JR West x USJ offer free stay at official hotel for children
The western Japan railway operator JR West Japan (or JR West), and the famous theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ), teamed up to launch a new special offer for children to stay at its official hotel and more, practically free of charge. (more…)
New super big cherry ‘Yamagata Beniou’ makes its debut
Yamagata Beniou, a huge cherry species newly developed by Yamagata Prefecture, a famous cherry-growing region, made its debut at the prefecture's pre-debut event. (more…)
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines expand codeshare flights
From 14 August 2022, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will expand their codeshare operations on the Haneda-Kuala Lumpur route operated by MAS. (more…)
Visualise Wagyu beef smell digitally, Possible use for meat alternative
*Image is for illustrative purposes only Postgraduate students at the University of Shizuoka have developed a technology to digitalise aromas. They could now visualise the aroma differences between foreign beef and Japanese Black (cattle breed) Wagyu beef. (more…)
Senayan City in Jakarta opens Japan-major electronics ‘BEST DENKI’ store
A major Japanese electrical and electronics brand, BEST DENKI, opened its doors in Senayan City, a shopping complex in Jakarta, on 17 June 2022. This marks its first directly managed store in Indonesia. (more…)
AI security robot now on guard at Narita Airport
AI-based security robots are now on the move at Narita Airport, a gateway to the skies of Japan. (more…)
Top 4 inn-hotel for best service in Japan 2021 revealed
What usually surprises most foreigners when first visiting Japan is the high-quality service. Japan is widely known worldwide for its remarkable hospitality. It is especially true for hotels, ryokans (traditional Japanese inn) and similar facilities offering their services at an extremely high level. (more…)
Unicharm Indonesia launches sugarcane-based sustainable sanitary pad for limited time
PT UNI-CHARM INDONESIA TBK, the Indonesian subsidiary of Unicharm Corporation, launched CHARM Herbal Ansept+ Bio in time for World Environment Day (5 June 2022). It is formulated with sugarcane-based BIO MATERIAL for the skin-touching top sheet, outer and individual packaging of the CHARM sanitary pad brand. (more…)
Shibuya Crossing is the world’s ‘wildest’ intersection
Shibuya Scramble Crossing or Shibuya Crossing is often mentioned by foreigners as a must-visit spot in Tokyo. (more…)
Osaka Metro adds foreign money exchanger at 6 stations for inbound boost
Osaka Metro will gradually install automatic foreign currency exchange machines at 6 stations, including Shinsaibashi Station and Shin-Osaka Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line [subway]. (more…)
Nijigen no Mori #2: Naruto X Boruto world come alive in Hyogo
Relive your childhood and train to become a Hokage at Naruto x Boruto theme park in Hyogo with life-size statues/models of your favourite characters, real-life Hokage Rock and more. (more…)
Japan’s magnificent Former Nara Prison reborn as hotel in 2024
Panoramic image of Former Nara Prison (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan [MLIT]) Nara City plans to launch a joint project with the integrated resort developer Hoshino Resort and such in 2022 to renovate the Former Nara Prison and the nearby park.The Former Nara Prison will become a hotel and museum, scheduled to open in 2024. (more…)