Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has taken disciplinary action against a staff member and others. 1. Person subject to disciplinary action: Specialized temporary employee (fixed-term employee) belonging to the headquarters (at that time) 2. Disciplinary action: Warning 3. Date of disposal: December 24, 2025 4. Summary of the case: The subject of the disposition failed…
Month: February 2026
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, guiding the viewing hours for Hatsumode in 2026. Traffic restrictions in the center of Kamakura City on Sangatsu (three days of the week).
Visiting Hours December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026: 24-hour visitation January 3, 2026: 0:00 – 20:00 After January 4, 2026: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Live camera images are available on the official website, allowing visitors to check on the crowded condition of the temple precincts from home. In addition, some of the awards…
Publication of Disciplinary Actions ｜ News & Public Relations
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has conducted an internal investigation on the “newly discovered facts (similar cases)” referred to in the verification report from the Verification Committee on the Yen Loan Project “Metropolitan Area Railway Line 3 Rehabilitation Project” in the Philippines released on June 13, 2025. In response to these results, ETIC has taken…
Lettuce Club” December extra issue, which sold out and included Snoopy’s big eco-bag, is back for pre-order on Amazon.
KADOKAWA LifeDesign has reprinted the December 2025 issue of “Lettuce Club,” the 38th anniversary issue of the magazine, and has resumed accepting pre-orders at Kadosto and Amazon. Bookstores will receive additional copies in mid-February 2026. The price is 990 yen. The decision to reprint the book was made in response to the popularity of the…
Lead Manager Selected for “JICA SDGs Bonds” (Japan International Cooperation Agency Bond No. 87) for Retail Investors ｜ News & PR
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is planning to issue “JICA SDGs Bonds”, bonds for individuals who can purchase from 10,000 yen as follows. Details will be announced on the JICA website as needed. The “JICA SDGs Bonds” are bonds for individuals whose funds will be used for JICA’s projects to support the resolution of social…
Traffic regulation around Kaminarimon for Hatsumode at Senso-ji Temple until Mikaday. Bus stops on Kaminarimon-dori and Namiki-dori will be temporarily relocated.
The Asakusa Police Department will close Kaminarimon-dori and Namiki-dori to vehicular traffic from New Year’s Eve to three days in conjunction with Hatsumode at Senso-ji Temple. On New Year’s Eve, restrictions will begin at 9:30 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Thereafter, restrictions will also be in place from 9:30 am…
Weekend Ekiben] Shin-Aomori Station “Towada Barayaki Jyu
When I travel in Japan, one of the things I look forward to is “food. I always try to enjoy the local delicacies that are popular in the destination as much as possible. In reality, however, time is limited and I am often unable to visit local gourmet restaurants. What can be helpful in such…
Disney Store Announces DISNEY VALENTINE 2026! In addition to the collection with Godiva, Nightmare and Fashionable Cat sweets are also available.
The Disney Store will launch its “DISNEY VALENTINE 2026” collection for Valentine’s Day on January 9, 2026. This is an annual joint project between Godiva and Disney, and for 2026 will feature a newly drawn artwork of Mickey Mouse in his chocolatier outfit. The “Grand Plus” (12,000 yen), a box of 23 pieces with original…
Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine announces opening hours for Hatsumode in 2026. Parking lot closed on Sangatsu due to traffic restrictions, stone pickup also suspended.
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) has opened a special page about Hatsumode in 2026, providing information on opening times and precautions. The gates will open at 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve night and continue until 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on January 2…
Shimamura’s first sale starts on January 1. Lucky draw to win a goody bag and up to 100,000 yen worth of gift certificates.
Shimamura will hold a series of first sales starting January 1 at its Fashion Center Shimamura, Abeille, Birthday, and other group stores nationwide, as well as its online store. In addition to selling women’s, men’s, and kids’ outerwear, underwear, socks, and other clothing and accessories at special prices, there will be a large lineup of…