Fujita Kanko Inc. conducted a large-scale renovation of the Hakone Kowakuen Mikawaya Ryokan (503, Kowakuya, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture). Mikawaya Ryokan is a long-established hot spring inn that has been in business for 140 years and has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property. The renovations include the guest rooms, lounge (Mikawaya Cafe), and…
Month: February 2026
FEILER x PIONNAL unveils second “Piofull” design from collaboration, available online only on March 9.
Faylor Japan will release “PIOFUL,” its second special collaboration with the bag brand Pionnual, on March 9 at 12:00 pm. Only the official online store of each brand will carry the product, and each customer is limited to purchasing one of each. Piofru is an original design that pays homage to Feiler’s popular “Joyful” design,…
Expo Store in JR Shin-Osaka Station’s conventional line ticket gates will remain open until the end of July! Heso Productions announces
Heso Productions announced that it will extend the operating period of the “Official Store for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, JR Shin-Osaka Station, Ekimarche Store” inside the conventional train ticket gates of JR Shin-Osaka Station until the end of July. Hours of operation are from 9:00 to 21:30. The theme of the JR Shin-Osaka Station Ekimarche…
Myakmyak Plushie Lottery is back at Junkudo Bookstore in Dojima Avanza, Osaka! More raffles will be held in the future!
The Junkudo Dojo Dojima Avanza, the official store for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, will hold a limited-time “Myakumyaku Nyusobiri Plushie Stuffed Animal Lottery,” which proved very popular at the event. Each ticket to redeem a plushie raffle ticket costs 2,200 yen (system usage fees, etc. are not included) and will be held from 12:00 to 19:00…
Koji Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] How to buy reserved seats on JR trains earlier than “10:00 a.m. one month in advance”? Let’s know about advance acceptance and early reservation.
What is Advance Reservation? A system called “advance reservation” or “advance application” that can be used earlier than “10:00 a.m. one month in advance” exists in all of JR East and JR Hokkaido’s “Ekinet”, JR Tokai’s “EX Service”, JR West and JR Shikoku’s “e5489”, and JR Kyushu’s online reservation service. JR West and JR Shikoku’s…
Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort” opens in June. Total of 170 rooms along Kise Beach
Marriott International will open the Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort (115-2 Kise, Nago, Okinawa) in June. In advance of this, the official hotel website was opened to the public. This is the first Courtyard hotel in Okinawa and the 10th in Japan for Marriott’s select brand, Courtyard, which caters to both leisure and business travelers….
Series by Marriott” to make its first entry into Japan. Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi” opened in April, rebranding existing hotels.
Marriott International announced on February 24 that it will launch the “Series by Marriott” collection brand in Japan. First, the company and asset management company Blackstone will open the Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi Series by Marriott (2-6-25 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) in April. Sugata Hotel has rebranded the existing Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi. Located…
Relax and play at the new resort in Izu Akazawa Onsen! Enjoy the day spa/spa/leisure facilities at “Pleasure Resort Izu Akazawa Onsen”.
A day spa facility where you can relax throughout the day with an open-air bath (infinity hot spring) with a panoramic view of the sea and sky, “Umi no Nekorobi Lounge,” warm-water bath, Thai massage, and more. Hours of operation are 10:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:00). Free for all guests of Akazawa Onsen Hotel and…
Metropolitan Expressway traffic restrictions for Tokyo Marathon 2026 on March 1: Entrances and exits blocked on the No. 4 Shinjuku Line, No. 5 Ikebukuro Line, No. 6 Mukojima Line, and the Central Tokyo Loop Line
The Metropolitan Expressway will be closed to vehicular traffic at some entrances and exits due to traffic restrictions associated with the Tokyo Marathon 2026 to be held on March 1. The Shinjuku Exit (up) and Shinjuku Exit (down) on the No. 4 Shinjuku Line near the starting point will be closed to traffic from around…
Toei Kotsu x BEAMS to hold “BEAMS JAPAN meets Toei Iro” with Min kuru collaboration goods, stamp rally, etc.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will hold a collaborative campaign with BEAMS JAPAN, “BEAMS JAPAN meets Toeiro,” from March 2 to 23 to promote the attractiveness of the areas along its rail lines. During the period, a digital stamp rally will be held at select stores along the Toei Kotsu Line “Toeiro” and BEAMS JAPAN…