covers nine routes from Tokyo Narita, with one-way fares from ¥9,000 to Seoul, ¥23,400 to Honolulu and ¥28,950 to Vancouver. Fares carry no fuel surcharge, though taxes are extra, and travel runs through February 28, 2027, which covers the year-end and winter holidays. Sales close October 5, and seats may sell out sooner. ZIPAIR THANKS SALE Overview ZIPAIR Tokyo is holding its THANKS SALE from September 29 to October 5, 2026. The sale covers nine international routes to and from Tokyo Narita, with one-way fares starting at just ¥9,000 to Seoul. In addition to four Asian routes, the sale includes Honolulu and four North American routes (Vancouver, Los Angeles, Houston and San Francisco), making it worth a look whether you are planning a quick getaway nearby or a long-haul winter trip. Fares carry no fuel surcharge, though taxes are charged separately. As of this article’s

Trinity Airways’ Japan–Korea sale takes bookings through October 15, 2026, with one-way fares from ¥16,050 including fuel surcharges and taxes on 15 routes to Seoul/Incheon, Busan and Jeju. Kumamoto and Saga have the lowest Seoul/Incheon fares, while Busan beats Seoul from Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo. Code OCT26 takes up to 11% off, and round trips can use a ¥3,000 coupon. Trinity Airways is holding a sale on its Japan–Korea routes from October 1 to 15, 2026. The sale covers 15 routes linking Seoul/Incheon, Busan and Jeju with cities across Japan. The lowest fare is ¥16,050 one-way on the Seoul/Incheon–Kumamoto route. All fares shown include fuel surcharges and taxes, so you can easily see what you will actually pay. A promo code and a round-trip coupon are also available. Sale Overview Booking period: October 1 – October 15, 2026 Travel period: October 1, 2026 – March 27, 2027 (varies

JR West’s WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass turns 6,000 points (3,000 for children) into three consecutive days of unlimited rides on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tsuruga and Itoigawa, the Thunderbird and Shirasagi limited expresses, and local trains around Osaka, Kyoto and Shiga. It includes up to six ordinary-car reserved seat uses in total and is valid for travel from October 13 to December 24, 2026. JR West Launches the WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass JR West is releasing the WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass, a special ticket you get with WESTER Points. It gives unlimited rides for three consecutive days on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the Limited Express Thunderbird and Shirasagi, and conventional-line local trains centered on Osaka, Kyoto and Shiga. The pass costs 6,000 points for adults and 3,000 points for children. It lets you use saved-up WESTER Points on a rail trip between Kansai and Hokuriku. At

JR Central and JR West’s EX Hayatoku Limited-Time Sale cuts year-end Nozomi reserved-seat fares. Adult one-way trips from Tokyo, Shinagawa or Shin-Yokohama cost 10,000 yen to Nagoya and 15,000 yen to Hiroshima. At least two people must travel together, and dates are fixed by direction: December 25–31 toward Tokyo, January 2–4 heading west. Booking opens at 5:30 a.m. on November 5, 2026, through Express Reservation and smartEX. Save on Year-End Nozomi Trips: What Is the EX Hayatoku Limited-Time Sale? JR Central (JR Tokai) and JR West will run the “EX Hayatoku ☆ Limited-Time Sale!” (EX早特☆期間限定セール！) on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. The fares are sold through two online booking services, Express Reservation (エクスプレス予約) and smartEX (スマートEX). The sale covers selected travel dates and directions during the year-end and New Year period. It applies to ordinary-car reserved seats on Nozomi trains between Tokyo, Shinagawa and Shin-Yokohama on one side

JAL’s Domestic Time Sale runs October 6–7, 2026, with Promotion fares for travel from December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, including the year-end and New Year holidays. One-way fares from Tokyo Haneda start at ¥9,460 to Osaka Itami and ¥11,000 to Sapporo. JMB members get first access on October 6, but only if every passenger has a membership number. JAL Domestic Time Sale Runs October 6–7 Japan Airlines (JAL) will hold a two-day “Domestic Time Sale” from Tuesday, October 6 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026, offering discounted tickets on domestic routes. The sale covers travel from December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. This period includes winter holidays and the year-end and New Year homecoming season, so it is a good chance to lock in tickets early. The lowest one-way fare starts at ¥9,460 on the Tokyo Haneda–Osaka Itami route, and major trunk routes start from around