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HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

2025-11-25 10:00 Last Updated At:10:15

Aiming to be a "people-friendly hotel" where all guests can have a comfortable stay

Taking international events as an opportunity to promote a universal service environment

TOKYO, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa), is further improving its facilities to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing guests as part of its efforts to become a "people-friendly hotel," one of Tokyu Hotels' three sustainability goals (visions) that it aspires to. The hotel will continue to strengthen its services as a universal hotel where all guests can enjoy a comfortable stay.

See here for details: https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/topics/universal2025/

  • We aim to be a "people-friendly hotel" where all guests can have a comfortable stay

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel's initiatives to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing guests

Our hotel strives to create a universal service environment so that all guests from diverse backgrounds can enjoy a safe and comfortable stay.

Sign Language Lessons

We hold study sessions with lecturers from the Tokyo Sign Language Interpreter Dispatch Center for Japanese sign language and the Japanese ASL Signers Society for international sign language, promoting communication using sign language among hotel associates.

Introduction of Cotopat® subtitle display system

The reception desk has installed a system that recognizes voice in real time and displays text, illustrations, and videos on a screen. This eliminates the difficulty of hearing conversations and facilitates smooth communication.

https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.jp/products/ict-service/communication/cotopat/

Utilizing the "chat function" of "Kotozna In-room"

The app, Kotozna In-room, which has a multilingual concierge function, will be used to respond to customer orders and requests. Kotozna In-room allows access to hotel information and amenity ordering, as well as tourist information for the surrounding area. The chat function will also be used as a real-time communication tool between customers and associates.

https://www.kotozna.com/in-room

  • City of Sign Language Sponsorship of the Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival

The festival will be held in Koenji, Tokyo for four days from 6 to 9 November 2025, and will introduce deaf arts through a diverse program including theater, film, performances, and markets, and promote mutual exchange between deaf and hearing people.

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU is a universal hotel and will be supporting this art festival. On 7 November, we will be setting up a stall at the Marche, participating in cleanup activities, and communicating with deaf people.

  • At 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Special screening of Academy Award-winning film "Coda"

To coincide with an international event related to the deaf and hard of hearing to be held in November, 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku held a special screening of "Coda," winner of three Academy Awards in 2022 (Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor) for one week only from 7 to 13 November 2025. The film is a moving drama about a young girl who is the only hearing member of a deaf family and aspires to pursue a career in music.

*The film will be screened with barrier-free Japanese subtitles.

https://109cinemas.net/premiumshinjuku/news/9308.html

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel

This lifestyle hotel is your base for enjoying the town of Kabukicho to the fullest. The 538 guest rooms, located on floors 20 to 38, are spaces where you can bask in the excitement and joy of the entertainment venues. They feature a variety of layouts to suit your travel purpose and a mid-century modern design that evokes the history of the area. JAM17 DINING & BAR, located on the 17th floor and connecting the hotel to the town, is a new social gathering place for the town that continues to radiate new energy to the world.

Reservations and Inquiries】 81 3 6233 8217 

https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/

Tokyu Hotels Sustainability Policy

As our sustainability policy, we have established three sustainability goals (visions we aspire to be) - an "Earth-friendly hotel, a city-friendly hotel, and a people-friendly hotel" - and six key sustainability themes (themes that we will focus on among social issues). With a deep awareness of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), we will contribute to the realization of a "sustainable society" through our hotel business.

*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

*Business hours and information may be subject to change.

*The information contained in this press release is current as of the date of publication. Please note that it may differ from the latest information.

For press-related inquiries concerning this release, please contact:
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
Chika Ayabe, Narumi Chiba (Public Relations/Brand Management)
E-mail: pr.ppbtk@panpacific.com / Tel: 81 3 6233 7693



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HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

Taking international events as an opportunity to promote a universal service environment

TOKYO, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa), is further improving its facilities to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing guests as part of its efforts to become a "people-friendly hotel," one of Tokyu Hotels' three sustainability goals (visions) that it aspires to. The hotel will continue to strengthen its services as a universal hotel where all guests can enjoy a comfortable stay.

See here for details: https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/topics/universal2025/

  • We aim to be a "people-friendly hotel" where all guests can have a comfortable stay

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel's initiatives to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing guests

Our hotel strives to create a universal service environment so that all guests from diverse backgrounds can enjoy a safe and comfortable stay.

Sign Language Lessons

We hold study sessions with lecturers from the Tokyo Sign Language Interpreter Dispatch Center for Japanese sign language and the Japanese ASL Signers Society for international sign language, promoting communication using sign language among hotel associates.

Introduction of Cotopat® subtitle display system

The reception desk has installed a system that recognizes voice in real time and displays text, illustrations, and videos on a screen. This eliminates the difficulty of hearing conversations and facilitates smooth communication.

https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.jp/products/ict-service/communication/cotopat/

Utilizing the "chat function" of "Kotozna In-room"

The app, Kotozna In-room, which has a multilingual concierge function, will be used to respond to customer orders and requests. Kotozna In-room allows access to hotel information and amenity ordering, as well as tourist information for the surrounding area. The chat function will also be used as a real-time communication tool between customers and associates.

https://www.kotozna.com/in-room

  • City of Sign Language Sponsorship of the Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival

The festival will be held in Koenji, Tokyo for four days from 6 to 9 November 2025, and will introduce deaf arts through a diverse program including theater, film, performances, and markets, and promote mutual exchange between deaf and hearing people.

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU is a universal hotel and will be supporting this art festival. On 7 November, we will be setting up a stall at the Marche, participating in cleanup activities, and communicating with deaf people.

  • At 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Special screening of Academy Award-winning film "Coda"

To coincide with an international event related to the deaf and hard of hearing to be held in November, 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku held a special screening of "Coda," winner of three Academy Awards in 2022 (Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor) for one week only from 7 to 13 November 2025. The film is a moving drama about a young girl who is the only hearing member of a deaf family and aspires to pursue a career in music.

*The film will be screened with barrier-free Japanese subtitles.

https://109cinemas.net/premiumshinjuku/news/9308.html

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel

This lifestyle hotel is your base for enjoying the town of Kabukicho to the fullest. The 538 guest rooms, located on floors 20 to 38, are spaces where you can bask in the excitement and joy of the entertainment venues. They feature a variety of layouts to suit your travel purpose and a mid-century modern design that evokes the history of the area. JAM17 DINING & BAR, located on the 17th floor and connecting the hotel to the town, is a new social gathering place for the town that continues to radiate new energy to the world.

Reservations and Inquiries】 81 3 6233 8217 

https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/

Tokyu Hotels Sustainability Policy

As our sustainability policy, we have established three sustainability goals (visions we aspire to be) - an "Earth-friendly hotel, a city-friendly hotel, and a people-friendly hotel" - and six key sustainability themes (themes that we will focus on among social issues). With a deep awareness of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), we will contribute to the realization of a "sustainable society" through our hotel business.

*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

*Business hours and information may be subject to change.

*The information contained in this press release is current as of the date of publication. Please note that it may differ from the latest information.

For press-related inquiries concerning this release, please contact:
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
Chika Ayabe, Narumi Chiba (Public Relations/Brand Management)
E-mail: pr.ppbtk@panpacific.com / Tel: 81 3 6233 7693

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU strengthens its services for deaf and hard of hearing guests

At Japan IT Week Spring 2026, Enabling IEC 62443-4-1–Aligned Security and Real-Time Intelligence Across Connected Infrastructure

TOKYO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TWSE: 6680), a global provider of rugged embedded and Edge AI computing solutions, will present its IEC 62443-4-1–aligned Edge AI platforms at Japan IT Week Spring 2026 (Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 4, Booth W25-25). The showcase highlights how Edge AI supports real-time processing, system reliability, and cybersecurity across smart manufacturing, mobility, and mission-critical applications.

"Edge AI is becoming a core enabler of next-generation infrastructure," said Kevin Hsu, CEO of SINTRONES Technology. "By aligning with IEC 62443-4-1 and focusing on reliability in harsh environments, we support secure and stable AI deployment at the edge across industrial automation, transportation, and mission-critical systems."

At the exhibition, SINTRONES will present integrated Edge AI scenarios combining hardware platforms with real-world applications. In factory automation, the ABOX-5221 ThermoSiphon™ Edge AI computer, powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors, delivers stable, high-performance AI inference for precision control. It features fanless ThermoSiphon™ liquid cooling, a backup battery unit for up to 10 minutes of emergency power, a MXM/M.2 dual module architecture for flexible AI acceleration, and dual 10GbE Ethernet for high-speed, redundant transmission, ensuring reliable, real-time operation in harsh industrial environments.

For defense and ISR applications, the ultra-compact IBOX-604-G2, weighing about 0.3 kg, enables real-time sensor fusion and on-device AI processing in drones and unmanned systems where size, weight, and power constraints are critical.

In transportation and mobility infrastructure, the IBOX-650P-IP66 will be showcased for deployment in railway and roadside environments. It features an IP66-rated enclosure, M12 IP67 connectors, and GMSL-2 camera support, designed for stable operation under vibration and outdoor conditions. Target applications include fleet management, passenger information systems, and real-time monitoring.

SINTRONES' platforms are developed under a secure development lifecycle aligned with IEC 62443-4-1. In parallel, the company aligns with the Intel® AI and Edge ecosystem, leveraging optimized compute architectures and AI acceleration capabilities to support efficient, real-time processing at the edge. This approach enables customers to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining performance, interoperability, and long-term scalability across connected industrial systems.

About SINTRONES
Founded in 2009, SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TWSE: 6680) is a global provider of rugged industrial and Edge AI computing solutions. The company designs modular, certified platforms that enable real-time decision-making at the edge for mission-critical applications across transportation, industrial automation, and military and defence environments. For more info, please visit www.sintrones.jp

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SINTRONES to Demonstrate Secure Edge AI for Industrial, Mobility, and Mission-Critical Applications

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