February 2026 will mark four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although there are no signs of an end to the fighting, infrastructure restoration and reconstruction work has begun in non-combat zones, and JICA is cooperating with local reconstruction efforts by supporting the entry of Japanese companies with advanced technological capabilities…
Month: February 2026
JICA SDGs Bonds” (Japan International Cooperation Agency Bond No. 87) for Retail Investors: Terms of Issue Announced; Sales to Commence on February 9 ｜ News & PR
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today announced the following terms and conditions for the issuance of “JICA SDGs Bonds” (JICA Bond No. 87) for individual investors, which will be on sale from February 9 to February 26. The Bonds may be applied for from 10,000 yen. The “JICA SDGs Bonds” are bonds for individuals whose…
Donan Isabibi Railway offers T-shirts and bags designed by Kiha40, company logo, etc. at UNIQLO. Provided designs for “UTme!
Donan Isaribi Railway offered its design to UNIQLO’s original T-shirt and tote bag production service, “UTme! Hakodate Showa Town Plaza store (1-29-6 Showa, Hakodate, Hokkaido) and other “Utme! The lineup of stamps includes the “Nagamare-go” sightseeing train and other Kiha 40 models, as well as the logo of the Donan Isaribi Railway, which is inspired…
Workman unveils all 36 items of spring/summer recovery wear. The lowest price in the industry, from 1,290 yen, and a production system that “everyone can get it when they want it”.
Workman held the “WORKMAN 2026 Spring/Summer New Product Presentation -Colors & MEDiHEAL-” at the Tokyo International Forum on February 9, unveiling a total of 36 recovery wear items for year-round and spring/summer use. Last year, Workman’s “MEDiHEAL” series of recovery wear sold approximately 3.19 million pieces in the first 20 days after its launch. While…
Sanko, radio and battery that can be hand-cranked and recharged. Multifunctional tool with light, compass, and whistle.
Suncor has released a 20000mAh, hand-crank rechargeable AM/Wide FM radio. It is priced at 10,800 yen. With disaster prevention in mind, this multifunctional tool includes a radio, mobile battery, flashlight, reading light, alarm function, compass and whistle, and is IPX3 water and dust proof, making it suitable for outdoor use. The battery has a capacity…
First collaboration between Gelapiquet and Sanrio. Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll wearing fluffy borders.
Mash Style Lab’s loungewear brand “gelato pique” will release its first collaboration collection with Sanrio, “GELATO PIQUE ♡ SANRIO CHARACTERS” on March 11. The collection will be available at the “GELATO PIQUE LIMITED CONCEPT STORE,” which will be open for a limited time only, and at four other stores. The collection will feature ladies’ items…
BE-PAL, March issue features a GRIP SWANY collaboration LED lantern. Two colors are available with built-in carabiner and magnet.
On February 9, Shogakukan released the March 2026 issue of its outdoor magazine BE-PAL. The price is 1,500 yen. The appendix is an LED lantern in collaboration with GRIP SWANY. It comes in two colors, yellow and khaki (randomly enclosed), and measures approximately 6.5 x 4 cm (diameter x height). The light is activated by…
February 26, 2026] Sri Lanka Investment Promotion Seminar ｜ News & PR
summary Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with JETRO Colombo Office, will hold an online seminar to introduce Sri Lanka’s investment policy and business environment. The South Asian country of Sri Lanka emerged from an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, recording a real GDP growth rate of 5.0% in 2024 (a dramatic recovery from the…
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Development Plan Study Type Technical Cooperation for Cambodia: Formulation of Water Supply Improvement Plan for a Tourist City with the World Heritage Site of Angkor ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia on February 6, 2012, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on the “Siem Reap Water Supply Master Plan Formulation Project,” a development program study-type technical cooperation project. The R/D was signed by Mr. Chan Senla, President of…
Kyushu Dream Gacha Free Ticket” for unlimited travel on Kyushu Shinkansen or all JR Kyushu lines until March. 15,000 yen per ticket, one of two tickets is always available.
JR Kyushu will start selling “Kyushu Dream Gacha Free Ticket” on February 14 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Kyushu Shinkansen’s full line opening. The period of use is March 14 and 15. This is a product in which you are guaranteed to win either a one-day unlimited ride on all JR Kyushu lines…