NEXCO Central Japan’s Tokyo Branch will carry out construction to add an extra lane at the Ayase Smart IC on the northbound lanes of the Tomei Expressway (E1) between the Yokohama-Machida IC and the Ebina JCT. The project is scheduled to last approximately one and a half years, from late August through late April 2028….
Month: June 2026
ANA’s domestic flight flash sale is set to begin soon. Summer vacation flights from Haneda to Naha start at 11,880 yen; advance seat selection is not available.
ANA will hold a limited-time sale on domestic flight tickets from 12:00 a.m. on June 29 to 11:59 p.m. on July 5. The eligible travel period is from August 1 to October 24. Please note that it may take some time for the sale fares to be reflected. The website lists sample fares, such as…
[Vocalist Kotone’s Musical Journey] A Trip to Busan, South Korea, in Early Summer: A Journey Enjoying Seafood, Nature, and Shopping
After a refreshing lunch, we went shopping in Nampo-dong. After enjoying Amgachon Culture Village to the fullest, we took a taxi to the International Market. It was quite hot that day, so we were craving something cold and decided to try “Milmyeon,” a Busan specialty cold noodle dish made with wheat flour. It was my…
Kinokuniya × Hello Kitty Insulated Bag Included as a Bonus! Pre-orders Now Open for the September Special Issue of *Otona Muse*
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 special issue of “otona MUSE” on July 28. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement included with this issue is a collaboration between Kinokuniya and Hello Kitty: an insulated bag that keeps contents cold or warm. The all-over pattern…
Disneyland’s First Drone Show: “Reach for the Stars: Everlasting Dreams” for a Limited Time
Tokyo Disneyland has announced that it will feature a drone show titled “Reach for the Stars: Everlasting Dreams.” The show will run from July 2 to September 14. In this performance, for approximately five minutes following the main portion of the “Reach for the Stars” show, an epilogue featuring various characters will be projected onto…
A Kinokuniya × Hello Kitty shopping bag is included as a bonus! Pre-orders are now open for the September issue of Otona Muse.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “otona MUSE” on July 28. The price is 1,860 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a lightweight, large shopping bag created through a collaboration between Kinokuniya and Hello Kitty. Measuring approximately 49 × 15 × 35 cm, its…
Shirahama Koga no I Resort & Spa: Up to 30% off the 1-night, 2-meal buffet plan. Features an indoor pool with an open terrace and a summer-only garden pool.
Rakuten Travel is holding a “Special Coupon Week” through June 30, offering discounts of up to 30% on travel reservations. By combining multiple coupons currently available, you can book eligible hotels and hot spring inns nationwide at great savings. The “Shirahama Koga-no-I Resort & Spa” (3212-1 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture) in Shirahama Onsen, Wakayama…
Awajiya’s Series 5: “JNR Container Bento.” Inside is a hearty tonkatsu, and the “door-to-door” delivery is perfectly recreated using a new mold.
Awajiya will release the fifth installment in its Container Bento series, “JNR Container Bento: Tokyo Tonkatsu Edition,” on July 1. The price is 1,680 yen. This product features a special container modeled after the “C6000-series container,” a freight container that was widely used during the Japan National Railways (JNR) era. In addition to completely redesigning…
Signing of a Yen Loan Agreement for Cambodia: Contributing to Improved Agricultural Productivity and Reduced Flood Damage Through the Rehabilitation of Irrigation and Drainage Facilities | News & Public Relations
On June 25, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a yen loan agreement (Loan Agreement: L/A) for the “Phnom Penh Southwest Irrigation and Drainage Facilities Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (Phase III).” The agreement was signed that day by Ahn Ponmonirat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Cambodia,…
Signing of a Grant Agreement for Grant Aid to Cambodia: Supporting Capacity Building for Teachers in Basic Education Through the Development of Teacher Training Colleges | News & Public Relations
On June 25, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, for the “Project to Establish a Teacher Training University in Kampong Cham Province.” The agreement was signed that day by H.E. Oun Ponmonirat, Deputy Prime Minister…