Month: November 2025

introductory essay Have you heard about our innovative efforts to expand educational and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to create a society where everyone can play an active role? This seminar will welcome entrepreneur Shashank Awasthi from India, who will introduce the forefront of “disability-inclusive innovation” that is advancing in South and Southeast…

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Plenary Session of the Platform on Social Security, Disability and Development. This plenary session will include a keynote speech by Mr. Hiroyasu Ito, Chairman of the Japan Abilities Association, a non-profit organization, a report on the Platform’s activities to date and a sharing of future directions, as well…

summary Event: JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in Cambodia 60th Anniversary Celebration Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Place: Cambodia-Japan Human Resources Development Center (CJCC) Angkor-Kizuna Hall (Phnom Penh) Main Participants The guests of honor included Mr. Prak Sokhon, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Mr. Atsushi Ueno, Ambassador Extraordinary…

Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel BLACK FRIDAY” with special offers on hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide until December 1. Up to 20% off by combining sale plans and coupons, up to 15,000 yen discount coupons can be applied for fun and experiences such as theme park tickets, and up to 10,000 yen discount…

Seibu Railway unveiled the design of the new train to be introduced on the Yamaguchi Line (Leoliner) as the first train is completed. The name of the series is “L00 series” (Leo kei). The “L” comes from the Saitama Seibu Lions (Lions), Seibuen Yuenchi (Leisure), and Lake Tama (Lake), and the “00” comes from the…

Kinki Nippon Railway announced the special trains that will operate at the beginning of the year 2026. On New Year’s Day, all-night service will be provided on the Osaka Line (between Osaka Uehonmachi Station and Nabari Station), Nara Line (between Osaka Namba Station and Kintetsu Nara Station), Kyoto Line/Kashihara Line (between Kyoto Station and Kashihara…

Awajiya will resume accepting reservations on November 20 for “EXPO 2025 Myakumyaku Hittaridako Meshi,” an ekiben featuring Myakumyaku, the official character of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, in its design. The price is 1980 yen, and the applicable services are in-store pickup and online store. The product will also be sold at some event venues (details undisclosed)….

British digital equipment manufacturer Nothing will hold a Black Friday sale on its official website and on Amazon. The period is from midnight November 20 to 23:59 December 2 for the official website and from midnight November 21 to 23:59 December 1 for Amazon. The “Headphone (1),” a noise-canceling headphone with a cassette tape-like appearance,…

Jetstar Airways and Jetstar Japan will hold a “Black Friday” sale from November 26, 12:00 to December 3, 16:59. During the period, the sale will be held on all routes to and from Japan. Fares include the number “96,” which is associated with the color “black,” and start at 2,960 yen for domestic routes, 9,696…

On November 19, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/ A) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the “Women’s Livelihood Improvement Program through Promotion of Economic Activities in Border Areas (UNDP Partnership)” for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The signing of the agreement took place at the UNDP office…