2024.04.26
Tanada Lounge, an all-day lounge, will open in Hoshinoya Karuizawa on 1 June 2024. It will offer a variety of ways to spend time according to the changing times and seasons, such as waking up with a cup of coffee while gazing at the terraced rice fields at sunrise, or enjoying afternoon tea with the sound of water during the day as the sun shines through the trees.
The valley village of Hoshinoya Karuizawa was created with an imaginary ‘another Japan’ in mind: ‘What if the country had modernised while valuing more Japaneseness’, or ‘What if the Japanese culture had matured to the present day?
The terraced rice field lounge has three different locations: a private deck surrounded by greenery in the middle of the terraced rice fields, a sunken kotatsu to enjoy the view over the terraced rice fields, and an open terrace overlooking the entire terraced rice fields. This 28-seat lounge allows guests to enjoy the subtle changes of the seasons in different locations.
The scenery and atmosphere change dramatically depending on the time of day: early in the morning when the air is clear, during the day when the sun shines through the trees and sparkles on the water, and at night when the terraced rice fields are illuminated by a star-filled sky. To help you enjoy the best of each time of year, we offer a variety of ways to spend your time.
Stay in a mountain village. The rooms are surrounded by water and the changing seasons can be felt from the room terraces. This is a stay-and-go accommodation where you can enjoy a moment of rest and relaxation in the rich natural environment of the Karuizawa Wildlife Forest.
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Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
Renewal and reopening of the resort hotel ‘samana hotel Yakushima’ on Yakushima Island with spectacular views.
Kagoshima
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Tanada Lounge, an extraordinary all-day lounge where you can enjoy the changing of time and seasons, is now open.
Nagano
Tokyu Hotels New brand hotel ‘Storyline SENAGAJIMA’ opened.
Okinawa
[Kyoto Chanoyu Meihonotei] A cafe where you can experience matcha green tea in the tea room of the historical building Meihonotei opens in Kiyomizu, Kyoto.
Kyoto
【awai Togakushi】Grand opening of a dispersed auberge utilizing historical architecture in Togakushi, a sacred place of nature worship.
Nagano
The summer menu, with its refreshing lemon flavour, is available for a limited time only.
2024.07.26
Josuian’s ‘grape daifuku’, available again this year for a limited time only.
2024.07.24
A summer that plays with coolness and satisfies the senses. Japanese Light x Hyakudan Staircase 2024 – Yokobi Naotogibari’.
2024.07.22
French fermented butter ‘Tokyo Banana Fermented Butter Rusk’ goes on sale from Wednesday 10 July.
2024.07.19
[KAI Unzen] “Unzen Hitori Onsen Sankaku Plan”, a plan to fully enjoy Nagasaki’s culture and hot springs, is now on sale.
2024.07.17
A limited-period sale of Uchiagebana, a top-quality confectionery inspired by the image of fireworks shooting up into the night sky.
2024.07.15
Tokyo
Tradition
Event
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, a museum hotel of Japanese beauty, is holding “Japanese Light x Hyakudan Staircase 2024 – Yokubi Naotogibari” from 5 July (Friday) to 23 September (Monday, holiday) 2024.
Nagasaki
Travel
Food
Culture
From 3 July 2024, Kai Unzen will offer the ‘Unzen Hitori Onsen Sansatsu Plan’. The interior design of Kai Unzen incorporates the Nagasaki culture, a mixture of Japanese, Chinese and Dutch elements that has developed as a result of the exchange of various people and cultures. Unzen Onsen, where Kai Unzen is located, has unique and historic public bathhouses and is a recommended area for visiting hot springs and experiencing traditional crafts. We offer you the freedom to spend your time on your own.
Hokkaido
Event
The Japanese-style ryokan Shikanoyu Hana-Momiji, which has inherited the hot spring culture of northern Japan, is offering a limited-time offer to coincide with the Jozankei Nature Luminarie (Jozankei Nature Luminarie), a festival held in the hot spring resort area, featuring a beautiful walking path with a gorge and clear stream.
Yamagata
Travel
The mysterious scenery of Lake Shirakawa in the town of Iide in southern Yamagata Prefecture can be seen only during two months in spring. In spring, a large amount of melt water flows into Lake Shirakawa from the Iide mountain range, one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains, where there is heavy snowfall. When the lake is full of water, it creates a fantastic sight of white willow trees as if they are growing out of the water.
Tokyo
Restaurant
Food
Hotel Metropolitan will hold the “Nagasaki Fair” from January 15, 2024 (Monday) at three of its restaurants: the all-day dining restaurant Crossadyne, the Japanese restaurant Hanamusashi, and the Shikisai Saryo Shunka.
Tokyo
Restaurant
Food
Ramen Izakaya Deniro is offering a collaboration with street-style ramen restaurant “No Good Neighbor” starting Thursday, December 7, 2023.
