The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Philippine government in Metro Manila on February 26, agreeing to an implementation framework for the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Forest Monitoring Capacity for Sustainable Forest Management and Conservation”. Discussions (R/D) on the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Forest Monitoring Capacity for Sustainable…
Month: March 2026
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Madagascar: Support for Strengthening Socio-Economic and Livelihood Infrastructure through Rehabilitation of Substations and Development of Power Distribution Lines in Eastern Key Cities ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Madagascar on March 4 in Antananarivo, the capital of the country, for the “Electricity Access Improvement Project in Toamasina City”. The G/A was signed by Mr. Ramiarison Herrinzatubu Eme, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic…
Publication of Disciplinary Actions ｜ News & Public Relations
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has taken disciplinary action against a staff member and others. 1. Person subject to disciplinary action: Key personnel (equivalent to section chief level) working in Japan (at the time) Disciplinary action: Reduction in salary 3. Date of disposal: March 13, 2026 4. Summary of the case: The subject of the…
Expressway Companies Announced Holiday Discount Calendar for FY2026: GW, Obon, Year-end and New Year holidays, and 3 consecutive holidays are excluded.
The three NEXCO companies, JB Honshi Kosoku, and Miyagi Prefecture Road Public Corporation have announced their holiday discount calendar for FY2026. In order to equalize tourism demand and disperse traffic, holiday discounts during busy periods continue to be exempted, and this policy will be continued for FY2026. Golden Week, Obon, year-end and New Year, Silver…
The appendix is a “Snow Peak” purse shoulder bag. Pre-orders for the June issue of Linnell are now open!
Takarajimasya will release the June 2026 issue of “Linnell” on April 20. The price is 1,620 yen. The appendix is a purse shoulder bag from the outdoor brand Snow Peak. Model Miyako Takayama supervised the design and created a two-layered bag with wallet and pouch functions. It measures approximately 19.5 x 5 x 11.5 cm…
The site of the former AEON Tsu store in Mie is to become Soyora Tsu Sakurabashi, opening in the fall of 2026, about a 10-minute walk from the station.
On March 17, Jishu Corporation acquired land (approx. 29,871m2) in Sakurabashi 3-chome, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, owned by Dai-Ichi Kotsu Sangyo and tenanted by AEON Retail. The site is the former AEON Tsu Shopping Center (the core store is AEON Tsu), and SOYOLA Tsu Sakurabashi is scheduled to open this fall. Located approximately 10 minutes…
JAL flight attendants introduce “Fukuoka, City of Flowers! Fukuoka Flower Show” was held at Fukuoka City Botanical Garden for 5 days to enjoy with all five senses!
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Morishia Tsudanuma” at the south exit of JR Tsudanuma Station will reopen for business in the fall of 2028. Nomura Real Estate: “We are not canceling the redevelopment.”
Nomura Real Estate announced that “Morisia Tsudanuma,” a commercial facility that had been closed for reconstruction, will partially reopen for business in the “Tsudanuma Station South Exit Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project” that had been postponed (temporarily suspended) at the south exit of JR Tsudanuma Station. The reopening is scheduled for the fall of…
The appendix is a large vanity pouch by Snow Peak with a detachable mirror. Linnell June extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the June 2026 extra issue of “Linnell” on April 20. The price is 1,650 yen. The supplement to the extra issue is a large vanity pouch from the outdoor brand Snow Peak, with a mirror that can be easily attached and detached with Velcro tape. Model Miyako Takayama supervised the design of…
ANA FESTA Fukuoka Domestic Lobby Branch” at Fukuoka Airport underwent a complete renewal. Limited edition products from Ito Kingu and Ki no Se are now available.
ANA FESTA will completely renovate the ANA FESTA Fukuoka Domestic Lobby Store on the 2nd floor of the domestic terminal at Fukuoka Airport, reopening on March 18. This will be the first time the store has undergone a complete renovation since its opening in 2019. For this renewal, the store design has been updated with…