JR East is cutting the points required for Shinkansen e-Ticket (JRE POINT Reward) redemptions by 35% during two travel windows: September 25–October 9, 2026, and January 18–31, 2027. Ordinary Car, Green Car, and GranClass (seat only) reserved seats qualify. Booking opens at 10:00 a.m. one month before the travel date on Eki-Net and closes four minutes before departure. 35% Off When Redeeming JRE POINT for Shinkansen e-Tickets On August 7, 2026, JR East announced a special rate offering 35% off on the “Shinkansen e-Ticket (JRE POINT Reward)” service, which lets travelers exchange accumulated JRE POINT for Shinkansen tickets. During the campaign, the same route requires fewer points than usual, significantly boosting the value of your point balance. What Is the Shinkansen e-Ticket (JRE POINT Reward)? The Shinkansen e-Ticket (JRE POINT Reward) is a service that lets you convert JRE POINT into reserved Shinkansen seats via Eki-Net. Each route…

JR East is phasing out several Eki-net web-only discount tickets between September 16 and October 30, 2026, starting with the Shinkansen e-Ticket (Toku-da-ne 14). The Toku-wari ticketless limited express ticket for the Tsugaru and Super Tsugaru stays on sale but drops from a 35% to a 25% discount on October 1. Booking before your product’s end date locks in the current rate. JR East Ends Several Eki-net Web-Only Discount Tickets JR East has announced that it will discontinue several web-only discount products sold through its online reservation service Eki-net, affecting certain products and certain eligible trains. The changes will be phased in between September 16 and October 30, 2026. In addition, the discount rate for the Ticketless Limited Express Ticket (Toku-wari) covering the limited express Tsugaru and Super Tsugaru will be reduced from October 1. Travelers who rely on cheap fares for the Tohoku, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen

Air Tahiti Nui is discounting Narita–Tahiti round trips to 53,000 yen base fare, or 136,900 yen all-in, on bookings made between August 5 and 18, 2026. A 6-night version starts at 162,900 yen total. Departures run December 4, 2026 to April 23, 2027, with blackout dates, no mileage accrual and no refunds. Air Tahiti Nui launches a Narita–Tahiti sale Air Tahiti Nui (TN) is running a promotional fare sale on its Tokyo Narita–Tahiti route from August 5 to August 18, 2026. Economy class round-trip fares start at 53,000 yen, or 136,900 yen once taxes and the fuel surcharge are included. For a nonstop link to the South Pacific, that is an unusually accessible price point. The booking window is only about two weeks, so popular dates are likely to sell out first. Fares and eligible itineraries Two economy round-trip fare types are offered depending on length of stay.

JR Central, JR West and JR Kyushu begin selling My Number Card-linked discounts on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen on September 15, 2026, valid for travel from October 1. The products cover disability certificate holders and their carers, travellers aged 18 to 22, and those 65 or over. All are ticketless, though EX U22 and EX 65+ seats are capped and expire on March 31, 2027. New Shinkansen Discounts Powered by the My Number Card JR Central, JR West and JR Kyushu will launch a new set of discount products on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines that make use of information from Japan’s My Number Card. Sales begin on September 15, 2026, and the tickets can be used from October 1, 2026. The line-up includes the “EX Physical Disability Discount” and “EX Intellectual Disability Discount” for holders of disability certificates and their carers, the “EX

STARLUX Airlines is selling economy and premium economy fares to five U.S. cities and Prague, with booking open July 31 through August 31, 2026. Narita–Prague starts at 189,000 yen round trip and Kansai–Los Angeles at 179,500 yen, fuel surcharge included but taxes extra. Eleven Japanese airports qualify, and all flights connect via Taipei. STARLUX Airlines Launches Limited-Time Sale to the U.S. and Prague STARLUX Airlines (JX) is running a limited-time sale on flights to the continental United States and Prague, Czech Republic, from July 31 to August 31, 2026. Sample economy class round-trip fares include Osaka/Kansai to Los Angeles from 179,500 yen and Tokyo/Narita to Prague from 189,000 yen. All fares include fuel surcharges but exclude taxes and fees — attractive pricing for long-haul routes. Sale Overview Booking period: July 31 – August 31, 2026 Travel period: July 31, 2026 – March 24, 2027 (U.S. routes through December

Ethiopian Airlines is taking up to 10% off fares to every destination on its network, with bookings open August 1–15, 2026 and travel between September 1 and November 30. Economy and Business Class both qualify, but any itinerary that starts or ends in Addis Ababa, Somalia or China is excluded. Book through the airline’s official site or app. Ethiopian Airlines Offers Up to 10% Off to All Destinations Ethiopian Airlines is running a sale covering all destinations across its network from August 1 to August 15, 2026. Both Economy Class and Business Class fares are eligible, with discounts of up to 10%. Bookings must be made through the airline’s official website or mobile app. The travel period runs from September 1 to November 30, 2026 — a shoulder season when fares are already softer, so the discount stacks on top of an otherwise favorable window. Sale at a

Qantas is selling Japan–New Zealand round trips for three days only, August 4–6, 2026, with Economy starting at 108,470 yen and Business around 428,500 yen, both including fuel surcharges and taxes. Travel runs from August 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and every New Zealand booking connects through an Australian gateway. Qantas Opens Its New Zealand Sale Qantas is running a New Zealand Sale on flights from Japan to New Zealand, on sale from August 4 through August 6, 2026 — a three-day window only. Economy round trips start in the 108,000 yen range, with Business class from the 428,000 yen range, an attractive level for a long-haul Southern Hemisphere route. All fares shown are total prices including fuel surcharges and taxes. The travel period runs from August 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027, covering New Zealand’s spring and summer season and stretching into the following autumn. Sale

FDA’s members-only Members Price sale offers one-way domestic fares from 7,000 yen, bookable July 23–29, 2026 for travel between August 18 and October 24. Routes cover Nagoya/Komaki, Nagoya/Chubu, Shizuoka and Matsumoto, and members can book up to five companions at the same fare. Reservations are accepted on the FDA official website only. FDA Marks 17th Anniversary with Members-Only Fares Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) is running a members-only flash fare called Members Price as part of its FDA Summer Sale, held to mark the airline’s 17th anniversary. The sale runs from July 23 to July 29, 2026, with one-way fares starting at 7,000 yen on domestic routes from Nagoya/Komaki, Nagoya/Chubu, Shizuoka and Matsumoto. FDA is a regional carrier based at Shizuoka Airport that specializes in point-to-point routes between Japanese cities the major airlines do not serve. This sale combines that convenience, with no need to connect through Tokyo, with

Jeju Air’s Japan–Korea sale runs August 4–6, 2026, with one-way fares from ¥12,930 as a total price including fuel surcharges and airport fees. Travel dates fall between September 1 and October 24. Selected routes — Narita, Chubu, Hiroshima, Matsuyama and Oita to Seoul/Incheon, plus Narita and Kansai to Busan — bundle in 15kg of checked baggage. Jeju Air Opens Its September–October Sale on Japan–Korea Routes Jeju Air is running a September–October Sale on its Japan–Korea network for three days only, from August 4 to August 6, 2026. One-way fares start at ¥12,930 all-in, making this a sharp window for anyone eyeing an autumn trip to Korea. Crucially, the advertised fares are total prices that already include fuel surcharges and airport fees, so there is no large hidden add-on at checkout. The travel period runs from September 1 to October 24, 2026, covering the whole of Japan’s comfortable autumn

ANA’s International Flight Time Sale is open for booking from August 4 to August 10, 2026, covering Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America. Lowest round-trip fares include Shanghai at ¥43,900, Honolulu at ¥114,600 and Europe at ¥162,000, with fuel surcharges built in and taxes charged separately. Travel is valid through May 31, 2027, depending on the route. ANA Launches an International Flight Time Sale All Nippon Airways (ANA) is holding an International Flight Time Sale from August 4 to August 10, 2026. Routes across Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania are included, and on selected routes Business Class and Premium Economy are also part of the promotion. All fares below are lowest round-trip fares departing from cities across Japan. Fuel surcharges are included; taxes and other charges are extra. The travel period runs from August 4, 2026 through May 31, 2027, though the eligible window varies by route.

Vietnam Airlines’ TAKEOFF26 coupon takes up to 25% off the fare on Japan–Vietnam routes, but tickets must be bought by August 5, 2026 and at least 60 days before departure. Travel has to be completed by December 31, with blackout dates and connecting itineraries excluded. The airline plans to repeat the offer during the first five days of each month. Vietnam Airlines is running an early booking campaign on Japan–Vietnam routes, distributing a coupon that takes up to 25% off the fare. Tickets must be purchased by August 5, 2026, and at least 60 days before departure, so travelers eyeing an autumn or year-end trip to Vietnam should move quickly. Campaign Overview Coupon code: TAKEOFF26 Discount: Up to 25% off the fare portion Booking window: Through August 5, 2026 Purchase condition: Must be booked at least 60 days before departure Eligible routes: Japan–Vietnam routes Travel period: Through December

Fiji Airways is discounting round-trip economy fares out of Tokyo/Narita from 68,000 yen, with no fuel surcharge — only taxes are added on top. Bookings close August 11, 2026, and travel runs from September 2, 2026 through June 5, 2027, covering Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. Only F, R, P and I booking classes qualify. Fiji Airways offers round-trip fares from 68,000 yen Fiji Airways is selling discounted fares from July 21 to August 11, 2026 for routes across the South Pacific and Oceania. The sale covers departures from Tokyo/Narita, with economy class round-trip fares starting at 68,000 yen. One of the most notable points is that no fuel surcharge applies. Many low headline fares balloon once surcharges are added, but here only taxes are charged on top, so the gap between the advertised fare and the final payment stays relatively small. Sale overview Booking period:

Qatar Airways is cutting fares on Japan routes by up to 20%, with booking open from July 31 to August 6, 2026 and travel valid through February 28, 2027. Haneda–Madrid starts at 130,990 yen round-trip in Economy, and Barcelona is the cheapest Business Class option at 472,250 yen. Seats at these fares are limited. Qatar Airways Offers Up to 20% Off on Routes from Japan Qatar Airways is running a sale on routes to and from Japan, with bookings open from July 31 to August 6, 2026. Business Class and Economy Class round-trip and one-way fares from Japan are discounted by up to 20%. Eligible destinations span Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa and North America. The carrier connects Japan to its global network via its hub in Doha (Hamad International Airport), and this sale covers a wide range of those destinations. Sale Details Booking period: July

Cebu Pacific is selling one-way fares from Japan to Manila, Clark and Cebu starting at 6,500 yen, with booking open August 1 to August 15, 2026. Travel is valid through January 31, 2027. That figure is the base fare only — fuel surcharges and taxes are added at checkout, and sale seats are limited. Cebu Pacific Opens Sale on Japan-Philippines Routes Cebu Pacific has launched a fare sale covering its Japan-Philippines routes, running from August 1 to August 15, 2026. Flights from cities across Japan to Manila, Clark and Cebu are included, with one-way fares starting at 6,500 yen. All fares exclude fuel surcharges and taxes. Seats at the sale price are limited and the promotion ends once they sell out. Sale at a Glance Airline: Cebu Pacific Booking period: August 1 to August 15, 2026 Travel period: August 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027 Routes: Cities across

Spring Japan’s 12th anniversary sale puts Narita–Sapporo/Chitose and Narita–Hakodate from 4,500 yen one way, with Narita–Hiroshima and Chubu–Chitose from 5,000 yen. Booking runs until 15:59 on August 3, 2026, for travel between September 1 and October 8. Airport facility charges, taxes, checked baggage and seat selection all cost extra. Spring Japan Launches 12th Anniversary Domestic Flash Sale Spring Japan is running a limited-time sale on domestic tickets to mark its 12th anniversary of service. Booking is open from noon on Thursday, July 30, 2026 through 15:59 on Monday, August 3, 2026, with Tokyo/Narita–Sapporo/Chitose fares starting at 4,500 yen one way. Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares Tokyo/Narita – Sapporo/Chitose: from 4,500 yen one way Tokyo/Narita – Hakodate: from 4,500 yen one way Tokyo/Narita – Hiroshima: from 5,000 yen one way Nagoya/Chubu – Sapporo/Chitose: from 5,000 yen one way All fares exclude airport facility charges and taxes, which are added

China Airlines is discounting Osaka/Kansai departures by up to 15% for bookings made between July 27 and August 16, 2026. Round-trip economy fares start at 55,700 yen to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle or Ontario, and 20,600 yen to Taipei, before fuel surcharges and taxes. Travel runs through January 31, 2027, with blackout dates applying. China Airlines is running its “Kansai Summer Sale” on routes departing from Osaka/Kansai International Airport, with bookings open from July 27 through August 16, 2026. Itineraries starting in Osaka/Kansai are discounted by up to 15%, with North American routes starting at 55,700 yen round trip to Los Angeles and Taiwan routes from 20,600 yen round trip to Taipei or Kaohsiung. All fares below are the lowest round-trip fares and exclude fuel surcharges and taxes. Sale Overview Promotion: Kansai Summer Sale Booking and purchase period: July 27 to August 16, 2026 Discount: Up to

Jetstar Japan’s Super Star Sale covers 14 domestic routes, with one-way Economy Starter fares from 3,790 yen on Tokyo/Narita–Osaka/Kansai. Bookings close at 16:59 on August 3, 2026, while the travel period stretches from September 1 to December 23. Sale seats are allocated per flight, and checked baggage, seat selection and airport charges all cost extra. Jetstar Japan Discounts 14 Domestic Routes Jetstar Japan is holding its Super Star Sale on domestic flights. Tickets are on sale from noon on Friday, July 31, 2026, until 16:59 on Monday, August 3, 2026 — a window of just three and a half days. A total of 14 domestic routes are included, with one-way Economy Starter fares starting at 3,790 yen. The travel period runs from September 1 to December 23, 2026, covering autumn trips after the summer holidays, the fall foliage season, and the weeks leading up to the year-end break.

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