As news of Japanese Major League players’ performances continues to make headlines across MLB teams, Munetaka Murakami—who will join the Chicago White Sox in 2026—was placed on the injured list (IL) on May 30 and is expected to be out for 4 to 6 weeks. Amid all this, during the third game of a three-game…
Month: June 2026
Head to Hoi An, a World Heritage Site in Vietnam. A day trip just isn’t enough—there are ways to enjoy it that are only possible when you stay overnight!
From Da Nang to Hoi An. It’s fun to stop by stylish shops along the way. Since I’m staying in Hoi An, it’s no problem to take a detour in Da Nang on the way. So, I decided to make a few stops along the way. This time, I visited two shops run by Japanese…
The August issue of *Linen*, on sale today, comes with a free lunch tote featuring an embroidered “Hello Kitty” design on a straw hat.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “Linen” today, June 19. The price is 1,720 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a canvas-style lunch tote featuring “Hello Kitty” wearing a straw hat. This tote bag is the perfect size for carrying your lunch box, water bottle,…
Includes a “Hello Kitty” apple-print quilted pouch and 3D stickers. The August special issue of *Linen* goes on sale today.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “Linen” today, June 19. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue comes with a two-piece set featuring a “Hello Kitty” pouch with a straw hat and a set of puffy stickers. The pouch is made of…
UNIQLO’s summer “mofusand” T-shirts go on sale today. Four designs featuring cats enjoying the outdoors
UNIQLO will release a new UT collection in collaboration with “mofusand” on June 19. This popular character is an illustration of a “kitty” wearing a fluffy costume. This collaboration is themed around “outdoor activities,” featuring adorable designs of the character enjoying nature through activities like camping and hiking. The lineup consists of four styles of…
Support Through the JICA-Funded Trust Fund “TADAC” (Overseas Investment and Financing): Signing of a Loan Agreement for the “Project to Support the Expansion of Sustainable Industrial Parks” in the Eastern Republic of Uruguay | News & Public Relations
The “Latin America and Caribbean Private Sector Development Trust Fund (commonly known as TADAC),” funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), (Note 1), the Inter-American Development Bank Investment Corporation (IDB Invest) has signed a loan agreement totaling US$30 million with RAS Group, a logistics solutions company in the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, with the…
Support Through the JICA-Funded Trust Fund “LEAP2” (Overseas Investment and Financing): Loan to Expand Digital Education Infrastructure in India | News & Public Relations
On June 16, the “Asia Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund 2 (‘Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund 2’: LEAP 2), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement totaling 10 million U.S. dollars with Schoolnet India Limited (hereinafter “SIL”), an education services company in the Republic of India. Of this amount, 5 million U.S. dollars will…
“Marve Urayasu,” a shopping complex located under the elevated tracks at Urayasu Station, is set to open in full. A list of stores, including “Yellow” (omelet rice) and “Lindt” (chocolate), has been released.
Tokyo Metro and Metro Development will open “M’av Urayasu,” a commercial facility they have been developing under the elevated tracks at Urayasu Station on the Tozai Line, on June 30. Marve Urayasu already opened three stores (Baskin-Robbins, Mos Burger, and Kaldi) on the East Exit side as part of its first phase on March 38,…
Seibu-Kyujo-mae Station: Renovation, Including Rebuilding the Station Building and Cosmetic Improvements, Raises Expectations for the Station as the Gateway to the Dome and Amusement Park
Seibu Railway will carry out a renovation of “Seibu Kyujo-mae Station” on the Sayama and Yamaguchi Lines over a four-year period from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2029. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the value of the Tokorozawa railway corridor. As the gateway to the Belluna Dome and Seibuen Amusement Park,…
Scoot is collaborating with the movie “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Passengers can receive flight tags and eco-bags through in-flight sales.
Scoot is launching a collaboration with the movie *Spider-Man: A Brand-New Day*. The promotion runs from June 30 to September 13. The two aircraft involved are an Airbus A321neo and a Boeing 787. In addition to featuring custom headrest covers in their specially designed cabins, music from the film will be played onboard. Furthermore, passengers…