Future-focused New Murabba looks to reinvent Riyadh

Events & Information Nov 1, 2024

Future-focused New Murabba looks to reinvent Riyadh

Set to grace Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh in just over half a decade, New Murabba is a farsighted development focused on sustainable living, smart technology, greenery, community and vibrant national culture. It is expected to significantly diversify the Saudi economy, bolstering nonoil gross ...

Working to promote equality, safety for tourists

Events & Information Oct 18, 2024

Working to promote equality, safety for tourists

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association will hold its IGLTA 2024 convention in Osaka from Oct. 23 to 26 at the Swissotel Nankai Osaka in the heart of the prefectural capital. It will be the first IGLTA convention to be held in Asia. The U.S.-based nonprofit ...

Pokemon-inspired menus and rooms await

Events & Information May 31, 2024

Pokemon-inspired menus and rooms await

This summer, Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi Hills is offering guests an exclusive chance to snooze with cuddly Pokemon plushies, feast on eye-catching Snorlax and Pikachu burgers and completely immerse themselves in Pokemon Sleep as the app celebrates its first anniversary. In the Pokemon Sleep ...

Temple lodge wins inbound travel award

Events & Information Mar 29, 2024

Temple lodge wins inbound travel award

Kakurinbo, a shukubo (temple lodge) in Yamanashi Prefecture, was named best inbound travel destination at the Japan Travel Awards this March. Kakurinbo was praised for providing a warm, multilingual introduction to traditional Japanese culture to visitors from overseas. The awards recognize destinations that promote diversity ...

Star golfers to play for charity near Mount Fuji

Events & Information Mar 22, 2024

Star golfers to play for charity near Mount Fuji

The ISPS Handa Championship Japan, a golf tournament organized by DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) with the International Sports Promotion Society as the title sponsor, will be held from April 25 to 28 at the Taiheiyo Club’s Gotemba Course in Gotemba, Shizuoka ...

Grand Hyatt hosts kids for Christmas event

Events & Information Dec 15, 2023

Grand Hyatt hosts kids for Christmas event

As the year-end season got underway last month, Grand Hyatt Tokyo hosted 21 children aged 3 to 12 from Aiiku Gakuen, a special needs school in Minato Ward, for a Christmas event with Santa Claus. The event was part of the hotel’s annual holiday charity ...

Malaysia scores big win at Tokyo Game Show

Events & Information Oct 27, 2023

Malaysia scores big win at Tokyo Game Show

Tokyo Game Show 2023 wrapped up last month with Malaysia standing out as a major player in game development in Southeast Asia. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corp. collaborated with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. (MATRADE) to facilitate meetings with trading partners and global players ...

Home of traditional arts set for major upgrade

Events & Information Oct 20, 2023

Home of traditional arts set for major upgrade

The National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo’s premier center for the traditional performing arts, will close at the end of the month for renovations that will upgrade and preserve its aging facilities, making them more accessible to guests with disabilities. Situated in Chiyoda Ward’s Hanzomon district, ...

Exquisite garden bursts with brilliant color

Events & Information Jun 9, 2023

Exquisite garden bursts with brilliant color

The 32nd Barakura Flower Show is taking place in Barakura English Garden, Japan’s first authentic English-style garden, in Tateshina, Nagano Prefecture, until June 18. The garden was founded in 1990 thanks to the tremendous efforts and passion of Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show medalist ...