On July 26, the onsen ryokan Washintei Toyotsuki (90 Motohakone, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) reopened after undergoing a large-scale renovation in stages to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Located next to the east side of Hakone Shrine and overlooking Lake Ashi, the first phase of the hotel’s renovation in February 2023 included the remodeling of six…
Snow Peak Fukuyama,” selling denim vests, bags, griddle pans, etc. manufactured locally in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, opens September 1.
Outdoor manufacturer Snow Peak will open Snow Peak Fukuyama in NEWCASPA (1-7 Minomaru-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) on September 1. NEWCASPA, located in front of Fukuyama Station, is a commercial facility that will create a lively downtown area and allow visitors to experience the unique charms of Fukuyama. Snow Peak Fukuyama is the second Snow…
HOTEL R9 The Yard Kofu, the second container hotel in Yamanashi with 45 rooms, opened.
Develop will open a container hotel, HOTEL R9 The Yard Kofu (1170-1, Kamiahara-cho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture), on September 14. Reservations for the hotel will be accepted from 3:00 p.m. on September 6. The “HOTEL R9 The Yard” series, with 88 locations nationwide, is a simple yet comfortable container hotel. In the event of an…
If you want to pursue beauty at the Disney Ambassador Hotel, the exclusive Twiste Pomfiture Dormitory course is for you!
Empire Grill, the California cuisine restaurant at the Disney Ambassador Hotel, will offer “Disney’s Twisted Wonderland” Special Course at Empire Grill – Pomfiore – from November 1 to 7. Advance lottery reservations will begin on August 16 at Lawson Ticket, with general sales to follow on a first-come, first-served basis after the lottery sales. The…
Marvel Design Protein Series is born. Drink and move for a hero body!
My Protein, a sports nutrition brand from the U.K., has collaborated with Marvel to launch the Marvel Collaboration Assortment Box. Priced at 7,090 yen each. The design incorporates Spider-Man, Hulk, and Black Panther on a black color base and includes 10 servings of whey protein, a shaker, a scoop, and more. Protein flavors were newly…
Banyan Group’s expansion of its flagship brand into Kyoto is “just the beginning of our strategy”; Niseko/Hakone/Hokkaido Ball Park/Hakuba after 2025
On August 22, the Banyan Group held a press conference in Hibiya, Tokyo, to explain its future plans for opening hotels in Japan. The speakers were Mr. Ho Kwon-ping, founder and Chairman of the Banyan Group, and Mr. Eddie Hsieh, President and CEO of the Banyan Group. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the…
The first Disney Halloween appearance of cool ghost sweets made into manju (Japanese sweet buns) is now available by mail order!
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a new frozen treat, Little Ghost Man (4 pieces), to coincide with the “Disney Halloween” special event that will start on October 1. Priced at 1,500 yen. The newest addition to the Tokyo Disney Resort Frozen Selection frozen food series, which delivers gourmet foods from the parks to your home,…
Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Presents Certificate of Appreciation to JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Who Have Returned to Their Countries ｜ News / Media
On July 23, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan held a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Iikura Kaikan (Minato-ku, Tokyo) to award certificates of appreciation to 58 members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers who had completed their term of service and returned to their home countries. The ceremony was attended by…
Half-price reserved seat on ordinary car of Hokuriku Shinkansen “KAGAYAKI” and “HAKUTAKA”. Reservations made up to 21 days prior to boarding.
JR East will offer “Shinkansen e-Ticket (Tokudare Special 21),” a limited ticket for Hokuriku Shinkansen “KAGAYAKI” and “HAKUTAKA” for Ekinet members from October 15 to 31. In conjunction with the Hokuriku Destination Campaign to be held from October 1 to December 31, fares and charges for Hokuriku Shinkansen “Kagayaki” and “Hakutaka” ordinary reserved car seats…
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium x Helly Hansen. Basque shirts and hats designed for the 50th anniversary of the Okinawa International Ocean Expo.
The Okinawa Churashima Foundation has released basque shirts and hats from its HELLY HANSEN series, which are original aquarium products. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Okinawa International Maritime Exposition in 2025, icons such as the official logo and the Expo Mirai Car, as well as illustrations featuring nature, such as the Yaeyama palm…