Mystays Hotel Management began operating Katsuura Gyoen (216-19 Katsuura, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture) on October 13. The hotel can be used as a base for pilgrimages to Kumano, as it is located approximately 17 minutes by car from Kumano Nachi-taisha Shrine, which is known as one of the three Kumano shrines, along with Kumano Hongu-taisha…
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Kokuyo and East Japan Railway Company turn wood found in the construction of Takanawa GW Station into pencils. Memory Pencils” to pass on the memory of the Takanawa Chikkai embankment.
Kokuyo and JR East Japan have started pre-ordering “memory pencils” and “pencil sharpeners” made from wood from the Takanawa Chikujiki embankment on the support purchase service Make. The Takanawa Chikkyo is a railroad structure that supported the opening of the railroad in 1872, and was discovered during construction around the Takanawa Gateway Station in 2019….
Hoshino Resort Kai launches “Hajimete no Onsen Hitori Tabi” (First Onsen Solo Trip) to enjoy open-air guest rooms and hot pot kaiseki meals.
On October 16, Hoshino Resort launched a travel plan “Hajimete no Onsen Hitori Tabi (First Onsen Solo Trip)” at seven of its “Kai” brand onsen ryokan facilities. The plan is available from December 1 to February 29, 2024. The plan allows one person to participate in this program (one-on-one at Kai Sengokuhara, Kai Nagato, Kai…
Columbia announces a special collection to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary! Mickey’s iconic “Omni-Heat” keeps you warm and toasty!
Outdoor wear brand Columbia launched “THE WONDER OF THE OUTDOORS,” a special collection celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary, on October 16. Jackets with mouse ears on the hood, fleece and hats for families are available. The lineup is sure to be a hit this winter. The lineup will be available at three Columbia directly-managed stores (THE…
Authentic pasta and sauces recreate famous scenes from Disney’s The Tale of the Doggie! We want to have this all round, including a complete set of tableware!
It will be available at the official Disney online store DisneyStore.jp, Disney Flagship Tokyo, and Disney Store stores from October 20. By purchasing a complete set of fresh pasta, pasta sauce, plates, luncheon mats, cutlery sets, and other items, visitors can experience the romantic dining scene of Lady and the Tramp in real life. Walt…
The first tunnel penetration of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line is accomplished at the First Minamikoma Tunnel. I witnessed the moment of penetration!
On October 13, JR Tokai held a ceremony to mark the opening of the first Minamikoma Tunnel of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. In Yamanashi Prefecture, construction is underway on the west and east sides of the Linear Test Line, which has already undergone a series of test runs. The first Minamikoma Tunnel is the…
Kyoto is the place to go” celebrates its 30th anniversary. Special exhibition at Tokyo Station with a giant gacha (Japanese pinball machine). Also, the Yamanote Line was jacked up.
Yamanote Line AD Train Period: October 16-31, 2023 One train of the JR Yamanote Line will be jacked up and operated as an AD train under the theme of “Let’s go to Kyoto! AD Train. Inside the train, posters from the past 30 years of autumn campaigns will be displayed, and a commercial video will…
Logos “mini bonfire stove,” a compact and portable wood-burning stove with a 5-stage adjustable chimney length and open-flame cooking.
Logos Corporation released “mini takikibi stove,” a wood-burning stove that can provide both heating and cooking. It is priced at 34,650 yen. Compact size wood stove with foldable stand legs that can be disassembled for transportation. The chimney has five joints and can be adjusted to five different heights (maximum of approximately 99 cm) according…
Toast to Disney Christmas this year with a sparkling cocktail! A glass of Rum & Apple is like an illumination!
Tokyo Disney Resort will start the special program “Disney Christmas” on November 8. The Christmas menu will be available earlier, starting November 1, prior to the start of the program. Tokyo Disneyland has a number of restaurants where you can enjoy alcoholic beverages, and the winter-only menu will be greatly enhanced this year as well….
Tips for a happy life from people who live in Hawaii. What are the ALOHA homes and lifestyles we heard about in Oahu?
On October 16, Ikaros Shuppan released “ALOHA Abundant Hints for a Heart-Rich Life: From the Homes and Lifestyles of 27 Hawaiian Residents. The author is Yoko Osawa, who also writes a series of articles on “Hawaii on the Spot” for Travel Watch. This is a book in which we asked 27 people (couples) living in…