Takarajimasha will release “SNOOPY: Fit It All In! Easy Compression Storage Pouch BOOK” on August 6. The price is 2,970 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The “Snoopy” storage pouch lets you compress bulky clothes and small items into a slim package simply by zipping it closed. Measuring approximately 31 ×…
Hoshino Resorts to Build New Condo-Style Hotel in Hakone’s Gora Onsen. The 4-story building will feature 23 rooms offering a high degree of privacy.
On June 30, Hoshino Resorts announced that it will open a new facility in Gora Onsen, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture (1308-11 Kiga, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) in 2028. Although the brand has not been disclosed, the property is a newly built hotel condominium offering 23 rooms with a high degree of privacy. The facility consists of…
Airbnb Japan’s New CEO, Shintaro Nakagawa, Discusses Growth Strategy: Turning “Airbnb” into a New Travel Habit and Social Infrastructure in Japan
On June 30, Airbnb Japan held a media roundtable with Shintaro Nakagawa, who was appointed CEO of the company in February of this year, in conjunction with “Unite,” an event for the media and host community. Mr. Nakagawa reported on the global business outlook and presented the company’s growth strategy for the Japanese market. He…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Opens Its First Kyushu Location, “TAOYA Aso.” Enjoy Stunning Mountain Views and Akaushi Beef Cuisine on an All-Inclusive Plan
The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group opened “TAOYA Aso” (5-35 Oaza Kawakage, Minamiaso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture) on July 1; this marks the first Kyushu location of its hot spring resort brand “TAOYA.” Located in the heart of Kyushu within Aso-Kuju National Park, this destination offers hot springs with breathtaking views of the Five Peaks…
The Latest “Instagram-Worthy Shanghai”! We Visited the Trending Immersive Restaurant “Taste of China” and “CHAGEE,” Which Hasn’t Opened in Japan Yet
To the Old French Concession, with its beautiful plane tree tunnel. After having your taste buds captivated by the cutting-edge digital panda (Chef Baobao), head to the “Old French Concession”—the site of the foreign settlement (concession) that was under French rule from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Once known as the “Paris of…
Beltra’s “Super Summer Sale” Offers Up to 60% Off Domestic and International Activities. The Second Round of the Giveaway, with a Chance to Win Up to 100,000 yen in Points, Starts on July 1
The travel booking site “Veltra” is holding its “Veltra Super Summer Sale” through August 11 at 11:59 p.m., offering discounts of up to 60% on more than 250 types of tours and activities in Japan and abroad. Eligible destinations include Japan, as well as Hawaii, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the United States, Central and South America,…
HIS Final Summer Sale: “Destination of Your Choice” tours starting at 50,000 yen, budget trips with no fuel surcharges, and trips to Seoul and Okinawa starting in the 20,000-yen range
HIS is holding its final major summer sale, “SUPER SUMMER SALE! FINAL 2026,” through August 17. To alleviate concerns about travel costs amid rising prices and a weak yen, the company is offering a lineup of low-cost tours that utilize low-cost carriers (LCCs) and do not include fuel surcharges. As a featured offer, we are…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] From the Assassination of a Prime Minister to Machine-Gun Fire: Various Historical Sites Preserved Along the Railroad
Railway Facilities That Became Crime Scenes: Tokyo Station, the gateway to the capital, is also the site of two assassination attempts. Both targeted sitting prime ministers. At each location, a mark has been made on the floor with a rivet, and an explanatory plaque is displayed nearby. One was the assassination of Prime Minister Kei…
Hotel New Akao Opens “Ocean Pool,” a Summer-Only Natural Seawater Pool. A section of the ocean directly in front of the hotel has been designated as a swimming area.
Hotel New Akao (1993-250 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) will open its summer-only natural seawater pool, “Ocean Pool,” on July 1. Set in a dramatic location surrounded by the sheer cliffs of the scenic Nishikigaura, guests can enjoy an overwhelming sense of openness that blends seamlessly with the Sagami Bay and a unique seaside experience…
JAL In-Flight Shopping at Home: A set of Familia charms featuring a teddy bear dressed as a pilot or flight attendant and a flight tag
On July 1, JAL will launch a new summer product as part of its “In-Flight Shopping at Home” service: the “Familia JAL Original Charm with Flight Tag,” a set featuring a bear dressed as a flight attendant and a flight tag. The price is 22,000 yen (19,800 yen for JAL Card members). “In-Flight Shopping at…