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Celebrate Tanabata with a Purpose!

The year 2025 will see a delightful blend of compassion and tradition through the charity event "HAPPY SMILE for TANABATA," hosted by Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management in collaboration with Group Happy Smile. Kicking off on June 21, 2025, and running until July 7, 2025, this initiative will span 40 locations across Japan and in Taipei, Taiwan, offering guests a unique and participatory Tanabata experience.

Event Features

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to write their wishes on handmade short strips of paper (tanzaku) crafted by individuals with disabilities. These wishes will then be hung on bamboo set up at each hotel's premises, turning participant hopes into a beautiful display of aspirations and dreams.

As part of the event’s charitable aspect, donation boxes will be set up in all participating locations. Contributions collected will be directed to Group Happy Smile, supporting their ongoing mission to create a world where everyone can smile together, regardless of their abilities.

Event Locations

The following venues will participate:

• - The Celestine Hotels: Including The Celestine Ginza, The Celestine Tokyo Shiba, and The Celestine Kyoto Gion.
• - Mitsui Garden Hotels: 33 hotels throughout Japan and 1 location in Taipei, Taiwan.
• - sequence Hotels: sequence MIYASHITA PARK, sequence SUIDOBASHI, and sequence KYOTO GOJO.

Please note that the hotels in Sendai and Sapporo will host the event from July 5 to August 8, 2025, providing an extended opportunity for their guests to participate.

Student Involvement

This year, students from Meikai University will join as event supporters on July 5 and 6, 2025. Students from the Hospitality and Tourism Department will assist in various activities, including assisting in the creation of the tanzaku and engaging with guests—promoting a sense of community and support.

About Group Happy Smile

Founded with the vision of creating inclusive environments where smiles abound, Group Happy Smile focuses on various initiatives to empower individuals with disabilities. This includes initiatives for producing and selling handicrafts they create and providing platforms for their artwork to reach broader audiences.

For more information on their mission, please visit their official website: Group Happy Smile.

Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management's Commitment

Mitsui Fudosan aims to enrich the hotel experience, inviting guests to "Stay in the Garden." With 34 properties both domestically and internationally, they pride themselves on offering multifaceted environments catering to business travelers and leisure seekers alike. The hotels foster local aesthetics and culinary experiences, ensuring every visit is memorable.

In their sustainability efforts, Mitsui Fudosan emphasizes collaborative value creation, addressing challenges in industrial competitiveness, environmental coexistence, health, safety, diversity, and compliance. Their long-term commitment to fostering societal value, alongside economic growth, remains at the forefront of their strategy.

For further insights into their dedication to sustainability, you can reference their official Sustainability Plan. Let's come together this summer to share our wishes and spread smiles—all while supporting a noble cause!