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The concept is “A Hilltop Abundant with Nature,” and the grounds feature rice paddies, vegetable gardens, and walking paths, allowing guests to fully enjoy Japan’s traditional landscape. The guest rooms, designed in the Asuka style, are all single-story structures with tiled roofs. The spacious accommodations—comprising four types ranging from 70 to 350 square meters—consist entirely…

On October 9, 2026, the 2nd ASEAN-Japan Meeting of Development Cooperation Agencies (EDPAJ: Emerging Development Partners from ASEAN and Japan) was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting was co-hosted by the Department of International Cooperation (TICA) of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), with the Japan International…

On October 21, ZIPAIR Tokyo launched a strategic partnership with Hoshino Resorts. As the first step, the two companies will conduct a joint promotional campaign targeting travel to Hawaii, where the yen remains weak and prices continue to rise. Specifically, Hoshino Resorts will issue promotional codes—exclusive to guests staying at “Surfjack Hawaii”—that can be applied…

All Nippon Airways Trading announced that it will extend the period during which purchase limits apply to the first series of collaboration merchandise commemorating the launch of the “Chiikawa Jet,” a specially designed aircraft set to debut on October 23. Although the event was originally scheduled to run for three days from October 23 to…

Tokyo Disney Resort will release merchandise featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends riding a carousel on November 26. Inspired by the popular Tokyo Disneyland attraction “Castle Carousel,” this illustration depicts Disney characters riding white horses as they spin round and round on the carousel. According to the official “Castle Carousel” website, the canopy—which appears in…

Workman is selling the latest models in its “Step-In” line of high-performance shoes at stores nationwide. This product is a version of the hands-free shoes—originally developed for construction workers who take their shoes on and off multiple times a day—that has been adapted for everyday use. Thanks to their ease of use—allowing users to “put…

Lime will suspend port operations and implement speed restrictions in the area around Shibuya Station during the Halloween season. In response to a request from Shibuya Ward, from 5:00 p.m. on October 30 to 5:00 a.m. the following day, and from 5:00 p.m. on October 31 to 5:00 a.m. the following day—for a total of…

On October 21, Hotel New Akao (1993-65 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) reopened its in-house French restaurant, “Bonheur,” following a renovation. As part of the hotel’s phased renovation project, which began this past April, the restaurant has not only completely revamped its interior and furnishings but also expanded its wine cellar. While retaining its 180-degree…

IHG Hotels & Resorts will hold the “IHG Pukutabi Campaign,” in which participants can collect digital stickers via the LINE Mini App, from 10:00 a.m. on October 22 through 11:59 p.m. on December 31. This interactive campaign allows participants to collect digital stickers inspired by hotels and cities across Japan while playing mini-games such as…

JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective…