UNIQLO will release “Chiikawa x Sanrio Characters: Space Tour Fleece Set,” a collaboration between Chiikawa and Sanrio Characters, at its stores and online store on November 23. The WOMEN and GIRLS lineup includes three designs: Usagi x Hello Kitty, Chiikaware x Kuromi & My Melody, and Hachiware x Cinnamoroll. A maximum of two items per…
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The new Disney design celebrates Miki’s birth! Monochrome or color, which suits you better in JINS’ eyeglasses collection?
JINS announced the new “Mickey Mouse Birthday Series” from the “JINS/Disney models. To commemorate Mickey Mouse’s birthday, the design features an early Mickey and a modern Mickey. All two types are available, and are currently on pre-sale at JINS online store. Sales will start on November 18, his birthday, at JINS stores nationwide. The UTF-23A-147-93…
Tokyo Disney Resort’s Drone Show, next to be held at Tokyo Disney Resort! To be held on November 23
Tokyo Disney Resort has been holding “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Special Drone Show” this summer at fireworks displays around Japan to commemorate the park’s 40th anniversary. The next location for the festival will be announced on November 23 at the Nagano Ebisukou Smoke Festival in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. The event is scheduled to…
Plenty of new photos from Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary! The second installment of “Imagining the Magic” takes place in all the themed lands and ports!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort, “Imagining the Magic” is currently offering items designed with photos taken by photographer and video director Yoshiyuki Okuyama. The company announced details of the merchandise for the second installment, which will finally be released on December 7. This special merchandise features Mickey Mouse and his Disney…
Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary “Dream Go Round” Grand Finale! The theme of the event is “Everlasting Dreams,” and merchandise and menu items are being developed!
In light of the special year in which Disney friends, guests, and cast members have united and celebrated their dreams, the theme is “Everlasting Dreams,” meaning “this dream will continue to grow. Merchandise will be available on January 23, 2024. The special menu will be available from December 26. Tokyo Disney Resort has announced new…
Awajiya to release “Hittari Dako Meshi” ekiben in collaboration with Lupin Zero on November 10.
Awajiya will release “LUPIN ZERO Collaboration Hippippadako Meshi” ekiben in collaboration with the “LUPIN ZERO” anime on November 10. The price is 1,380 yen. LUPIN ZERO” is an anime about the boyhood of the great thief of the century, Lupin III. The collaboration was made possible by a scene in the film in which the…
Moana and the Legendary Sea: Journey of Water” is now available at Disney parks overseas! Learn about the natural environment on a lush trail!
Florida “Moana and the Legend of the Sea: Journey of Water” opens October 16 at Epcot in the Walt Disney World Resort. Inspired by the movie “Moana and the Legend of the Sea,” the attraction is a walk-through type that allows visitors to explore the lush green trails at their own pace. Visitors can learn…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Congolese People: Contributing to Stabilization of Electricity Supply to Promote Economic Activities and Improvement of Living Environment for Residents ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on November 2 in Kinshasa for a grant of up to 2.71 billion yen for the “Electricity Access Improvement Project in the Mon Amba District of Kinshasa. The agreement was signed by the…
President Tanaka Meets with UNHCR High Commissioner Grundy ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Mr. Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at JICA headquarters on October 19. President Tanaka and High Commissioner Grandi shared their recognition of the importance of strengthening partnerships as development and humanitarian agencies to address the increasing and complex refugee problems around…
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for Rwanda: Contributing to the Development of High-Value-Added Human Resources to Meet the Needs of Industries Contributing to Economic Development ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on November 3 in Kigali City on the technical cooperation project “Quality Technical Education Project for Human Resource Development for Social Change. In Rwanda, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries account for about 27% of GDP (in…