Zenkoji Temple is a single, non-denominational Buddhist temple located in Motozen-cho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. Since the temple has existed since before Buddhism was divided into sects, it is said to be a sacred place where people of all sects can make a pilgrimage. Most people have probably heard of Zenkoji Temple, which is famous…
Hotel Route-Inn Rifu” opened in Miyagi Prefecture. 197 rooms in total, close to the arena, with natural hot spring and buffet breakfast.
Route-Inn Japan opened Hotel Route-Inn Rifu (75-1 Shinjinmyoumae, Rifu, Rifu-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture) on July 29, 2012. This is the 348th Route-Inn Hotels location and the 14th in Miyagi Prefecture. The 10-story building has a total of 197 rooms, including single rooms and deluxe twin rooms. The building is also equipped with a natural hot…
Too cute in straw! Disney Store Lines Up Winnie the Pooh & Stitch in Summer Outfits
Walt Disney Japan will release a new series of “Straw Hats” at the Disney Store on August 2. The “Straw Hats” feature Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Stitch, and Scrump in summery straw hats. Each of them is wearing a hat with a little sunflower, plumeria, or other flowers on it, or holding a watermelon…
Disney Store Celebrates Honey Day! New Winnie the Pooh collection in bee costume
Walt Disney Japan unveiled the Winnie the Pooh collection “HONEY DAY” at the Disney Store to commemorate “Honey Day” on August 3. The collection features original artwork depicting Winnie the Pooh in his honey pot, dressed as a bee in search of his favorite honey, and his friends in the 100-acre forest. The fresh designs,…
Winnie the Pooh limited edition prizes are available on “Honey Day”! Handy fans and water pistol backpacks for summer use
Aeon Fantasy will launch the limited-edition prize “Winnie the Pooh – FUNNY STYLE POOH” at its amusement facilities such as Maury Fantasy and PALO starting on August 3, “Honey Day. The lineup consists of a total of five items, including a cool bag for summer use, a handy fan, a water pistol backpack, and a…
HIS starts handling nationwide express buses and night buses. More than 400 buses on about 100 routes can be purchased by reservation on the Web up to 45 minutes before departure.
On August 1, HIS began handling express and night buses throughout Japan on its HIS travel reservation website. So far, domestic travelers have been offered tours, airline tickets, lodging, activities, and rental cars, and approximately 100 new bus routes from 28 companies have been added. Approximately 400 buses will operate daily (more will be added…
Atami Marine Fireworks Festival” will be held on August 5th, 8th, 18th and 23rd. Special spectator seats are available for guests of Ajiro Onsen.
The Ajiro Onsen Tourist Association is offering a special plan for guests staying in the Ajiro Onsen area of Atami City that includes transportation to and from the “Atami Marine Fireworks Festival” with guaranteed seats for special viewing. The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is held more than 15 times not only in summer but also…
Rakuten OPTIMISM” at Tokyo Big Sight, giant gacha with free accommodation coupons, etc.
Rakuten Group is holding a private event “Rakuten OPTIMISM 2024” at Tokyo Big Sight from August 1 to 4. At the booths of Rakuten Travel and Rakuten Gurunavi, visitors can try their hand at a giant gacha (500 yen for one time) to win free accommodation tickets and original goods from hotels and hot spring…
UNIQLO to Launch “Japan Culture UT” by Genji Yonezu in September. Ghibli, Ultraman, FF, Censorman, etc.
UNIQLO will release a new UT collection by Gen Yonezu in mid-September. Japanese culture, including the music album “STRAY SHEEP,” the movie “Shin Ultraman,” the movie “How Do You Live?” directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli, the anime “Chainsaw Man” and the game “Final Fantasy XVI,” for which Genji Yonezu has composed the theme…
JR West offers four courses of tours with commemorative goods that allow you to ride Doctor Yellow, available only to WESTER members.
JR West will release four “Doctor Yellow Experience Ride Plan” courses exclusively for WESTER members through tabiwa travel. Plans will be sold by lottery, limited to 50 persons for each course, on October 12 and 15, around October 14, “Railroad Day”. While the train is running, visitors can sit in the “observation dome” and experience…