On March 23, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Neoenergia Coelba, a company operating an electricity distribution business in the state of Bahia in the northeastern region of the Federative Republic of Brazil under a concession granted by the Brazilian government, and held a signing ceremony in Salvador, Brazil, on…
Month: June 2026
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Business Cooperation with the British International Investment Corporation (BII): Contributing to Sustainable Development in Asia and Africa and Expanding Market Participation Opportunities—Including for Japanese Companies—Through the Mobilization of Private-Sector Funds | News & Public Relations
On June 14, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on operational cooperation with the British International Investment (BII), a UK government-affiliated development finance institution, at a Japan-UK business event held at 10 Downing Street in conjunction with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the United Kingdom. at a Japan-UK…
Miffy × OUTDOOR PRODUCTS: Two Types of Outing Bags. The marguerite pattern on the inside adds a touch of style.
“Flower Miffy,” the Miffy flower shop operated by Benelic, will release two types of collaboration bags with the U.S.-based outdoor brand “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS” on June 19. The lineup includes the “Margaret Daypack” (9,790 yen) and the “Margaret Shoulder Bag” (4,400 yen), both featuring a limited-edition Flower Miffy design. In the online store, they are sold…
The “Shizuoka Youth ★ Outing Ticket,” which offers students a 50% discount on round-trip “Kodama” train fares to Disney, will go on sale again in 2026.
JR Tokai will sell the “Shizuoka Youth ★ Outing Ticket (Trip to Tokyo Disney Resort)” from June 18 to August 28, continuing the program from last year. The valid travel period is July 18–August 6 and July 17–30, expanding from 14 days to 34 days. A limit on the number of tickets sold will be…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Rail Travel Tips”] Are Some Ticket Gates Reserved for Employees and Military Personnel? There Are Ticket Gates Available Only at Specific Times and for Specific Groups
Temporary Ticket Gates Opened Only During Rush Hour: Since they’re called “temporary,” they aren’t open continuously from the first train to the last. There are various ways they’re operated. The most common type is a temporary ticket gate that opens only during the morning and evening rush hours to accommodate commuters and students. I used…
100 winners will be selected by lottery to receive Hokkaido gourmet treats. Enter via the “HOKKAIDO LOVE!” official LINE account.
The Hokkaido Tourism Organization is holding a giveaway campaign to celebrate the relaunch of the “HOKKAIDO LOVE! LINE Official Account,” which provides tourism information and other content. If you add us as a friend by June 23 and complete your entry by entering the required information on the campaign page we’ll send you, you’ll be…
“Data Collection Vehicles” Set Out from a New Base in Osaka Aimed at Level 4 Autonomous Taxis. What Obstacles Stand in the Way of Commercialization?
In its “Third Basic Plan for Transport Policy,” the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has set a target of 10,000 “Level 4” autonomous vehicles (buses, taxis, and trucks) that do not require a driver by fiscal year 2030. Although this goal is still a long way off, newmo—which operates taxi services in Tokyo,…
Jetstar Announces Sale on Australian Routes, Including Summer Flights: Narita–Cairns for 23,000, Kansai–Sydney for 29,000, and More
Jetstar Japan will hold a sale on flights to Australia from 12:00 p.m. on June 17 through 4:59 p.m. on June 30 (the sale ends once tickets are sold out). Sale prices (Economy Class one-way, for Club Jetstar members) are 23,870 yen for the Narita–Cairns route, 27,410 yen for the Narita–Brisbane route, 20,570 yen for…
“Miki Smart IC,” Connecting to the Miki Service Area on the Sanyo Expressway, Set to Open in Spring 2027
Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and the Kansai Branch of NEXCO West Japan announced that the name of the smart interchange connecting to the Miki Service Area on the Sanyo Expressway (E2) has been finalized as “Miki Smart Interchange.” Located between the Miki-Ono IC and Miki-Higashi IC, it is 2.2 km from the Miki-Ono IC and…
Pleasure Resort Izu Akazawa Onsen: Up to 30% off stays with two meals included. Features include open-air baths with spectacular views, a deep-sea water pool, and game facilities.
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Rakuten Travel Super SALE,” offering great deals on travel bookings, through June 20. The sale features special rates at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, discounts of up to 30% can be applied. “Pleasure Resort Izu Akazawa Onsen” (163-1 Ukiyama, Akazawa, Ito City,…