The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the government of the Republic of the Philippines on May 6 in Metro Manila, agreeing to an implementation framework for a technical cooperation project entitled “Strengthening Sustainability and Transparency Framework Project. The signing of the Record of Discussions (R/D) was held on…
Month: June 2026
Miyazaki Prefecture, up to 30% off “Hinatavi” Miyazaki Accommodation Campaign. Electronic coupons worth up to 9,000 yen to be used for food, drink and souvenirs are also issued.
Miyazaki Prefecture will conduct the “Hinatabi” Miyazaki Accommodation Campaign, the prefecture’s own tourism demand stimulation measure, over two phases. The program offers up to 30% off lodging at hotels and hot spring inns, regardless of whether it is on weekdays or holidays. The discount applies to reservations for stays of 4,500 yen or more per…
Akikawa Valley Hydrangea Festival 2026″ in Akiruno City, Tokyo. Pure white annabelle will be at its best soon, and a viewing plan with BBQ is also available.
Two hydrangea mountains in Akiruno City, Tokyo, are the venues. One is “Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain,” where more than 15,000 plants of more than 50 varieties, cared for over half a century, are in full bloom in a secluded area, and the other is “Wonderful Nature Village Hydrangea Mountain,” where pure white Annabelle hydrangeas grow in…
Jetstar’s “Super Star Sale” starts on the 8th for 14 domestic routes at ¥3,690 one-way. Paid members receive an additional 200 yen discount.
Jetstar Japan will hold a “Super Star Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on May 8 to 16:59 p.m. on May 13. The sale is limited to the number of seats and days of the week, and will be available for flights between May 20 and June 30 (with some exceptions). During the sale period, one-way tickets…
JR East Japan’s View, Time Sale on Train + Accommodation, including Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku trips departing in June, with special offers!
JR East View Tourism & Sales will hold an “Early Summer Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale” on its travel reservation website, View Travel. The time period is from 4:00 a.m. on May 20 to 11:40 p.m. on May 26. This is a sale for “train + lodging” or “train + day trip” plans using some…
Kärcher Daily Time Sale on Amazon. Cordless High Pressure Washer “Handy Jet”, Carpet Cleaner, etc.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on Kärcher high-pressure cleaners until 11:59 pm on May 7. Fifteen items ranging from entry-level models to top-of-the-line models and accessories are targeted, with up to 10% off confirmed. The OC 5 Handy Plus CB (Handy Jet), a cordless cleaner that requires no water source or power…
Hotel New Awaji to open a new resort hotel on Awaji Island in January 2027. Two facilities in the east and west to attract wealthy overseas guests.
Hotel New Awaji Group will open new luxury resort hotels on the east and west coasts of Awaji Island in January 2027. The “Sumoto City Komoe Kaigan Hotel Project” (5-1 Shojiya, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture), currently under development in the East Coast area, consists of a total of 25 rooms, all with terraces overlooking the…
GRANIFF, “Family Sale” up to 70% off for 3 days only. Original character grab bags also on sale daily, savings worth 7,000 yen.
GRANIF will hold “GRANIF Summer Festival 2026” from May 29 to 31. The venue is the 1st floor hall of Bellesalle Shinjuku Central Park (6-13-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). Admission is free, but advance entry is required through a special website. The highlight of the event is the Family Sale, which offers up to 70% off…
Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with the French Development Agency (AFD) Group ｜ News
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) renewed a memorandum of cooperation with the French development assistance agency, the French Agency for Development (AFD) Group, and held a signing ceremony at the Embassy of France in Tokyo on April 1. From 2019 onwards, AFD and JICA will continue to cooperate on climate change action, natural disaster…
Myakmyak Plushie Lottery returns in a black version! To be held in Tokyo and Osaka from May 18!
Junkudo Shoten, the official store for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, will hold a new “black version” of the “Myakumyaku Nyusoberi Plushie Stuffed Animal Lottery,” which was very popular at the Expo site, from May 18. The two stores hosting the event are the EXPO 2025 Official Store Junkudo Dojima Avanza and the EXPO 2025 Official Pop-up…