reporter Name Affiliation Title Miki Kaminishi Senior Research Officer, Environmental Management and Climate Change Group, Global Environment Department summary Date: November 11, 2025 Co-organized by UN-Habitat, JICA, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Engineering-X, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Name of venue (pavilion name): SDG Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation Title Asa Jonason Head, UN-Habitat, Global…
Month: December 2025
Construction of NTT Hibiya Tower, a redevelopment project in Uchisaiwaicho, begins on December 1. 48 floors above ground, Imperial Hotel/hall/commercial facilities/offices, etc.
NTT Urban Development Corporation and Tokyo Electric Power Grid announced that construction of NTT Hibiya Tower (1-1-10 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, etc.) began on December 1. Construction is scheduled to be completed at the end of October 2031. This large-scale complex is being developed in the Naka district of Uchisaiwaicho 1-chome, which consists of the North,…
JR East to Launch “Local Suica” in Spring 2027. Linkage with My Number to support local currencies and administrative procedures all at once.
JR East Group will preliminarily launch the “local Suica” service in Gunma and Miyagi prefectures in the spring of 2027. This is the third phase of the “Suica Renaissance” project, following walk-through ticket gates and the “teppay” code payment service. By linking Mobile Suica with My Number Card, it will provide locally-optimized MaaS and lifestyle…
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, 51% off plans with breakfast, short walk to USJ, natural hot springs with a view
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until December 20, 2012, offering great deals on winter and spring travel reservations. In addition to selling many sale plans for hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide, up to 23% off coupons can be applied to hotels affiliated with theme parks. Hotel Keihan Universal Tower (6-2-45 Shimaya,…
JAL to gradually renovate domestic lounges at Haneda Airport; North Wing to be closed from January to September 2026; JGC exclusive counters, etc. to be renovated
JAL will gradually renovate lounges, first class and JGC (JAL Global Club) exclusive facilities for domestic flights at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 starting in January 2026. The Diamond Premier Lounge and Sakura Lounge will be temporarily closed in the North Wing starting January 13, 2026 and scheduled to open in October. The South Wing will…
Logos, smoke reduction and electric “Elegrill”. Simply plug it into an outlet for easy BBQ
An electric grill that can be plugged into an outlet to enjoy BBQ. With an electricity bill of approximately 43 yen per hour, it can be enjoyed at a lower cost than charcoal-fueled BBQ grills or gas cylinder cooking equipment. The lineup includes two types, one for families and the other for PROs. (Noden) Elecan…
ANA launches new “Domestic Sale Fare” starting from May 19, 2026 boarding and onward.
ANA will renew its “Domestic Fares” for boarding on May 19, 2026. In conjunction with the renewal, the “Domestic Fare Sale” will also be renewed, and a time sale will begin at midnight on December 17, 2012. With the new domestic sale fares, you can select your seat 24 hours prior to departure and check…
JAL presents a drawing for the 10th anniversary of “Somewhere Miles” on domestic flights. Chance to participate in the event with Suzu Hirose on stage.
JAL will launch a year-long “Sokodemo Miles 10th Anniversary Campaign” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its “Sokodemo Miles” award ticket service for domestic flights. As the first phase, “Travel and Win! Somewhere Miles 10th Anniversary Present Campaign” started on December 8. During the campaign period, users of “Somewhere Miles” and “Somewhere Miles South Island”…
UNIQLO to Launch Snoopy “Coach Jacket” on December 22. Total of 4 types depicting the Peanuts gang
UNIQLO will release a new men’s coach jacket from its Peanuts collaborative UT collection “PLAYFUL TIMES” on December 22. The motif is based on the thin, collared outerwear worn by coaches of American sports teams, featuring snap buttons and elasticized cuffs. The lineup consists of a total of four types designed around the playful daily…
Japan RV Association certifies 4 new spots for overnight stays in cars. Including an RV park with hot springs and evening breakfast in Kyoto
The Japan RV Association has certified four new locations as “RV Parks,” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles (as of the end of November). RV parks are facilities that meet certain conditions as “places where you can stay overnight in your car comfortably and safely.” There are currently 589 certified RV parks adjacent to hot…