Jalan has announced the top 10 “Best View of Flowers with a Spring-like Feel” ranking. A survey was conducted on the most spectacular flower viewing spots in Japan where visitors can feel the arrival of spring. First place went to the “Minami no Sakura to Rape Blossom Festival” held along the Aono River near Shimogamo…
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Thermos Introduces Large-Capacity 2.0L Vacuum-Insulated Sports Bottle in New Pale Mint Color
Thermos will release a new model of its vacuum-insulated sports bottle (FJU series) with a convenient carrying loop on February 21. Since its launch in 2024, the series has gained popularity as an everyday-use bottle with its stylish design and functionality. In this renewal, the 2.0L large capacity size, which has been requested by many…
Moomin Valley Park, Scandinavian tableware “MOOMIN ARABIA” park limited edition mug. on sale February 28.
Moomin Valley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture), operated by Moomin Story, will release a new mug, MOOMIN ARABIA Mug 2026 “SIMPLE JOY,” on February 28. Limited to 10,000 pieces, priced at 4,400 yen. Available at the Hajimari no Tenmari Shop and the Moomin Valley Shop in the park. The third edition, inspired by…
Domestic Travel “Let’s Stay on a Weekday!” Campaign will continue in FY2026. Save up to 30,000 yen on your next trip!
The program will continue in fiscal 2026, following on from fiscal 2024 and 2025. On February 12, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a regular press conference at its headquarters in Kasumigaseki to explain the “Let’s Stay on a Weekday! campaign for domestic travel. Let’s stay on weekdays! Campaign Eligibility: Applications for travel products…
Tokyo DisneySea, this year’s Food & Wine Festival features Remy’s decorations & food!
Tokyo DisneySea will hold the popular “Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival” from April 15 to June 30, 2012. For the third year, decorations, special menus, and special goods based on the Disney & Pixar movie “Remy’s Delicious Restaurant” have been added. At the “New York Deli,” visitors can enjoy a sandwich made with ratatouille,…
JR’s 7-day unlimited travel “Hokkaido & Higashi-Nihon Pass” goes on sale tomorrow for the spring season. Price increase starts on March 14.
(season of) winter Launch period: November 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Limited express trains including the Shinkansen are not available, and a fare is required in addition to the fare when using this service. However, only when there are reciprocal departures and arrivals within…
Tokyo DisneySea launches Remy’s chef hat catsuit and plush on shoulder! Gourmet Traveling Mickey’s New “Food & Wine Festival”!
Tokyo DisneySea will hold the Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival from April 15 to June 30. Prior to the event, special merchandise will go on sale on April 8. This year, in addition to the well-known Mickey Mouse enjoying a gourmet trip, this year’s lineup features a wide variety of items designed with Remy,…
Signing of Investment Agreement for “Agricultural Innovation Investment Project” in Latin America and the Caribbean (Overseas Investment and Loan): Investment in agricultural start-up companies that contribute to combating climate change ｜ News & Press Releases
On February 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with AgVentures III GP, LLC (“SP Ventures”), a venture capital fund specializing in the agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly in the Federal Republic of Brazil. The signature was exchanged between Francisco Jardim, Managing Partner of SP Ventures, and…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Afghanistan: Grant Aid to Afghanistan Will Support Further Enhancement of Polio Vaccination Activities through UNICEF ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on February 10 for the “Polio Eradication Project (UNICEF collaboration)” for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This project will support the procurement of polio vaccines in Afghanistan to ensure the steady implementation of polio vaccination activities for…
Signing of Investment Agreement for “Startup Incubation Support Project” in Latin America and the Caribbean (Overseas Investment and Loan): Promoting the Development of the Startup Ecosystem and Collaboration with Japanese Companies ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with Canary IV, GP LLC (“Canary”), which invests in early-stage start-ups in Latin America and the Caribbean, and held a ceremony at JICA’s Kojimachi Headquarters on January 6. The ceremony was attended by Canary co-founder Marcos Toledo, JICA President Akihiko Tanaka, and officials from both…