Resort

【Opening in June 2026】Japan’s First Beach Resort-Style Courtyard Opens in Nago, Okinawa — Designed for Both Leisure and Business Stays (Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort)

Business Stays at Japan’s First Beach Resort-Style Courtyard Opening in Nago, Okinawa Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort, Japan’s first beach resort-style Courtyard hotel, is scheduled to open on June 15, 2026 along the scenic Kise Beach in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture. Located approximately 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport, the property is surrounded by...

Hotels & Venues

Hoshino Resorts’ Series of New Openings Toward 2026:Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings and New Travel Bases Rooted in Local Culture, with Potential for MICE Use

Hoshino Resorts is planning the phased opening of eight new properties nationwide by 2026. These developments include consecutive openings in the Yokohama area and Japan’s first luxury hotel created through the adaptive reuse of a former prison designated as an Important Cultural Property. Each facility reflects the unique history and culture of its location and...

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Sanrio, known for Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, unveils a basic plan to turn Oita’s Harmonyland into an “entertainment resort,” reimagined as a “Sky Park”

Sanrio Co., Ltd. and Sanrio Entertainment Co., Ltd. have announced a basic development concept to transform Harmonyland, a theme park in Oita Prefecture, into a resort. Under the “Sky Park” concept, the project will embark on large-scale upgrades, including an all-weather grand roof and the potential construction of a new hotel. In collaboration with Oita...