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Challenges Toward a Sustainable Society: Nomura Real Estate Expands Resource Recycling Services in Collaboration with ECOMMIT
Posted on 2024.08.19(Source:Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. ) Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. has signed a business collaboration agreement with ECOMMIT Co., Ltd. to promote resource recycling efforts. This partnership will launch new initiatives contributing to a circular economy and CO₂ reduction. Specifically, Nomura Real Estate will install dedicated collection boxes for unwanted clothing and miscellaneous items at its commercial facilities and hotels. Additionally, in hotel rooms, cards will be provided for guests to indicate items they no longer need.
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Exploring New Personas in Luxury Travel: Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region
(Source: Marriott International) Marriott International conducted a survey on luxury travel among 1,202 affluent individuals across six countries: Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and India. The survey revealed the latest desires and travel preferences of affluent travelers in the Asia-Pacific 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.
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Tokyu Resorts & Stay: Building the Future of the Service Industry with Its First Large-Scale Recruitment of Foreign Workers
(Source:Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. ) Tokyu Corporation and Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. have started a large-scale recruitment of foreign workers with specific skills to address labor shortages in their accommodation businesses, including "Tokyu Harvest Club" and "Tokyu Stay," which are developed and operated by the two companies.
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Coexisting with and Preserving Miyakojima’s Environment: 5 Years of HOTEL LOCAL BASE
（Source: Lightec Co., Ltd.） Lightec Co., Ltd., a company long engaged in the manufacturing and sales of disposable lighters, has announced the 5th anniversary of its resort hotel "HOTEL LOCAL BASE" located in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. In recent years, Lightec has been focusing on addressing environmental issues in Okinawa, particularly in Miyakojima—a small island surrounded by beautiful seas but burdened by large amounts of marine debris, especially plastic waste. In response to this issue, Lightec began actively tackling environmental challenges in 2019, using "HOTEL LOCAL BASE" as a base for these efforts in Miyakojima.
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Student-Run Accommodation ‘Fantasy Forest Atami’ Opens in Atami
（Source: OLIOLI-WORKS LLC） On August 1, a new accommodation facility called "Fantasy Forest Atami," managed by a project team of two Tokyo-based companies and university students, opened its doors. The facility is primarily operated by students, giving them the opportunity to gain practical business skills from a managerial perspective while running the day-to-day operations. This unique initiative is designed to revitalize the local area and support the development of the younger generation, bringing new energy to the community.
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The Cycle of Life at the Foot of Mount Fuji: Hoshinoya Fuji’s Special Autumn Program
（Source: Hoshino Resorts） Hoshinoya Fuji, operated by Hoshino Resorts, will be hosting a "Hunting Experience Tour" over six sessions from October 3 to December 12, 2024. The tour is designed to provide adults with a deeper understanding of the cycle of life through hunting observation and participation. Now in its eighth year, the tour introduces a new program called "Forest Walks in Touch with Nature," allowing participants to feel even closer to the natural environment.
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Add to Your Travel List! Ranking of Japan’s Rapidly Rising Popular Island Destinations
(Created Based on Materials from Review Co., Ltd. ) The information media "Sublogg," operated by Review Co., Ltd. , conducted a survey in July 2024 among Japanese individuals aged 20 and older, asking which Japanese islands they would most like to visit. The survey was conducted online, with 100 participants in total, consisting of 60 women and 40 men.
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Experience Japan’s Seasonal Traditions! Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel’s New Project “EXPLORE SHIBUYA”
（Source: Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel） To respond to the growing demand from foreign visitors, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel will pre-launch the "EXPLORE SHIBUYA" project starting August 7, 2024. Shibuya, a city where the bustling scramble crossing and Center Gai coexist with the serene Meiji Shrine and its sacred forest, is a tourist destination where cutting-edge trends intersect with traditional culture. Additionally, Shibuya attracts many with its live houses, museums, and theaters, making it an entertainment city. The "EXPLORE SHIBUYA" project aims to express the charm of this city as a "fusion of tradition and cutting-edge" and "exciting extraordinary experiences."
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Kyoto City: Utilizing a 100-Year-Old Kyomachiya as Lodging Facility and Company Housing
Since the 2020 fiscal year, the city of Kyoto has been implementing the "Kyomachiya Rental Model Project." This initiative involves leasing traditional Kyoto townhouses (Kyomachiya) from their owners and subleasing them to private businesses for renovation and use. The project aims to leverage private sector resources to preserve and utilize these historic buildings. Recently, a more than 100-year-old Kyomachiya in Shimogyo Ward has been selected as the third project under this model. It will be renovated and used as a combined lodging facility and company housing.