Here you’ll find answers to your questions about checked baggage. Remember – our most popular fares don’t include checked baggage, so you’ll need to add it when you book. To get the best price, add baggage at the time you make your booking. Is checked baggage included in my fare? There are some things you may be able to bring as checked baggage for free. If you’re travelling with an infant or young child, you may bring a stroller, portacot and bedding, portable high chair and approved car seat. You may bring a wheelchair if you need one. (Size and weight restrictions apply.) Also please be aware of our policy on baggage transfers. Please note: We have extra requirements and restrictions for passengers carrying seafood, meat and frozen products. You may want to look at all of our frequently asked questions for:The Airport Rapid Limited Express "μ-SKY" (μ = Greek letter for MU) is a train equipped with modern conveniences that connects the Nagoya metropolitan area to the Central Japan International Airport in the shortest time.
Polycarbonate material is used on the facade to emphasize transparency. The body of the train is in blue and white embodying the image of the ever spreading sky and deep sea. Altogether, it accentuates the Airport Express with a fresh design and aquatic feel.* The μ-SKY Limited Express, the Rapid Limited Express and the Limited Express trains have First class cars which require a railway ticket and a First class car ticket. (The ticket costs 360 yen and is called a "μTicket".) Signs are displayed in pictures and braille characters. Trains are equipped with space for wheelchair customers. The restrooms are also wheelchair-accessible. Train stop information and the daily news are displayed on a screen in front of each train. There are 2 luggage rack areas in each car (excluding certain cars). All seats are reserved and recline, providing you with comfort. Restrooms are wheelchair-accessible and are equipped with a diaper changing rack. There are 2 luggage racks that can hold a total of 10 suitcases on each car (excluding certain cars).
TOTEM is the celebration of sheer human achievement and audience appreciation is simply thrilling. It’s why we love Cirque du Soleil, and always will. Journey into the Evolution of Mankind TOTEM follows the human species from original amphibian state to ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage, evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential. Reach for the Stars Due to the nature of the acts in the show, changes in the cast may occur. In addition, the content and duration of the show may differ from time to time. Although we try to keep this information up to date, we cannot guarantee its accuracy.With the Japanese population aging rapidly, the fuel-cell wheelchair and cart applications have a bright future. In fact, Japan already has the world's highest proportion of elderly people. More than 20% are over the age of 65 and this figure is expected to rise to about 40% by 2050.
Considering this population trend, no doubt there will be an increasing demand for these wheelchairs and carts from Kurimoto Ltd. in the future. Promoted as "Eco" fuel-cell powered means turning the "silver market" into green. Of course they are for other treehugging wheelchair users as well!Previously here on Treehugger, we talked about the world's first hydrogen generation plant in Japan. Building the infrastructure for the eventual commercialization of hydrogen is part of the Japanese Government's plan to "build a hydrogen economy to sustain our precious earth." Under the motto Moving Our Future Forward the Japanese government engages in a number of related research and demonstration projects.One such project is the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC Project), initiated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), aims to gather and share data in order to develop the roadmap for full-scale mass production and widespread use of FCVs. The JHFC Project involves a wide range of activities related to the use of fuel cell vehicles, which also includes consumer awareness campaigns.
We visited the latest consumer-focused campaign at the Roppongi Tsutaya store. This branch of the Tsutaya CD and video retail/ bookstore chain is set in the popular up-market Roppongi Hills neighborhood and attracts a very trend-aware Japanese and international audience. For one month part of the store was occupied by a Fuel Cell Car covered in colorful images to attract the attention of store visitors. Promotional banners and brochures informed about the JIFC Project and some workshops were aimed at children and teenagers, the future consumers who will hopefully grow into a world where hydrogen applications are more common-place.Participating Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) included six cars, one bus and two types of hydrogen ICVs (internal combustion vehicles) developed by domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Hino, Suzuki, Mazda, Daimler and GM. While fuel cell cars and busses have been much talked about, it is the small fuel cell powered vehicles that are the latest technological achievements.
We liked the fuel-cell wheelchairs, a fuel-cell electric cart and a fuel-cell electric assisted bicycle, developed by two Japanese companies that are not car manufacturers. Kurimoto Ltd. (Japanese manufacturer of industrial products) released its Fuel Cell Wheelchair IV in June 2006 and a Fuel Cell Cart II in May 2007 while Iwatani Corp. (Japanese gas and energy development and supply company) released the Fuel Cell Electric Assisted Bicycle in February 2008.The wheelchair and the cart's fuel-cell system is a 24V 250W PEFC Air Cooling External Humidifier. Both drive at a max. speed of 6km/h and their driving range is 10hours, 60km (H2 Storage 190g/4 canisters) and 5hours, 30km (H2 Storage 100g/2 canisters). Iwatani Corp., the manufacturer of the Fuel Cell Electric-Assisted Bicycle, has been working with hydrogen for about 50 years and holds the leading share (40%) of the hydrogen market in Japan.Written by Alena Eckelmann at greenz.jpIs the Garden under construction? While the Garden itself is not under construction, there is construction work taking place immediately outside the Garden’s gates and at the bottom of the hill across from the Washington Park tennis courts.
This construction on our Cultural Crossing expansion project will continue in some fashion until our Grand Re-Opening is open to the public on April 2, 2017. When is the Garden's Shuttle Running? Because the Garden is tucked into the scenic hills of Portland’s Washington Park and is a four-minute walk from the nearest parking, we are please to offer a complimentary Garden Shuttle to usher guests from the parking lot to the Garden’s gates. Due to construction on our expansion project, the Garden Shuttle is following the schedule below. For more information or questions about shuttle service, please call (503) 223-1321. Weekends Only: Free Garden Shuttle service is available Saturdays and Sunday. What is your contact information? Phone number: (503) 223-1321 Physical address: 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR 97205 Mailing address: P.O. Box 3847, Portland, OR 97208-3847 When is the best time of year to visit? Any time of year is a good time to visit the Portland Japanese Garden.
Japanese gardens are created with imagination and designed to display nature’s beauty in all seasons. Spring is the time for fresh greenery and subtle blossoms. Cherry blossoms appear briefly in late February, while late spring flowers include azalea, camellia, and wisteria. Summer’s sunlit shades of green yield an unbroken, calming visual experience. The vibrant colors of fall make autumn a popular visiting time. Autumn is a celebration of nature’s gift of life in the past year, and a transition to the peacefulness of winter. Winter reveals the pure essence of the garden, when all has been stripped away to expose its fundamental structure, spirit, and quiet beauty. How much time should I allow to visit the Garden? Depending on your pace, it usually takes most visitors 45 minutes to one hour to tour all five gardens within the Portland Japanese Garden. The Garden is also a place to linger, reflect, and meditate, so we encourage you to take your time and enjoy.
How do I get to the Garden? To visit the Garden, there are routes by both public transportation and car. Please visit our directions page for more information. May I have a wedding, commitment ceremony or reception at the Garden? To protect the Garden’s tranquility, authenticity, and environment, we do not allow weddings, commitment ceremonies, or receptions at the Garden. We refer those interested in a garden setting to the Lan Su Chinese Garden. May I bring my pet if it’s on a leash or if I’m carrying it? Only trained animals assisting people with disabilities are allowed in the Garden. Please refer to current ADA regulations regarding service animals for more information. May I bring a picnic? No food or drink (except water) is allowed in the Garden. There are picnic areas nearby throughout Washington Park. See this map for details. Do you serve food or tea? As part of our Cultural Crossing expansion project, (opening April 2017) we will add three LEED-certified buildings, including a tea café.
Currently, no food or drink is served in the Garden itself. Drinking fountains are available. There are nearby concession stands in Washington Park. Our tea house is a traditional part of the Japanese tea ceremony, used for demonstrations and special occasions. It is not a restaurant. What are your photography policies? All photographers, whether amateur or professional, must protect the Garden environment. Portrait and wedding photography are not allowed at the Garden. Please see our photography policy. Are there any free days or events? The Portland Japanese Garden will mark Veterans Day by offering free admission for military veterans and active military personnel. To receive free admission on November 11, 2016, visitors must show a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers or other official military identification. The Garden also offers a full calendar of events every year, including traditional festivals, ikebana exhibits, art shows, and workshops.
Please note that some events are included with admission to the Garden, while for others there is a small fee. Members receive significant discounts to events with a fee—please see the membership page for a list of the many benefits of membership and to become a member. How can I get a group rate? We ask that groups of ten or more be arranged at least one week in advance. You can place a reservation from our web site, or call (503) 223-9233. Please see the tours page for more information. Group rate eligibility is determined by the Tour Coordinator. May I rent the Garden’s Pavilion for a personal event? The Garden is not available for rental to the public. or (503) 542-0289 to discuss rental possibilities based on membership level. Why do you open at 12pm on Mondays and 10am the rest of the week? During our normal visiting schedule, the Garden receives its heaviest traffic on weekends. Each Monday morning, our gardeners require a full six hours to care for the Garden.
How is the Portland Japanese Garden different from the Chinese Garden? Both are gardens in a historical style from East Asia, designed on principles of harmony and respect for nature. But the differences—in style and geography—are as noticeable as the similarities. The Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland’s Chinatown is an urban garden, fit for a scholar-poet in Ming dynasty China. It occupies one square city block, containing elaborate architecture, paved courtyards, and a central pond. Painterly compositions of rugged rock and exotic plant species are poetic and inspiring. The Portland Japanese Garden evokes the surroundings of an estate in pre-modern Japan. It occupies over five acres of wooded land, surrounded by an additional five acres of protected forest. Its architectural features—including the Antique Gate, Pavilion, Tea House, Moon Bridge, and Zig Zag Bridge—fit harmoniously into an outdoor garden setting that reveres the basic elements of nature: plants, stones, and water.