January 2026
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Fantastical Winter Landscapes Woven by Snow and Light: Jalan Releases Kanto’s Top Winter Scenic Spots Ranking
(Source: Recruit Co., Ltd.) Jalan News, a travel information website operated by Recruit Co., Ltd., conducted a survey on “Fantastical Winter Scenic Spots in the Kanto Region” and released the results. In the ranking, winter-only scenic events and landscapes—such as snow-covered scenery and illuminated sites—ranked highly, drawing attention to the seasonally limited beauty created by crisp air and tranquil surroundings.First place was awarded to the Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The site was highly rated for its fantastical scenery, which has been recognized as a Japan Night View Heritage, as well as for the unique experiences characteristic of snowy regions.
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Promoting Maibara City’s Appeal from a Private-Sector Perspective:Red Horse Corporation Signs Agreement under the Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur Program
Red Horse Corporation Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement with Maibara City in Shiga Prefecture under the Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur Program and has begun dispatching personnel under this initiative. The contract period runs from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to three years in total. On Thursday, December 18, a commissioning ceremony for the “Maibara City Tourism Promoter” was held at Maibara City Hall, where Sayuri Matsumoto of Red Horse Corporation Co., Ltd., who was dispatched as a regional revitalization entrepreneur, received her letter of appointment.