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Tokyu Stay Shinjuku hotel to reopen on September 29, 2026, offering a place to connect with the culture of Shinjuku

The creative Sankado Square, where the town’s heat and lingering atmosphere intertwine

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku, a new base for travelers, will begin taking reservations from April 10, 2026. Tokyu Stay Shinjuku has announced that it will reopen it doors on September 29, 2026. The Shinjuku 3-chome area, with its dazzling retro streets, has a unique culture even compared to rest of Tokyo and even other areas of … Read more

Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR: THE STAGE in TOKYO Live broadcast worldwide on ABEMA Live in 20 countries and regions!

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Over 40 Umamusume cast members will take the stage across the two-day event!Umamusume’s First-Ever World Tour Debuts in Tokyo! Japan’s video streaming service ABEMA has announced that it has broadcast rights for the concert event Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR: THE STAGE in TOKYO, taking place on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, … Read more

Former PlayStation CTO publishes “Ink & Blessing” on Amazon Books, reimagining baby boy and girl names in kanji

Ink & Blessing (England & Wales edition) - 50 Boy Baby Names in Auspicious Kanji

Top baby names from England and Wales are reimagined through Ateji, pairing sound and meaning in auspicious kanji. Office Chatani, Inc. (President and CEO: Masayuki Chatani) has released worldwide on Amazon the book series *Ink & Blessing (England & Wales Edition)*, which reinterprets the meanings and blessings embedded in names through Japan’s traditional kanji culture. … Read more

STANDAGE hosts its first own-organised trade tasting in London Bringing sake and other Japanese food and drink to the UK market

STANDAGE hosts its first own-organised trade tasting in London Bringing sake and other Japanese food and drink to the UK market

Products from 15 Japanese small and medium-sized producers came together in London — most of them not yet available in the UK. Around 50 guests, including restaurant professionals, importers and bar and off-licence operators, attended the invitation-only tasting, the first STANDAGE has organised on its own. STANDAGE held its invitation-only tasting, STANDAGE London Japanese F&B … Read more

“Deeply Moved by an Otherworldly Journey” Actor Tao Tsuchiya Appointed Official Ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026

Tokyo Lights 2026

“Deeply Moved by an Otherworldly Journey” Actor Tao Tsuchiya Appointed Official Ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026; Full Lineup of 12 Works Announced for Light Art Park, Artistically Directed by Kenji Kohashi Program Includes a New Work by Yoichi Ochiai and the Japan Debut of GAIA; Viewing Area Advance Registration Opens. The Tokyo International Projection Mapping … Read more

CRAVELLE Launches CRAVE AI, a Premium AI Companion Platform Designed for Women’s Emotional Well-Being

CRAVELLE Launches CRAVE AI, a Premium AI Companion Platform Designed for Women’s Emotional Well-Being

Vertical large-model technology powers human-like, highly personalized interaction across smart hardware and subscription services—bringing recurring value to an industry long defined by one-time purchases. HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2026 — CRAVELLE today announced the launch of CRAVE AI, a premium, technology-forward AI companion platform built for women who expect more from intimacy, privacy, and personalization. … Read more