The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Turkey on February 18 in Ankara City, the capital of the Republic of Turkey, agreeing to an implementation framework for the technical cooperation project “Capacity Building for Rapid Screening of Building Vulnerability”. The R/D was signed…
Month: February 2026
Search, a new feature that makes it easier to find restaurants with your smartphone. Outing AI Assistant suggests restaurants that meet your needs.
On February 20, LINE Yahoo! Search added a function to its “Odekake AI Assistant,” which uses generated AI to suggest sightseeing spots and model courses, to assist in finding restaurants. The three new additions are “restaurant suggestions that meet your needs,” “local restaurant chain suggestions,” and “specialty gourmet genre suggestions. The maximum number of restaurants…
USJ’s 5th Anniversary “Super Nintendo World” Limited Edition Merchandise: Stars to Make You “Invincible” Starting March 18
Universal Studios Japan will hold events to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the opening of the popular “Super Nintendo World” area starting March 18. Under the theme of “We are all STARS!”, limited edition food and goods featuring the “Super Star”, a well-known item in Mario games that makes you “invincible”, will be available from…
Toyoko INN Tokorozawa Station West Exit” opened on February 21. 245 rooms in 3-minute walking distance from the station, some with Nishikawa and Mizuno mattresses and pillows.
Toyoko Inn will open Toyoko INN Tokorozawa Station West Exit (12-24 Higashi Sumiyoshi, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture) on February 21. Located a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Tokorozawa Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro and Shinjuku lines, the hotel is also within easy reach of Seibu Dome, Seibuen Yuenchi, Tokorozawa Sakura Town, and Seibuen Golf…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, AI Public Relations Avatar “Miyako Seijin”. Character design by Atsuko NISHIDA, Pikachu, etc.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun operating an AI public relations avatar, “Miyako Seijin. This video was created to provide information on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in a more familiar and speedy manner. The three characters are “dispatched as researchers from the planet “To Sei,” which is similar to the Earth,” and the information will…
Midori Seika “Myakmyak Jelly Can” in new pastel colors. The jackpot includes 3D Myakmyak!
Midori Seika released new pastel colors of “Myakumyak Jelly Can”. Priced at 1,080 yen per can. The product, which was popular at the Osaka-Kansai Expo and at the official store, consists of four colorful crafted jellies (semi-perishable confections) in a can with a Myakmyak design. In addition to existing can designs such as Myakmyak enjoying…
JAL to End In-Flight Face-to-Face Sales on Domestic Flights on March 1, and Consolidate to “In-Flight Sales at Home”. International flights will use both in-person and digital sales.
JAL Group will end in-person in-flight sales on domestic flights on March 1, and integrate them into a digital “in-flight sales at home” service. The same service will also be introduced to international flights. In-flight shopping at home is a service that allows passengers to enjoy online shopping for a limited period of three days…
Skymark distributes coupons for up to 30,000 yen discount on “Tasubitabi” airline tickets and hotels, including Haneda-Kobe
SKYPACK TOURS is conducting the “Kobe Airport 20th Anniversary Coupon Campaign Vol. 2” on its dynamic package “TASU-TAVISHI” from February 20, 11:00 to March 13, 18:00. The campaign is valid for travel departing on February 21 and returning on April 28. The limited number of coupons worth up to 30,000 yen will be distributed according…
Weekend-only oyster bar is now open in Ginza, Tokyo! Tried plump brand oysters at Hiroshima Brand Shop TAU!
Hiroshima Brand Shop TAU (1-6-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold the second edition of the “OK! Hiroshima Oyster Festival in TAU” from February 27 to March 1 and March 6 to 8. A pre-event is also being held in conjunction with the three-day weekend from February 20 to 23. The Yurakucho/Ginza area of Tokyo is…
Hello Kitty’s warm/cold marche bag in a large capacity! GLOW May/June issue supplement
Takarajimasya will release the May/June 2026 issue of “GLOW” on March 27. The price is 1,780 yen. The appendix is an insulated/cooled marche bag created in collaboration with Maison Special and Hello Kitty. It has a large capacity of approximately 44 x 16 x 37 cm (W x D x H), with room for three…