IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 19 hotel brands with more than 6,300 hotels in over 100 countries. In Japan, IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates approximately 47 hotels under seven brands from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of March 2024). For this interview, we asked Rebecca Thorn, general manager of Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, about the…
EcoFlow’s portable power supply lights up Kyoto’s Gion Festival in an eco-friendly way. I have seen the Takayama from the beginning of the pulling of the Takayama to Yoiyama in the latter part of the festival.
EcoFlow Technology Japan, known for its portable power supplies, will supply portable power to the Yamahoko floats and Komagata lanterns that decorate the night of the “Gion Festival” in Kyoto. This initiative began in 2023, and this is the second year. The floats to be supplied with power are “Aburatenjinzan” in the Mae-matsuri and “Takayama”…
Ace, “Lagrentis Biz,” a series of business casual bags with excellent durability and storage capacity
ace is pre-selling the “Lagrentis Biz” business casual bag series from “ace.” at 15 Loft stores nationwide from July 20. Other stores, including directly-managed stores and online stores, are scheduled to begin sales on September 1. The products to be released are a flap tote (19,800 yen), a tote (20,900 yen), and a brief (22,000…
Sanwa Supply, 2-way carry-on bag that can also be used as a backpack, 4 wheels, 35L
Sanwa Supply has released the 200-BAGCR011BK, a 2-way carry backpack that can be used as a carry bag and backpack. It is priced at 17,728 yen (excluding tax) and has a 35L capacity. Carry backpack with 4-wheel casters and 3-step adjustable carry bar. The large-capacity main compartment opens up easily and has a main compartment…
JR West and three other companies offer special tickets to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World Heritage registration of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Kinki Nippon Railway, Nankai Electric Railway, and JR West will sell “Koyasan/Yoshino World Heritage 20th Anniversary Commemorative Digital Ticket” from July 29 to December 30 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World Heritage registration of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”. The tickets, which allow passengers to tour Koyasan and…
Capella Hotel Group to Open First Hotel in Japan. Two brands in Kansai: “Capella Kyoto” and “Patina Osaka” to open in 2025.
NTT Urban Development and UD Hospitality Management announced that the hotels Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka are scheduled to open in 2025. Both hotels will be operated by the Capella Hotel Group, which is entering Japan for the first time, and managed by UDHM. Capella Kyoto (130 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, and other…
Winnie the Pooh Sweets Make “Pooh Life” More Exciting! Refreshing Honey & Citrus Pudding & Madeleines Now on Sale at Ginza Cosy Corner
Ginza Cosy Corner is now selling Winnie the Pooh-designed sweets and gifts to celebrate “Honey Day” on August 3. The “Winnie the Pooh Lemon Pudding with Honey Sauce” (421 yen) is a refreshing lemon pudding in a honey pot-style container. A thick honey sauce is poured over the pudding and whipped topping. Comes with a…
Pooh activity is in Samantha’s new bag! Check out the collection for August 3, “Honey Day”!
The cute honey tones that melt in your mouth! Original artwork for a special touch! Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice has released a collection featuring original artwork to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary. The collection includes two types of items: accessories with party mood Pooh and his friends all over the design, and adorable items in…
Disney’s Drone Show adds new venue. The next show will be held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on August 3!
Tokyo Disney Resort has added a new location to the Tokyo Disney Resort Special Drone Show “Magic in the Air” currently being held at fireworks displays nationwide. The next show will be held on August 3 at the 72nd Matsuyama Port Festival and Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The time is scheduled…
New goods for the final chapter of Galpan. Multifunctional Backpack, Face Towel, Eco Bag, etc.
Cospa will release new goods from the final chapter of Girls und Panzer. The items to be sold this time include a functional backpack from Oarai Women’s Academy and Kuromorimine Girls’ Academy (14,300 yen each), five hybrid face towels with different materials on the front and back (3,080 yen each), and five eco-bags (2,200 yen…