Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will release the “SNOOPY (PEANUTS 75years) Solar Q-TOP Full Shade,” a sunshade tent commemorating the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS, on January 30. The price is 18,700 yen. This item uses vintage-inspired art from the early 1950s, when the “PEANUTS” comic strip depicting the daily life of Snoopy…
Randen’s new “KYOTRAM” train to begin commercial operation on February 28
Keifuku Electric Railway will begin commercial operation of the new Randen train “KYOTRAM” on February 28. The company has announced a temporary timetable for the first day of operation. The temporary schedule will include a round-trip between Shijo-Omiya and Arashiyama, departing from Shijo-Omiya at 15:58 on the outbound route and from Arashiyama at 16:28 on…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for the Republic of Uzbekistan: Contributing to the Improvement of the Advanced Medical Service Delivery System through the Construction of a Neurology Center and Medical Equipment ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on January 20 in Tashkent, the capital of the country, for the “Health and Medical Services Improvement Project. The outline of the project is as follows Signing Ceremony Project Summary Health and Medical Service Improvement Project…
Snow Peak introduces new pullover for GORE-TEX Rain 2025 Spring/Summer model. Jacket/pants/cap/hat also available.
Snow Peak will release the 2025 spring/summer model of its GORE-TEX Rain series on January 24. It will be available at directly managed stores nationwide and online. The GORE-TEX Rain series is a line of completely waterproof apparel products that have been available since the 2024 spring/summer season. The GORE-TEX Performance Shell is highly windproof…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the International Development Finance Institutions (MDBs) have released an action plan for “Financing for Climate Change Resilience with a Focus on Extreme Heat”-Promoting Climate Change Resilient Development with Extreme Heat on the Development Agenda-. ｜ News & Public Relations
On January 17, U.S. time, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the International Development Finance Institutions (MDBs)*, announced an “Action Plan for Financing Climate Change Resilience with a Focus on Extreme Heat. Recognizing that Extreme Heat has significant impacts…
Ticket for admission with official goods to “Yokai Expo 2025” on Shodoshima, Kagawa, goes on sale.
Shodoshima Healthy Land has launched a plan that includes a ticket to the Yokai Museum (398 Kou, Dojo-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture) and official “Yokai Expo 2025” goods in conjunction with the “Yokai Expo 2025” to be held on February. The standard admission fee to the Yokai Museum is 2,900 yen for adults and 1,450 yen…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters: Regional Love] JAL, JR Hokkaido, and travel agencies collaborate on a project. Cabin attendants introduce regional revitalization efforts from Hokkaido.
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Ace collaborates with illustrator Dai/NEW JACK on limited edition backpack
Ace will release a limited edition backpack series “Pocket Pack NJ” in collaboration with illustrator “Dai/NEW JACK” from the street bag brand “EDGELINK” in mid-January. It will be available at specialty stores and directly-managed stores nationwide, as well as at EDGELINK’s official online store. This backpack series features an illustration drawn by Dai/NEW JACK embroidered…
Qantas Airways to offer seasonal nonstop service between Sapporo and Sydney, December 2025 – March 2026.
Qantas Airways has announced direct seasonal flights between New Chitose and Sydney. Flights will operate three times a week from December 15, 2025 to March 28, 2026, coinciding with the peak ski season. The Airbus A330-200 aircraft will be used to provide more than 20,000 seats to Sydney. The company says this will reduce travel…
Kamikuru Pass” for unlimited rides on JR and local buses in Kamikawa area, Hokkaido. Asahikawa – Furano/Nayoro/Biei/Sounkyo
The Hokkaido Kamikawa Regional Public Transportation Vitalization Council will conduct a demonstration experiment of the electronic ticket “Kamikuru Pass” for a limited time starting February 1. The Kamikuru Pass is an unlimited-ride ticket for local buses (Asahikawa Electric Railway, Dohoku Bus, and Furano Bus) operating in four cities and 13 towns in the Kamikawa region….