Food: GastroBeats Returns For Its 5th Anniversary

GastroBeats returns this June to the Bayfront Event Space, marking its fifth anniversary with a larger, more expansive edition that leans fully into its identity as Singapore’s largest food and music festival. Running from 5 to 28 June 2026, the festival transforms the Marina Bay precinct into a three-week stretch of dining, live performances, and community-led experiences, positioning itself once again as one of the … Continue reading Food: GastroBeats Returns For Its 5th Anniversary

Food: Hikiniku To Come Brings its Signature Hamburg Steak Experience to Singapore

Acclaimed Japanese dining concept Hikiniku To Come is set to make its Singapore debut at VivoCity on 29 May 2026, bringing with it a highly distinctive take on one of Japan’s most comforting dishes: the humble hamburg steak, reimagined as a refined, ritual-driven dining experience. Originating from Tokyo’s Kichijōji district, the cult-favourite brand has built its reputation on an uncompromising philosophy of simplicity, precision, and … Continue reading Food: Hikiniku To Come Brings its Signature Hamburg Steak Experience to Singapore

Food: Japan’s #1 YAKITORI Chain Torikizoku Lands in Singapore with its Biggest-Ever Outlet at VivoCity

Japan’s leading yakitori chain, Torikizoku, is set to make its long-awaited debut in Singapore with a flagship opening at VivoCity on 29 May 2026. Marking a major milestone in the brand’s international expansion, the new outlet also stands as its largest in the world. Spanning 174 seats, the restaurant brings together both an indoor dining space and an alfresco area overlooking the waterfront promenade. Designed … Continue reading Food: Japan’s #1 YAKITORI Chain Torikizoku Lands in Singapore with its Biggest-Ever Outlet at VivoCity

Hotels & Holidays: Mercure Opens Its First Hotel in Hiroshima with Mercure Tokyu Stay Hiroshima,

Travellers heading to Hiroshima now have a stylish new place to stay with the opening of Mercure Tokyu Stay Hiroshima, marking Accor’s first hotel in the historic Japanese city. Located in the lively Hatchobori district, the 182-room hotel is also the second dual-branded collaboration between Mercure and Tokyu Stay in Japan, combining Mercure’s locally inspired hospitality with Tokyu Stay’s expertise in accommodation designed for both … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Mercure Opens Its First Hotel in Hiroshima with Mercure Tokyu Stay Hiroshima,

Food: SUSHIRO Announces New Opening at 100AM, Tanjong Pagar, the new go-to spot for lunch breaks and after-work meals in the CBD

The CBD lunch rush just got a little more exciting. If your usual weekday routine involves toggling between sad desk lunches and overpriced grab-and-go salads, there’s a new reason to linger around Tanjong Pagar after office hours: SUSHIRO 100AM officially opens on 8 May, bringing conveyor-belt comfort food and some genuinely hard-to-ignore deals right into the heart of the city. Positioned inside 100AM mall, the … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO Announces New Opening at 100AM, Tanjong Pagar, the new go-to spot for lunch breaks and after-work meals in the CBD

Food: SUSHIRO celebrates back-to-back dual openings with Our Tampines Hub and New Bahru outlets this April

In Singapore, where food is as much a lifestyle as it is a daily ritual, where you eat often matters just as much as what you eat. This April, SUSHIRO leans into that idea with not one, but two new openings—each designed to meet diners exactly where they are in life. From the energetic pulse of the heartlands to the creative buzz of a city-fringe … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO celebrates back-to-back dual openings with Our Tampines Hub and New Bahru outlets this April

Shopping: The Gundam Base Singapore touches down at Jewel this February

If your childhood involved late nights watching giant robots save the world, or if your weekends now revolve around carefully snipping plastic runners, there’s a new reason to head to Jewel Changi Airport. The Gundam Base Singapore, the country’s first-ever official Gundam flagship store, is officially open on 3rd February, giving local fans a long-awaited space to immerse themselves in all things Gundam. Located on … Continue reading Shopping: The Gundam Base Singapore touches down at Jewel this February

Japan: Centara Celebrates Grand Opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Bringing Its Signature Hospitality and Thai Family Values to Japan

Osaka, Japan – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the official grand opening of its first-ever hotel in Japan, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, and is eager to invite travellers from around the world to be the first to experience this stunning new property. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, a myriad of esteemed guests were in attendance, including Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura; His Excellency Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, … Continue reading Japan: Centara Celebrates Grand Opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Bringing Its Signature Hospitality and Thai Family Values to Japan

Japan: Mango Tree celebrates 20 years of success in Japan

Mango Tree Worldwide, the leading Thai restaurant operator, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its operations in Japan, which has grown rapidly to become its largest global market with 24 outlets all across the “Land of the Rising Sun”. When the company made its Japanese debut in Japan in 2002, Thai food was not especially popular in the country. Local people were not always familiar with the … Continue reading Japan: Mango Tree celebrates 20 years of success in Japan