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Key Takeaways: For 100 yen, children in 6th grade or below ride JR Kyushu local and rapid trains and JR Kyushu route buses all day; Shinkansen and limited express need a separate express ticket. Sales run June 18 to August 30, 2026, with purchase required by the day before travel. A concurrent Ryogo Matsumaru puzzle event, July 18 to August 31, is open to anyone. JR Kyushu Launches the “Kids Adventure Ticket” for Children JR Kyushu is releasing the “Kids Adventure Ticket” (Kodomo Bouken Kippu), a special summer ticket for children. Alongside it, the company is holding a puzzle-solving event created in collaboration with famous puzzle creator Ryogo Matsumaru, titled “Solve the Puzzles and Journey Across Kyushu! — A Challenge from Ryogo Matsumaru —,” running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. It’s a summer adventure designed for kids to explore Kyushu on their own. What the “Kids Adventure Ticket” […]

Key Takeaways: Jin Air is offering 5,000 yen off round-trip fares and 2,500 yen off one-way fares on its new Kobe–Korea route with promotion code UKBNEW, booked July 17–30, 2026 for travel between August 7 and October 24. Some travel dates are excluded, and five people win a 3,000 yen supermarket gift card by lottery. Jin Air Celebrates New Kobe Route with 5,000 Yen Round-Trip Discount Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air is running a promotion to celebrate the launch of its Kobe Airport (Kobe–Korea) route, from July 17 to July 30, 2026. By entering a promotion code at booking, travelers can receive a coupon that discounts their fare. Campaign Overview Eligible route: Kobe–Korea (departing/arriving Kobe Airport) Promotion period: July 17 – July 30, 2026 Travel period: August 7 – October 24, 2026 (some dates excluded) Promotion code: UKBNEW Discount Details By using the coupon, fares are discounted as follows: Round-trip:

Key Takeaways: Toki Air’s Summer Thank You Sale runs from noon on July 17 through August 28, 2026, with one-way fares from ¥999 on three Niigata routes and Nagoya (Chubu)–Sapporo (Okadama). Travel dates fall between August 1 and 31, 2026, and passenger facility charges are extra. Seats are limited and Obon dates go first. About the Toki Air Summer Thank You (999) Sale Japanese carrier Toki Air is holding its “Summer Thank You (999) Sale” from noon on Friday, July 17, 2026 through Friday, August 28, 2026, with one-way fares starting at just ¥999. The sale covers three routes from Niigata plus the Nagoya (Chubu)–Sapporo (Okadama) route, for travel between August 1 and August 31, 2026 — right in the middle of the summer holiday season. Eligible Routes Niigata – Sapporo (Okadama) Niigata – Nagoya (Chubu) Niigata – Kobe Nagoya (Chubu) – Sapporo (Okadama) Sale Fares Weekday travel: ¥999 –

Key Takeaways: Jetstar Japan’s Super Star Sale runs from noon on July 17 to 4:59 p.m. on July 21, 2026, covering 13 domestic and 3 Asia routes. Economy Starter fares start at 3,820 yen one-way on Tokyo/Narita–Osaka/Kansai, with travel from August 14 to December 23, 2026. Sale seats are limited and popular routes sell out quickly. Jetstar Japan “Super Star Sale” Overview Jetstar Japan is holding its “Super Star Sale” from noon on July 17 to 4:59 p.m. on July 21, 2026. The sale covers 13 domestic routes and 3 Asia routes, with Economy “Starter” fares starting from just 3,820 yen one-way. The travel period runs from August 14 to December 23, 2026, spanning summer holidays through the end-of-year season, making it easy to plan a wide range of trips. Asia routes, with some exceptions, are limited to outbound flights departing from Japan. Eligible Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares From/To

Key Takeaways: Tokyu Railways sells the summer-only Tokyu Line Kids Pass from July 17 to August 30, 2026, giving children unlimited one-day rides across all Tokyu Lines for 100 yen including tax. It is sold every day of the break, weekdays included, and works as a paper ticket or a Q SKIP digital QR ticket. A stamp rally across 18 stations runs at the same time. Tokyu Railways Launches Summer “Tokyu Line Kids Pass” — Unlimited Rides for 100 Yen Tokyu Railways will sell the summer-only “Tokyu Line Kids Pass” from July 17 to August 30, 2026. Aimed at children, this ticket allows unlimited hop-on, hop-off rides across the Tokyu Line for one full day, and is sold every day during the summer holidays, including weekdays. At just 100 yen (tax included), it is an incredibly affordable option perfect for family summer outings. “Tokyu Line Kids Pass” Overview Railway operator:

Key Takeaways: Tigerair Taiwan takes 5,000 yen off round-trip fares on the Fukushima–Taipei/Taoyuan route with promo code FKSIT753, entered at the payment screen. Booking runs only from 10:00 a.m. on July 16 to July 17, 2026, for travel between August 1 and October 24. Round-trip travelers departing Fukushima also receive original goods. Tigerair Taiwan Offers 5,000 Yen Off Fukushima–Taipei/Taoyuan Route Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan is running a discount campaign on its Fukushima–Taipei/Taoyuan route. The offer runs for a very short window, from 10:00 a.m. on July 16 to July 17, 2026, making it a must-see for anyone planning a trip to Taiwan departing from Fukushima. Campaign Overview Eligible route: Fukushima (FKS) – Taipei/Taoyuan (TPE) Discount: 5,000 yen off round-trip tickets Promo code: FKSIT753 Condition: Purchase of a round-trip ticket departing from Fukushima Booking period: 10:00 a.m. July 16 – July 17, 2026 Travel period: August 1 – October 24, 2026

Key Takeaways: Tigerair Taiwan’s 10th anniversary sale opens at 6:00 p.m. on July 14 and closes July 15, 2026, with one-way fares from ¥9,400 on the Okayama–Taipei/Taoyuan and Okayama–Kaohsiung routes. Taxes and surcharges are charged separately, and no child fare applies; infants under 2 without a seat pay ¥2,300 one-way. Travel runs through March 27, 2027. Tigerair Taiwan Launches Okayama 10th Anniversary Sale Tigerair Taiwan is holding a special sale to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its service to Okayama Airport. The sale runs from 6:00 p.m. on July 14 through July 15, 2026, and covers the Okayama–Taipei/Taoyuan and Okayama–Kaohsiung routes. One-way fares start from ¥9,400. Please note that taxes and surcharges are not included in the listed fare and are charged separately. Sale Routes and Fares Okayama–Taipei/Taoyuan: from ¥9,400 one-way (taxes extra) Okayama–Kaohsiung: from ¥9,400 one-way (taxes extra) No child fare is offered for this sale. The one-way fare

Key Takeaways: AirAsia is cutting fares by up to 20% on Japan departures to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, with bookings open July 13–19, 2026 for travel through June 30, 2027. Value Packs bundling seats and baggage are up to 30% off. Blackout dates apply and discounted seats are limited. AirAsia Group Launches Sale with Up to 20% Off Fares The AirAsia Group is holding a week-long sale from July 13 to 19, 2026, offering up to 20% off fares on selected routes. The sale covers flights operated by AirAsia X, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, AirAsia Philippines, and Thai AirAsia. Sale Overview Booking period: July 13 – July 19, 2026 Travel period: July 27, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (blackout dates apply) Discount: Up to 20% off fares Value Pack: Up to 30% off Eligible Routes from Japan For departures from Japan, the following routes are included in the

Key Takeaways: Royal Brunei Airlines is taking 10% off Japan route fares booked between July 13 and July 31, 2026, covering Tokyo Narita to Bandar Seri Begawan plus connections to 10 cities in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Travel runs November 29, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with blackout dates. The airline charges no fuel surcharge, though taxes apply separately. Royal Brunei Airlines Mid Year Sale 2026 Overview Royal Brunei Airlines is holding its Mid Year Sale 2026 for Japan routes from July 13 to July 31, 2026, offering a flat 10% discount on fares for eligible routes. Eligible Routes Tokyo Narita to/from Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) Flights via Bandar Seri Begawan to 10 cities across Southeast Asia and Oceania The sale covers not only direct flights to Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, but also connecting itineraries via Brunei to cities in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Both Business Class

Key Takeaways: JAL’s two-day domestic time sale opens July 14, 2026 for JMB members and July 15 for everyone else, bookable only on the JAL website. Promotion fares cover travel from August 24 to September 30, with Haneda–Itami from ¥9,130 one way. Early-access bookings require a JMB number for every passenger. JAL Domestic Time Sale Runs July 14–15, 2026 Japan Airlines (JAL) will hold a Domestic Flight Time Sale for two days, from Tuesday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The sale is available exclusively on the JAL website: July 14 is an early-access day reserved for JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members, and July 15 opens to the general public. The sale applies to Promotion fares, with a travel period from August 24 to September 30, 2026 — the quieter shoulder season right after Japan’s summer holiday peak, with major routes from Tokyo Haneda starting at just ¥9,130 one