Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 issue of “smart” today, December 24. The price is 1690 yen. The special supplement is a shoulder bag with a key ring from the outdoor brand Coleman. Measuring approximately 12 x 4.5 x 21 cm (W x D x H), it is large enough to carry the essentials for…
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Laforet Harajuku to sell grab bags, pop-up store featuring kimonos, etc. Open from New Year’s Day in 2026
LAFORET Harajuku will hold “LAFORET NEW YEAR -BBNEXDO is Coming to Town-” from December 29 to January 7, 2026. During the period, “BBNEXDO,” the official character of the six-member boy group BOYNEXTDOOR and reflecting the visuals and personalities of the members, will appear at Laforet Harajuku. a limited time POP-UP STORE selling BBNEXDO is Coming…
JR Kyushu offers “Kodomo Boken Kippu,” unlimited rides on regular and rapid trains and local buses for 100 yen only for elementary school students. Super Mario collaboration also available.
JR Kyushu will sell “Kodomo Boken Ticket” for elementary school students only from December 24 to January 7, 2026 during the winter vacation period. The ticket allows unlimited rides on JR Kyushu’s regular and rapid trains and JR Kyushu Bus route buses for 100 yen for one day, and if you buy a limited express…
ANA offers up to 12,000 yen discount on domestic airfare and hotel, and winter/spring travel deals through “ANA ni Kyun! to save on winter and spring travel!
ANA X has released some of the details of the “ANA ni Kyun! campaign, which will be held on the 29th of every month. ANA Travelers, a travel booking website, will distribute coupons for up to 12,000 yen off domestic dynamic packages (airfare + hotel) for winter and spring! limited plans are also available. In…
Signing of Loan Agreement for “Financial Inclusion Support Project for Young People and Women Business Owners” in Uzbekistan (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to Improvement of Financial Inclusion of Young People and Women Business Owners ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Ipak Yuli Bank (“IYB”), a private commercial bank in the Republic of Uzbekistan, on December 15, and held a signing ceremony in the country’s capital, Tashkent, on December 22. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Saidabror Saydakhmedov, Representative Director of IYB, Mr. Yoshifumi Oto,…
Workman, “high-function cold-weather jumper” for under 5,000 yen. Prepare for going home or going out in the year-end cold wave.
Review popularity No.1 “DIAMAGIC DIRECT windproof winter jumper” price: ¥3,900 Size: M-3L Colors: yellow, vermillion red, mixed navy, black, mixed brown, mixed gray Features: windproof and cold-weather jumper that can withstand rain and snow; high level of durable water repellency that keeps water repellent even after 50 washes; back does not stick out even when…
1/21 (Wed) Commemorative Lecture by Wendy Barrantes, JICA International Cooperation Award Winner: “The Revolution of Independent Living for People with Disabilities in Latin America” ｜ News & PR
Ms. Wendy Barrantes, the president of Morpho, a center for independent living for people with disabilities in Costa Rica, received the JICA International Cooperation Award for her longstanding contributions in the field of advocating the rights of people with disabilities and supporting their self-reliance. The award is given to individuals or organizations that have made…
ANA offers up to 12,000 yen discount on domestic airfare and hotel, and winter/spring travel deals through “ANA ni Kyun! to save on winter and spring travel!
ANA X has released some of the details of the “ANA ni Kyun! campaign, which will be held on the 29th of every month. ANA Travelers, a travel booking website, will distribute coupons for up to 12,000 yen off domestic dynamic packages (airfare + hotel) for winter and spring! limited plans are also available. In…
Birkenstock’s 2026 grab bag goes on sale today! Two-pair sets from 22,000 yen and up, one with a choice of models.
Birkenstock Japan is selling a limited number of BIRKENSTOCK 2026 grab bags starting December 24. The official online only, orders are limited to four per person, and will be shipped out sequentially after January 5, 2026. All six types include two pairs of footwear. The set includes one pair from your favorite model or category…
Metropolitan Expressway to raise prices by 10% (3 yen) per km, scheduled for October 2026.
On December 24, the Metropolitan Expressway Company held a press conference at its headquarters in Tokyo to announce the compilation of the proposed rate revisions. The revision is scheduled for October 2026, and will raise the fee level per kilometer by approximately 3 yen, from the current 29.52 yen to 32.472 yen (for a standard…