Start with a breathtaking view! The Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge spanning the cobalt-blue sea. The tour begins at the western tip of Honshu, in the area that was once the province of Nagato. The first stop is the “Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge,” a familiar sight from numerous TV commercials and dramas. The bridge stretches straight across the…
Month: September 2026
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel: Up to 35% off one night’s stay with two meals. Enjoy the “Three-Star Buffet” featuring natural bluefin tuna and Japanese Black beef, as well as a tour of the hotel’s hot springs.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” through October 1, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, customers can save up to 35%. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel” (359-2 Taki,…
JR Hokkaido’s “Doko Pass” offers unlimited travel on conventional lines. It costs 5,000 yen for one day or 8,000 yen for two consecutive days and includes access to reserved seats on limited-express trains.
JR Hokkaido will begin selling the “Where Are You Going? Weekday Pass” (Doko Pass), which offers unlimited travel on conventional lines (unreserved seating in standard cars) within its service area. The service is available only on weekdays from October 26 to November 20, and passes can be purchased from one month to 14 days before…
A luxury destination has opened in Hida Takayama. We visited the rebranded “Hilton Takayama Resort.”
Guest Rooms: The guest rooms at Hilton Takayama Resort consist primarily of 35-square-meter guest rooms and 46-square-meter deluxe rooms, with a total of 10 room types, including 5 suites, for a total of 283 rooms (91 rooms were available at the time of opening; renovations are proceeding in phases, with the hotel scheduled to operate…
[Hoshino Resorts: Behind the Scenes of Hospitality] Why Were the Hotel Staff’s Arms Covered in Scratches? “Toward a Brand That Resounds Nationwide”: A Down-to-Earth Story of Collaboration with Pine Farmers on Iriomote Island
The story takes place at Iriomote Island Hotel. We at Iriomote Island Hotel aim to be “Japan’s first ecotourism resort.” Not only do we operate our hotel with minimal environmental impact, but we also give back the benefits of tourism to the local community. To achieve this, we work together with local residents to create…
Kame no I Hotel Atami: Up to 35% off one-night stays with two meals. Enjoy a dinner course featuring seasonal red-eyed snapper and oysters, and indulge in the breakfast buffet with about 80 items, including freshly baked bread.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” through October 1, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, discounts of up to 35% can be applied. “Kame no I Hotel Atami” (2-12-3 Mizuguchi-cho,…
Underwater exploration with Sea Walker and breathtakingly beautiful beaches. I experienced two fun marine activities in one day at Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.
When it comes to must-see attractions on a trip to Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef is definitely at the top of the list. It’s a 10- to 15-minute drive from the airport to Cairns City. There’s a marina right next to the city, and from there, you can take a boat out to the Great…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] Some Trains Change Their Service Type Mid-Journey
It’s hard to get the big picture with irregular service patterns. Situations where this type of operating system emerges arise as a result of considering factors such as usage trends, optimization of transport capacity, and the number of available vehicles and crew members. However, it’s also true that passengers who aren’t aware of this can…
Moomin × Samantha Mosmos Packable Eco-Bag Bonus Item, Linen December Issue Special Edition. Folds down to a compact, portable size.
Takarajimasha will release the December 2026 special issue of “Linen” on October 20. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue is an eco-bag created through a collaboration between Moomin and Samansa Mos2. It features a built-in storage pouch and is designed…
The December issue of *Linen* comes with a “Moomin” wooden stamp set as a free gift. Includes 10 stamps in various sizes that can be mixed and matched, 2 colors of ink, and a tin case.
Takarajimasha will release the December 2026 issue of “Linen” on October 20. The price is 1,720 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a set of wooden stamps featuring Moomin and his friends. The designs are taken from the Moomin comics and include 10 stamps of various sizes,…