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 [email protected]

The Faces Behind a Crisis

Japan-based Businesses That Care

Shinsaku Miyamoto

Creative Director & Product Designer, Ritzwell

We can introduce Japan's top-performing companies to help with your home building project.

Akira Takahashi

CEO of Management Company Smile Support Co.

The Sky Circus Sunshine 60 Observatory is a wonderful place to enjoy both during the day and at night!

Sunshine Observatory Supervisor

Tough days no one has experienced may continue for a while, but we are waiting for you in Fukuoka!

Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp., International Tourism Promotions

Every crisis also carries opportunities.

Secretary-General, The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

"I do believe and hope that for the companies that are able to navigate this, there could be a great season of domestic travel afterward."

Founder of Dream Drive

The crisis taught me not to take things for granted and to always have a Plan B ready.

Stasia Matsumoto

Owner, InKimono

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

"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

Shinsaku Miyamoto

Creative Director & Product Designer, Ritzwell

Akira Takahashi

CEO of Management Company Smile Support Co.

Tatsuki Miura

Sunshine Observatory Supervisor

Sehee Myoung

Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp., International Tourism Promotions

Davide Fantoni

Secretary-General, The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Jared Campion

Founder of Dream Drive

Stasia Matsumoto

Owner, InKimono

Matthew Boynton & Daniel Bellamy

Founders, Sakamichi Brewing

Mayuko Yamashita

Founder, Tokyo Piano School

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

OrganizationsTW Together

Italia, amore mio! Online Salon

Join ICCJ's new subscription-based platform for Italian lovers in Japan, updated with daily contents on Italian language, cuisine and lifestyle.

HospitalityTW Together

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.

HospitalityTW Together

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.

HospitalityTW Together

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!

Food DeliveryTW Together

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.

EntertainmentTW Together

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.

EntertainmentTW Together

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.

HospitalityTW Together

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.

EducationTW Together

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.

HospitalityTW Together

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.

EntertainmentTW Together

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

HospitalityTW Together

Ritzwell

An award-winning leading Japanese manufacturer of upholstered furniture

ServicesTW Together

Management Company Smile Support Co.

Helping you build and reform your home into a place you'll never want to leave

EntertainmentTW Together

Sky Circus Sunshine 60 Observatory

An unforgettable panoramic view of the city, attractions and more

EntertainmentTW Together

Boss E Zo Fukuoka by Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS

Fukuoka's brand new amusement complex owned by Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp.

OrganizationsTW Together

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)

Over 50 years of promoting business relations between Italy and Japan

HospitalityTW Together

Dream Drive

A campervan rental company based in Tokyo

FashionTW Together

InKimono

Kimono Styling, Lecture & Photoshoot

Food & DrinksTW Together

Sakamichi Brewing

Dedicated to brewing the finest beer in western Tokyo.

EducationTW Together

Tokyo Piano School

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

HospitalityTW Together

the b hotels

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

HospitalityTW Together

Arigato Japan Food Tours

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

HospitalityTW Together

Happo-en

An oasis in the heart of the city