Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. announced on May 22 that it has decided on the name “Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki” for a large-scale commercial facility under development in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, and that it will open in November 2025. It will be the first full-scale outlet mall in Aichi Prefecture, with approximately 180 stores in two…
I visited the British Pavilion at the World Expo! Newly photographed exhibits and stores, and plush toys of Peter Rabbit and other popular characters!
The “Osaka-Kansai Expo” (EXPO 2025) is being held in Yumeshima, Osaka, until October 13. We have recently participated in a tour of the British Pavilion for the media and would like to introduce some of the exhibits and stores in the pavilion. United Kingdom Pavilion (April 13-October 13, 2025) Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. –…
AIRDO to Present Replica Uniforms for July Series Sponsored by Nichi-Ham
On May 21, AIRDO announced its sponsorship of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters “WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS SERIES 2025. The series will be held from July 26 to 31 under the theme of “bringing together fans who love Hokkaido and the Fighters,” and from July 4 to August 3, including this period, AIRDO employees will…
smart” includes a big tote bag from “A BATIHNG APE” in the August/September issue. New “tree-edge camo” design for summer!
Takarajimasya will release the August/September 2025 issue of “smart” on June 25. The price is 1,590 yen. The special supplement features a big tote bag from the Japanese street fashion brand A BATIHNG APE. The bag uses the brand’s new “TREE EDGE CAMO” pattern as the fabric, and is said to be the first to…
Myakmyak” sits on an Osaka takoyaki and poses with cheekbones. Three-dimensional mascot souvenir of Expo ’70
Heso Productions will release a new product under the official license of Expo ’70 Osaka-Kansai in late May: EXPO 2025 Myakumyaku 3D Mascot Takoyaki. The product comes in two types, a netsuke and a key holder, and is priced at 1,200 yen each. The mascot features Myakumyaku sitting on top of Osaka’s famous takoyaki (octopus…
New poster for Kyoto City Transportation Bureau’s “Ride the Subway! Uzumasa Rei visits the Bishamondo Gate Ruins
Toray Eizo has produced a new poster for the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau’s “Ride the Subway” campaign. The finished product is displayed in Kyoto City Subway stations and other locations. The “Ride the Subway” project aims to promote the use of the Kyoto City Subway and city buses, with the supporting character “Uzumamoe” and others…
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo Ekimae to Open in Spring 2027. The total number of rooms will be expanded from the original plan to 500 rooms with a large bathroom and swimming pool.
APA Group announced that it will increase the number of rooms in its development project in front of JR Sapporo Station (4-16-1 Kita 8-jo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, and other 7 lot numbers) from the originally planned 318 to 500 under the hotel brand and name “APA Hotel & Resort (Sapporo Ekimae)”. The acquisition…
Promotional video featuring Kōki, touring the streets of Hong Kong, including a double-decker streetcar, the Grand Pavilion complex, and street art in Central Circle.
On May 20, the Hong Kong Tourism Board released a promotional video of model and actress Kōki, touring the streets of Hong Kong on YouTube/Instagram. Starting with a ride on the double-decker streetcar that crosses the island from east to west, the film depicts Kōki, as she enjoys Hong Kong’s history and culture by visiting…
Signing of loan agreement for “West Africa Growth Ring Promotion Project” (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to economic integration through infrastructure development in the West African region ｜ News & Press Releases
On March 26, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the West African Development Bank (“BOAD”), a development finance institution in the West African region, and held a signing ceremony on May 15, 2025 in Lome, the capital of the Republic of Togo. The project will be co-financed with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking…
Minutes of Technical Cooperation Project Discussion for Cambodia Signed: Contributing to Siem Reap Provincial Government’s Efforts to Create a Sustainable Smart City ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of Siem Reap Province, Kingdom of Cambodia, on May 19 at JICA Headquarters in Kojimachi, Tokyo, on the technical cooperation project “Implementation of Smart City Approach for Urban Problem Solving in Siem Reap, Phase 2”. of Discussions (R/D) on the…