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…
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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…
Morishia Tsudanuma” at the south exit of JR Tsudanuma Station will reopen for business in the fall of 2028. Nomura Real Estate: “We are not canceling the redevelopment.”
Nomura Real Estate announced that “Morisia Tsudanuma,” a commercial facility that had been closed for reconstruction, will partially reopen for business in the “Tsudanuma Station South Exit Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project” that had been postponed (temporarily suspended) at the south exit of JR Tsudanuma Station. The reopening is scheduled for the fall of…
ANA FESTA Fukuoka Domestic Lobby Branch” at Fukuoka Airport underwent a complete renewal. Limited edition products from Ito Kingu and Ki no Se are now available.
ANA FESTA will completely renovate the ANA FESTA Fukuoka Domestic Lobby Store on the 2nd floor of the domestic terminal at Fukuoka Airport, reopening on March 18. This will be the first time the store has undergone a complete renovation since its opening in 2019. For this renewal, the store design has been updated with…
Round-trip pass with up to 4 discounts and 35% reduction if you avoid the traffic jam at Kobutsu Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway. Save if you pass through the entrance IC on the return trip after 19:00.
NEXCO Central Japan has put on sale a round-trip pass that allows you to accumulate additional ETC Mileage Points when you make a return trip during a specific time period on holidays! Chuo Expressway leisurely pass” will go on sale. The period of use is from April 4 to March 28, 2027 (maximum of two…
You can ride on a jinrikisha at Haneda Airport. Tokyo Rickshaw Ride Service at Haneda Airport Garden
Sumitomo Fudosan Villa Fontaine and Rise Up will launch on April 1 a service in the Haneda Airport Garden, a complex directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3, that allows visitors to the facility and hotel guests to experience a rickshaw ride while at the airport. This service will be offered as part of the…