IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 19 hotel brands with more than 6,300 hotels in over 100 countries. In Japan, IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates about 47 hotels under seven brands from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of March 2024). For this interview, we asked Shigenori Tamaki, general manager of the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel TOYAMA,…
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JR West Hotels Commemorates Opening of Osaka Station Hotel by Offering Pair Hotel Vouchers and 10,000 Yen Gifts
J.R. Nishinippon Hotel Kaihatsu will launch a present campaign on May 21 to celebrate the opening of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection (3-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). The campaign will be held from May 21. The lottery is open to those who stay at a participating hotel or spend 5,000 yen or…
The 40th Anniversary Priority Pass is required for Donald’s birthday greeting!
Tokyo Disney Resort announced the use of the Tokyo Disneyland “Woodchuck Greeting Trail (Donald)” on June 9, Donald Duck’s birthday. On the day of the event, only guests who have obtained a “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass” will be allowed. This Priority Pass is available for one person per park ticket. The Priority…
Hoshino Resort Resonare Guam launches “Haneda – Guam Direct Flight Commemoration Plan”. Save $48 per night compared to the usual price.
United Airlines’ Haneda – Guam route (UA848/849) began daily round-trip service on May 1. The flight departs Haneda at night (23:55) and arrives in Guam early in the morning (4:45). The return flight departs Guam at night (19:05) and returns to Haneda the same night (22:00). Related Articles The new plan offers a choice of…
Parisian Mikimini joins the Disney-designed Failer line! Croissants and the Eiffel Tower, the two lovebirds are adorable!
Faylor Japan will release “OUI JE TAIME” on June 5, featuring a design of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse having fun in Paris. It depicts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, eternal lovers, enjoying a date in the romantic cityscape of Paris, the capital of love. The lineup includes a handkerchief (2,970 yen), bag (28,600 yen),…
Kita-Osaka Kyuko, “Lost and Found Cloud Find” for 24-hour LINE inquiries
On May 20, Kita Osaka Kyuko Railway announced the introduction of “Lost and Found Cloud Find,” which allows users to inquire about lost and found items on LINE. The service is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on June 17. With the introduction of the service, customers will be able to inquire about lost and…
Guides to viewing Disneyland/Sea shows through the “Entry Reception” on the official app. Free seating for the first show of some performances.
Tokyo Disney Resort announced the “Acceptance of Entries” for shows to be performed at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Implementation will begin on June 6. Tokyo Disneyland will host “Mickey’s Magical Music World,” “Club Mouse Beat,” “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” will all be guided at the entry desk. Note that “Mickey’s Magical Music World” will…
ANA Upcycles a Belt Loader that Would Have Been Scrapped into an EV
ANA Motor Service upcycled the baggage carriers (belt loaders) used at the airport for disposal from diesel engines to EV vehicles. The EV was a belt loader that had been used at Narita Airport for 20 years since 1994 and was to be scrapped in 2022. At the initiative of a company employee, after repair…
UNIQLO designs Snoopy’s daily happiness & quotes; T-shirts to go on sale in late July/ Sweatshirts in early September
UNIQLO will launch a new “PEANUTS” collection from UT, a graphic T-shirt brand, during the summer season. This collaboration is designed to feature “A Treasury of Happiness,” which will feature adorable art and quotes. It depicts the small everyday happiness of Snoopy and his friends. The lineup includes four short-sleeved T-shirts (women’s XS-3XL, 1,500 yen…
Expressways in Hokkaido to be closed at night and IC closures in June and July. On the Hokkaido Central Highway/Hokkaido East Highway
NEXCO East Japan Hokkaido Branch Office will close the Hokkaido Expressway (E5) and the East Hokkaido Expressway (E38) to traffic during nighttime and IC closures from June 20 to July 30. The work is to repair cracks and bumps in the pavement and to inspect the tunnels. The following are the affected sections, dates, and…