Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of Ukraine on June 5 in Khiwo, the capital of Ukraine, for the “Special Revenue Advance Loan for Ukraine”. The outline of the project is as follows Project Summary Special Revenue Advance Financing for Ukraine Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loan for Ukraine…
Yamanashi Prefecture releases the results of the “Fuji Tram (tentative name)” study. Conditional automatic operation is also considered.
On June 5, Yamanashi Prefecture released the results of a study conducted in FY2024 on the “Fuji Tram” (tentative name) concept, a new transportation system that will connect the foot of Mount Fuji to the fifth station. Fuji Tram is a means of transportation that is being considered for introduction on the Mt. Fuji Toll…
JR West Announces Schedule for Receipt of Additional Expo Commemorative ICOCAs for Sale. Some merchandise sets are now on sale at the venue.
JR West and JR West Daily Service Net announced the number of additional “Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai Commemorative ICOCA” ICOCA sets, including the “Expo 2025 Commemorative ICOCA + Synthetic Leather Pass Case” set, and the schedule for their arrival. After the opening of the event, which was limited to 3,000 sets, an additional 30,000 sets will…
Myakmyak Summoning Goods! Why not “Kono Hoshi Dance” together anywhere? Pose
Sony PCL and Gugenka will release “Myakmyaku Summoning Goods” as officially licensed products for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The lineup includes “acrylic smartphone stand,” “collectible cards,” and “download cards. Myakmyak” is so popular at the Expo that visitors are lining up every day for the character meet-and-greet. This digital content uses high-performance capture technology to create…
Up to 20,000 yen discount for domestic travel in the “2025 Kintetsu Summer Sale,” including 100,000 yen coupon lottery giveaway
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co. will offer the “2025 Kintetsu Summer Sale” from June 5 to July 31. The program covers travel departures from July 1 to September 30, including three consecutive holidays in July, Obon vacation, and September. During the sale period, a coupon for up to 20,000 yen discount will be distributed for reservations…
Iwatani x Hiroshima Toyo Carp, bright red “Cassette Gas Hot Plate”. Comes with a stove that can also be used as a stove.
Iwatani Corporation has released a new product, “Cassette Gas Hot Plate “Yaki Uebisan Carp” (open price),” in collaboration with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, in limited quantities. The product will be sold at the official EC site “Iwatani iCollect,” the directly managed store “Iwatani Outdoor Shop BASE,” home centers and large supermarkets mainly in the Chugoku…
Part of the interior of “Jangria Okinawa” is open to the public in advance. Spectacular spa and giant symbolic tree
Japan Entertainment Inc. has opened a portion of the interior of Jungleia Okinawa (553-1, Kuregayama, Nakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture), which will open on July 25, to the public in advance. The park’s symbolic “Jungleia Tree,” created from trees in Okinawa Prefecture, the “Spa Jungleia,” one of the world’s largest infinity baths, and the “Tropical Oasis,”…
Mickey, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is a wear for recovery from fatigue by Takarajimasya, Inc. Just put it on and sleep to recover your body!
Takarajimasya will release “Fatigue Recovery Wear Book: Short-Sleeved Crew Neck and Shorts Recoverypro Lab. Premium [General Medical Device]” in collaboration with the Disney movie “FANTASIA” on June 11. The price is 16,500 yen. Recoverypro Lab.” is a Takarajimasya original item that recovers the body just by sleeping in it, and is being developed as “fatigue…
ANA, Not reported for some domestic and international flight fares and excess baggage charges. Strict warning by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
On June 6, ANA Group explained the background and response to the severe caution from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding its application for notification and approval under the Civil Aeronautics Law. The five Group companies that received the stern warning are ANA Holdings, ANA, Air Japan, ANA Wings, and Peach Aviation….
TokyAir offers Niigata-Sapporo/Kobe from 7,700 yen and Niigata-Sendai/Centrair from 7,000 yen
TokyAir is holding a time sale from 12:00 p.m. on June 6 to 11:59 p.m. on June 15. The boarding period is from July 1 to October 25. One-way fares for the Niigata – Okadama (Sapporo) and Niigata – Kobe routes start at 7,700 yen, while one-way fares for the Niigata – Centrair (Chubu) and…