On August 7, 2026, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the terms of the 88th and 89th JICA Bonds (Domestic Fiscal Investment and Loan Program Bonds) as follows. The 88th Japan International Cooperation Agency Bond Issue Amount: 10.2 billion yen Term: 3 years (maturity: June 20, 2029) Date of Publication: August 24, 2026 Interest…
Month: August 2026
JICA Co-creation × Innovation Program QUEST2026: Selected Projects Announced! | News & Public Relations
JICA’s Co-creation × Innovation Program QUEST aims to foster innovative co-creation projects that contribute to solving challenges in developing countries and Japan by matching diverse actors, including private companies, academia, civil society, and public institutions. For QUEST 2026, we received a truly large number of proposals from both Japan and abroad for ambitious co-creation projects…
“Shinkansen e-Ticket (Tokudane Special 28)” with 50% off Hayabusa fares now on sale. Valid for fall and winter travel; available exclusively on Ekinet.
JR East and JR Hokkaido will begin selling a special discount ticket on “Ekinet” that offers a 50% discount on Shinkansen and limited-express trains in the Tohoku, Hokkaido, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Akita, and Yamagata regions, available only on weekdays. Eligible products are the “Shinkansen e-Ticket (Tokudane Special 28)” and the “Conventional Line Ticketless Limited Express Ticket…
Zoff Collaborates with Six MLB Teams. 24 Styles of Sunglasses and 24 Accessories, Including Eyeglass Cloths That Double as Charms
Zoff launched the “Zoff | MLB” collection—Japan’s first eyewear collaboration with six MLB teams—on August 7. Six styles of sunglasses featuring the “New York Yankees,” “Los Angeles Dodgers,” “San Diego Padres,” “Boston Red Sox,” “Chicago Cubs,” and “St. Louis Cardinals,” a total of 24 variations (priced from 12,100 yen to 14,300 yen), as well as…
JAL to Offer Late-Night Flights Between Haneda and Hong Kong Exclusively in September and October. Even on a Quick Same-Day Trip, Passengers Can Spend 19 Hours in Hong Kong
JAL has scheduled late-night flights (Flights JL027 and JL028) on the Haneda–Hong Kong route from September 18 to October 18, including Silver Week. Flight JL027 departs Haneda at 12:45 a.m. and arrives in Hong Kong at 4:20 a.m. the following morning, while Flight JL028 departs Hong Kong at 11:45 p.m. and arrives at Haneda at…
Traffic congestion is forecast on Kyushu expressways during the Obon period, with traffic jams expected to form starting at toll gates such as the Matsuhashi IC. Toll adjustments will be implemented for detours onto the East Kyushu Expressway.
In response to the ongoing closures of the Kyushu Expressway between Matsuhashi IC and Ebino IC, and the Minami-Kyushu Expressway between Yatsushiro JCT and Hinagu IC due to the effects of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, NEXCO West Japan’s Kyushu Branch has revised its traffic congestion forecast for the Obon period. In particular, traffic congestion…
Oriental Land Announces Donation of Over 10 Million Yen for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake; Relief Efforts and Recovery Support for Victims
Oriental Land, which operates Tokyo Disney Resort, announced a donation to support relief efforts following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake. To support relief efforts and recovery assistance for those affected by the disaster, the company will donate a total of 10 million yen, consisting of a corporate donation of 10 million yen plus additional donations…
Obon traffic congestion on the Metropolitan Expressway: Travel time on the Aqua Line to the Wangan Line may take up to 2 hours and 15 minutes. If traveling to Haneda Airport, consider using the “Airport West Exit.”
The Metropolitan Expressway Authority has released its traffic congestion forecast for the Obon period (August 8–16). While noting that “traffic congestion tends to be relatively light,” authorities expect traffic jams to occur from the 8th to the 12th at the Aqua Line interchanges and certain exits. In particular, traffic is expected on the Bay Area…
UNIQLO Kicks Off Its “Obon Special Sale” Today. The Long-Awaited Price Drop on the Cooling Seersucker Dress; Water-Repellent Gear Shorts Now 1,990 Yen
UNIQLO is holding its “Obon Special Sale” from today, August 7, through August 13. We’re offering functional items perfect for travel or visiting family at special prices. The “AIRism Cotton T-Shirt,” which stays comfortable and dry even when you sweat, is priced at 1,290 yen for men, 990 yen for women, and 790 yen for…
WILLER Launches “5 Yen per Kilometer” Express Bus Sale. Tokyo–Osaka Route for 2,750 Yen: 20th Anniversary Campaign Expressing Gratitude for Our Customers’ Loyalty
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the “WILLER EXPRESS” express bus service, WILLER EXPRESS and WILLER MARKETING are launching the first phase of their “20th Anniversary Special Campaign” starting August 5. The campaign features four initiatives, including special fares on popular routes and collaboration projects celebrating the launch of new services. Since…