The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, will expand the scope of use of its intellectual property (IP), including the official logo mark, the official character “Myakmyak,” the design system, and the name “Osaka-Kansai Expo,” from April 1. The period of use is until March 31, 2028. Commercial and business use, such as novelties…
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Summary of GREEN x EXPO 2027 ticket information. Paper and electronic sales outlets, purchase procedures, and commemorative tickets are also explained.
After purchasing tickets, advance reservation of the date and time of the visit is required through the website. Reservations for both paper and electronic tickets are required and will be accepted through the website. Reservations are scheduled to begin around the fall of this year. Reservations can be made for up to four days for…
Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for the Philippines Signed: Using Satellite Data to Monitor Forest Fires and Illegal Logging for Sustainable Forest Management ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Philippine government in Metro Manila on February 26, agreeing to an implementation framework for the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Forest Monitoring Capacity for Sustainable Forest Management and Conservation”. Discussions (R/D) on the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Forest Monitoring Capacity for Sustainable…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Madagascar: Support for Strengthening Socio-Economic and Livelihood Infrastructure through Rehabilitation of Substations and Development of Power Distribution Lines in Eastern Key Cities ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Madagascar on March 4 in Antananarivo, the capital of the country, for the “Electricity Access Improvement Project in Toamasina City”. The G/A was signed by Mr. Ramiarison Herrinzatubu Eme, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic…
Publication of Disciplinary Actions ｜ News & Public Relations
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has taken disciplinary action against a staff member and others. 1. Person subject to disciplinary action: Key personnel (equivalent to section chief level) working in Japan (at the time) Disciplinary action: Reduction in salary 3. Date of disposal: March 13, 2026 4. Summary of the case: The subject of the…
Expressway Companies Announced Holiday Discount Calendar for FY2026: GW, Obon, Year-end and New Year holidays, and 3 consecutive holidays are excluded.
The three NEXCO companies, JB Honshi Kosoku, and Miyagi Prefecture Road Public Corporation have announced their holiday discount calendar for FY2026. In order to equalize tourism demand and disperse traffic, holiday discounts during busy periods continue to be exempted, and this policy will be continued for FY2026. Golden Week, Obon, year-end and New Year, Silver…
The site of the former AEON Tsu store in Mie is to become Soyora Tsu Sakurabashi, opening in the fall of 2026, about a 10-minute walk from the station.
On March 17, Jishu Corporation acquired land (approx. 29,871m2) in Sakurabashi 3-chome, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, owned by Dai-Ichi Kotsu Sangyo and tenanted by AEON Retail. The site is the former AEON Tsu Shopping Center (the core store is AEON Tsu), and SOYOLA Tsu Sakurabashi is scheduled to open this fall. Located approximately 10 minutes…
The appendix is a “Snow Peak” purse shoulder bag. Pre-orders for the June issue of Linnell are now open!
Takarajimasya will release the June 2026 issue of “Linnell” on April 20. The price is 1,620 yen. The appendix is a purse shoulder bag from the outdoor brand Snow Peak. Model Miyako Takayama supervised the design and created a two-layered bag with wallet and pouch functions. It measures approximately 19.5 x 5 x 11.5 cm…
JAL flight attendants introduce “Fukuoka, City of Flowers! Fukuoka Flower Show” was held at Fukuoka City Botanical Garden for 5 days to enjoy with all five senses!
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
The appendix is a large vanity pouch by Snow Peak with a detachable mirror. Linnell June extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the June 2026 extra issue of “Linnell” on April 20. The price is 1,650 yen. The supplement to the extra issue is a large vanity pouch from the outdoor brand Snow Peak, with a mirror that can be easily attached and detached with Velcro tape. Model Miyako Takayama supervised the design of…