Takarajimasya will release “Osaka-Kansai Expo Official Character Myakmyaku Smart Phone Pochette Book” on October 7. The price is 4389 yen. The Osaka-Kansai Expo is coming to a close on October 13. A smartphone pochette featuring the official character “Myakmyak,” the leading figure and official character of the Expo, who will be with us for many…
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Signing of Loan Agreement for “SME Support Project” in Paraguay (Overseas Investment and Loan): First Overseas Investment and Loan in Paraguay – Contributing to economic growth and employment expansion through financial inclusion of SMEs and the agricultural sector ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Sudameris Bank S.A.E.C.A. (“Sudameris”), a private bank in the Republic of Paraguay, on September 22, and held a signing ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on September 23, 2025. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Sebastien Lahaie, Auditor of Sudameris, Mr. Takehiro Yasui, Director of…
Gourmet Outing] I tried Awajiya’s “Myakumyaku Hittaridako Meshi” (octopus rice). Octopus pots with attention to detail are perfect for holding stuffed animals.
Awajiya is selling “EXPO 2025 Myakumyaku Hittaridako Meshi,” an officially licensed product from the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The price is 1980 yen. From October 1, the company is accepting reservations for in-store pickup on its website. This time, we were able to purchase two of them especially for the purpose of photography, and we will report…
Osaka Metro offers 30% discount for touch-payment boarding between 11:00 and 15:00. Until the closing day of the Expo.
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) is running the Expo TDM touch payment campaign until October 13. During off-peak hours (11:00 to 15:59), passengers who board or alight at any Osaka Metro station using a credit card or other touch payment method will receive an immediate cash refund of 30% of their fare. Eligible cards…
Yomiuri Shimbun to release photo book on Osaka-Kansai Expo. The book contains approximately 820 photographs, including aerial shots of the Blue Impulse, fireworks, and the Koraku sign.
The Yomiuri Shimbun will release “The World Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai: The Ring Connects the World” on October 7, an A4-size, 180-page, all-color photo book priced at 2,420 yen. The Expo attracted people from 158 countries and regions overseas, and the event has been a great success every day. The book is said to contain some…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashita-ke Starts Reservations for “Crab Buffet” Plan. Open-air bath in the sky overlooking the city of Kaga.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashiya (18-124 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture) will offer an all-you-can-eat crab buffet at no extra charge starting November 1. In conjunction with this event, the company has begun accepting reservations for half-board plans on its reservation website. The menu includes a variety of crab dishes prepared in a variety of…
One-day pass for Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus, which can also be used at face recognition ticket gates, goes on sale. Weekends and holidays: 620 yen, children half-price
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) will release “Osaka Metro/Osaka City Bus One-day Pass,” a digital ticket that allows unlimited rides on Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus for one day, on October 14. The price is 820 yen for adults and 310 yen for children on weekdays, and 620 yen for adults and 310…
Orange Page extra issue, special supplement features “Suica no Penguin” large-capacity shoulder bag. Stain-resistant for shopping and leisure activities.
Orange Page released “Orange Page 2025 Oct. 17 Extra Edition” on October 2, with 108 pages and priced at 1,265 yen. It is available at bookstores nationwide, Amazon, Rakuten Books, and Seven Net Shopping. A special supplement to the extra issue includes a “Suica’s Penguin Plenty Shoulder Bag,” the third in the collaboration. It measures…
I took a flight commemorating the 55th anniversary of JAL’s Guam service, and found out why the 3.5-hour flight is perfect for an “overseas beach resort debut”.
Many people have loved and nurtured our Guam route,” said JAL’s Ms. Kaori Nishiharaguchi, Executive Officer, Deputy General Manager, Solution Sales Division, and General Manager, Tokyo Branch, who took the stage at the ceremony. Guam is the most familiar overseas resort, and I am sure it remains as a cherished memory for all of you….
Suica Penguin “Christmas Cake” is available again this year! Reservations now open at Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) will sell a total of five types of cakes as “Christmas Cake 2025,” including four types of Suica penguin cakes and a standard shortcake. Reservations will be accepted on the official website from October 1 to December 16, and the cakes will be available for pickup from December 20…