Bic Camera will open a new store, Bic Camera IT tower TOKYO (tentative name) (3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) on March 14 at “IT tower TOKYO” built on the former Ikebukuro Marui site at the Ikebukuro West Exit. The new store will be located on the 2nd to 4th floors of “IT tower TOKYO,” a new…
Month: March 2026
Elieir’s first disaster prevention set. Two types, standard and women’s, for rolling stock, buying more as you use them.
Daio Paper Corporation launched all two types of “Yasashisa Stock,” the first disaster prevention set for the Elieir brand of sanitary paper products, at the Elieir online store. The recent frequency of natural disasters throughout Japan has increased the importance of preparing for “home evacuation” in the safety of one’s own home. The product lineup,…
Appendix is a 3-piece “Coleman” set, gadget case/USB cable/zipper bag. Otona Muse April Special Issue
Takarajimasya will release the April 2026 special issue of “Otona MUSE” today, February 27. The price is 1,760 yen. The supplement of the special issue is a four-piece set of useful items from the outdoor brand Coleman. Included are a gadget case, a 2-in-1 type USB cable, and two zipper bags. The vivid pink and…
Suzu Hirose shares her travel memories at the roulette; went to JAL “Somewhere Miles” 10th anniversary secret event.
Shiori Ohba, Assistant Manager of the Mileage Business Department, opened the event with an overview of the service and details of the current campaign. According to Ohba, a total of 780,000 people have used this “Somewhere Miles” service since its launch in 2016, and more than 70% of them are repeat customers. To commemorate the…
J2 “Montedio Yamagata” new stadium concept by ES-CON; scheduled to open in August 2028; roof required after fall/spring system.
On February 26, S-CON decided to invest up to 5 billion yen in Montedio Football Park (MFP), which is promoting a new stadium concept in Yamagata Prefecture scheduled to open in August 2028. The company also signed a share subscription agreement with Montedio Yamagata, the parent company of the soccer club and operator of the…
Jetstar’s “Strongest Opening Day” Sale on March 5. All domestic routes from 777 yen, all Asian routes from 7777 yen
Jetstar Japan will hold its “Strongest Opening Day Sale” with one-way fares starting at 777 yen for all domestic routes and 7777 yen for all Asian routes. The period is from 12:00 p.m. on March 5 to 16:59 p.m. on March 9. The sale covers 18 domestic routes and 7 Asian routes from April 1…
JAL offers up to 30,000 yen discount on domestic air tickets + hotel. Sightseeing options and car rental sales are also being held at the same time.
JAL will hold a time sale on dynamic packages that include domestic airfare and accommodations. The sale period is from 10:00 on February 26 to 23:57 on March 12. The applicable stay period is from February 27 to February 7, 2027. The website introduces a 2-day/1-night plan at Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Koen in…
Disaster Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake Shared with the World
Japan is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. While many lives have been lost due to earthquakes, tsunamis, windstorms, and floods, Japan has learned lessons and accumulated and developed knowledge and technologies to protect people’s lives, society, and the economy. This report presents JICA’s activities 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Students…
Supporting SMEs in Africa and Asia – JICA Invests in Aavishkaar’s Impact Investment Fund: Boosting Supply Chain Enhancement, Food Security, and Industrial Competitiveness ｜ News & PR
On February 19, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement to invest in the Global Supply Chain Support Fund SCSp (GSCSF), a new fund established by Aavishkaar Capital (an Aavishkaar Group company), an Indian impact investment firm. JICA will collaborate with development finance institutions such as KfW and private investors. Aavishkaar Group founder…
Be sure to meet the Mandalorian and Glogoo at Star Tours! In celebration of the movie’s release, a special version for a limited time only!
Tokyo Disneyland will offer a special version of the attraction “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” for a limited time, in which Mandalorian and Glogoo will always appear. The period is from April 23rd. The program will be held in conjunction with the May 22 release of the film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and the Glogoo”….