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March 22, 2025 08:03 JSTemotionless
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<Finally! The end of the MetroCard>

The symbol of New York, the yellow subway ticket

MetroCard sales will end at the end of this year

Scheduled to end in 2023 but delayed due to COVID-19

The MetroCard shows no signs of disappearing despite warnings that it will soon be gone.


It's a big vending machine
You can only purchase one at a time (you can't choose the number)


Although it is a large vending machine, it is often unavailable. Currently, only cash is accepted. Currently, no change is given. Currently, cash is not accepted.

The card I just bought can't be used because of a magnetic problem.

Even if there is a problem, the staff at the booths can't do anything and just hand you an envelope and have to file a complaint with the operating company (= travelers have no choice but to accept it).

There were various problems


32 years since its introduction in 1993
It will play a vital role as a symbol of New York.

This yellow design is used for various anniversaries and campaigns.

Tiffany Blue, rapper Biggie, musicals,
etc.

It was a limited edition and I was looking forward to it.

Going forward, the system will be unified into the contactless Tap & Go style "OMNY" that was introduced in 2019.

We live in a convenient age where you can use your credit card or smartphone without prior registration (plastic OMNY cards can also be purchased from vending machines).


For about 50 years since 1953
The token (coin) that was the face of the NY subway

1993: Yellow MetroCard takes over

After 32 years, its role came to an end.


The first token costs 15 cents, currently 2.90 USD per ride

It feels about 20 times older.

A valid metro card
Available until the end of 2026

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UNITED STATES
New York

Sept. 5, 2025

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<You recreate Taylor Swift's proposal scene in New York!>

August 26, 2025: A happy shock to the world.
Taylor Swift engagement news♡

Surrounded by beautiful flowers,
Among the arches of flowers and greenery

Travis Kelce proposed to her

Taylor Swift is the happiest right now

A professional photographer will recreate that scene and take your photo!

and,
Another one-day pop-up, typical of New York

Thursday, September 4th, 3pm - 9pm

Appeared in Madison Square Park near 23rd Street in Manhattan!

This is a project unique to New York, where people can quickly turn a topic into a promotion and take action.



It's free so anyone can come.

In a call to

A woman who appeared alone,
With friends,
With pets,
As a couple,

A lot of New Yorkers came.

Proposing in America.
According to the survey,

73% outdoors;

Even now, 85% of people "get down on one knee" in front of her.
He takes out a ring and proposes marriage.



New York is a city that is fun to walk around in.

Plan your trip to New York and come experience all the excitement!



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New York

Aug. 31, 2025

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<The world's largest event is coming to Brooklyn this weekend!>

Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade is a major event that marks the end of summer vacation in New York!


Actually, this
It all started in Harlem in the 1920s, about 100 years ago.


The biggest attraction of the parade
A flashy feather costume climbs the grand staircase at Takarazuka

Upbeat Caribbean music such as reggae, soca, and calypso

And street food

Especially when served by the locals who are the original owners.
Jamaican jerk chicken

Trinidad and Tobago's roti and doubles are delicious!

<West Indian American Day Parade>
2025: Monday, September 1st, 10am-6pm
Eastern Parkway
*Pre-parade Party 6am-

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New York

Aug. 16, 2025

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<New York, the city where you can meet celebrities>

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz among New Yorkers on social media.

I came across the filming location of "The Devil Wears Prada 2"!

This is the post.

It has been popular for about 20 years since its release in 2006.

The film "The Devil Wears Prada" is set in New York and stars Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.

The sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," will finally be released in the US in May of next year.

There are film crews all over New York right now.

Filming is currently underway, watched and praised by a large audience.


Just the other day, I came across a photo shoot on New York's 5th Avenue, where brands from around the world gather.

The crowd, watching quietly with their smartphones in hand, also shouted "Cut!"
With this signal, the crowd erupted in cheers.

I saw the celebrities who were back to their normal selves, smiling, waving, and doing things.

People are increasingly looking forward to the film's release next year, and it is becoming a hot topic of conversation.


This time, it seems to have appeared in Brooklyn as well.

The places and shops used in the film are likely to become tourist attractions again.


Film production is a major source of revenue for New York City.

There are many different types of filming happening in various locations, both big and small.
You'll encounter this quite often when you come to New York.

If you see a bunch of big white trucks parked there, that's the landmark⭐︎


Why not plan a trip to New York to follow the filming?

You can also enjoy visiting the filming locations of popular movies.

*The release of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in Japan has not yet been officially announced.

About six months after its release in the US,
It is said that it will be around autumn 2026.



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