Kansai Airport announced that the opening date of Terminal 2 (domestic flights) at Kansai International Airport has been set for April 1. Terminal 2, which opened in 2012 and is currently used by Peach Aviation for domestic flights, will be renovated from August 2025 and reopen on April 1. After renovation, automatic baggage check-in machines…
Month: April 2026
Expressway discounts of up to 50% with the “Commuter Pass” will start in April in six prefectures nationwide. Sales prices will be reviewed, and some ICs in Toyama Prefecture will also be covered.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the three NEXCO companies announced that they will continue the “Commuter Pass” social experiment on expressways in six prefectures in Japan (Hokkaido, Niigata, Ishikawa, Yamanashi, Kagawa, and Nagasaki) in FY2026. The experiment will run from April 1 to March 31, 2027, and applications will be accepted…
Kärcher launches the SC 1 Multi handheld steamer to the public on March 10. Removes kitchen and bathroom stains without detergent.
Kärcher Japan will release the SC 1 Multi series handheld steamers for home use on March 10. This will be the general sale of the model that was sold out on the day of the start of pre-sales through the support purchase service “Makuake. It is designed to lift and remove dirt using steam at…
Escalator Stopping System” installed in the Shinkansen ticket gates at Tokyo Station, using 3D sensors to detect people stuck in the escalator and prevent accidents involving crowds of people.
JR East Group will install the “Escalator Stopping System” on four single-seat escalators in the Shinkansen ticket gates (south transfer entrance) of Tokyo Station from March 5. The system uses a 3D sensor installed near the escalator’s descent entrance to detect the status of passengers, alerts the following passengers with sound and light, and then…
Appendix is “Moomin” embroidered drawstring tote with large capacity for hobbies and guesswork. Otona no Oshareta Techo May issue
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of Otona no Oshare Techo on April 7. The price is 1,680 yen. The special supplement is an embroidered drawstring tote in collaboration with “Moomin. It is a large-size tote (approx. 41 x 41 cm (W x H)) that can hold magazines and notebooks with plenty of room…
New USJ x Pokémon goods are introduced in a new photo shoot. Pikachu’s hat with movable ears, monster ball-shaped Ramune, flashy catsuits, etc.
Universal Studios Japan will hold its 25th anniversary event “Discover U! (Discover U!)” event starting March 4. In this article, we take a look at the limited-edition goods that went on sale on March 2, prior to the start of the event. The “Pokemon” series, which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the game’s release…
Five “Moomin” lengtheners to add color to your dining table are included in the supplement. Otona no Oshareta Techo May extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 extra issue of Otona no Oshare Techo on April 7. The price is 1,540 yen. The supplement to the extra issue is a set of five gorgeous lengua with designs of “Moomin” and his friends. Moomin, Snufkin, Little Mii, Snork’s Joes, and Gnoronjoro are depicted in different colorings, along…
MHI Signs Yen Loan Agreement with Philippines: Railroad Rehabilitation to Help Alleviate Severe Traffic Congestion in Metro Manila ｜ News / PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of the Republic of the Philippines for the “Metropolitan Area Railway Line 3 Rehabilitation Project (Phase III)” on March 3 in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The signing took place between Mr. Frederick Go, Minister of Finance of the…
Emergency Relief Aid for Victims of Cyclone Gezani in the Republic of Madagascar – Supplies
February 20, 2026 In response to a request from the government of the Republic of Madagascar for assistance for damage caused by Cyclone Gezani, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami On February 10, 2026, Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar,…
Emergency Relief Aid for Victims of Cyclone Gezani in the Republic of Madagascar -Delivery of Donated Goods ｜ News & PR
March 3, 2026 Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for damage caused by Cyclone Gezani in the Republic of Madagascar have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for Madagascar arrived in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, between February 24 and 26, and were delivered at 15:00 local time…