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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2017
New women-only capsule hotel to open in central Tokyo as firm sees strong demand
Two Tokyo firms are set to open a women-only capsule hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward Thursday in an effort to meet a need for simple and reasonable accommodation for women.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 26, 2017
Rural resorts, well-to-do visitors key as Japan looks to become tourism giant
Developing rural resorts that can draw wealthy overseas visitors is the key to making Japan a thriving tourism-oriented nation, Mori Trust Co. President Miwako Date said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 22, 2017
Try checking into a love hotel for a good night's sleep
Around the end of each year's rainy season in July, it's common for the media to run articles on the subject of sleep. Hot weather is not the only factor that makes Japan less conducive to sleeping in summer. Since daylight savings is not practiced, the sun rises before 5 a.m., affecting many people's...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 20, 2017
Renovated hotel offers mountaintop yoga
The Karuizawa Prince Hotel East in Nagano Prefecture reopened on July 12 after the renovation of all 70 rooms, the lobby and its two restaurants.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 13, 2017
Sweet sensations cool summertime swelter
Through Aug. 31 Grand Hyatt Tokyo is pleased to be offering delicious summertime sweets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2017
Marriott's top luxury hotel brand to open Tokyo locations in 2020
Real estate developer Mori Trust Co. and U.S. hotel operator Marriott International Inc. said Wednesday that Marriott's top luxury hotel brand will open for the first time in Japan in 2020 to attract foreign tourists ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 6, 2017
Herbs relax and soothe on humid nights
Prince Park Tower Tokyo is offering an accommodation plan from July 14 to Sept. 30 especially for those who have a hard time sleeping during the hot and humid summer nights.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2017
A room with a life jacket: Japan considers using cruise ships for Olympic accommodation
Anticipating a serious accommodation shortage in the 2020 Olympics, the government is exploring using luxury cruise ships as floating hotels, government officials said Thursday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 22, 2017
Smartphones allow guests to stay connected
The Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi will start lending out smartphones — provided by handy Japan — to its guests for free, making the Royal Park Hotel the first hotel in Japan to offer such a service.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 18, 2017
Explicit porn pamphlets on display for all to see in Japan's hotels
This week's topic comes courtesy of M.J., who contacted Lifelines after her uncomfortable experience at a Tokyo hotel with her family.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 15, 2017
Music-fueled Friday night
Every Friday night since May 19, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho's Sky Gallery Lounge Levita has been holding "Gallery Music Night Out," offering a unique combination of lively music and marvelous city views.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 8, 2017
Champagne event celebrates bubbly
Moet Party Day Tokyo 2017 will be held on June 17 to allow people to enjoy Moet & Chandon Champagne throughout the day at two locations in Omotesando Hills: Commune 2nd and Wall & Wall. The Champagne celebration is held simultaneously in over 50 countries all over the world.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jun 4, 2017
Trunk lifts the lid on Tokyo's evolving hospitality industry
There is a long list of reasons to visit Shibuya's latest addition to its cityscape — from the craft cocktails served in its roomy lounge to the outdoor terrace with large white cushions and its architect-designed convenience store. Not to forget the pop-up space, four spacious event rooms, a kushiyaki...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 1, 2017
Dinner and drinks overlooking the city
Tribeks restaurant, located on the 20th floor of the Hotel Century Southern Tower, invites guests for a Summer Group Plan being held through Aug. 31.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 25, 2017
A taste of summer on the French Riviera
Back by popular demand, The French Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo is hosting Soiree Blanche 2017, a series of luxurious summer events every Saturday from June 24 through Sept. 2.
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 24, 2017
Breakfast at Nobu's: Chef Matsuhisa prepares his first London hotel
When Nobu Matsuhisa opened his first restaurant in London 20 years ago, there were very few places you could get a good meal in town, let alone a fancy breakfast.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 18, 2017
Menu offers opportunity to meet the meat
The "Meet Meat Promotion," which runs through May 31 at The Tokyo Station Hotel, is part of an ongoing dinner promotion under the concept of "sharing and enjoying meat dishes."
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 11, 2017
Buffet offers chance to try authentic Peruvian cuisine
The ANA InterContinental Tokyo's second-floor Cascade Cafe is offering its first Peruvian buffet dinner through June 30.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 4, 2017
Bento offers perfect spring picnic
As part of several gourmet garden delights offered at the Tokyo Marriott Hotel, the Green Garden Terrace Box, which is a three-tiered lunch box wrapped in a furoshiki wrapping cloth, is a springtime treat available at the Terrace of Lounge & Dining G until May 31.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Apr 27, 2017
Welcome the summer with cold craft beer
A craft beer event, "Hop & Eats," with live music will be held on May 14 at Tennoz Central Tower, Canal Garden, near the Tennoz Isle waterfront.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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