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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Natalie Wilson

Japanese hotel offers adorable service to attract Gen Z travellers

  • A Japanese hotel, Toyoko Inn Osaka Dome Mae, is trialling a unique service for travellers' stuffed toys.
  • For an additional 300 yen ("1.50), guests can rent a mini bed and tiny bathrobe for their plush companions.
  • This initiative caters to the "Nuikatsu" social media trend, where people travel with their stuffed toys.
  • The hotel aims to attract Gen Z travellers and encourages guests to share their experience on social media using a specific hashtag for a gift.
  • The service is a rental, requiring the items to be returned upon checkout.

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