TW Together Campaign | Tokyo Weekender

HOW WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted our lives on many levels. In those trying times, we are all learning how to live, work and remain connected in this new reality.

To remind each other that we are all in this together, we’ve launched the #TWTogether campaign.

On this page, you’ll find the faces of businesses and organizations in Japan who are offering new or special services to keep our communities connected.

Want to get involved? Send us an email at editor@tokyoweekender.com

The Faces Behind a Crisis

Japan-based Businesses That Care

Like any good brewery, we are hoping to become a central part of our local community.

Matthew Boynton & Daniel Bellamy

Founders, Sakamichi Brewing

The lockdown has forced us to re-evaluate and adapt.

Mayuko Yamashita

Founder, Tokyo Piano School

Our 'See You Soon' campaign offers discounted accommodation vouchers, which can be purchased now, then used to book a stay anytime in 2020.

Marketing Director, LS Corp. (Q Stay and lounge)

"We will beat the pandemic together."

Manager, the b roppongi

There couldn’t be a more perfect time to support one another!

Founder and CEO, Arigato Japan

We continue onward in our current times to deliver on our promise of smiles with pride for traditions.

Keisuke Sekimoto

Executive Manager, Happo-en

The global health pandemic we now find ourselves in has completely changed the face of hospitality.

Owner, OUT Restaurant

Although we have decided to close our studio doors during this time for the safety of the public, we wanted to continue to provide a fun, creative outlet for people to do at home.

CEO, Artbar Tokyo

We hope you will enjoy our streams

Artistic Director of Opera Conductor, The New National Theatre, Tokyo

Now that our lives are all so shaken by the novel coronavirus, we are realizing what a prosperous, happy the world was before the spread of the pandemic.

Solare Hotels and Resorts CEO

Our goal is for students to continue learning, but not necessarily replicate a traditional school day as per the timetable.

Collette Rogers

Seisen International School, School Head

We’ve used this crisis to improve upon how we’ve been doing things.

Justin Scott Sanders

Director, Continuing Education, Temple University, Japan Campus

Each product listed on this website carries the stories and philosophy of the people who helped it come to life.

Oita Prefectural Government Commerce & Service Industry Promotion Division, Assistant Manager

Kamogawa Sea World is currently temporarily closed, but our marine animals and we sincerely hope that we can enjoy your presence again soon.

Shintaro Hirakawa

Kamogawa Sea World, General Manager

There is no tunnel without an exit.

Loisir Hotel Naha, General Manager

TELL is working closely with the business community across Japan to provide workshops on coping and resilience.

Kathryn Sheppard

TELL Japan, Corporate Development Manager

Now is a time to wait. But it is also a time to prepare for the next generation.

Hiroyuki Shimura

D’urban, Team Manager

I believe HOSHINOYA Tokyo can support families, couples or businessmen who are struggling with the current situation.

Ryosuke Akahane

Hoshinoya Tokyo Manager

Matthew Boynton & Daniel Bellamy

Founders, Sakamichi Brewing

Mayuko Yamashita

Founder, Tokyo Piano School

Luke Bruehlman

Marketing Director, LS Corp. (Q Stay and lounge)

Pankaj Lohanee

Manager, the b roppongi

Anne Kyle

Founder and CEO, Arigato Japan

Keisuke Sekimoto

Executive Manager, Happo-en

Sarah Crago

Owner, OUT Restaurant

Cathy Thompson

CEO, Artbar Tokyo

Kazushi Ono

Artistic Director of Opera Conductor, The New National Theatre, Tokyo

Tadashi Inoue

Solare Hotels and Resorts CEO

Collette Rogers

Seisen International School, School Head

Justin Scott Sanders

Director, Continuing Education, Temple University, Japan Campus

Aki Watanabe

Oita Prefectural Government Commerce & Service Industry Promotion Division, Assistant Manager

Shintaro Hirakawa

Kamogawa Sea World, General Manager

Ko Fuji

Loisir Hotel Naha, General Manager

Kathryn Sheppard

TELL Japan, Corporate Development Manager

Hiroyuki Shimura

D’urban, Team Manager

Ryosuke Akahane

Hoshinoya Tokyo Manager

Featured Offers

Exclusive Offers for TW Readers

Q Stay and lounge's “See You Soon” Campaign

Traveling to Japan after the coronavirus spread is over? Book a room at Q Stay and lounge in Tokyo, Ueno now for up to 54% off and use it anytime in 2020. Delicious breakfast included.

the b hotels's "the b monthly pass" short and long-term stay

The b hotels are open for guests who are in need of a short to long-term stay in Japan because of the coronavirus outbreak. Stay at the b hotels for half or one month at highly reasonable costs and use the comfortable rooms for telework, a temporary stay when traveling on long-term business trips or if you can't go back home because of the pandemic.

TW Together Facebook Live Lockdown Party: May 30

As part of our TW Together campaign, which connects businesses and people in Japan, Tokyo Weekender's TW Together Live Lockdown Party will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 7pm (Tokyo time) on our Facebook page. Watch inspired performances by some of our favorite people, including pop trio Three1989, Ladybeard, DJ and producer Risa Taniguchi, improv comedy troupe Pirates of Tokyo Bay and many more!

Online Happy Hours & Other Experiences With Arigato Japan

Join Arigato Japan's online experiences, including an online happy hour with a Japan expert with over 20 years experience in Tourism and the Restaurant and Bar business.

Online One-Stop Service Now Available

Happo-en is now offering online consultations for weddings, MICE, and corporate events with the help of a dedicated personal coordinator who will guide you through the venue selection process with 3D showcase, along with a plan that will bring your envisioned event to life. Everything for your special day can now be accomplished from anywhere in the world, safely and securely!

Enjoy the OUT experience at home

OUT's "Take-OUT” campaign brings the restaurant's exclusive fresh pasta, sauce and more to your home. Available for pick up or delivery.

Online Painting And Wine Classes

Join a painting and wine class online for just ¥2,000. No materials at home? No worries. Artbar can send you everything you need in advance. All you need to think about is where you will hang your masterpiece.

Live Opera, Ballet, Dance and Drama Streaming

NNTT at Home – the free streaming service of New National Theatre, Tokyo – is now available on the theater's official website. May all opera, ballet, dance and drama lovers enjoy cultural productions even in these difficult times.

HOSHINOYA Tokyo's “'Live the Easy Life' Hermit Holiday Plan”

HOSHINOYA Tokyo is offering its “'Live the Easy Life' Hermit Holiday Plan” at a special price. In distinctive rooms outfitted to maximize comfort, cut loose from the things that keep you from relaxing in your day to day life, and take a day to unwind, to lose yourself in hobbies or work, to enjoy the ryokan's culinary delights, and to rest up.

25% off for all online continuing education courses at Temple University, Japan Campus

To help, Temple University Japan has reduced tuition fees by 25% for all online continuing education courses. Choose from more than 60 live fully-interactive courses remotely and sign up now. Classes start on May 25.

Oita Prefecture

Oita Prefecture is offering a unique support and care package for travelers who want to experience the prefecture from afar, while also supporting its local businesses.

Kamogawa Sea World

Kamogawa Sea World welcomes customers who are missing the marine world to peek into its aquariums virtually. Customers who have purchased admission tickets in advance are eligible for a full return.

TW Together Directory

Our Round-up of Companies Offering Special Services

Sakamichi Brewing

Dedicated to brewing the finest beer in western Tokyo.

Tokyo Piano School

Tokyo-based piano Lessons in English or Japanese for adults and kids.

Q Stay and lounge Ueno

A space where people and cultures can come together, connect and comingle.

the b hotels

Providing comfortable spaces to stay that pursue design, functionality and comfort for everyone seeking a rich and exciting Japan journey.

Arigato Japan Food Tours

Helping travelers make delicious memories of their stay in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima since 2016.

Happo-en

An oasis in the heart of the city

OUT

A unique eatery in Aoyama, Tokyo where customers get to enjoy “one dish, one wine, one artist.”

Artbar Tokyo

An art-and-wine painting school in the heart of Tokyo.

The New National Theatre, Tokyo

Japan’s first and foremost national theater for the performing arts of opera, ballet, dance and drama.

Solare Hotels and Resorts

The operating company behind some of Japan's best known business hotels and resorts, including Loisir Hotel, Chisun, Innsomnia and more.

D'urban

Blending European tailoring tradition with world-renowned Japanese quality since 1970.

HOSHINOYA Tokyo

Japanese ryokan in the center of Tokyo promoting traditional Japanese hospitality to the world since 2016.