Ahead of the “Disney Halloween” event, Tokyo Disney Resort will begin rolling out new merchandise—perfect for villain-themed designs and casual costumes—starting September 3. New Villain merchandise includes “Favorite Character” T-shirts (4,200 yen) and brooches (1,600 yen each, or 8,000 yen for a set). The designs feature Maleficent, Ursula, Dr. Facilier, and others. The lineup also…
Month: August 2026
I visited the site of major repairs on the Arakawa Bay Bridge on the Metropolitan Expressway, which has been in service for about 50 years. With serious damage such as “peeling paint, corrosion of the foundation, and sections with missing material or fractures,” how will it be repaired?
Overview of the Large-Scale Repair Work on the Arakawa Bay Bridge Since fiscal year 2014, the Metropolitan Expressway Authority has been carrying out large-scale renewal and repair work at various locations along 63.7 km of its 327.2 km total route as part of the “Metropolitan Expressway Renewal Project.” This magazine has also reported on large-scale…
Why Is Yoshinoya Opening “Clear Broth Ramen” Restaurants? I Visited the First “Torikichi” Location in Osaka
Is it different from Kirameki no Tori? Torikichi serves everyday-style chicken-based white soup ramen. Prefectural Route 19, which runs in front of Torikichi, is a major thoroughfare connecting Ibaraki City and Neyagawa City across the Yodogawa Shinbashi Bridge, with light trucks and company vehicles constantly speeding by. While access by car is extremely convenient, it’s…
DisneySea’s “Coco” Popcorn Bucket Makes Its Debut. You Can Even Match Outfits with Miguel.
Tokyo DisneySea will host “Lazos de la Familia” from September 16 to November 2. The theme is “Día de los Muertos” (Spanish for “Day of the Dead”), a traditional Mexican cultural festival featured in the movie. Centered around Lost River Delta, a vibrant space inspired by the movie’s world will come to life, featuring special…
Disney Releases New “Jubilee Badge” in Halloween Design. Features a Large Pumpkin and Mickey in Pajamas
Tokyo DisneySea is adding a new design to the “Jubilee Badge” currently on sale to commemorate the park’s 25th anniversary. Available as the Jubilee Badge Set (2,500 yen) starting September 15, exclusively at DisneySea. The ear portion features a large jack-o’-lantern with the 25th-anniversary logo and spiderweb motifs. The ribbon portion depicts Mickey Mouse, dressed…
Delta Air Lines Resumes Narita–Seattle Service; Flights to Be Operated with A330-900neo Aircraft Featuring 29 Private Business Class Seats
Delta Air Lines will resume direct flights between Narita and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in late March 2027. Flights departing from Seattle will begin on the 27th, and flights departing from Narita will begin on the 28th. This service is intended to complement the existing Haneda–Seattle route, and since passengers can connect to more than 50…
Shushu, the Disney Villains dancer from Disney Halloween, will return in 2026. A total of four designs, including Ursula and Dr. Facilier.
To coincide with the “Disney Halloween” event (September 16–October 31), Tokyo Disneyland will release new merchandise on September 15. A Disney Villains-themed scrunchie (2,400 yen) is now available to add to the excitement of the “The Villains’ Halloween ‘Into the Frenzy’” parade. It was also released in 2025 and was one of the items that…
JICA-ATCSW Project Showcases ASEAN Social Services Human Resource Development Initiatives in Nairobi, Kenya | News & Public Relations
The Social Welfare Human Resources Development Project in the ASEAN Region (JICA-ATCSW Project) was launched in August 2025. This project is being implemented jointly by JICA, Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), and the ASEAN Training Center for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW). By strengthening the capabilities of ATCSW—a hub for…
“Disney Halloween” Mickey in Pajamas × Ghost Merchandise. Plush pin peeking out from the shoulder, glow-in-the-dark charms, and more
Ahead of the “Disney Halloween” event (September 16–October 31), Tokyo Disney Resort will release new merchandise on September 15. Limited-edition merchandise featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends in pajamas is now available at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. The designs depict the characters stepping into the park at night, lured by the eerie music played…
“Disney Halloween”: New Merchandise Revealed, Including “Scaredy Ghost” Accessories, Plush Charms, and More
Ahead of the “Disney Halloween” event (September 16–October 31), Tokyo Disney Resort will release new merchandise on September 15. Details have been announced. Tokyo Disneyland is launching a line of merchandise based on a heartwarming story about a “scaredy-cat ghost” who becomes friends with a tiny “pumpkin lantern.” The lineup includes a secret-design plush charm…