Otomo Resort has announced the July 2024 opening of “7c villa & winery,” Japan’s first winery villa located in Fujikawaguchiko Town. This initiative will expand the region’s flourishing wine culture while generating local...
Hankyu Hanshin Hotels Co., Ltd. has introduced environmentally conscious initiatives aimed at offsetting carbon emissions produced through its services. The company, known for its commitment to sustainability, has launched the “CO2 Zero...
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland has teamed up with Awajishima Resort Inc.’s Zen Wellness Retreat, Zenbou Seinei, to offer a rejuvenating accommodation package. The retreat, which opened in April 2022 on Awaji Island, provides a day trip filled...
BIOSTYLE Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Keihan Group, has announced that its mixed-use commercial facility GOOD NATURE STATION and GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO will switch to 100% renewable energy through the use of non-fossil fuel certificates starting...
In daily life, activities that focus on zero waste and decarbonization are gradually increasing. From now on, it will be necessary to pay attention to efforts to reduce environmental impact while enjoying entertainment and tourism as usual...
*This article contains affiliate links. Sustainable tourism has been getting more attention in recent years. It includes ecotourism, in which local communities work together to convey the unique charms of their region to tourists, leading to the...
What kind of accommodation can you call sustainable? What are the standards? There are many things to consider around traveling if you have concerns for environmental issues. It may be difficult to pick your perfect accommodation that covers all the...
THE THOUSAND KYOTO hotel is making a shift coming this April to respond to the growing awareness of SDGs and the global plastic problems. From April, they will change all amenities away from plastics, introducing amenities like bamboo toothbrushes...
Japan saw its first picture book hotel, EHON HOTEL, open two weeks ago. This hotel is designed from a child’s perspective. Unlike a typical hotel for rest, EHON HOTEL is made for children to read, play and enjoy, while the parents have amenities...
Following Day 1’s exploration of the potential of SMEs in shaping a sustainable society, participants learned why businesses should shift towards sustainability. But what are the next steps? The guest speakers, Harumi Komura from UDS Ltd...