JR East Trading will release “Suica no Penguin Plush Key Chains (Kanagawa and Niigata)” on February 28. They are priced at 1,980 yen each. The Suica penguins of Kanagawa and Niigata are now available as plush toys with their expressions intact. The palm-sized plush toys come with charms and are recommended as travel companions. Both…
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First Collaboration of Piyorun, Hankyu Railway, and Kobe Port Tower. Umeda Station pop-up store only; reservations begin March 4.
Felissimo will hold a pop-up store “KOBE PORT TOWER POP UP SHOP in Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station” for the first time. The venue is in the central ticket gate on the 2nd floor of Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station. First collaboration project between “Kobe Port Tower” operated by Felissimo, Hankyu Corporation, and Nagoya sweets “Piyorin” by…
Peak Design to Launch Carry-on Bag? Teaser video suggests carry-on bag
Peak Design, a manufacturer of bags, straps, and other camera peripheral gear, has released a teaser site/movie for the release of its carry bag. What can be read from the photos and video fragments is that the color black is present, it has four twin wheel casters with the PD logo, and the handle is…
JICA Chair Implementation Report (Iraq) ｜ News
summary Conference Title: JICA Chair Implementation Report (Iraq) Dates: Tuesday, February 18, Wednesday, February 19, Thursday, February 20, Sunday, February 23, and Monday, February 24, 2025 Organized by JICA Location: Republic of Iraq Baghdad 18th: Mustan Syrian University 19th: Archeum School 20th: Ashur University L Building 23rd: Kurdish Ministry of Education 24th: IVY (Japanese NGO)…
What Role Does the Food System Play in Achieving Healthy Eating? ｜ News & Public Relations
In preparation for the Paris Nutrition Summit “Nutrition for Growth” to be held this March, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will hold an online seminar. This event will showcase the diverse efforts by international organizations, governments of developing countries, and the private sector to achieve healthy diets through improved agriculture and food access. Please register…
MUJI AEON MALL Kashihara, the world’s largest MUJI store, will open on March 1. Large-size products and a book café are also available.
ReMUJI This booth collects MUJI products and sells usable clothing and household goods for reuse. Clothing is rewashed, dyed, and pieced together to give it a new shape. Products with stains or flaws found during the inspection process, but which are not problematic to use, will be sold as “special items. In addition, the store…
APA HOTEL, Campaign to win 1,000 yen worth of Amagif when you book directly with APA via Amazon Pay
APA Hotel will hold a giveaway campaign in which 500 winners will be selected by drawing to win an Amazon gift card (code type) worth 1,000 yen. Only one participation per member is allowed. The reservation period is from March 1, 0:00 to March 31, 23:59, and the stay period is from March 1 to…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Jordan: Supporting Improvement of Water Supply Services through Introduction of Water Supply Control System, etc. ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Jordanian government in Amman, the capital of Jordan, on February 23 for the “Water Supply Control System Installation Project in Ma’an Governorate”. Signing Ceremony Project Summary Water Supply Control System Installation Plan in Ma’an Province The Project for the Introduction of Water…
Tokyo Disney Resort to release original school bags again this year. Priced at 70,000-80,000 yen
Tokyo Disney Resort will begin taking reservations for “Original Randoseru (School Bags) – Happiness Overflowing into the Future” for the spring 2026 school year. Applications will be accepted from March 19 to September 30. The new design has a special feel and is priced at 70,000 yen each for the standard line (black/camel) and 80,000…
Osaka Expo ’70, Kansai, introduces “Easy Visitor Reservation Ticket (tentative name)” for easy access to the Expo. No Expo ID or registration required.
The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, will introduce a new ticket sales website, tentatively called “Easy Visit Reservation Ticket (tentative name),” to enable visitors to easily purchase tickets and visit the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Preparations are underway for sales to begin (tentatively) on April 13, the opening day of the Expo. The Easy Visit…