JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Arab Republic of Egypt from October 30 to November 3 to attend the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) held on November 1, He also met with Prime Minister Madbouly, President Aboul Naga, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Al-Mashaat, Minister of Tourism and…
Month: November 2025
Low-floor cars are introduced on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. Wheelchair users can get on and off the train alone due to fewer steps.
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) has introduced low-floor cars on its Midosuji Line, which have a smaller difference in level between the platform and the entrance to the car than before. As a result, wheelchair users will be able to get on and off the train independently from November 22. The low-floor cars will…
Suntan Kitty” eco-bag goes on sale. The bag has an integrated storage compartment and can be transformed into a plush toy by squeezing it together.
Takarajimasya will release “HELLO KITTY collaboration a-jolie big bag book” on December 22. The price is 3,663 yen. The original leopard print bag is a collaboration between the bag brand “Ajoli” and the popular “Tanning Kitty”. The bag comes with an integrated storage compartment, and can be transformed into a plush toy when the bag…
Thirteen Expo exhibits will be moved to the three Kansai airports. Lanterns from the Sumitomo Pavilion, tree from Nomo no Kuni, cushions from the Belgian Pavilion, etc.
Kansai Airport Group will install some of the exhibits and artworks (13 in total) from the Osaka/Kansai Expo pavilions at Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport and Kobe Airport. The location and start date of the installation will be announced as soon as they are determined. Exhibits and artwork for overseas pavilions to be set…
Unlimited Ride Ticket for Winter in JR Tokai” goes on sale on November 19. Shinkansen fare + ¥3,900 for 2 days, also valid for year-end and New Year’s holidays.
JR Tokai will release “JR Tokai Winter Unlimited Ride Ticket” from November 19 to January 12, 2026, which allows unlimited rides on all conventional train lines (12 lines) for two days. The period of use is from December 13 to January 13, 2026, including the year-end and New Year holidays. The discount free ticket that…
Suica penguins, thud-up business card cases and plush toys on sale, in celebration of TRAINIART’s 15th anniversary.
JR East Japan Trading will release commemorative goods featuring Suica penguins and other items on November 19 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its “TRAINIART” railroad goods specialty store. In addition to a plush toy (2,860 yen) designed to symbolize “train and art,” which is also the origin of the TRAINIART brand, the company will…
UNIQLO’s “Tamagotchi” collaboration goes on sale December 19! 4 kinds of T-shirts & 1 original Tamagotchi
UNIQLO will release a UT collection in collaboration with “Tamagotchi” on December 19, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Inspired by the pixel art of the first Tamagotchi in 1996, the design is based on the charm of the Tamagotchi, a simple yet expressive creature in the digital world. The lineup includes four types of women’s T-shirts…
Mizuno decides to produce “Black Myakmyak” sneakers to order! Reservations start today at 1:00 p.m., with no upper limit on the number of units sold.
Mizuno will release a new black and gray color of “The Mizuno Energy OSAKA EXPO2025,” a shoe featuring the Myakmyak of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Priced at 30,800 yen, Mizuno will accept pre-orders (limited to 2,025 pairs) and applications for build-to-order sales on Mizuno’s official online store starting at 1:00 p.m. on November 13. It is…
Black Friday at Yahoo! Shopping and Travel. Up to 25% PayPay points back, JAL/ANA exclusive ¥38,000 discount, and more!
LINE Yahoo will hold Black Friday for five services: Yahoo! Shopping, Yahoo! Flea Market, Yahoo! Auction, Yahoo! Travel, and LINE Gifts. Shopping will give back up to 25% of PayPay points, including 5% for LINE account integration, up to +10% for Bonus Store Plus, and an additional +2% for Bonus Store Plus. For purchases of…
Commemorative items for the 15th anniversary of “Rapunzel on the Tower” are now on sale. Tower-shaped lights, curtain tassels, etc.
The Disney Store will release a new collection on November 18 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the movie “Rapunzel on the Tower. The design features a purple and lavender color base with Rapunzel, Pascal, and magical flowers scattered throughout. The collection focuses on items for use at home that are reminiscent…