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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo brings back winter illumination with new mist and crystal display
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will relaunch its Forest Aurora & Glimmering Dew winter garden illumination on Nov. 10, 2026, adding a new mist installation called Tokyo Sea of Clouds – YAKUMO – and about 300 crystals across its historic Tokyo garden.
Binance Pay users can now shop at PayPay merchants in Japan
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TBCASoft says Binance Pay will go live on September 29, 2026 across PayPay merchants in Japan, opening local QR-code payments to eligible overseas users.
GBTA study finds business travel adds $283B to top cities
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Business travel generated an estimated $283 billion in economic activity across 25 leading global business destinations in 2024, according to a new GBTA study.
Mukiya launches 70W GaN travel adapter on Amazon US
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Mukiya has launched a 70W GaN Universal Travel Adapter PD Wall Charger on Amazon US for international travelers, students and business users.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism spotlights Buddhist Circuit at Japan expo
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism used JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo to promote its Buddhist Circuit, pilgrimage sites and broader spiritual heritage to global travel buyers and industry partners.
Brand g Vacations adds China, Morocco and Dubrovnik to Venice sail in 2028 lineup
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Brand g Vacations says its 2028 luxury travel collection goes on sale Sept. 21, adding first-time itineraries in China, Morocco and a Dubrovnik-to-Venice sailing.
Eyesore Racing wins Lemons’ 20th anniversary race at Laguna Seca
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Eyesore Racing won the 24 Hours of Lemons’ first race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by one lap on Oct. 12, 2026, in a car made from two totaled Miatas.
Tokyo ramps up Cool Biz push as extreme heat grips the city
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Tokyo is expanding its Cool Biz campaign with new heat-safety tools, public contests and cooling maps as the city braces for hotter summers and rising heatstroke risk.
YOKAI JAPAN opens second perfume shop in Kyoto’s Ichinenzaka
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. has opened the YOKAI JAPAN Kyoto Ichinenzaka Perfume Shop in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, expanding the fragrance brand beyond its first Asakusa location.
LuggageToShip expands AI booking ahead of holiday and ski season
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LuggageToShip.com expanded its AI-powered booking platform for holiday travel and winter ski season, adding more ways to compare carriers, schedule delivery and manage return shipments online.
Park Hotel Tokyo opens autumn art exhibition with Ginza Galleries
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Park Hotel Tokyo is hosting a free autumn exhibition, curated by Ginza Galleries, from Aug. 24 to Nov. 15 in its 25th-floor Atrium.
U.S. travelers are choosing trips around experiences, not just destinations
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MundoTrip says U.S. vacation planning is shifting toward food, culture, nature and local experiences, with travelers increasingly treating activities as the core value of a trip.
Robooter to debut C-Family mobility lineup at H.C.R. 2026 in Tokyo
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Robooter will showcase its new C40 and C40 Pro models in Japan for the first time at H.C.R. 2026 in Tokyo from Oct. 7-9, with test rides at booth 1-02-05. The display highlights the company’s push to expand personal mobility options for daily use,…
Jacada Travel adds 39 impact-focused experiences
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Jacada Travel has expanded its Positive Impact Collection with 39 new experiences built around conservation, community resilience and cultural preservation.
VH2 to unveil Japan film partnership at Hollywood festival
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VH2 Networks CEO Daryll Triplett is set to appear at the Global Film Fest at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Oct. 3, 2026, where VH2 and Tokyo-based Aurora Borealis Entertainment will launch a cross-market content partnership.
PlacidWay launches regenerative confidence tourism framework
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PlacidWay unveiled a new white paper and industry framework aimed at the fast-growing regenerative medicine travel market.
FUJI JAPAN opens Nara location for hands-on knife making
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened FUJI JAPAN Nara, a new cultural experience site in Nara that lets travelers make an original Japanese knife by hand.
Tokyo and London leaders deepen ties on AI, climate and finance
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Tokyo Gov. Koike Yuriko met London Mayor Sadiq Khan and City of London Lady Mayor Susan Langley in Tokyo on June 18 to expand cooperation on climate action, artificial intelligence and financial services.
Shiba Park Hotel and Park Hotel Tokyo land sponsored feature in Le Figaro Voyage
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Shiba Park Hotel and Park Hotel Tokyo, both operated by Shiba Park Hotel Co., Ltd., were featured in a sponsored article in France’s Le Figaro Voyage on September 7, 2026. The placement is part of a broader push to reach travelers in France,…
Tehya Travel launches Signature Journeys for bespoke luxury trips
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Tehya Travel has introduced Signature Journeys, a set of flexible luxury travel frameworks built for complex trips across Japan, Southern Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
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