The Japan Tourism Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a “Joint Press Conference Aiming for 20 Million Overseas Travelers” on June 16. Part 2, the “JATA Overseas Travel Support Talk Show,” featured JATA Overseas Travel Ambassadors—actor and artist Takanori Iwata and comedian Tomonori Yasumura—as guest speakers. Mr….
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Sapporo Park Hotel: A Viewing Package with a Dinner Buffet Offering a Close-Up View of the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival
The Sapporo Park Hotel (3-1-1 Minami 10-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido) will host the “Toyohira River Fireworks Festival: One-Night-Only Dinner Buffet at Sapporo Lilac Square Hall” on July 31. This package includes an authentic hotel-style buffet and free drinks, as well as a front-row view of the fireworks through the venue’s large windows overlooking the…
Save up to 5,000 yen with the “AirTrip Summer Savings Festival.” Get great deals on summer vacation and Silver Week trips.
AirTri is running its “AirTri Summer Savings Festival,” a major campaign offering great deals on summer and fall travel, until 12:00 PM on July 7. Bookings of 30,000 yen or more receive a 3,000 yen discount, and stays of 50,000 yen or more receive a 5,000 yen discount. The eligible stay period is from June…
Huis Ten Bosch to Debut Its First Roller Coaster in 2027: The Largest Project Since the Park Opened
Huis Ten Bosch (1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture) has announced that it will open its first roller coaster in 2027. The special webpage launched on June 16 revealed the concept as the “Scenic Coaster,” stating, “At the top of the ride, the view that unfolds before your eyes—whether by day or night,…
Yamazen Launches “Semi-Solid Mobile Battery” with Reduced Fire Risk; Also Supports High-Power Charging for Laptops
Yamazen will begin rolling out its “semi-solid mobile batteries,” designed to reduce the risk of fire, starting in late June. The products will be available at open prices in two capacities: 10,000mAh (suggested retail price: 6,578 yen) and 20,000mAh (suggested retail price: 8,778 yen). They will be available on the official e-commerce site “Yamazen Bizcom,”…
USJ’s Summer Food Stall Menu Is Here! Goldfish Lemon Soda, Chocolate Banana Tritos, and More Available Starting June 29
Universal Studios Japan has unveiled a lineup of food and merchandise designed to enhance the summer “night festivals,” including “Universal Summer Matsuri Night: Neon Grow Up.” To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan’s Summer Festival is transforming classic festival food into unique, one-of-a-kind treats. The lineup includes items such as the “Summer Festival Goldfish…
A Conversation with Former Japan National Soccer Team Player Go Kitazawa and Others on “A World Where Everyone Can Enjoy Sports” | News & Public Relations
A peaceful world where everyone can enjoy sports, transcending borders, language barriers, and disabilities. With the goal of realizing this vision, JICA is working to promote sports. To mark the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, a global celebration of soccer, we spoke with Go Kitazawa, a former member of the Japanese national soccer team, and…
“Summer Travel Giveaway Campaign 2026”: Win a complimentary stay at a Mitsui Garden Hotel. Coupons offering up to 20% off stays will also be distributed.
Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management will hold the “Summer Travel Giveaway Campaign 2026,” offering the chance to win complimentary stays at Mitsui Garden Hotels, from June 18 to August 2. This offer is available to members of the “MGH Rewards Club,” a loyalty program covering 40 hotels in Japan and overseas. New members are also eligible…
[Local Highlights Only Hotel Staff Know] Recommendations from Ms. Sato at the “Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park”
IHG Hotels & Resorts operates more than 7,000 properties across 21 hotel brands in over 100 countries worldwide. In Japan, the company currently operates approximately 62 hotels across 10 brands, from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of June 2026). In this article, we spoke with Hiroki Sato, General Manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo…
Turkey to Host “Night at the Museum” Again This Summer: Enchanting Nighttime Viewings at 20 Ancient Sites and Museums Across the Country
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey is hosting the “Night Museum Project” through October 1. This popular program, which attracted over 1 million visitors in 2025, is entering its third year this summer and will feature 20 museums and archaeological sites across Turkey. During the event, participating venues will remain…