Rakuten Travel, Inc. is offering up to 10,000 yen off lodging reservations in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, in its second “Iwaki, dig deep. The second campaign is being conducted from December 1, 2012. On the special website, a limited number of “accommodation coupons” (municipal coupons), which can be used at 98 facilities including official Spa…
Month: December 2025
Panasonic’s new lighting production “Yoimakase” to add color to the lively atmosphere at night with lighting. Actually, did everyone see this without knowing it at the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
Few people may immediately think of Panasonic when they hear that the company handles lighting for buildings and landscapes, but those who have experience in interior work (including on the order side) for new construction and remodeling can easily understand how large a share Panasonic also holds. A particularly obvious example is that most of…
Emergency Relief Aid for Cyclone Damage in Sri Lanka -Delivery of Donated Goods ｜ News & PR
December 4, 2025 Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for cyclone damage in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka have been delivered to the country. The emergency relief supplies to be provided to Sri Lanka arrived in Colombo late at night on December 3. At 10:30 a.m. (local time)…
President Tanaka Meets with World Bank Group President Banga ｜ News & Press Releases
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at JICA headquarters on December 5. The two organizations continue to conduct strategic annual high-level consultations, “Deep Dive,” with the aim of creating further development impact. During the meeting, the two sides confirmed the results of cooperation to date and policies for further…
Sanrio” gorgeous bags and charms are now on sale. Hello Kitty/Pochakko/Marron Cream Ver.
The lineup includes two bags, two pouches, and two charms, each with a cute adult design of “Hello Kitty,” “Pochacco,” and “Marron Cream. They are also recommended as gifts for the holiday season. The products are available at Green Parks stores nationwide and on the e-commerce site. Sanrio Collaboration Items Velour bag with charms (3,990…
Air Japan x Klook, Campaign to Support Overseas Travel with a Choice of Pair of Round-Trip Airline Tickets
Air Japan is running a joint campaign with Klook, a travel and leisure booking site, from December 4 to 21. Under the theme of “Expanding the Excitement of Travel,” the company is offering more economical travel to Bangkok, Singapore, and Seoul on routes operated by the company. The first phase of the campaign will be…
85th anniversary of the release of the movie “Fantasia” and new items at the Disney Store. Rare characters such as Hyacinth Hippo and Pegasus are lined up.
Disney Store will release items commemorating the 85th anniversary of the release of the movie “Fantasia” on December 12. Disney Flagship Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort stores, and the official online store will begin pre-sales on December 9. In addition to familiar characters such as Mickey Mouse dressed as a wizard’s apprentice and a broomstick, the…
International Horticultural Exposition 2027, types and prices of admission tickets to be determined. Advance ticket 4900 yen, +100 yen for paper tickets.
The GREEN x EXPO Association has announced the ticket types and prices for admission to GREEN x EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Exposition 2027), with the approval of the government. Advance tickets are expected to go on sale in March 2026, with details to be announced in the spring. Admission Ticket Types and Prices One-day ticket…
Naoki Wakabayashi’s Travel Photo Gallery] Tama Center Illumination (Tokyo, Japan)
The long hot summer is over and autumn is rushing past. Before we know it, illumination lights are beginning to be turned on in various places in the guise of Christmas. Here in Tama Center, the 300-meter stretch of Parthenon Boulevard leading from the station to the Parthenon Tama cultural complex is decorated with illuminations,…
Nitori’s “Super Insulated Bottle” with 5-layer insulation is now available in a screw type. Dishwasher-safe, starting at 1,990 yen, keeps temperature over 80°C even after 6 hours.
Nitori will sequentially increase the number of stores selling the N-HEATEX super heat-retaining bottle with a screw-type drinking spout, starting in late November, at all Nitori stores and on Nitori Net. The 500mL size is priced at 1,990 yen and the 800mL size at 2,490 yen. It features a five-layer vacuum-insulated structure with copper plating…