On November 18, Marriott International opened the Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda (1-10-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), the company’s 100th hotel in Japan. The brand’s first facility in the Asia-Pacific region, this mid-scale hotel is designed to provide a comfortable stay at an affordable price, and is built like a so-called…
Snowfall this winter is likely to be heavier on the Sea of Japan side from Hokkaido to the San-in region. Peak snowfall will begin in January.
Weathernews announced snowfall trends for this winter. Snowfall this winter is expected to be normal or above normal from Hokkaido to the San-in region. On the other hand, the Pacific side of northern to western Japan and northern Kyushu are expected to be near normal. Due to the La Niña phenomenon, westerly winds will meander…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari adds four new facilities in the Hokuriku and Tokai areas to its “direct round-trip bus” available from major stations.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotels & Resorts will add facilities to its direct round-trip bus service between major stations and facilities in Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Hakata starting December 1. The four new facilities to be served are Nagayama (Ishikawa Prefecture), Premium Yamashitaya (Ishikawa Prefecture), Awara (Fukui Prefecture), and Premium Gero Shinkan (Gifu Prefecture). This brings…
Brooks Brothers x PEANUTS, limited time event to embroider original Snoopy on shirts
Brooks Brothers Japan will collaborate with PEANUTS to hold a limited-time, store-only event where customers can purchase a targeted shirt and have their original Snoopy embroidered on it. The event will run from November 29 to December 1 at six stores: Omotesando, Marunouchi, Yokohama Motomachi, Osaka, Umeda Hankyu, and Kyoto Takashimaya. Ten types of men’s…
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama” Yamashita’s recommendation
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 Mr. Masazumi Yamashita, General Manager of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel…
First time in its 400-year history. Fuji with a cake set at Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Prince Ieyasu (Part 2) “MORE-NO-MORE-FUJI Campaign
Fuji Campaign,” which JR Tokai is running under the theme of “Mt. Fuji x 00,” is offering travel plans to enjoy Mt. Fuji in autumn and winter from September 27 to March 31, 2025, through “EX Tabi Destination Reservation” and “EX Tabi Pack. The plans include Shinkansen tickets, accommodations while enjoying Mt. Fuji, hot springs,…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Iraq: Improvements to Basrah Refinery Will Help Increase Production of High-Quality Petroleum Products that Meet Environmental Regulations ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Iraq for the “Basrah Refinery Improvement Project (Phase VI)” in Baghdad, the capital of the Republic of Iraq, on November 17. Signing Ceremony A summary of the business is as follows Project Summary Project Name Basra Refinery…
Ball&Chain x Caffarel collaboration bag with cute chocolate and cat embroidery. Online store has limited quantities available for pre-sale.
Yamamoto Shoten, which handles the long-established chocolate brand “Caffarel” from Torino, Italy, will release a collaborative product with the bag brand “Ball&Chain. Caffarel’s official online store will begin pre-sales at 12:00 p.m. on November 19, and the Kobe Kitano main store, Gransta Tokyo store, and Kobe Kyukyoryuchi store will launch sales on November 21. The…
Hakohu” is a two-story self-supporting eco-bag specialized for groceries. With a 27L capacity, it fits in a bicycle basket.
MAOMA is pre-selling Hakohu, a self-supporting eco-bag specialized for groceries, on Makuake until December 23. The regular selling price is 4300 yen, with an early bird discount of 20% off (3440 yen). Products are scheduled to be delivered by the end of March 2025. Two colors are available: beige and navy. It has a two-story…
The suspension is a Mickey shape wearing a Santa hat! Rizola’s Christmas Wrapping Monorail Returns after 5 Years
The Disney Christmas Liner, a Christmas-only wrapped monorail on the Disney Resort Line connecting the two parks and hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort, has returned for the first time in five years. The train’s interior is decorated with Christmas-inspired decorations to add to the holiday mood, allowing passengers to enjoy the holiday spirit even during…