NAVITIME Japan has launched “NAVITIME Travel AI,” a travel plan proposal function using generated AI, for the PC version of its “NAVITIME Travel” travel planning and reservation service. When users create a travel plan, they specify a starting point and a destination and select a “theme” of their interest, and the generated AI will propose…
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The fifth installment of JR Tokai’s “Iza-Iza Nara” campaign picks up four Yamato temples. Hase Temple, Oka Temple, Muroji Temple, and Abe Monju-in Temple!
Surrounded by flowers blooming on the slopes, Hase-dera Temple will be in full bloom from now on. The first temple to be introduced is Hase-dera Temple, the head temple of the Toyozan sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple was founded in 686, and is said to have begun when Shonin Domei enshrined Emperor Temmu’s bronze…
Coleman introduces large-opening box type to its “SHIELD” backpack lineup. Four standard sizes are now available in a new matte-black color.
Coleman launched six new products from its SHIELD series of backpacks. The series has a structure that reduces the burden of heavy luggage while providing excellent storage capacity, and features a waterproof material that is durable and resistant to rain. They are recommended for commuting to work, school, sports, and outdoor activities. The new “Shield…
Three NEXCO companies and JB Honsha Expressway to continue toll levels on expressways until March 2034.
On March 27, the three NEXCO companies and JB Honsha Kosoku announced that they will continue toll levels for 10 years (until March 31, 2034) for regular sections, sections near large cities, and special sections such as strait areas. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Basic Policy on New Expressway Tolls,” revised on…
Miyazaki Prefecture distributes “Miyazaki Spring Travel Coupon” worth 3,000 yen per night to travelers. Up to 7 consecutive nights
Miyazaki Prefecture will implement the “Miyazaki Spring Travel Coupon Campaign,” a unique tourism demand stimulus measure targeting travelers from all over Japan. The “Miyazaki Spring Travel Coupon,” a common regional coupon that can be used at restaurants and souvenir stores in the prefecture, will be distributed for 3,000 yen per person per night (flat rate…
Snow Peak’s new business model “LAND BASE” opens in Nagoya. It handles camping equipment and apparel comparable to directly managed stores, as well as a food sales line.
Snow Peak has launched a new in-store store format, “LAND BASE,” and will open its first store, Snow Peak LAND BASE NAGOYA, on March 29. Related Articles The sales floor is located on the 5th floor of the “Alpine Outdoors” floor, and has a larger sales floor area of 180.56m2 than the regular Snow Peak…
Accommodations for the cosmetics brand SHIRO opened in Naganuma-cho, Hokkaido. Original amenities, production tour, etc.
SHIRO, which operates the cosmetics brand SHIRO, will open MAISON SHIRO (Kagadori, Naganuma-cho, Yubari-gun, Hokkaido), an accommodation facility for rent, on April 26. Prior to this, the company is accepting reservations for lodging on its official website. Located 25 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and one hour from Sapporo, the hotel has four…
voco Hiroshima” to open in the second half of 2027, with 301 rooms along the old Nishikuni Kaido Road, about a 4-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will open “VOCO Hiroshima” (1-1 Matoba-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture) in the second half of 2027. voco” is IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium hotel brand, which means “invite” or “call together” in Latin. The company operates 62 hotels worldwide, the second in Japan after Osaka. The hotel is conveniently located…
Solana Karuizawa Villa is a Japanese-style modern trailer house where you can stay with your pet. All buildings have a private dog run and an open-air cypress bath for dogs.
Solana Resort opened Solana Karuizawa Villa (3402-7 Shiono, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture), a pet-friendly trailer house, on March 27. No dog fee and trailer house with private dog run, hinoki open-air bath, and BBQ grill (limited to 4 guests per day). Located approximately 13 minutes from the Saku IC, 25 minutes from the Usui Karuizawa…
Belkin is selling a gift box filled with Marvel limited edition models! If you want one, run to Costco!
Belkin will sell gift boxes of Marvel limited edition model products at Costco Online starting March 27 and at 33 stores nationwide starting April 1. The price is 9,980 yen. The set includes the Belkin MagSafe Compatible Magnetic Battery 5000, Belkin 60W USB-C to USB-C High Durability Silicon Cable, and Belkin 65W USB-C GaN Fast…