Tokyo Kyushu Ferry, which operates the Yokosuka-Kitakyushu-Shin Moji route in the SHK Line Group, has begun offering the “3-day Fukuoka Free Time and Observing the Geminids Meteor Shower on the Pacific Ocean by Tokyo Kyushu Ferry. A 3-day/2-night Yomiuri Travel tour to observe the Geminids meteor shower, which will reach its maximum magnitude at around…
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Pencil drawings of everyday life of Disney friends. The new “Sketches of Disney Friends” collection is full of items for daily use.
Tokyo Disney Resort will release a new Sketches of Disney Friends series on October 12. All of them depict the daily lives of Disney friends drawn with a soft pencil touch, and their expressions and gestures have made them a series that has many fans. The newest addition to the popular series is the “Hoodie”…
Grant Aid to Rwanda: Traffic Control System and Intersection Improvements Enable Smooth and Stable Traffic in Kigali City ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on October 5 in Kigali City for a grant of up to 2,009 million yen for the “Project for Introduction of Intelligent Transport System in Kigali City”. In recent years, Kigali City has been facing worsening…
President Tanaka meets with UNRWA Executive Director Lazzarini ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Philip Lazzarini, Executive Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), at JICA headquarters on October 4. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka expressed his appreciation for the continued cooperation between UNRWA and JICA. In response, Secretary General Razalini expressed his desire…
Ringhorn! Celebrate Disney Christmas with Christmas Bells. They’re coming out with different colors of mini snack cases this year!
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25. This year, there will be a variety of Souvenir items to go along with the special program. Among them, there are items that those who got them last year will be happy to hear “There are different colors this year, too! The…
Fluffy marshmallows and lil’ ringlets, “Disney Christmas” chocolate treats with coffee-scented adult flavor
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25. Rich sweets that are only available in winter are now available at both parks for a limited time only! The “Coffee & Chocolate Mousse” (550 yen for a single item) is a rich chocolate sweet with an adult flavor and a hint…
Chotamaran Expo, an event celebrating the 130th anniversary of Tama’s transfer to Tokyo. An e-commerce site featuring specialty products was also opened.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the municipalities of Tama will hold the “Chotamaran Expo” on October 28-29. The event will be held on Sun Sun Road at the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the transfer of Tama from Kanagawa Prefecture to Tokyo Prefecture (at that time). Booths of…
Railroad Chips” cards featuring rolling stock of six JR passenger companies and freight companies to go on sale October 17. Total 60 kinds.
Six JR Group ekinka retailers will release “Railway Chips” at ekinkas nationwide on October 17. 176 yen per bag (22g), the chips are manufactured by Calbee. The card comes with one card for each of the six JR passenger companies (Hokkaido, East Japan, Tokai, West Japan, Shikoku, and Kyushu) and one card for each of…
Disney Store Announces New Collection with Maison de FLEUR! Marie and Lady are irresistibly stylish!
Walt Disney Japan will release items jointly planned with lifestyle goods brand Maison de FLEUR at the Disney Store. The items feature two of Disney’s most fashionable characters, Lady from “Doggie Tales” and Marie from “Fashionable Cat. The lineup includes French-style totes, backpacks, passcases, and wallets. The cute adult coloring will make you feel like…
Tote bags reusing banners from the Metropolitan Expressway, umbrella and sakosh-type totes, etc.
ROOTOTE, a brand specializing in tote bags, will release a series of new “HATARAKU TOTE” products in collaboration with Metropolitan Expressway starting October 30. It will be available at online stores and at some Metropolitan Expressway PAs. The “HATARAKU TOTE” is an upcycled item made from banners that are no longer used on highways. The…