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Key Takeaways: Two consecutive days of unlimited rides on all JR Central conventional lines cost 3,900 yen for adults, 1,900 yen for children, valid July 18 to September 7, 2026. The catch: you must book a Tokaido Shinkansen ticket through EX Reservation or Smart EX arriving between Atami and Maibara. Limited express and Shinkansen trains are excluded. JR Central Releases the Summer Unlimited Ride Pass JR Central (JR Tokai) has launched the JR Tokai Summer Unlimited Ride Pass for the peak travel season. For just 3,900 yen for adults, the pass offers two consecutive days of unlimited rides on all JR Central conventional (local) lines, making it one of the best-value regional passes of the summer. There is a catch, however: the pass is sold exclusively to travelers who have booked a Tokaido Shinkansen ticket through the EX service. The concept is clear — ride the Shinkansen into the Tokai […]

Key Takeaways: Jeju Air’s Japan–Korea flash sale runs for 48 hours, closing July 30, with one-way fares from 11,530 yen all-in on the Seoul/Incheon–Matsuyama route. Fuel surcharges and airport fees are already included, and selected routes such as Tokyo/Narita and Nagoya/Chubu include 15 kg of checked baggage. Travel is valid through October 24, 2026. Jeju Air (7C) is running a 48-hour flash sale on its Japan–Korea routes. One-way fares start at 11,530 yen all-in on the Seoul/Incheon–Matsuyama route. Every fare listed is an all-inclusive total that already covers fuel surcharges and airport fees, so there are no surprise add-ons at checkout. Sale Overview Promotion: 48-Hour Flash Sale Booking window: July 28 – July 30, 2026 (48 hours only) Travel period: July 28 – October 24, 2026 Routes: Japan to Korea (Seoul/Incheon and Busan) Pricing: Total fare including fuel surcharge and airport charges The booking window lasts just 48 hours, but

Key Takeaways: AirAsia’s Let’s Malaysia campaign takes 15% off all flights and all seats on eligible routes, with bookings open July 27 to August 2, 2026 and travel through June 30, 2027. Kuala Lumpur services plus connections to Penang, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu qualify, and the Value Pack bundle drops by up to 20%. Blackout dates apply. AirAsia Launches the Let’s Malaysia Campaign Airlines across the AirAsia Group are running the Let’s Malaysia campaign from July 27 to August 2, 2026. During the booking window, eligible routes get 15% off all flights and all seats, making it a good moment to lock in a trip to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian destinations. On top of the fare discount, the Value Pack bundle is available at up to 20% off, which is worth a look for travellers who check bags or want a more comfortable flight. Eligible Routes The sale covers

Key Takeaways: JAL’s international time sale runs just 11 days, from July 28 to August 7, 2026, with travel dates stretching to July 15, 2027. Round-trip fares from Tokyo start at ¥61,000 to Taipei, ¥136,800 to Honolulu and ¥229,000 to New York, fuel surcharges included. Seat numbers are limited, and eligible travel dates vary by route. Japan Airlines (JAL) is running an international flight time sale from July 28 to August 7, 2026. Round-trip fares from Tokyo start at ¥61,000 to Taipei and ¥136,800 to Honolulu, with fuel surcharges already included. The sale covers everything from short-haul Asian routes to Hawaii and North America, making it a good opportunity to lock in travel well into next year. Sale Overview Sale period: July 28 – August 7, 2026 Travel period: July 28, 2026 – July 15, 2027 (varies by route) Routes: International services departing from and returning to Tokyo Cabins: Economy

Key Takeaways: Cathay Pacific’s Summer Sale takes 9% off round-trip fares from Japan, capped at 15,000 yen, when you enter promo code JPCXSUMMER at booking between July 15 and August 14, 2026. Only the first 1,400 bookings qualify, and travel must begin by December 31, 2026. One-way, multi-city and stopover itineraries are excluded. Cathay Pacific Summer Sale: Overview Cathay Pacific is running its Cathay Summer Sale on international routes departing from Japan. The booking window runs from July 15 to August 14, 2026. Enter the promo code JPCXSUMMER at booking to receive 9% off (up to 15,000 yen) on eligible round-trip tickets. The offer is limited to the first 1,400 bookings, so early action pays off. Campaign: Cathay Summer Sale Booking period: July 15 – August 14, 2026 Discount: 9% off the fare, capped at 15,000 yen Promo code: JPCXSUMMER (required) Eligible cabins: Business Class, Premium Economy, Economy Eligible tickets:

Key Takeaways: Travelers aged 25 and under can fly any JAL domestic route from ¥6,930 one-way with JAL Card Skymate, or from ¥7,920 with regular Skymate, between August 24 and October 8, 2026. Tickets are sold only on the day of departure, from midnight until 20 minutes before the flight, so seats depend on same-day availability. Japan Airlines (JAL) is holding a sale on its youth fares, JAL Card Skymate and Skymate, for travelers aged 25 and under. All domestic routes are covered, with JAL Card Skymate fares set between ¥6,930 and ¥9,350 one-way depending on the route. The sale and travel period runs from August 24 to October 8, 2026. Sale Overview Eligible routes: All JAL domestic routes in Japan Fares (JAL Card Skymate): ¥6,930–¥9,350 one-way, set per route Fares (regular Skymate): ¥7,920–¥11,880 one-way Sale and travel period: August 24 – October 8, 2026 Note: Passenger facility charges are

Key Takeaways: HK Express is selling one-way Japan–Hong Kong fares from ¥6,300 in Ultra Lite and ¥7,200 in Lite across 10 routes, from Sendai and Komatsu to Takamatsu and Naha. Travel runs August 25 to November 30, 2026, with blackout dates, and booking closes July 26. The ¥14,300 fuel surcharge and taxes are extra, pushing a one-way total past ¥20,000. HK Express is running its “Express Sale” from 11:00 a.m. on July 24 through July 26, 2026, covering 10 routes between Japan and Hong Kong. One-way fares start from ¥6,300 in Ultra Lite and ¥7,200 in Lite — a great chance to lock in an autumn trip to Hong Kong. Sale Overview Sale period: July 24, 2026 (from 11:00 a.m.) – July 26, 2026 Fares: Ultra Lite from ¥6,300 one-way / Lite from ¥7,200 one-way Travel period: August 25 – November 30, 2026 (blackout dates apply) Extra costs: Fuel surcharge

Key Takeaways: AirAsia is discounting Thailand routes for three days only, July 22–24, 2026, with one-way all-in fares from ¥17,521 out of Naha and ¥23,038 from Narita. Travel runs August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with blackout dates, and the 20kg checked baggage fee is 20% off. Bangkok connections extend the sale fares to Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. AirAsia Group airlines are running a limited-time sale on Thailand routes from July 22 to July 24, 2026. The sale covers flights to and from Bangkok (Don Mueang), as well as connecting itineraries via Bangkok to Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, with one-way all-in fares starting at ¥17,521. Sale Overview Booking period: July 22–24, 2026 Travel period: August 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (blackout dates apply) Eligible routes: Japan–Bangkok (Don Mueang) flights, plus connections to Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Bonus: 20% off

Key Takeaways: ANA’s domestic time sale runs July 24–30, 2026, with one-way economy fares starting at ¥5,720 on Naha–Ishigaki and ¥9,130 on Haneda–Itami. Travel dates span August 17, 2026 through January 31, 2027, covering autumn foliage, ski season, and New Year trips. Seats are limited to the ANA website, and bookings cannot be changed. All Nippon Airways (ANA) will hold a Domestic Flight Time Sale from July 24 to July 30, 2026. One-way economy fares start at just 5,720 yen, with a travel window stretching from late summer all the way to the end of January 2027 — a great opportunity to lock in cheap flights for autumn foliage trips, winter ski holidays, and New Year travel. Sale Overview Booking period: July 24–30, 2026 Travel period: August 17, 2026 – January 31, 2027 Where to book: ANA official website only (seat availability is limited) Fares: One-way economy class (passenger facility

Key Takeaways: Jin Air is cutting up to ¥4,000 off one-way and round-trip fares from Japan to Seoul/Incheon, with booking open July 21–30, 2026 and travel from August 18 to October 31. Departures include Takamatsu and Kitakyushu alongside Narita, Chubu, Kansai and Fukuoka. Coupons are limited to Jin Air members, differ by ticket type, and exclude some travel dates. Jin Air Launches PayPay Payment Celebration Sale Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air is running a promotion from July 21 to July 30, 2026 to celebrate the introduction of PayPay payment in Japan. One-way and round-trip tickets from Japan to Korea are eligible for a fare discount of up to ¥4,000. Promotion Overview Booking period: July 21–30, 2026 Travel period: August 18 – October 31, 2026 (blackout dates apply) Discount: Up to ¥4,000 off Eligible tickets: One-way and round-trip flights from Japan to Korea Conditions: Jin Air members only Eligible Routes The