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DOD, an outdoor brand developed by Bee’s, launched the Sierra Kettle Agemushi, a multifunctional cooking utensil. This product, which includes a fryer and steaming net that fits perfectly into the Sierra Kettle, a wide-mouth kettle that has been on sale since October 2024, enables stewing, frying, and steaming in a single unit. The net parts…

Route Inn Japan opened its fourth store in Kagawa Prefecture, Hotel Route Inn Kanonji (4-3-46 Minami-cho, Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture), on November 14. Located approximately 3 minutes by car from Kanonji Station on the JR Yosan Line and approximately 8 minutes from the Onohara Interchange on the Takamatsu Expressway, the hotel has a total of…

Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel BLACK FRIDAY” with special offers on hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide until December 1. Up to 20% off by combining sale plans and coupons, up to 15,000 yen discount coupons can be applied for fun and experiences such as theme park tickets, and up to 10,000 yen discount…

Iwate Prefecture and Pokémon Inc. announced that they will open a park in April 2026 with Ishitsubute and Iwatype Pokémon designed into the playground equipment. As part of a partnership agreement between the prefecture and the company to revitalize the local community, the company will donate six pieces of playground equipment and peripheral facilities based…

introductory essay Have you heard about our innovative efforts to expand educational and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to create a society where everyone can play an active role? This seminar will welcome entrepreneur Shashank Awasthi from India, who will introduce the forefront of “disability-inclusive innovation” that is advancing in South and Southeast…

summary Event: JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in Cambodia 60th Anniversary Celebration Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Place: Cambodia-Japan Human Resources Development Center (CJCC) Angkor-Kizuna Hall (Phnom Penh) Main Participants The guests of honor included Mr. Prak Sokhon, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Mr. Atsushi Ueno, Ambassador Extraordinary…

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Plenary Session of the Platform on Social Security, Disability and Development. This plenary session will include a keynote speech by Mr. Hiroyasu Ito, Chairman of the Japan Abilities Association, a non-profit organization, a report on the Platform’s activities to date and a sharing of future directions, as well…

Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel BLACK FRIDAY” with special offers on hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide until December 1. Up to 20% off by combining sale plans and coupons, up to 15,000 yen discount coupons can be applied for fun and experiences such as theme park tickets, and up to 10,000 yen discount…

Seibu Railway unveiled the design of the new train to be introduced on the Yamaguchi Line (Leoliner) as the first train is completed. The name of the series is “L00 series” (Leo kei). The “L” comes from the Saitama Seibu Lions (Lions), Seibuen Yuenchi (Leisure), and Lake Tama (Lake), and the “00” comes from the…

Awajiya will resume accepting reservations on November 20 for “EXPO 2025 Myakumyaku Hittaridako Meshi,” an ekiben featuring Myakumyaku, the official character of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, in its design. The price is 1980 yen, and the applicable services are in-store pickup and online store. The product will also be sold at some event venues (details undisclosed)….