On April 17, JR West announced that its ICOCA IC card ticket will be compatible with Apple Pay by the end of 2023. The company launched “Mobile ICOCA” on March 22, but this service was for Android smartphones and could not be used on iPhones. The new Apple Pay compatibility will allow ICOCA to be…
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Central Alps “Hotel Senjojiki” opens. Newly built terrace with the most spectacular view of the sky in Japan, etc.
Chuo Alps Kanko will complete the pre-opening period of Hotel Senjojiki (1 Ako, Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture), which began in January 2023, with a grand opening on April 20. SO・RA・TO・KI” is newly established as the terrace closest to the sky in Japan at 2,612 meters above sea level, offering a panoramic view of Senjyobashiki Karl…
HOTEL THE COMPACT resort hotel on the west coast of Awaji Island. All 17 rooms have ocean views.
Barnibavi will open a resort hotel, HOTEL THE COMPACT (1019-1 Koriya, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture), on the grounds of the Frogs FARM ATMOSPHERE food complex on April 24. All 17 rooms have ocean views. In addition to single and twin rooms, there are also family rooms that can accommodate up to five people and dormitory-type…
Glamping “The Bamboo Forest” in Chiba, accommodation plan to enjoy breakfast with giraffes at the adjacent zoo.
Bamboo Forest is offering the option to enjoy breakfast with giraffes at its animal glamping facility THE BAMBOO FOREST (790 Yamakogawa, Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture) through November 5. By booking the “Breakfast with Giraffes Option” in addition to the regular accommodation plan, which includes a choice of six buildings, including a secret-base-like tree house and a…
Captain Stag x Sumitomo Chemical Horticulture, extra-thick and ultra-thick mosquito coils that last about 5 hours per roll
Captain Stag has collaborated with Sumitomo Chemical Horticulture to launch “Shika-bancho In-mosquito Repellent Coil,” a mosquito coil to repel mosquitoes suitable for outdoor use, and “Shika-bancho In-mosquito Repellent Spray,” which can be sprayed directly on the ground to repel insects. Sales outlets include the company’s concept stores “Captain Stag Base” and “Captain Stag Stand,” the…
Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary, First Day Ceremony! Chairman Kagami says, “The theme park will continue to evolve as a theme park that will never be completed.
Representatives from the Walt Disney Company and Oriental Land took the stage for the ceremony. They announced the opening of the anniversary event and congratulated the guests on their 40th anniversary. Oriental Land celebrated the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort on April 15 with the Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary “Dream Go Round” event….
Asami Araki’s Life in Paris] Supporting Children in Madagascar. A Japanese couple practicing natural farming in the suburbs of Paris
We have previously introduced pesticide- and chemical-free vegetable gardens, but what we are very interested in now is natural farming. It is different from organic farming, which does not use pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and even if it is organic, natural farming does not use fertilizers. Strictly speaking, there are different types of farming methods,…
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort! Travel Watch’s on-site coverage of the parks and related information
Tokyo Disney Resort, operated by Oriental Land, celebrates its 40th anniversary today, April 15, 2023. Tokyo Disneyland opened on April 15, 1983, followed by Tokyo DisneySea in 2001, and has continued to expand as one of the most popular theme parks in Japan, with the opening of five Disney Hotels and the operation of a…
Kinki Nippon Tourist begins sales of “Transportation + Accommodation” plan to support nationwide travel in Kyoto Prefecture.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co. has begun selling “Transportation + Accommodation” plans in conjunction with Kyoto Prefecture’s extension of nationwide travel support. Travel Period Up to June 30, 2023 (check-out/return on July 1) *Not applicable for reservations including April 29-May 7. The National Travel Support program subsidizes a flat rate of 20% of the travel price…
Keio Electric Railway to Commemorate 110th Anniversary of Train/Bus Service with Commemorative Hard Ticket Tickets and Head Mark
Keio Corporation has established a logo to commemorate the 110th anniversary of its trains and buses on April 15, and will hold commemorative events throughout the year. As a first step, “Keio Line 110th Anniversary Commemorative Tickets” will be sold and a commemorative head mark will be displayed from April 15. The commemorative tickets are…