Since there aren’t many flowers this time of year, I decided to stop by “Floral Garden Obuse.” Admission is free, and it was a beautiful, quiet garden where I could relax and enjoy myself. There are restaurants, flower shops, and gift shops on the grounds, and it’s fun just to look around. Nearby, apple orchards,…
Nishitetsu Travel has begun accepting reservations for its “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Aso-Yufuin Tour, which features two sightseeing trains. Save up to 40,000 yen per reservation.
Nishitetsu Travel has announced details of the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program on a special website. The program offers discounts of up to 60% in Kumamoto and Kagoshima, and up to 50% in the other five prefectures. The company began selling select tours in Kumamoto Prefecture on October 2. As of 8:00 p.m….
JAL Pay is offering a “Double Chance” promotion for JAL Card members, with a chance to win up to 10,000 miles. As part of the ongoing 100% points-back campaign,
As part of its ongoing points-back campaign, JAL Payment Port will introduce exclusive benefits for JAL Card members starting in October, offering a chance to win up to 10,000 miles through a random drawing. From September 1 through October 31, the company is running a campaign offering up to 100% point rebates when customers use…
CIO: A Travel Power Strip That Combines Adapter Plugs, Chargers, and Charging Cables
On October 1, CIO released the “Polaris CUBE TRAVEL Built-in CORD REEL,” a travel power strip that combines a power adapter, charger, and charging cable into one unit. It is priced at 7,480 yen. This product combines an adapter plug compatible with overseas A/O/BF/C-type outlets, a 3-port USB charger (up to 65W), an approximately 65.6…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari acquires the “Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin” in Achi Village, Nagano. It is set to open as part of the Premium series in March 2027.
GENSEN HOLDINGS, which operates the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group, announced that it has acquired the “Shinshu Hirugami Onsenkyo Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin” (331-5 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture) as a new property in Nagano Prefecture and will open it as the prefecture’s first facility in the “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium” series. Following renovation…
Hoshino Resorts to Open Its First Property in Saga Prefecture, “Kai Ureshino,” in the Summer of 2027. The 28-room inn will feature private courtyard gardens and open-air baths in every room, specializing in hot springs known for their skin-beautifying properties.
Hoshino Resorts will open the hot spring inn “Kai Ureshino” (103-4 Sakura-no-Moto-Ko, Iwaya-Kawauchi, Oaza, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture) in the summer of 2027. This will mark the company’s first entry into Saga Prefecture, and it plans to begin accepting reservations in the spring of 2027. The hotel features a total of 28 guest rooms,…
“Mina Tsudanuma,” located across from Aeon, will reopen on October 16. It features 19 stores, including Uniqlo and GU, and the dining area will be open early in the morning and late at night.
Fast Retailing will reopen “Mina Tsudanuma” (1-3-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture), which had been closed for a complete renovation, on October 16. Ahead of the opening, the company has announced the 19 tenant stores that will operate on the first through fifth floors (the sixth and seventh floors will be announced at a later…
“KidZania for Adults” Confirmed for November. Events will be held on weekday evenings in Tokyo, Koshien, and Fukuoka; reservations will open sequentially starting September 7.
KGJ GROUP will hold “KidZania for Adults,” an event open to adults, in November at “KidZania,” a facility where children can experience various jobs and social interactions. A popular event that has been held irregularly since 2025. For this event, one or two time slots are available on weekday evenings at the three KidZania locations—Tokyo,…
On sale today: The October special issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo,” featuring a “Lisa Larson” home goods set as a supplement. Includes five items, such as a USB cable and a tin case.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo” today, September 7. The price is 1,790 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue comes with a 5-piece set of home goods from the Scandinavian brand “Lisa Larson.” The set includes a 120-cm USB cable with…
The October issue of “InRed,” featuring a large-capacity Coleman x Hello Kitty eco-bag as a bonus item, goes on sale today! It comes with a rope handle designed to be worn over the shoulder.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “InRed” today, September 7. The price is 1,740 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a large-capacity eco-bag resulting from a second collaboration between “Coleman” and “Hello Kitty,” which was a huge hit last year. It features an elegant…