Tohoku
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SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary: Refining the Resources of Yamagata Shonai and Further Enhancing the Value of the Guest Experience
(Source: SUIDEN TERRASSE Co., Ltd.) SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE celebrated its 7th anniversary on September 19, 2025, marking the beginning of its eighth year of operation. Since opening in 2018, the hotel has pursued the mission of “producing the charm of local regions and making Japan’s regional cities destinations for the world,” offering lodging experiences that make full use of the resources of Yamagata’s Shonai area. In April 2024, the operating company was renamed LOCAL RESORTS Inc., expanding its business scope to include the development and management of new hotels rooted in local resources.
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Gaia Resort Zao Sansuien Becomes the World’s First to Receive Official “Ospitalità Diffusa” Certification
(Source： Gaia Inc.） On May 24, 2025, Gaia Inc.'s hospitality brand Gaia Resort officially received the world’s first Ospitalità Diffusa international certification from Albergo Diffuso International for its property "Gaia Resort Zao Sansuien." At the same time, another facility located in Murata Town, Miyagi Prefecture, named "Kura no Machi Gaia Resort," was registered under the startup certification category (pre-certification region).
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The Fascination of Moss Learned at Oirase Gorge: The Mysteries of Nature Experienced by Junior High School Students
(Source: Hoshino Resorts) At "Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel" in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, a special event was held on August 10th, known as "Moss Day," specifically for junior high school students. This event offered participants the chance to deepen their understanding of the local natural environment and its unique charm through hands-on experiences with moss.