JR Tokai and Nara Prefecture have produced the drama “Kimi to nara, Nara in Color” as a tourism promotion. 6 episodes will be shown from December 22 to January 1, 2026 on the official “Iza Iza Nara” YouTube channel and other media. Based on a collaboration agreement signed between the two parties in 2024, the…
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First Time in Hawaii] Choose early check-in when you make a hotel reservation.
Most flights from Japan to Hawaii depart at night and arrive there in the morning around 8:00-9:00 am. The outbound flight is about 7 hours, which is fine if you can sleep, but the problem is when you cannot. If you go to the beach or go shopping while dizzy from lack of sleep, you…
Made in Hawaii: Souvenirs with a Producer’s Face
Since the Honolulu Marathon and related events recorded a record number of participants, the number of Japanese tourists seen in Waikiki has increased dramatically toward the end of the year. At the same time, Japanese residents in Hawaii are taking their children back to Japan for the winter holidays. In any case, choosing a souvenir…
UNIQLO will hold its year-end festival until the 31st. Special price of 9,990 yen for “best-selling down” normally priced over 14,000 yen.
UNIQLO is holding its last major sale of the year, the UNIQLO Year-End Festival, through December 31. The final “super feature” item in the sale, which started today, the 29th, is UNIQLO’s best-selling “Seamless Down Parka” at a special year-end price of 9,990 yen (regularly 14,900 yen, 12,900 yen at the time of the price…
The Gate Hotel Sapporo by HULIC” opened in front of Sapporo Station. The Gate Hotel Sapporo by HULIC” opened in front of Sapporo Station, offering a large public bath and a lounge on the upper floors.
Hulic Hotel Management opened “The Gate Hotel Sapporo by HULIC” (3-1-44 Kita Sanjo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido) on December 20. This is the first opening of “The Gate Hotel” brand in Hokkaido and the seventh in Japan. The building is located on the upper floors (10-20F) of the HULIC SQUARE SAPPORO complex, a 1-minute walk…
Those who traveled from October to December are eligible to apply. Up to 30,000 yen coupon to be won by lottery “Let’s stay on a weekday! Campaign Phase 3
JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) is running the “Stay on a Weekday” campaign, where you can win travel coupons worth up to 30,000 yen by drawing lots. campaign, in which you can win travel coupons worth up to 30,000 yen. Those who have made reservations through JATA member travel agencies such as JTB and…
Even in expensive Hawaii, you can spend your time at your leisure with take-out and in-room dining. I stayed at Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, which is well-equipped with water features that Japanese people appreciate.
Other Rooms I was able to see other rooms in addition to the Ocean View Deluxe 1 King. While many of the rooms share the same basic design elements, such as the white color scheme, detailed decorations, and lighting, the Ocean View Suite 1 King, for example, is specially designed with a large opening that…
First Time in Hawaii] How to use KEURIG, which is often seen in hotels overseas.
Coffee machines are often seen in guest rooms of hotels in Hawaii and other countries. Nespresso from Nestlé (Switzerland) and Keurig from the U.S. are the two most popular machines, both of which are characterized by their capsule type machines filled with concentrated coffee. The procedure is very simple: fill the tank with water, set…
How far has Honolulu’s elevated railroad “Skyline” connected?
The Skyline, the first railroad to run in Honolulu in 75 years, is an elevated railroad that runs from East Kapolei via Honolulu Airport to Ala Moana Center just before downtown Waikiki, operating automatically and without crews. The plan is divided into three phases +/-, with the Kualakai Station in East Kapolei to the Halawa…
Summary of “10 temples and shrines in Japan” with the highest number of visitors for Hatsumode in 2026. Traffic restrictions & extra trains are also required!
With the start of a major holiday weekend, tourist spots throughout Japan are expected to be crowded, and the Hatsu-mode (New Year’s visit) in 2026 is also expected to be crowded, especially in areas with large numbers of visitors. We have compiled a list of 10 major temples and shrines, including those that open their…