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MIMARU Joins Sumitomo Corporation to Launch Clothing-sharing Service for Inbound Family Travelers

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TOKYO, Jan. 7, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — -“Any Wear, Anywhere” Service Reduces Packing Burdens, Supports More Sustainable Travel- Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., operator of the apartment-style accommodation brand MIMARU, has joined Sumitomo Corporation’s “Any Wear, Anywhere” clothing-sharing service to offer the service to inbound family travelers staying at MIMARU. The service will launch on … Continued

TOKYO SKYTREE and “PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA” Holding 1st Collaborative Event from January 8 to April 6, 2026

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TOKYO, Jan. 6, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding “PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA in TOKYO SKYTREE (R),” the first collaborative event between the tower and the popular anime “PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA” to commemorate the release of its movie “THE MOVIE PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA Walpurgisnacht: … Continued

A Multifaceted Ice-and-Snow Carnival Ignites Winter Passion in Benxi, Liaoning Province

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BENXI, China, Dec. 19, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Hosted by the Benxi Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television, the “Hot Springs amidst Winter Winds and Snow, Warmth in Benxi” 2025 – 2026 Winter Season Series events will officially launch on December 25. Featuring innovative integrated products such as “Ice & Snow + Hot Springs,” “Ice & Snow … Continued

MBK Center Turns Traveler Insights and Tripadvisor Awards into a Campaign “Shop like a Thai – Step into Thainess”, an Authentic Experience of Thai Shopping and Culture, Welcoming the High Travel Season

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BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec. 15, 2025 /Dataxet-AsiaNet/ As the holiday season approaches, MBK Center has launched a new campaign video showcasing global tourists’ experiences. Under the theme “Step into Thainess – Shop like a Thai,” the campaign blends Thailand’s unique culture, lifestyle, and arts with the shopping experience. It aims to boost tourism during the high … Continued

Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Publishes “To the World Heritage and the Cobalt Blue Sea! A Complete Guide to the Scenery and Cuisine of the Goto Islands” on Tourist Website

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GOTO, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has published a special feature article headlined “To the World Heritage and the Cobalt Blue Sea! A Complete Guide to the Scenery and Cuisine of the Goto Islands” on “LIVE JAPAN,” an inbound tourist information website. This aims to promote the history and … Continued

Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Publishes “A Journey Tracing the Footsteps of Hidden Christians and World Heritage Sites in the Goto Islands” on Tourist Information Site

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GOTO, Japan, Nov. 28, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ —   Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has published a special feature article headlined “A Journey Tracing the Footsteps of Hidden Christians and World Heritage Sites in the Goto Islands” on “LIVE JAPAN,” an inbound tourist information website. This showcases the history of the “Hidden Christians” who played a … Continued

Leveraging the “Sunset Appeal” to Attract Visitors: Yingkou’s West Coast Discovers the Unique Code for Tourism Success

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

YINGKOU, China, Nov. 20, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — Recently, Yingkou City in Liaoning Province has continued to “go viral” with its unique “sunset sinking into the sea” spectacle, becoming a popular domestic cultural tourism destination. Every evening at sunset, the golden glow of the setting sun reflects on the sparkling waves along the over 100-kilometer coastline. … Continued

The Ambiance of Life in the Rhythm of Winter: The 300-Year-Old Yingkou Hongqi Market Radiates Vibrant Vitality

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YINGKOU, China, Nov. 20, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — As winter deepens, the Hongqi Market in Bayuquan District, Yingkou City, Liaoning Province, is brimming with warmth and bustling activity. This ancient market, with a history of over 300 years, is once again radiating vitality in the winter, becoming a new cultural and tourism landmark that carries folk … Continued

The Michelin Guide Expands Its Global Footprint with the Arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand

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AUCKLAND, NZ, Nov.5, 2025 / Access Newswire – AsiaNet /– Michelin is pleased to announce the arrival of the MICHELIN Guide in Aotearoa New Zealand, marking its first-ever expansion into Oceania. The inaugural edition will cover four vibrant culinary destinations: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. https://storage.googleapis.com/accesswire/media/1097175/michelinguidenz.png Set to be unveiled in the middle of 2026, … Continued