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Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jun 10, 2019
Wheelchair-accessible hotel rooms still an issue ahead of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and Olympics
A shortage of wheelchair-accessible hotel rooms remains an issue for Tokyo 2020 organizers, who say they are committed to using the Paralympic Games to make Japan a more inclusive place.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 23, 2019
Sweet and savory dishes perfect for summer dining
The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is getting hungry for some summer fun; and to show it, the hotel has prepared four unique and refreshing menus at The Lobby Lounge on the 28th floor.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2019
Private equity sees hot opportunity in Japan's traditional onsen inns
For Japan's growing flood of foreign tourists, one of the top internet search terms is onsen, the traditional hot springs where travelers have soaked since the days of the samurai. Now some of the world's oldest businesses are attracting big new money.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 16, 2019
Japanese government seeks public comment on plan to bring foreign trainees into hotel sector
The government on Thursday started soliciting public comments over its plan to allow foreign nationals who come to Japan under the government-sponsored Technical Intern Training Program to work directly for hotels for up to five years, officials said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 16, 2019
Cool original cocktails help beat summer heat
The InterContinental Tokyo Bay is mixing up the perfect solution to sweltering summer nights. Available through Oct. 31, guests are invited to the Tokyo Bay Night Bar "Sky View Lounge" on the hotel's 20th floor to delight in some original frozen cocktails.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 9, 2019
Fresh sweets within a reverie of greenery
A nighttime buffet of tasty treats amid botanical gardens awaits guests at the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 2, 2019
Craft beer meets summertime grilling
Craft beer meets summertime grilling
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Apr 18, 2019
Innovative dishes put matcha in new light
Green tea stands out as a champion of Japanese brews — none more so than the Kyoto strain uji-cha. Celebrating that splendor, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has teamed up with Kyoto's historic Tsuji Rihei Honten tea shop to host its Premium Uji-cha Afternoon Tea.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Apr 11, 2019
Afternoon tea for springtime luxury
The Tokyo Station Hotel's popular seasonal afternoon tea set returns this spring at the Lobby Lounge — just in time for the Golden Week holiday. Featuring a heavenly combination of sweets, savory delights and a refreshing array of teas, the LL Afternoon Tea Spring set (¥4,280 or ¥5,980...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 10, 2019
Rakuten, Booking.com and Expedia raided by Japan's antitrust watchdog over lodging price policy
Japan's antitrust watchdog on Wednesday raided the offices of Rakuten Inc. and two other online booking operators, alleging they hurt fair trade by requiring accommodation providers to offer their lowest prices on their platforms, according to a source close to the matter.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Apr 4, 2019
Original whisky blend honors jazz lounge
It's not every day that a hotel gets a world-famous whisky to call its very own. Available until the 300-bottle supply runs dry, the Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving up an original Ichiro's Malt blended whisky, christened Maduro, in tribute to the hotel's 4th-floor jazz lounge of the same name.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Help Wanted?
Mar 31, 2019
Bumpy ride feared in Japan as new visa types issued to ease labor crunch
Japan will open its doors wider to workers from abroad when the revised Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act takes effect. However, with it comes a host of other issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Help Wanted?
Mar 31, 2019
Foreign workers are on the way, but are Japanese businesses ready?
A new visa program designed to lure more workers to Japan takes effect Monday, and government officials and industry leaders hope two new types will help alleviate the national labor shortage.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 21, 2019
Sakura-themed meals perfect for spring
Springtime is picnic time. In Japan, that means finding a relaxing spot to view the sakura cherry blossoms — and this spring, The Peninsula Tokyo has prepared a variety of sakura-themed amenities to help its guests get a true taste of the flowery season.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 14, 2019
Hop into the spirit of Easter with sweets
Cherry blossoms get all the attention during spring, but those ubiquitous pink petals won't stop the InterContinental Tokyo Bay from showing the Easter Bunny a little well-deserved love.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 7, 2019
Springtime cuisine with Cantonese twist
Spring is a time of celebration in Japan, and the Royal Park Hotel knows all about celebrations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 28, 2019
A delightful picnic to welcome spring
A delightful picnic to welcome spring
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 21, 2019
Warm up with a hearty meal from the Alps
Warm up with a hearty meal from the Alps
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Feb 17, 2019
The smooth way to go skiing with kids
Perhaps one of Japan's most child-friendly hotels, Risonare Yatsugatake is a mecca for young families. The guestrooms are spacious, staff are ever-patient and there are kids' menus in the restaurants.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 14, 2019
French toast features fresh strawberries
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Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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