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Imperial Hotel Kyoto Opens March 5, 2026 — A small luxury hotel in harmony with history debuts in Kyoto’s Gion

Imperial Hotel, Ltd. will begin accepting reservations for “Imperial Hotel Kyoto,” which opens on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025. Carrying forward the architectural design of Yasaka Kaikan, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, the property draws attention as a new-era small luxury hotel that harmonizes with Gion’s historic streetscape....

Opening Event Report: STATION Ai, Aichi–Nagoya’s Startup Support Facility, Opens — Seven Standout Features We Found On Site

I’m Fujii, Editor-in-Chief of MICE TIMES ONLINE. Are you familiar with STATION Ai (ステーション エーアイ), the startup support hub that opened on October 1, 2024 in Tsuruma Park, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture? To commemorate the opening, an inaugural event was held from November 1 to 2, 2024. Along with coverage of that event, this article introduces...

A Complete Guide to “Messe Taoyuan,” Taiwan’s New MICE Hub — 23 Minutes from the International Airport; A Full Look at the Exhibition Hall, Conference Center, and Commercial Mall / Interview with the Operating Representative

Opened in 2024, “Messe Taoyuan” (桃園会展中心, Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center) stands at Taiwan’s gateway as a new landmark that blends artistry with functionality. It is designed as an ideal platform for large-scale international conferences, specialized trade fairs, corporate events, and industry exchange. With the potential to elevate Taiwan’s MICE industry into an Asia–Pacific hub,...

Media-Only Preview Report: teamLab Biovortex Kyoto Opens October 7, 2025—Kyoto’s New Attraction and Placemaking Through Art

On October 7, 2025, a new permanent art museum by teamLab, “teamLab Biovortex Kyoto,” will open in the Higashi-Kujo area of Minami Ward, a short walk from Kyoto Station. The project is part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project led by the City of Kyoto. Ahead of the opening, we were granted early on-site...

Boarding Report: Debuting April 2025 on the Osaka–Busan route — First look aboard PanStar “Miracle” with 6 Key Highlights and a Step-by-Step Boarding Guide

At last, it’s sailing: the brand-new PanStar Cruise ferry “Miracle,” connecting Osaka and Busan. Replacing the long-loved “Dream,” the newbuild launches in April 2025 to deliver a special cross-border ferry experience—seventeen hours from Japan’s Osaka to Korea’s Busan. Editor-in-Chief Fujii boarded for on-site coverage to document the latest facilities and onboard experience. What sets it...

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Overseas Report: Busan’s Ocean-View Workation Center — A Business Base That Shows the City’s Potential Beyond Tourism (Location, Facilities, and User Feedback)

Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city. From Japan it’s an easy trip by air or ferry, which makes it a popular overseas destination. Yet its role as a stage for business is less well known. Our editorial team visited a workation center in Busan—a place you can use as a first step for doing business—and...