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[Karuizawa Hoshino area]First Stardust Ice Rink, a new skating experience that immerses you in a fantastic light installation.
2024.10.21
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] ‘Mountain Kaiseki’ autumn specialities such as matsutake mushrooms and shiny muscats are now available.
2024.09.20
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Tanada Lounge, an extraordinary all-day lounge where you can enjoy the changing of time and seasons, is now open.
2024.04.26
Nagano
【awai Togakushi】Grand opening of a dispersed auberge utilizing historical architecture in Togakushi, a sacred place of nature worship.
2024.04.03
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Wellness Program for rest and relaxation to keep up with the drastic changes of spring
2024.01.11
Nagano
Early autumn foliage season has arrived at Tsugaike Nature Park in the Central Alps National Park!
2023.10.18
Nagano
[Kai Matsumoto] “Shinshu Fermentation Touji Stay” plan to warm up from the core of your body
2023.10.02
Nagano
Karuizawa Hoshino Area : Apple bath will be held at “Hoshino Onsen Dragonfly Hot Spring” with free-flowing hot-spring water.
2023.08.19
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Stay Plan to regain health and happiness of mind and body in autumn
2023.08.05
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] A wellness program that restores the health of the mind and body that can withstand the heat “Karuizawa, Summer Health Stay”
2023.04.10
Nagano
[Karuizawa Hoshino Area] An event to convey gratitude will be held from March 4 (Sat.)
2023.03.14
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Renewal of wellness program based on “Onsen” and “Shinrin-yoku”
2023.03.08
Nagano
[KAI Alps] Experience making paper fan with traditional craft “Matsuzaki Washi” ~A moment of handicraft~
2023.02.24
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] “Karuizawa Flower Party” to celebrate the arrival of spring.
2023.02.01
Nagano
Special New Year’s performance: “Matsumoto Castle – Ice Crystals in a Sparkling Water Mirror”
2023.01.10
Nagano
【Hakuba Happo One Ski Resort】Winter season from December 10, 2022
2022.12.17
Nagano
National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Laser Mapping “Matsumoto Castle – Ice Crystal Sparkling Water Mirror” open to the public from December to February
2022.11.26
Nagano
A 7-day stay accommodation plan to spend in the Tateshina forest “Tateshina Morigurashi 7-day Trip”
2022.11.24
Nagano
【Kai Alps】”Kamakura Ashiyu” (footbath in Kamakura) is now available to soak in and warm yourself.
2022.11.23
Nagano
Event to Enjoy Nagano Wine and Sweets “Karuizawa Sweets Walk 2022 Autumn” to be held
2022.10.10
Nagano
[Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route] Special guide on how to enjoy autumn foliage strolls is available on the website.
2022.09.27
Toyama
[Karuizawa Hoshino area] The season of the ice skating rink where you can feel the forest is coming
2022.09.26
Nagano
[KAI Matsumoto] “Shinshu Miso Knowledge Stay” to experience local miso culture
2022.09.21
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Limited to 1 group per day Enjoy the taste of autumn at dusk with “Momiji Matsutake Mushroom Aperitif”
2022.09.03
Nagano
[Karuizawa Hoshino Area] New reading space to cuddle up with trees “Autumn Foliage Library” to enjoy reading under the autumn sky
2022.08.17
Nagano
[Japan’s starry sky, Achi Village, Nagano] Summer Sweets Using Local Ingredients Jointly Planned and Released
2022.07.22
Nagano
[Kyukamura Retreat Azumino Hotel] Happo Alpine Lift Round-trip Lift Ticket Included Accommodation Plan Released
2022.07.12
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] “Green shade walk” to enjoy a walk and cool confectionery in a summer resort
2022.05.20
Nagano
[Kyukamura Retreat Azumino Hotel] “2022 Azumino Superb View Tour” to enjoy the Northern Alps with special seats
2022.04.25
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] “Private flower breakfast” where you can enjoy gorgeous Temari sushi at a special seat on the water surrounded by fresh greenery
2022.04.15
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Christmas at the Grand Auberge in the forest [Hiramatsu Hotel]
2021.12.17
Nagano
White wine “Niagara Blanc 2021” using the popular variety “Niagara”
2021.12.16
Nagano
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Anniversary plan to spend in special seats on ice is now available
2021.12.08
Nagano
Held an astronomical telescope lecture and starry sky observation event at “Koumi Re-ex Hotel” in Koumi Town, Nagano
2021.11.10
Nagano
A heartwarming Christmas event Illuminations in the Karuizawa area
2021.10.27
Nagano
Hakuba Iwatake Snowfield 2021-2022 Started selling during the winter season
2021.10.08
Nagano
Karuizawa Miyota’s gastronomic experience “Forest Dining” where you can enjoy while feeling the wind and air
2021.09.17
Nagano
Enjoy the combination of matsutake mushrooms and champagne “Hoshinoya Karuizawa”
2021.08.19
Nagano
“Morigurashi (Forest life)” in a resort area rich in nature Workation at Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina
2021.08.10
Nagano
New sensation coffee stand from Matsumoto “LPS COFFEE LAB”
2021.07.25
Nagano
A treasure trove of nature-The green season has arrived at Tsugaike Natural Garden
2021.06.18
Nagano
Accommodation in a space where history is inherited “BYAKU Narai”
2021.06.04
Nagano
Enjoy untouched nature Mountain resort “ANA Holiday in Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon”
2021.05.30
Nagano
“Absolutely want to go to Shinshu” ticket is now on sale
2021.05.28
Nagano
[Karuizawa Hoshino area] Spring solo day trip hot spring plan is on sale
2021.03.31
Nagano
Nagano Prefecture’s scenic spot Tenryukyo is lit up for the first time in history
2021.02.28
Nagano
“Private bird hunting” that monopolizes the forest in the early morning with beautiful fresh green, where the chirping of wild birds echoes
2021.02.04
Nagano
Special experience at Hakuba Iwatake Snowfield and elegant hotel stay plan “Exclusive Winter Stay”
2020.12.20
Nagano
Illumination of Karuizawa “Shiraito no Taki” in midwinter
2020.12.12
Nagano
Hakuba Village where you can enjoy a feeling of openness in the great outdoors
2020.12.11
Nagano
Luxury hot spring stay in Karuizawa in winter
2020.10.25
Nagano
Immunity boosted by taking a deep breath and bathing in a hot spring “One-day hot spring cure plan”
2020.10.21
Nagano
Shinshu Matsumoto “onsen hotel OMOTO”, sale of plan with dinner
2020.10.12
Nagano
“Shinshu pickles stay” that continues to inherit the rural culture of Shinshu and the taste of hometown
2020.09.23
Nagano
In the Hakuba area, new activities and spots that can be enjoyed in summer are now available!
2020.07.30
Nagano
Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Enjoy Matsutake mushrooms and Champagne from breakfast at the terrace! “Matsutake and champagne breakfast”
2020.07.25
Nagano
BEB5 Karuizawa Proposal of summer trip 2020 to enjoy the summer resort “Karuizawa” fashionably
2020.07.21
Nagano
Free opening of the Sukiya Garden of 6,000 tsubo and the Sasa Botanical Garden [Sasa Rikyu] boasting a collection of more than 120 species.
2020.06.15
Nagano
Blessing of Shinshu to the whole country! “Summer Solstice Wild Vegetable Gourmet New Year” 30 sets limited sale
2020.06.14
Nagano
world’s first! Cup ramen of vegetarian cuisine! ”Shojin Ramen Zendo”
2020.02.20
Countrywide
Akita Kiritodanpo, Kanazawa gold leaf? ! AirKitchen, a cooking class that uses local cuisine for tourists
2020.02.06
Countrywide
Craft Gin from Dandelion Chocolate
2020.01.31
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7 Japanese Inn Where You Can Enjoy The Snowscapes
2020.01.20
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Designed moisturizing cream cans for Studio Ghibli works that are fun to collect!
2020.01.13
Countrywide
Japanese sake “Kawasemi no Journey” recognized by a famous French chocolatier
2020.01.11
Countrywide
“CANDY BUNNY” – 39 Mart original cosmetic brand
2019.12.18
Countrywide
“Kyoto Whiskey” from Kyoto’s first whiskey distillery
Kyoto
Nara
You can experience Oiran in Osaka! A service that allows you to shoot an Oiran with a realistic set at “Henshin Photo Studio Aika”!
Osaka
Lighting sculpture “AKARI” by Isamu Noguchi
Tokyo
A cave-like restaurant designed by architect Junya Ishigami, opened in the summer of 2021
Yamaguchi
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
