On December 3, Rakuten STAY changed the name of its lodging and private accommodation platform “Vacation STAY” to “Rakuten Oyado. Vacation STAY launched its service in conjunction with the implementation of the “Residential Accommodation Business Law” (i.e., the new minshaku law) in 2018, and currently offers a choice of approximately 140,000 rooms, including hotels and…
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Timmy collaborates with Airbnb. for spot work such as cleaning of private accommodations.
On December 3, Timey announced its participation in Airbnb Partners (Airbnb Partners). By utilizing Taimi’s spot work for cleaning services at private accommodations, the company aims to alleviate labor shortages in the industry, and will also propose Airbnb private accommodations as a destination for vacant houses owned by municipalities with which Taimi works. read more…
JCB lowers the age limit for applying for the Platinum Card by 5 years. New cardmembers can receive 50,000 yen worth of Hoshino Resort accommodation coupons.
On December 3, JCB (JCB) revised the eligible age range for applying for JCB Platinum from 25 to 20. As a result, the application requirement will be that the applicant must be at least 20 years old and have a stable and continuous income. Students continue to be ineligible. In addition, a “Hoshino Resort Accommodation…
Mauritania Grant Aid Agreement Signed: Construction of Fisheries Research Vessel Contributes to Sustainable Fisheries Resource Management and Marine Environment Conservation ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on November 29 in Nouakchott, the capital of the country, for the “Fishery Research Vessel Construction Project. For the detailed design of this project, a grant aid donation agreement of up to 52 million yen…
Osaka only, up to 50% cash back for Visa touch payment in underground shopping mall
Sumitomo Mitsui Card is conducting “Osaka Limited Visa’s Touch Payment Cash Back Campaign Vol. 4”. This campaign offers up to 50% discount on Visa touch payment spending at participating underground shopping malls in Osaka Prefecture when the conditions are met. Eligible facilities are Namba Walk, Whitey Umeda, Dotika, Abechika, NAMBA Nannan, Crysta Nagahori, Diamor Osaka,…
HIS launches “AirZ,” allowing customers to freely select overseas airline tickets and hotels. Commemorating the start of the program, 3-day tickets to Seoul for 24,800 yen, 4-day tickets to Guam for 58,800 yen, etc.
HIS launched a new brand “AirZ” (AirZ), which allows customers to freely combine overseas airline tickets and hotel accommodations. AirZ is a plan that can be purchased at the same time as a dynamic package or arranged tour, and is used by approximately 20% of people who apply for overseas travel through HIS. By renewing…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel Renovated. Complete renovation of large bathrooms, including terraced baths, open-air baths, and beauty bubble baths.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotels & Resorts will reopen “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel” (15-4, Ueno-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga, Ishikawa) on February 1, 2025. Based on the brand integration conference held by the company and Yurai-Resort on October 25, the former Yurai-Resort Yamanaka Grand Hotel was relaunched as a mid-range brand, Oedo-Onsen Monogatari Premium….
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill” Recommended by Ms. Yamaguchi
IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 19 hotel brands with more than 6,400 hotels in over 100 countries. In Japan, IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates approximately 47 hotels under seven brands from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of June 30, 2024). For this interview, we asked Norihisa Yamaguchi, general manager of the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel…
Donald design hand soap dispenser from Kao. The fluffy foam looks like Donna’s butt!
Kao released a Disney character Donald Duck design from the “Biore-u Automatic Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser” series on December 2. The price is open to the public. The limited-quantity dispenser is equipped with a hat part that is full of Donald Duck’s character. The smooth foam that comes out automatically and is gentle to the…
Atami Hotel New Akao, up to 20% off. All rooms have ocean view x Luxurious buffet with Izu ingredients
Rakuten Travel Super SALE Period: December 4, 2024 8:00 p.m. – December 20, 2024 23:59 p.m. Up to 20% off winter/spring travel reservations every day by using and applying coupons distributed in advance. Half-price plans are also available at some hotels and hot spring resorts. Pre-sale for Rakuten Mobile subscribers & Bonus Program Level 4…