Yutoriro Atami (1173-534 Izuyama, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture), a hot spring inn operated by Lilo Hotels & Resorts, has opened a new guest room “Japanese/Western-style room twin with sauna + outdoor water bath” where guests can enjoy sauna in private space. Located on a hilltop in the rich nature of Mt. Izu, the ryokan offers a…
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JR Tokai and Marriott plan to open Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station in 2026. Total of 270 rooms in 3 minutes walk from Hachijo East Exit.
JR Tokai, JR Tokai Real Estate, JR Tokai Hotels, and Marriott International announced that the Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station (19-1 Higashi Kujo Higashi Sannocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will open in fiscal 2026 (planned). This is the first opening of a JR Tokai Group hotel in the Kansai region, and the first opening…
Half-price “JRE POINT Upgrade” to Tohoku Shinkansen Green Car! On the applicable Yamabiko and Nasuno trains
JR East will conduct the “JRE POINT Upgrade Half-price Campaign” to offer a discount on the Green Car of the Tohoku Shinkansen. JRE POINT Upgrade” (Shinkansen e-ticket service), which allows passengers to use their accumulated JRE POINT to upgrade a standard reserved seat on the Shinkansen to a green car, can be exchanged for rides…
Disney Theater Opens at Cinemike Spiari in Maihama, Tokyo! The new movie “Wish” is too cute even before you see it with all the stars!
For a limited time only, a specially decorated “Disney Theater” will appear in the “Cinemaxpiari” of the Ikspiari commercial facility in Tokyo Disney Resort. The stars from Disney’s latest film, “Wishes,” are on the seats! The theater will be filled with a space as if a star with a cute expression has landed on the…
4 Pokemon, collaboration with British shoes “Clarks”! With retro game-style embroidery and illustrated book numbers Fushigidane/Hitokage/Zenigame/Pikachu
British shoe brand CLARKS will release “Torhill Explorer,” a collaboration between the iconic adult line TORHILL and Pokemon, on December 8. With its bold ribbed outsole design and removable leather contoured cushion footbed, the Tohil incorporates elements of two of Clarks’ traditional models, the Wallaby and the Big Gripper, which was developed in the 1990s….
Tsuchiya Bag to Launch Third Collaboration with “Mina Perhonen” for School Bags for Entrance in 2025. Total of 6 types in 2 colors each.
Tsuchiya Bag Factory will begin accepting orders for its third collaboration with Mina Perhonen on February 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for its “Atelier” series of school bags for the 2025 school year. They will be handled at 14 stores, including directly managed stores, online stores, and on-site stores. It weighs around 1220g, measures 26…
Gold & White Taki Mickey is cool! Reward yourself for a year of hard work with Tokyo Banana’s “Ginza Caramel Cake” with eco-bag!
Grape Stone will release “Mickey Mouse/Ginza Caramel Cake” from its Disney collaboration souvenir brand “Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana” on December 13. It will be available at JR Tokyo Station Store “Tokyo Banana’s” in Tokyo Station Ichibangai, Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Tokyo Shokuhinkan, etc. Inside the package of Mickey Mouse dancing on a sparkling…
Vietnamese food and food stall tables are now available as palm-sized figures! A total of 5 types to collect and enjoy the feeling of traveling!
KenElephant will release “Vietnam Miniature Collection” in late December, featuring miniature figures of Vietnamese food and café tables. The food lineup includes four kinds of food: chee, Vietnamese fruit platter, pho, and Vietnamese coffee. A set of a café table and colorful chairs familiar from Vietnamese food stalls and street cafes are also available. When…
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo to Offer “Strawberry Afternoon Tea” from January 6, featuring a total of 12 kinds of sweets and savories.
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo will hold a limited-quantity “Strawberry Afternoon Tea” using an abundance of seasonal strawberries at New American Grill “KANADE TERRACE” on the first floor of the hotel. The period is from January 6 to January 31 and February 15 to March 15, 2024, and the hours are from 15:00 to 17:30 (last order)…
Malaysia postpones introduction of “Digital Arrival Card” pre-registration prior to entry, starting with arrivals on January 1, 2024.
Tourism Malaysia has announced that the introduction of the Digital Arrival Card, originally scheduled for December 8, has been postponed and will now be effective for arrivals on January 1, 2024. Pre-registration of digital arrival cards is mandatory for all foreign national passengers entering Malaysia (excluding exempted persons), and Malaysian permanent resident holders and Malaysian…