summary Date: Late February – Early March Location: India, Uganda, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, JICA Headquarters (in alphabetical order) Background and Objectives JICA positions gender equality and women’s empowerment* as one of its key development issues, and is working to promote it through project implementation and organizational…
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New “Suica Penguin” Kokeshi Lip Pouches, Embroidered Eco Bags, and other new products with motifs of Iwate/Miyagi/Saitama specialties.
JR East Trading will release new “Suica no Penguin” local merchandise on March 27. The lineup consists of four items: a plush key chain (2,420 yen) featuring Iwate Prefecture’s traditional performing art “Morioka Sansa Odori”; a lip pouch (1,320 yen) and pen case (1,815 yen) featuring Miyagi Prefecture’s traditional craft “Kokeshi doll”; and an embroidered…
Redevelopment of Kyobashi 3-chome, a complex connecting to the former KK line, will open in 2032. Accessible from Tokyo Station via underground passageway.
On March 24, Tokyo Tatemono announced that it received approval from the governor of Tokyo for the Kyobashi 3-chome East Urban Area Redevelopment Project Type 1, which it has been promoting since 2017, for its rights conversion plan. The project involves the construction of a large complex facility with offices, a hotel, and stores in…
Disney Cruises from Japan, Oriental Land establishes management company; shipbuilding to begin in late FY2026; unveils new logo.
On March 24, Oriental Land announced the establishment of Oriental Land Cruises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oriental Land, which will begin operations on April 3. The company aims to launch a Japan-based Disney cruise in fiscal 2028, and Ryotaro Shiiba has been appointed president of the subsidiary. The company’s business is the management, operation,…
JR Tokai collaborates with “Poko a Pokémon” for Guessing Journey. Get wallpaper for your smartphone and limited-edition ackee on the Shinkansen.
JR Tokai will conduct a collaborative campaign on “Suishi-Tabi,” a Suishi-Katsurai trip enjoyed on the Tokaido Shinkansen, to commemorate the release of the game software “Poko a Pokémon” by Pokémon Inc. The period is from April 17 to August 31 (different for each project). By accessing the campaign website on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, you…
Tobu Top Tours posts apology regarding the capsizing of a ship off Henoko, Okinawa: “The boarding program was arranged directly by the school.
On March 24, Tobu Top Tours posted an apology on its website titled “Regarding an accident on a study tour handled by our company. This article concerns the capsizing accident of two ships, Heiwa Maru and Shinyoku, which occurred off Henoko in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 16, 2011. A total of 21 people,…
Hokkaido’s “Michi Toku Furipasu x Sunflower Transit Plan” for unlimited expressway rides in Hokkaido, available for same-day application from April 1.
NEXCO East Hokkaido Branch and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Sunflower will continue to sell the Dora Discount “Michi Toku Furipasu x Sunflower Transit Plan” in FY2026. This plan is available only for passengers on the Sunflower Tokyo metropolitan area – Hokkaido route, and allows unlimited travel on all expressways in Hokkaido at a fixed price….
Unlimited Ride on Toky Air Expressway in Hokkaido for 4 days for 7,700 yen – “Michi Toku Furipass” on sale for use on and after April 1.
NEXCO East Japan Hokkaido Branch, Niigata Branch, and Tokiair put on sale the “Michi Toku Furipass x Tokiair Set Plan” and “Niigata Sightseeing Drive Pass x Tokiair Set Plan,” which are available only for ETC vehicles, for use after April 1. The number of days of use can be selected up to 8 days. The…
Mini stationery in a can case of “POTR” on sale today, May issue of smart. 8-piece set that can be used on the road.
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of “smart” today, March 25. The price is 1890 yen. The special supplement is a mini stationery set from POTR (P.O.T.R.) that can be used while traveling. The set comes in a gorgeous turquoise blue can case and includes eight items: scissors, pens, labels, masking tape, paper clips,…
On sale today, the sake-loving “Kurimanju” skittles set is included in the supplement! MonoMaster May issue Bottle/Exclusive case/Shot cup/Funnel
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of MonoMaster today, March 25. The price is ¥1990. The special appendix is a set of Chiikawa “Kurimanju” skittles. It is a small metal bottle for holding and carrying whiskey, brandy, and other alcoholic beverages. It also comes with a special case with a belt loop, two shot…