With social distancing being the norm these days, and as restaurants are now closing earlier due to the state of emergency, eating in is the new restaurant out there – that’s why we’re all taking take out more. than ever. While Tokyo is full of restaurants serving beef bowls, katsu …
Read More »Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba call on restaurants and bars to stop alcohol sales
Three prefectures neighboring Tokyo have decided to ask restaurants and bars in areas subject to near-emergency measures linked to the coronavirus to refrain from serving alcoholic drinks. The demands are aimed at preventing an influx of people to the three prefectures – Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama – during the Golden …
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The government plans to ask Tokyo and three prefectures in western Japan to demand that bars and restaurants stop serving alcohol in the planned third state of emergency, sources said. At the same time, some government officials fear that such a move could lead residents of affected prefectures to cross …
Read More »Governors call on Biden to phase out gasoline vehicles | 2021-04-21
Governors from 12 states have called on President Joe Biden to “ensure that all new passenger cars and light trucks sold are zero-emission by 2035, with important milestones along the way to monitor progress.” In an April 21 letter to Biden, the governors wrote that “by establishing a clear regulatory …
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Read More »President Bio accused of misogyny and lies over denial of entry to hotels in Japan – Sierra Leone Telegraph
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Noritsugu Saida opened a lavish seafood restaurant on Yokohama’s waterfront in late 2019, just in time for its clientele to be quarantined as Covid-19 tore up their cruise ship, the Diamond princess. After a year of the pandemic, however, cruise ships pose only a minor problem. Government restrictions make it …
Read More »Afternoon tea at the Tokyo edition, Toranomon
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The government on Thursday decided on a new policy of providing different amounts of aid to catering establishments that accept requests for reduced opening hours in areas under a state of emergency related to COVID-19, or new disease countermeasures, depending on the size of their operations. This decision is designed …
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As the country prepares for a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, Osaka Prefecture plans to ask the central government to designate the prefecture as an area requiring stricter anti-virus measures, while the Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiated legal proceedings to impose fines. restaurants that failed to comply with an early closing …
Read More »Tokyo lands seven places in Asia’s 50 best restaurants 2021
With social distancing rules, restaurant closings, and reduced opening hours, this hasn’t been a good year for dining out. That said, the world’s best restaurants have worked tirelessly to stay one step ahead until the food scene can fully reopen once again. Menus have been reinvented and cooking techniques refined …
Read More »Step into Tokyo’s unique restaurants and bars with this new book series
Imagine you could sit down with the owner of your favorite Tokyo restaurant or bar and ask him anything: how did they get started, where did they learn to make their dashi? A new book series called Take Away Tokyo aims for the same level of intimacy with bilingual Japanese-English …
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In this file photo from February 9, 2017, the Nissan Motor Co. logo is seen on a car on display in the gallery at its global headquarters in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Nissan is recalling more than 854,000 cars in the United States and Canada because the brake lights may not …
Read More »Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2021: Some restaurants extend their three-course prix fixe menus until March 14
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Returning travelers to Canada are reporting delays in reservations and services at mandatory government-authorized quarantine hotels. The mandatory quarantine hotel for international air travelers went into effect on February 22 to reduce non-essential travel and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. There are 42 government-approved quarantine hotels in …
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Connect To share Tweeter To share E-mail Michelin has launched its first tire designed to meet the specific requirements of electric sports cars. Launched on April 1, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV offers: Optimal grip on dry and wet roads – regardless of the level of tire wear – given …
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Read More »San Diego restaurants to get city push to fix unsafe outdoor dining spaces
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A sprawling restaurant in Tokyo’s upscale Nishi-Azabu district, Gonpachi is perhaps best known for inspiring the location of Quentin Tarantino’s most daring fight scene in “Kill Bill”. Now he’s at the center of a different kind of battle: one between authorities calling on restaurants to close early to stem the …
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On January 4, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that he was considering declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures. But the governors of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba have decided to pursue their own coordinated emergency measures without waiting for the central government’s decision. NHK …
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After making massive investments in outdoor dining when shelter-in-place restrictions were eased for a time last year, restaurant owners in Los Gatos weren’t too happy to return to business models. take-out and curbside when Santa Clara County locked down on the holiday again. But they hope those investments will pay …
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Since our Thanksgiving takeout list was such a hit, we’re listing restaurants in Snohomish County offering takeout Christmas dinner. If you’re not celebrating Christmas, show your support by ordering from a local Chinese restaurant. Here we list 19 local restaurants. Did we miss yours? Email [email protected] and let us know. …
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NIIGATA – About 1,100 vehicles were stranded on a highway and more than 10,000 households suffered power outages on Thursday as heavy snow fell over a large area along the Sea of Japan coast, the government said. and the police. Snow has disrupted several road and rail services since Wednesday …
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Less travel time, less home baking, more opportunities to watch the kids grow up – there are just a few highlights of the devastating coronavirus pandemic. A newly added small gain is that ramen restaurants that never allowed take-out of their respected art bowls have reconsidered and adapted the delivery …
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For restaurants in Tokyo and around the world, 2020 will be one of the industry’s toughest years. But, despite the difficulties, December 7 was an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, excellence and future of restaurants, with the release of the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021. Announced via the live-stream below, a …
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Hilton today announced plans to double its portfolio in Portugal with agreements to open three new hotels, representing a combined investment of around € 60 million. The additions of Hilton Porto Gaia, Legacy Hotel Cascais, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Lagoa Azores mark an important milestone for …
Read More »Pirelli unveils new Elect tires for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Connect To share Tweeter To share E-mail Pirelli is expanding its range of electric card and plug-in hybrid tires with the introduction of Pirelli Elect tires. The new tire was developed to increase range, reduce road noise for ultimate comfort, immediate grip that reduces power for a quick getaway and …
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TTG Asia weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements. W Chengdu, ChinaOwned by KWG Group Holdings, W Chengdu is located in the Chengdu High-Tech Industrial Development Zone and marks the debut of W Hotels in southwest China. The hotel offers 297 rooms and suites, including the Extreme Wow Suite …
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According to The Mainichi Shimbun, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has called for sites to shorten their opening hours to a three-week period as the metropolis continues to register a high number of new Covid-19 case. This applies to restaurants that serve alcohol, bars, and nightlife businesses such as karaoke lounges. …
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Hotel customer acquisition platform SiteMinder has partnered with AsiaPay, a digital payment service provider, to simplify the online payment process for consumers booking hotel rooms in Asia. Thanks to this partnership, which comes amid growing consumer demand for choice and contactless experiences, AsiaPay’s payment gateways – PayDollar, PesoPay and SiamPay …
Read More »Vipal unveils new VT850 heavy-duty tread in the US market
Connect To share Tweeter To share E-mail Vipal Rubber is expanding its share in the US market with the release of the new VT850 tread, developed for heavy-duty work with vehicles such as graders, log loaders and loaders, and traction vehicles for off-road operation. This new product has been created …
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Read More »Best Western Hotels & Resorts Unveils Inaugural Property in Fukuoka, Japan
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami, the brand’s first hotel in Fukuoka, an attractive coastal city and the largest metropolis on the island of Kyushu . The Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami is a brand …
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Best Western® Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of the Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami, the brand’s first hotel in Fukuoka, an attractive coastal city and the largest metropolis on Kyushu Island . The Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami is a brand new …
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NEW YORK — The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. (LHW) added 12 new members to its portfolio. LHW’s fall collection is defined by their independence and deep cultural ties within their destinations. Additions to the property include hotels around the world set in restored monasteries, luxurious tent camps, expansive …
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To travel Jul 8, 2020 11:21 PM3 minutes to read It has been suggested that cruise ships could be requisitioned as floating quarantine hotels, as the number of returning New Zealanders in need of isolation accommodation increases to 6,000. “I think everything is on the table at this point,” Health …
Read More »Best Western Hotels & Resorts commits to Japan’s bright future with the opening of the Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama
Best Western Hotels & Resorts continued to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan’s bustling seaport and second largest city. The Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama is nestled in central Yokohama, just a five-minute walk from JR Shin-Yokohama Station – …
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Best Western Hotels & Resorts continued to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of the Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama in Yokohama, the bustling seaport and the second largest city in Japan. The Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama is nestled in central Yokohama, just a five-minute walk from …
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When the DJ called spectators at a recent event near Tokyo, the response was more visible than audible – with a few car horns, a snap of blinkers and hazard lights, and the flash of pens behind the windows. of the car. Welcome to the world of the drive-in concert, …
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Tokyo’s old Wall Street might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of a hip new foodie destination, but that’s exactly what’s taking shape in Kabutocho. Right next to Nihonbashi Station, Kabutocho flourished in the 1920s as Tokyo’s commercial center and was home to the country’s …
Read More »Best Western® Hotels & Resorts expands in Asia with brand new midscale hotel in Tokyo
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It sounds like a modern take on Tokyo’s famous bustling food scene, but instead of the side-by-side 1600s street stalls or cozy 20th-century ramen shops, this new dining room in Hiroo has 16 (September 17). small restaurants side by side. Called Eat Play Works, the resort offers a unique dining …
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TTG Asia weekly overview of new hotel openings. JW Marriott Nara, JapanThe hotel offers 158 rooms including 16 suites, as well as amenities such as an executive lounge, 24-hour fitness center, spa, indoor swimming pool, as well as three dining options – the restaurant open all year round. Silk Road …
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Japan’s Go to Travel campaign has not gone as well for Tokyoites so far, with the city currently being excluded from the campaign due to a spike in cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus. With people discouraged from traveling to or from Tokyo, hotels in the city are now offering vacation …
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Have you been obsessed as much as I am? Where, oh where, will my first meal be out? I’m still working on my answer (there are so many restaurants I would love to revisit and so many more that I would love to try for the first time once this …
Read More »Restaurants try drive-thru amid virus in Japan’s largest Chinatown
Yokohama – A group of about 20 restaurants in Yokohama’s Chinatown launched a drive-thru Wednesday as part of efforts to retain customers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Customers who order by phone in advance can purchase hot meals at restaurants in a nearby parking lot, according to the Yokohama Chinatown Development …
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A group of about 20 restaurants in Yokohama’s Chinatown launched a drive-thru on Wednesday as part of efforts to retain customers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Customers who order by phone in advance can pick up hot meals from restaurants in a nearby parking lot, according to the Yokohama Chinatown …
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Many more mildly ill or asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Japan are choosing to self-isolate at home rather than hiding in hotels, leaving the accommodations intended for them with abysmal occupancy rates, recent figures show. Statistics from the Ministry of Health as of April 28 showed that of the 8,711 official …
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Nearly two football fields long, the freighter Jupiter Spirit arrived in the Port of Los Angeles on April 24 after a nearly three-week journey from Japan, ready to unload its cargo of approximately 2,000 Nissan Armada SUVs, Rogue crossovers and Infiniti sedans in a quick half-day operation. But when the …
Read More »Hotels open their doors to healthcare workers and coronavirus patients
TOKYO – As hotels and house rental companies face huge challenges for their businesses due to travel restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some hoteliers and landlords in the Asia-Pacific region are helping to fight against the epidemic by providing rooms for medical workers or patients with …
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At the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel in Pomona, the gym and swimming pool are closed, the breakfast buffet has been closed, and the 244-room property is no longer accepting reservations. Instead, the hotel on the grounds of the Fairplex is playing a role in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak by …
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Read More »Governor condemns restaurants in Japan for banning foreigners amid virus fears
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Read More »Global attractions industry responds to coronavirus outbreak
by Joe Kleiman, Editor-in-Chief of InPark News ABOVE: Tokyo, host city of the 2020 Summer Olympics. Courtesy of the International Olympic Committee. International travel restrictions As mainland China prepared to celebrate its New Year, a deadly virus began to spread throughout the country. The attractions and tourism industry was immediately …
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A recent survey of foreign visitors to Japan found that more than half of those polled had not received information about the novel coronavirus from hotels where they were staying, such as where the infection was. spread and the precautionary measures that can be taken. The survey, conducted of 256 …
Read More »Coronavirus: China closes Great Wall and other tourist attractions
As the government launches an aggressive plan to contain and defeat the coronavirus before the summer, China has announced the temporary closure of most of its tourist attractions in the country. The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace are among the attractions that are closed, and as Chinese tourists have …
Read More »In an effort to attract more American tourists, Japan touts New York travel show attractions
NEW YORK – Japanese travel agencies and local governments gathered at the New York Times Travel Show on Friday in hopes of attracting more American tourists to the country ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. However, the rapid spread of a new coronavirus which is believed to originate from the central …
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Read More »Nissan adds nearly 346,000 vehicles to Takata recall saga
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Read More »Over 300 participating restaurants announced for Dine Out Vancouver 2020
Going on a diet in January? Not for Vancouverites. 18and The annual Dine Out Vancouver festival begins January 17 and ends February 2, 2020. It’s the largest foodie event in Canada, with over 300 restaurants participating this year. Pre-fixed multi-course menus priced at $15, $25, $35 and $45 will be …
Read More »New hotels around the world for 2020
From a bursting new project in downtown Las Vegas to new properties in the Caribbean and Europe, 2020 is shaping up to be a great year for new ones. Hard Rock alone plans to open nine hotels around the world. THE ADVERTISEMENT Here’s a look at some of the new …
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