Sunflower Travel has been holding its “Sunflower Special Sale,” a summer vacation-only promotion, since July 28. We are offering a limited-quantity special package that combines one-way ferry fare with evening and morning buffets on board, as well as a private bed in a shared cabin. The Kobe–Oita route is 12,000 yen for adults, and the…
Month: August 2026
East Timor: Signing of a Loan Agreement for the “East Timor Solar Power Project” (Overseas Investment and Financing): The Country’s First Solar Power Project with Battery Storage Will Help Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels and Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation | News & Public Relations
On June 19, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a project finance loan agreement with Manatuto Renewables Power S.A., a special-purpose company established to construct and operate a large-scale solar power plant and energy storage system in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, a project finance loan agreement of up to approximately 12.2 million U.S….
Signing of the Minutes of the Meeting on the Technical Cooperation Project for Pakistan: Contributing to Strengthening Water Utility Management Capacity to Achieve Sustainable Water Supply Services in Abbottabad | News & Public Relations
On July 10, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) reached an agreement with the Pakistani government on the implementation framework for the technical cooperation project titled “Project to Enhance Water Supply Management Capacity in Abbottabad,” and signed the Record of Discussions (Record of Discussions: R/D). The signing ceremony took…
Results of JICA’s Comprehensive Review Survey Following the Information Leak Incident in the “Metro Manila Railway Line 3 Rehabilitation Project” Funded by a Yen Loan to the Republic of the Philippines | News & Public Relations
July 28, Reiwa 8 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Based on the report issued by the fact-finding committee regarding the information leak incident related to the “Metro Manila Railway Line 3 Rehabilitation Project”—a yen loan to the Republic of the Philippines announced by JICA in June 2025—JICA conducted a comprehensive review, including a questionnaire survey…
TAOYA Akiu: Up to 30% off one-night stays with two meals included. A hot spring resort in “Sendai’s Backyard,” featuring all-you-can-eat grilled beef tongue and seafood.
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Special Coupon Week” through July 31, 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. “TAOYA Akiu” (107 Yakushi, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture), part of the Oedo…
Pokémon Jet “Red” Unveiled! This specially painted aircraft, featuring Pomken—the Fire-type starter from past generations, representing “Wind” and “Wave”—alongside Pikachu, will begin service tomorrow, the 29th.
On July 28, ANA and The Pokémon Company unveiled the actual “Pokémon Jet Red” aircraft to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. To commemorate the release of the Game Boy versions of *Pokémon Red and Green* 30 years ago, the company designed the “Pokémon Jet Red” as the first in a series of specially painted…
Pleasure Resort Izu Akazawa Onsen: Up to 30% off with one night’s stay and two meals included. Enjoy stunning open-air baths, a deep-sea water pool, and unlimited access to the indoor park.
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Special Coupon Week” through July 31, 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. “Pleasure Resort Izu Akazawa Onsen” (163-1 Ukiyama, Akazawa, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture) is currently offering a…
“Minamo Juso” Opens on the Yodo River Bank. About a 7-minute walk from Juso Station, visitors can enjoy a food stall village and urban-style BBQ.
The Yodogawa Ward Office in Osaka City and a consortium of private companies—RETOWN, Rui Design Studio, and the OneOsaka River Cruise Business Consortium—will open “Yodogawa Tsutsumi-ichi Minamo Juso” (located in the vicinity of 1-chome, Juso-Higashi, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), a mixed-use facility featuring a food stall village and recreational activities, on August 8….
JAL’s “Overseas Airfare Flash Sale” Offers Great Deals on Fall/Winter Flights. Round-trip to Taipei from 61,000 yen / Round-trip to Guam from 89,000 yen, and more
JAL is holding a limited-time sale on international flights through 11:59 p.m. on August 7. Examples of sale fares include round-trip flights from Tokyo to Honolulu starting at 136,800 yen, round-trip flights to Taipei starting at 61,000 yen, and round-trip flights to Guam starting at 89,000 yen. The eligible travel period is for trips beginning…
“Hobby Lobby Osaka,” a Kaiyodo-operated store, opens in Shinsekai, Osaka. It features an exhibition area and workshops.
On July 17, Kaiyodo opened its company-operated store, “Kaiyodo Hobby Lobby Osaka (HOBBY LOBBY OSAKA)” (2-1-22 Emisu-Higashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), in Shinsekai, Osaka. In addition to Kaiyodo’s standard products—such as figures, plastic models, and capsule toys—as well as new releases, the store also carries items exclusive to this location. In addition to…