Tokyu Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), makeing Tokyu Hotels the first hotel chain in Japan to have all its properties become members of the international organisation. The GSTC is an...
Ryokan Ohana, a historic ryokan located in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, won the Grand Prix at the Japan Travel Awards 2026, recognising the facility’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage while ensuring accessibility for diverse...
Botanical Resort Co., Ltd. will open “THE BOTANICAL RESORT RINNE” next month as Japan’s first “overnight” botanical garden. The facility is located in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture, will offer an immersive nature experience that blends...
Denpaku The Beachfront MIJORA has its own special concept: to engage in dialogue with the Amami Oshima’s nature. Surrounding this sustainable accommodation are Amami’s lush forests and pristine seas remain largely untouched, preserving...
Japanese authorities have introduced a subsidy scheme to support sustainable upgrades in lodging facilities. The scheme provides financial assistance for hotels and traditional inns (ryokan) to implement energy-efficient improvements, reducing both...
TIME magazine has announced its list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2025. In the category “Places to Stay,” NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Goldmine Town, located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, earned recognition. NIPPONIA was...
Sawara Shokamachi Hotel NIPPONIA, a distinctive hotel situated in a town that mirrors a single entity, is offering guests a unique “Sake Lees Bath Bomb Making Experience,” utilizing local sake lees and koji. This initiative is part of...
Sustainable travel is widely recognized for its role in reducing transportation emissions and supporting local communities, and these aspects are undoubtedly crucial. However, to comprehensively care for the Earth, some essential pieces are still...
Located a short distance up Teramachi Street from Kyoto City Hall Station is Kikuya General Store, a store that celebrated its 17th year in May 2023, specializing in fair trade and handcrafted goods. Though it might not be considered a long...
Hourinji Temple in Chiyoda-cho, Gunma Prefecture, has opened “TEMPLE STAY ZENSŌ,” an accommodation facility that offers a modern version of a temple stay. The temple, which has been around for 700 years, will allow guests to live like a...