Choice Hotels Japan has acquired the rights to open a branch of the Ascend Hotel Collection, an independent hotel brand, in Japan. Hotel Around Takayama (1-42-7 Hanaoka-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture) in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, will be operated from July 1 as the brand’s first store in Japan. Ascend Hotel Collection is a brand…
Month: June 2023
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers “V-Point Festival” with up to 50,000 worth of V-Points to 150,000 winners every month until the end of August.
Sumitomo Mitsui Card will hold the “V Point Festival Summer Grand Reward Campaign” from June 1 to August 31, 2012, where winners will be selected by drawing to win up to 50,000 V Points worth of V Points. One lottery unit will be awarded to a person who makes an entry with an eligible card…
Weekend Bento] Fukushima Station “Gyuho Bento” (Bento with Beef Treasure)
The “Gyuho Bento” introduced here is an ekiben that allows you to enjoy two of Yamagata Prefecture’s prized beef brands, Yamagata Beef and Yonezawa Beef, at once. Yamagata beef is served as a grilled rib, while Yonezawa beef is served as a sukiyaki-style beef stew. This beef-filled bento is recommended for meat lovers who can…
ANA offers up to 80% off child fares on Narita – Honolulu route. Time Sale on summer travel to Hawaii until the 11th.
ANA is offering up to 80% off child fares on the Narita – Honolulu route until 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2012. The offer is valid from July 21 to August 31. During this period, the route will be operated on a double daily basis (two round trips per day), with 10 round trips per…
Beware of fraudulent activities by suspicious persons claiming to be Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) or JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers under the guise of donating or purchasing items for recycling.
Recently, there have been reports of suspicious persons claiming to be from the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) or JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers calling individual residences and requesting the donation or purchase of outdated items for recycling. JICA may accept donations of sports, cultural, educational, welfare, and other items from applicants through the “For Smiles…
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry to Launch New Muroran-Aomori Service on October 2. One round trip per day by Blue Mermaid with a capacity of 583 passengers.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Muroran – Aomori timetable Departure from Muroran (20:00) – Arrival in Aomori (03:00) Departing from Aomori (09:00) to Muroran (15:45) The ship to be used is Blue Mermaid, approximately 144 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 8,820 tons and a passenger capacity of 583. Fares start at ¥12,730 for Suite,…
Tokyo Disney Resort to Launch Lineup of Dull Pastel-Colored Catsuit-Patterned Merchandise
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced new merchandise that will be available on July 6. One of the most indispensable items for enjoying the park is a catsuit. This time, the lineup includes goods designed with a scattering of these catsuits. The lineup is based on dull pastel colors. We plan to develop goods that can…
Sumikko Gurashi x New Otani Collaboration Room with Limited Plush Toy and Actor. In Tokyo, Osaka and Hakata
Hotel New Otani will open collaboration rooms with “Sumikko Gurashi” at its three hotels in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hakata for a limited time. The rooms will be available for stays from August 1 to January 31, 2024. Reservations for August through September will be accepted at 10:00 a.m. on June 22. Rooms where guests can…
Keio Electric Railway, hydrangeas by the Inokashira Line tracks are now at their best. A special head mark is displayed.
Keio Electric Railway announced that more than 24,000 hydrangeas planted alongside the tracks of the Inokashira Line will soon be at their best. In addition, a train with a hydrangea design head mark will be in operation during the period when hydrangeas are at their best. The train is scheduled to run from May 28…
Korea Tourism Organization launches campaign for students to visit Korea. Traffic IC card present and ambassadors wanted.
On June 1, the Tokyo branch of the Korea Tourism Organization launched a campaign for students to visit Korea. The first campaign, “First Trip to Korea Spending Money Campaign,” will be held for students who have obtained a new passport in April or later and will be traveling to Korea for the first time (high…