https://pressroom.prlog.org/Marian_Goldberg/ About Marian Goldberg Marketing Communications - Public Relations, Media, and Marketing for the Travel & Tourism, Hospitality, Luxury, Culinary and Wine & Spirits Industries with a specialty in Asia https://www.prlog.org/13136833-ashikaga-flower-parks-great-wisteria-festival-2026.html This Gorgeous Garden Event Dazzles Visitors with Japan's Second Spring Flower Spectacular from April 11 to May 20, 2026.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:06:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13130558-tobu-groups-home-series-of-accommodations-in-tokyo-just-opened-home-kei.html Located in the Oshiage section of Tokyo's Sumida Ward, near TOKYO SKYTREE® these accommodations inspired by Edo-Period Houses opened on February 11, 2026.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13120125-yunishigawa-onsens-annual-kamakura-festival-will-be-held-january-30-march-1-2026.html During the festival period, hundreds of illuminated Kamakura or "Snow Huts" light up the powdery white Yunishigawa landscape at nighttime.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:51:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13107026-nikko-kitchen-tochigi-prefectures-new-gourmet-eatery-has-opened-near-tobu-nikko-station.html This casual restaurant debuted on October 1, 2025. Come experience the new dining locale and savor the flavors of the region. Meat and fish are locally sourced from Tochigi Prefecture.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:04:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13106671-tobu-railway-group-will-host-the-fourth-annual-take-akari-bamboo-lantern-festival-in-east-tokyo-november-7-2025-january-31-2026.html The Charming Streets of East Tokyo – the City's Downtown Shitamachi district – encompassing Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree Town® -- will be illuminated with the gentle glow of bamboo lantern lights.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:45:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13102454-announcing-the-utsunomiya-gyoza-festival-2025-to-be-held-november-1-and-2-in-utsunomiya-city-tochigi-pref-japan.html Taste a wide variety of Gyoza - Japanese dumplings - in Utsunomiya City, the Gyoza Mecca of Japan!Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:58:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13094541-the-2025-aizu-festival-in-aizu-wakamatsu-city-will-be-held-september-1921.html Take a 4 1/2-hour journey north from Tokyo back to the samurai era.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:23:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13082304-token-operated-sake-service-opens-at-tobu-nikko-station.html Featuring Local Saké from Tochigi Prefecture, the Token Dispenser, Situated Inside the Station's Kanaya Terrace Café, Opened on May 30, 2025.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13076792-the-tobu-railway-coffee-project-supports-nikko-tourism-and-fosters-english-speaking-guides-through-november-27-2026.html Under the motto "Your coffee will create the future of Nikko," a portion of sales from coffee purchased onboard the Spacia X will be used to support the preservation of Nikko's nature, history, and culture as well as to promote the use of...Thu, 29 May 2025 19:06:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13073867-celebrate-childrens-day-in-tochigi-city.html Take part in the Uzuma no Koinobori Event Through May 11, 2025.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:19:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13072989-tobu-railway-announces-price-revision-on-the-nikko-pass-all-area-and-nikko-pass-world-heritage-area-from-april-20-2025.html This new price is in line with the revision of discount fares by other Japan travel companies.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:28:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13069303-charming-ogawamachi-town-in-saitama-prefecture-japan-announces-festivals-for-2025.html About 90 minutes northwest of Tokyo's Ikebukuro Station, on the Tobu Tojo Line, Ogawamachi, in Saitama Prefecture, prospered as a bustling town with numerous markets during the Edo period.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:59:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13064887-have-special-japanese-honeymoon-experience-in-nikko-japan-with-photoshoot.html Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. has launched a special 2-night/3-day wedding-honeymoon photoshoot plan in the World Heritage site of Nikko, Japan, just two hours north of Tokyo.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13054080-tobu-railway-group-opens-two-nikko-pass-all-area-sales-locations-at-its-hotels-in-central-tokyo.html Travelers Can Now Purchase the Nikko Pass All Area at the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel and the AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo Ginza.Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:00:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13049512-yunishigawa-onsen-renowned-for-its-therapeutic-hot-spring-water-hosts-annual-kamakura-festival-january-31-march-2-2025.html Yunishigawa Onsen is a small village nestled in the mountains of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. It can be reached by train from Tobu Asakusa Station in about 3 hours.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:54:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13044818-tokyo-skytree-is-now-selling-premium-traditional-performing-arts-experiences.html These Premium Experiences, Specifically for Inbound Visitors, will be held at the Observation Deck on Select Dates in November and December 2024.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:24:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13037896-tobu-railway-groups-tobu-kogyo-division-has-renovated-the-kotoku-cattle-farm-in-nikko-national-park-and-reopened-it-as-of-july-1-2024.html Cattle grazing was reintroduced here for the first time in five years, and viewing these rare, brown Swiss cattle is now a relaxing pastime for Park Visitors.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13033994-tobu-railway-is-operating-the-oze-night-train-2345-on-select-dates-in-august-september-and-october-2024.html This Special Night Adventure Train, which has been Operating on Select Summer and Autumn dates since 1987, is the Perfect Way to Access Early-Morning-Magnificently-Misty-and Magical Hiking in Oze, a National Park in Japan's Tohoku region.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13029188-tokyo-skytree-operated-by-tobu-tower-skytree-is-holding-its-first-collaboration-event-with-the-tv-animation-pokmon.html The three-month-long extravaganza called "Pokémon Horizons: The Series POKÉMON in TOKYO SKYTREE®" is running from June 25 (Tuesday) to September 24 (Tuesday), 2024Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13024577-tokyo-skytree-the-worlds-tallest-freestanding-broadcast-tower-makes-two-announcements.html [1] Its "Sky Restaurant 634" Musashi Has Opened its Special Private "Grand Room" for Public Use, as of May 23, 2023 [2] Its Sumida River Fireworks Festival Special Opening Night Event will be held on Saturday, July 27, 6:00-8:30PM at Skytree's...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:01:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13020550-nikko-takatoku-camping-station-opened-may-1st-in-the-kinugawa-area-of-tochigi-prefecture.html This new campground, a joint venture between Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, brings a "new camping style," to Takatoku-Nakaiwa River Park in Nikko City. Travel there by train and bring nothing with you! It's a "Rent it All" site.Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13014227-announcing-the-renewal-and-reopening-of-tokyo-skytree-shop-and-extended-hours-for-tokyo-skytree-observation-deck.html TOKYO SKYTREE SHOP, Located on the 5th floor of TOKYO SKYTREE®, has Reopened on March 19, 2024 after an in-depth Renewal, and TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck is now Open for Extended Hours from Monday, April 1, 2024.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13012192-hike-through-japanese-history-in-kanagawa.html Rejuvenate your Body, Mind, and Soul with a Hike Through the Historic Sugi Forest of Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture, Just South of Tokyo, Along a Section of the Old Tokaido HighwayTue, 19 Mar 2024 09:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13011728-kanagawa-prefecture-offers-immersive-artistic-cultural-experiences-in-japan.html Just a short trip from Tokyo lies a region with rich artistic culture immersed in natural beauty.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:57:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13009708-tobu-railway-makes-japans-first-demonstration-experiment-using-biofuel-in-steam-locomotive.html With the Aims to Preserve Japan's Railroad Cultural Heritage, Reach Toward Future Carbon Neutrality, and Promote More Sustainable Tourism, Tobu Railway is Experimenting with Replacing Part of its Coal Fuel Used by its SL Taiju Steam Locomotive with...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:25:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13004969-tobu-railways-has-renewed-the-map-of-tokyos-sumida-river-walk-area-to-better-circulate-tourism-in-the-asakusa-tokyo-skytree-downtown-region.html Since its opening in June 2020, the Sumida River Walk and TOKYO mizumachi, which connect Tokyo's "old" landmarks in the Asakusa and Senso-ji temple area with the "new" landmarks at TOKYO SKYTREE, have become popular as a relaxing strolling course.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:18:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13001365-tobu-railway-to-expand-capacity-of-spacia-train-service-and-readjust-pricing-on-premium-seating-from-march-16-2024.html The Limited Express Train Service to Nikko, Tochigi Pref Will Introduce Two Additional Spacia X Train Sets, So Even More Travelers Can Use their Service. This will be Accompanied by More Appropriate Pricing for Premium SeatingWed, 10 Jan 2024 20:20:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12996404-tobu-railways-hosts-tokyo-downtown-tour-bamboo-lighting.html This Series of Bamboo Lighting Events Taking Place now, from November 9, 2023 to January 31, 2024, along the Sumida River Walk and in the "Soyokaze Hiroba" (Breeze Plaza) area of Sumida Park in Downtown "Shitamachi" Tokyo.Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12992790-the-courtyard-by-marriott-tokyo-ginza-hotel-has-renewed-its-contract-with-tobu-hotel-management.html It will Continue as the "Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel" Under the "GINZA CONTRAST" concept. The restaurant and guest rooms will reopen on Wednesday, November 1 and Friday, December 1 respectively.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:02:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12987880-the-150-year-old-nikko-kanaya-hotel-completed-renovations-of-its-annex-royal-house-on-july-15-2023.html Now, in Autumn, when Nikko, Japan Fires up Intensely Vibrant Foliage, is the Time to Stay at this Historic Property Immersed in Traditional Japanese Culture.Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:52:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12985019-tobu-railway-launches-its-latest-model-spacia-express-train-with-40-reduced-co2-emissions-compared-with-the-previous-spacia-fleet.html Spacia X Offers Superior Design Features, a Modern Café Car Serving Local Bites and Brews, and You can Ride with the Nikko All Area Pass.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12968694-tobu-railway-and-tokyo-skytree-jointly-create-discover-your-excitement-video-promoting-tokyos-shitamachi-downtown.html Tobu Railway and TOKYO SKYTREE have jointly created the video "DISCOVER YOUR EXCITEMENT," introducing TOKYO SKYTREE and its Shitamachi "Downtown" environs to visitors from around the world.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:35:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12962567-tokyo-skytree-town-launches-disney100-themed-events.html "Wishing Upon TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN: Wishing Upon the Sky with 100 Years of Stories," April 20-July 19Mon, 01 May 2023 20:49:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12959179-ashikaga-flower-park-celebrates-japans-other-major-spring-flowers.html Its "Wisteria Stories" Event Showcases 350 Wisteria Trees and 5,000 Azaela Bushes Blooming Mid-April to Mid-May.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:42:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12952610-tokyo-skytree-town-will-host-spring-events.html A Number of These Events will be Held During the US Spring Break Period.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:59:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12947922-tobu-railway-begins-selling-mobile-version-of-nikko-pass-via-klook.html Now visitors simply show the QR code on their smartphone screen to station staff. There is no need to present a paper ticket at designated locations, as was previously required.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12946971-new-tobu-railway-tokyo-leisure-facility-openings-in-2023.html PADEL TOKYO Mizumachi, a New Padel Court Racquet Sport Facility and Garden of Earth, a New Children's Playground, Both in Downtown "East Tokyo."Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:48:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12942400-the-east-tokyo-festival-of-light-launches-in-tokyo-presented-by-tobu-railway-group.html The theme of this year's winter light display is "Where Tradition Meets Innovation." It's being held in East Tokyo, from Asakusa in Taito Ward to TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN in Sumida Ward, November 10-February 15.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:43:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12939646-tobu-hotel-levant-tokyos-verdure-restaurant-is-now-serving-fresh-consistently-high-quality-vegetables-grown-inside-the-restaurant-itself.html A Test Operation of the On Premises Plant Factory, which Uses Artificial Light to Grow the Vegetables, Began on September 1, 2022Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:45:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12935193-take-helicopter-ride-and-peer-down-at-the-splendors-of-autumn-engulfing-nikko-japans-lake-chuzenji.html Limited Time Special Fall Foliage Helicopter Experience Accommodations plan at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko!Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:06:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12932271-tobu-railway-launches-autumn-2022-nikko-foliage-midnight-train-between-asakusa-tokyo-and-nikko.html Maximizes Foliage Viewing and Wellness Experiences in Nikko's Deep Nature.Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:52:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12928023-kinugawa-onsen-celebrates-its-330th-anniversary-and-kawagoe-city-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary-both-with-fireworks.html Kinugawa Onsen's "Hyakka Ryouran Hanabi - Kinugawa Enka" Fireworks will be held Every Saturday from Now through December. Kawagoe City's 10,000 Fireworks Display will be held on August 20, 2002.Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:00:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12926210-the-boutique-hotel-higashiyama-by-kyoto-tokyu-opened-july-7-2022-in-the-center-of-kyoto.html THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu opened July 7, 2022. Situated in a prime location, surrounded by an array of cultural and artistic facilities, this luxury boutique hotel exudes Japanese sensibility in both design aesthetics and warm omotenashi...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:42:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12926183-tobu-railway-to-introduce-its-latest-n100-series-of-limited-express-spacia-trains-in-july-2023.html The New Six-Car Trains will Operate on the Route between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko & Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:04:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12920775-summer-in-the-little-edo-town-of-kawagoe.html In the "Little Edo" town of Kawagoe, Experience the Shinto Illness-Shunning Ritual of Chiniwa Kuguri; Stay in the Villa Annex to a Historic House, Set Within a Gorgeous, 150-Year-Old Japanese Garden; Enjoy the 30th Anniversary Fireworks Display –...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:09:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12917976-tokyo-skytree-celebrates-its-10th-anniversary-lets-pay-homage-to-this-japanese-landmark-and-worlds-tallest-freestanding-broadcast-tower.html On Sunday, May 22, 2022, TOKYO SKYTREE and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN will celebrate their 10th anniversary.Thu, 19 May 2022 21:36:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12910173-encounter-the-400-years-old-samurai-spirit-of-aizu-jyuraku-at-tsuruga-castle-in-summer-long-economic-and-cultural-festival.html In summer 2022, The Aizu Jyuraku matsuri will be held on varying weekends between May and September (Schedule below). Travel north, 4 1/2-hours from Tokyo, and travel back 400 years to the Gamo period at present-day Tsuruga Castle.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:52:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12908417-spring-has-arrived-welcome-to-the-spring-festival-at-tokyo-skytree-town-also-known-as-one-of-the-best-cherry-blossom-viewing-spots-in-tokyo.html From late March to early April, Tokyo's Sumida Park, with around 500 sakura trees, erupts in cherry blossoms. Sumida Park has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan by the Nihon Sakura Association.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:04:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12906831-mori-building-co-ltds-toranomon-azabudai-project-is-tokyos-latest-innovative-multi-purpose-development.html This City-Within-a-City Full of Greenery is Scheduled for Completion in March 2023.Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12905189-dream-stay-for-railway-fans-in-hokkaido-japan-train-simulator-room-opens-at-the-fairfield-by-marriott-sapporo.html Tobu Railway, the operator of the simulator cab (short for cabin), and Tobu Ryokuchi, the operator of the Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo, have opened a train simulator room! From January 28, 2022 through February 28, 2022, guests and hotel visitors can...Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:33:44 GMT