Moomin Valley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture), operated by Moomin Story, is holding “Umbrella Sky and Hydrangea Road” from May 16, featuring approximately 1,000 hydrangea plants in full bloom. This is in conjunction with the “Moomin Valley and Umbrellas” early summer event, which creates a photogenic space with colorful umbrellas hanging overhead along…
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Intercontinental Sapporo” Lightgep’s recommendation
IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 21 hotel brands with more than 6,963 hotels in more than 100 countries. In Japan, the company currently operates about 61 hotels under 10 brands from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of April 2026). For this interview, we asked Mr. Benjamin Reitgep, General Manager of InterContinental Sapporo, about the attractions around…
Fukui Prefecture, you can get local currency worth up to 5,000 yen per night. Now accepting reservations for the first round of “Iitokotoko, digdakusan.” Lodging Campaign
Fukui Prefecture has launched a lodging campaign, “Let’s stay in Fukui! The campaign will be held three times in total. The campaign will be held three times. During the applicable period, guests who make one reservation and stay at a participating facility in Fukui Prefecture for two or more persons will be given a coupon…
Iwate Prefecture, up to 5,000 yen discount per night for “ODESSE! Iwate Tabi-wari Campaign”. Reservations start June 1.
Iwate Prefecture will conduct a travel support project, “ODESSE! Iwate Tabi-wari Campaign” from June 1 to February 27, 2027. The discount coupon will be applied through reservations made through the participating OTAs (Jalan net, Rakuten Travel, Yahoo! Travel, JTB, etc.). Reservations will be accepted in three phases, starting on June 1, starting with those OTAs…
MUJI BASE is not a “showroom. A “journey to adjust one’s life” experienced at MUJI BASE in Shimizu, Kyoto.
A “morning stroll in Kiyomizu” to experience the “usual morning” of local residents MUJI BASE takes an “inverted” approach to the problem of overtourism in Kyoto. Instead of focusing on the daytime, when people are concentrated in the area, MUJI BASE is offering a different way to enjoy Kyoto by focusing on the quieter hours…
TAOYA Atami” opened this summer: Up to 25% off 1 night/2 meals plan. All-inclusive inn with infinity hot spring and seafood gourmet
Rakuten Travel is holding “Early Summer Fair” until June 1, 2012, offering special deals on travel reservations for early summer. By combining Rakuten Coupon and inn coupon distributed during the period, you can save up to 25% off accommodation plans at participating inns. TAOYA Atami (190-1 Izuyama, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture), which will open on July…
San-Esu launches fan-equipped wear with Hiroshima Toyo Carp design. Cools with 3 modes of airflow and UV-cut function.
San-Esu has released the Carp Air Conditioning Fujin Suit Set, a Hiroshima Toyo Carp-approved garment with a fan. The set comes with a short-sleeved blouson, fan, and mobile battery, and is priced at 16,000 yen (excluding tax). This item is designed to keep you cool and comfortable even outdoors in summer by sending air inside…
Kannonji Smart IC” opened on Takamatsu Road. (9.5 km north of Toyohama SA, between Sanuki Toyonaka IC and Onohara IC)
Kanonji City in Kagawa Prefecture and NEXCO West Japan Shikoku Branch will open the Kanonji Smart IC on the Takamatsu Expressway (E11) on July 4. It is a full-interchange type ETC-only system with entrances and exits on both the upper and lower lines, and operates 24 hours a day. It is located near the middle…
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Development Plan Study-type Technical Cooperation for Palau: Contributing to Regional Development through the Conservation and Management of Japan-related Heritage Sites ｜ News & PR
On May 8, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development of the Republic of Palau agreed on an implementation framework for the “Regional Development Planning Project through the Management and Conservation of Historical Heritage” and signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Ministry of Human Resources,…
Yamazaki Jitsugyo offers beds for small- to medium-sized dogs and cats made of thick fabric that prevents tangling of hair.
On May 18, Yamazaki Jitsugyo announced the “Highly Resilient Urethane Pet Bed Square Type,” a bed for pets. The product is priced at around 10,000 yen. It is square-shaped with edges on three sides for small to medium-sized dogs and cats, and measures 62 x 52 x 18.5 cm (W x D x H). The…