Japan Hotel has announced that it will convert its five operating JR East Hotel Mets hotels to the Premier brand starting July 1. The hotels are Sapporo, Akihabara, Gotanda, Tokyo Bay Shinkiba, and Yokohama Sakuragicho. In addition to free drink service in the lobby and the lending of PC monitors and electronic memo pads for…

Hotel New Otani Osaka (1-4-1 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City) has launched “Summer Resort Stay,” an accommodation plan that includes a day pool admission pass for the outdoor pool. The period covered is July 6 and 13 to September 7, 14, and 15. The plan includes a day pool admission pass, one drink ticket (per person),…

Matsuzakaya Ueno Store (3-29-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo) will hold “Panda Myself Fest” from June 19 to 24 to celebrate the June birthday of the Ueno Zoo’s three giant panda siblings, Shanshan, Xiaoxiao, and Leilei. Original goods from “Panda Himself” magazine are sold. Some products will also be available at the Daimaru Matsuzakaya online store. Products…

On June 12, JAL held a “Suntory x BELLUSTAR TOKYO x JAL” event exclusively for JGC senior members (JGC Six Star/Five Star/Four Star/Three Star), inviting Mr. Keiichi Shiina, who served Chateau Lagrange to JAL international first class passengers. The event was held in conjunction with BELLUSTAR TOKYO’s hospitality. Chateau Lagrange, a third class Médoc-rated wine,…

Weathernews has added local rain report submissions received from users to its rain cloud radar map on its Weathernews weather app. Since 2005, the company has been implementing the “Weather Report” initiative, which allows users to submit photos and videos of the sky. The company receives 20,000 messages a day at any given time and…

On June 13, JR Tokai and JR West announced the retirement of the Shinkansen electric track test car “Doctor Yellow. JR Tokai’s Doctor Yellow (T4 train), nicknamed “Shinkansen Doctor,” has been inspecting the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines since 2001 to maintain safe and stable transportation. However, due to its aging, it will cease to…

Rakuten Ichiba has released “Yukata Special 2024,” a campaign offering great deals on summer yukata items. The lineup includes popular items such as two-part yukata that are easy to put on, kids’ yukata that can be worn as a dress, decorative accessories, men’s jinbei & yukata, and baby jinbei. The store also offers a wide…

EVANGELION CROSSING EXPO – Evangelion Grand Exposition – Tokyo Triumph”, an exhibition event of the anime “Evangelion”, will be held. This is the first time in two years that the Evangelion Expo will be held in Tokyo. The venue is Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo), and the exhibition will be held from September 13…

Tokyo Kyushu Ferry, a member of the SHK Line group, will hold an onboard tour of the “Hamayu” at the Tokyo Kyushu Ferry Shin Moji Ferry Terminal (3-1-30 Shin Mojikita, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture) on July 15, Marine Day. Participation is limited to 1,400 people. This Marine Day event commemorates the third anniversary of the…

Booking Resort has begun taking reservations for Seaside Glamping Awaji (1581 Kawajiri, Ikuho, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture), a glamping facility that will open on July 13, through resortglamping.com. Seaside Glamping Awaji is a glamping facility where you can enjoy a pool and inclusive BAR operated by Glancy’s. Located right in front of the ocean, it…