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…
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[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,…
Voting for the new “Suica” character ends today. The three candidates are a squirrel, a rabbit, and an orange-colored child.
JR East is holding a public vote to select a new mascot for its “Suica” transit IC card until 11:59 p.m. on September 23. Voting will take place on a special website, and anyone can participate—limited to one vote per person. You can choose from three options: Option A (squirrel), Option B (rabbit), and Option…
Why Don’t Trains Start Running Right Away After the Rain Stops? Why Do Typhoons and Heavy Rain Affect Rail Service?
Why Are Restrictions Imposed When It Rains? When you’re driving and get caught in a heavy downpour, your forward visibility is significantly impaired. However, in the case of railways equipped with signal safety systems, it is rare for poor visibility to render operations impossible. The effects of rain are primarily felt in civil engineering structures…
Unlimited 3-Day Travel on the Shinkansen and Limited Express Trains for 6,000 Points: “WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass” Goes on Sale October 1
JR West will begin selling the “WESTER Points Kansai/Hokuriku Free Pass,” a great-value ticket that can be purchased using accumulated WESTER Points. With a required point total of 6,000 points for adults and 3,000 points for children, you can enjoy unlimited travel for three days on the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tsuruga–Itoigawa), the Thunderbird Limited Express (Osaka–Tsuruga),…