The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with CMI Alimentos Global S.L. (“CMI”), a Central American food company based in Guatemala (“CMI”) and its group companies on December 26, 2024. A commemorative ceremony was held on November 20, 2025, and the loan was disbursed on November 21, 2025. This year is…
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Jungleia Okinawa expands “Power Vacation from Dusk” with nighttime “Dinosaur Safari” and foam festival, etc. New tickets for 2 p.m. admission.
On November 22, Japan Entertainment introduced new “Power Vacation from Dusk” content at JUNGLIA OKINAWA (553-1 Kuregayama, Nakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture), a theme park in northern Okinawa that enhances the evening and nighttime experience. New features include a night version of the popular “DINOSAUR SAFARI” attraction and the “Orion NIGHT BANQUET” where visitors can enjoy…
JR West offers 7% of the total amount returned for mobile ICOCA payments, up to 2,000 yen if a J-WEST card is linked.
JR West will hold the “Mobile ICOCA Shopping Campaign” from December 1 to 31. Campaign” from December 1 to 31. During the period, when you make a payment using mobile ICOCA at stores and services that support transportation-related e-money, you will receive 7% of the total payment amount in WESTER points (up to 1,000 yen…
Bertra’s Black Friday Sale until the end of this month. Up to 52% discount on domestic and international tours and activities.
Beltran is offering “Beltran Black Friday 2025” through November 30. The travel period for this program is from November 21 to February 28, 2026 (dates vary by product). During this period, the company will offer up to 52% discount on domestic and international tour and activity products. A list of eligible products can be found…
Panasonic’s Ramdash 5-blade is 18% off at 10,000 yen. Whole body washable in water, with carrying pouch.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on the Panasonic Ramdash PRO ES-NLV5X-K electric shaver. Normally priced at 23,124 yen, it is 18% off at 18,990 yen. An Amazon-exclusive model of an electric shaver with five blades and a linear motor that delivers approximately 14,000 strokes per minute, the IPX7-compliant waterproof design allows…
JILL by JILL STUART” charm set released by Takarajimasya. A total of 8 random charms, you can’t wait to see which one is in the set!
Takarajimasya will release “JILL by JILL STUART Fluffy Fur & Logo Charm Set Book” on December 5. The price is 989 yen. The set includes one fur charm and two logo acrylic charms, one set randomly selected from a total of eight different lineups, including pink and gray. Atari also comes with a pearl ribbon…
Traveloka Black Friday Sale, including 10,000 yen off airfare and 50% off hotels
Traveloka, a travel booking platform, is running “Traveloka BLACK FRIDAY”. The period is from November 25 to 30. In addition to special prices on airline tickets on eligible routes including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea, a limited number of coupons offering up to 10,000 yen off airline tickets will be distributed daily. In addition,…
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum will hold a Christmas event. Doraemon tree, “Santa Mail” original picture exhibition, warm food, etc.
The Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum (2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) is holding the winter event “Fujiko F. Fujio Museum Christmas at the Museum 2025” until December 25. In “Exhibition Room I” on the first floor, an entire episode of Doraemon’s Christmas story “Santa Claus Mail” will be exhibited with original drawings….
Fire HD 10 kids model at a record low price of 9,000 yen off. Unlimited use of picture books, illustrated books and educational apps.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on the Fire HD 10 Kids Model. Normally priced at ¥23,980, at the time of writing the price is 38% off at ¥14,980, making it the lowest price ever for the first time in 2025 at ¥9,000 off. The 13th generation (current model), to be released…
Sanyo Shinkansen launches “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticket” with approx. 75% discount. Also available for year-end and New Year’s holidays and green cars.
JR West will start selling “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticket,” which allows passengers to use the Sanyo Shinkansen at a discount equivalent to about 75% off, on November 26 via the e5489 reservation website. This special ticket is available only to J-WEST cardholders and can be redeemed for a number of WESTER points equivalent to…