Agora Hospitalities will pre-open “Agora Place Kyoto Nijo” (25 Marutamachi, Aburakoji Nishiiru, Marutamachi Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) on February 16. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo is the third Agora hotel in Kyoto. It is a nine-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the municipal subway Karasuma Line and within walking distance of Nijo Castle, a…
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APA HOTEL GUNMA OHTA EKIGITA rebranded. 10-minute walk from the station, all 127 rooms have new urban hotel specifications.
On January 26, APA Hotel opened “APA Hotel ” (14-25 Honmachi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture), which signed a franchise agreement with Hitoshi Communications. It is located a 10-minute walk from the north exit of Ota Station on the Tobu Isezaki Line, Kiryu Line, and Koizumi Line, and about 15 minutes by car from the Ota-Kiryu…
Four Years After the Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine, Technologies of Japanese Companies Contribute to Reconstruction ｜ News & PR
February 2026 will mark four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although there are no signs of an end to the fighting, infrastructure restoration and reconstruction work has begun in non-combat zones, and JICA is cooperating with local reconstruction efforts by supporting the entry of Japanese companies with advanced technological capabilities…
JICA SDGs Bonds” (Japan International Cooperation Agency Bond No. 87) for Retail Investors: Terms of Issue Announced; Sales to Commence on February 9 ｜ News & PR
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today announced the following terms and conditions for the issuance of “JICA SDGs Bonds” (JICA Bond No. 87) for individual investors, which will be on sale from February 9 to February 26. The Bonds may be applied for from 10,000 yen. The “JICA SDGs Bonds” are bonds for individuals whose…
Workman unveils all 36 items of spring/summer recovery wear. The lowest price in the industry, from 1,290 yen, and a production system that “everyone can get it when they want it”.
Workman held the “WORKMAN 2026 Spring/Summer New Product Presentation -Colors & MEDiHEAL-” at the Tokyo International Forum on February 9, unveiling a total of 36 recovery wear items for year-round and spring/summer use. Last year, Workman’s “MEDiHEAL” series of recovery wear sold approximately 3.19 million pieces in the first 20 days after its launch. While…
Donan Isabibi Railway offers T-shirts and bags designed by Kiha40, company logo, etc. at UNIQLO. Provided designs for “UTme!
Donan Isaribi Railway offered its design to UNIQLO’s original T-shirt and tote bag production service, “UTme! Hakodate Showa Town Plaza store (1-29-6 Showa, Hakodate, Hokkaido) and other “Utme! The lineup of stamps includes the “Nagamare-go” sightseeing train and other Kiha 40 models, as well as the logo of the Donan Isaribi Railway, which is inspired…
Sanko, radio and battery that can be hand-cranked and recharged. Multifunctional tool with light, compass, and whistle.
Suncor has released a 20000mAh, hand-crank rechargeable AM/Wide FM radio. It is priced at 10,800 yen. With disaster prevention in mind, this multifunctional tool includes a radio, mobile battery, flashlight, reading light, alarm function, compass and whistle, and is IPX3 water and dust proof, making it suitable for outdoor use. The battery has a capacity…
BE-PAL, March issue features a GRIP SWANY collaboration LED lantern. Two colors are available with built-in carabiner and magnet.
On February 9, Shogakukan released the March 2026 issue of its outdoor magazine BE-PAL. The price is 1,500 yen. The appendix is an LED lantern in collaboration with GRIP SWANY. It comes in two colors, yellow and khaki (randomly enclosed), and measures approximately 6.5 x 4 cm (diameter x height). The light is activated by…
First collaboration between Gelapiquet and Sanrio. Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll wearing fluffy borders.
Mash Style Lab’s loungewear brand “gelato pique” will release its first collaboration collection with Sanrio, “GELATO PIQUE ♡ SANRIO CHARACTERS” on March 11. The collection will be available at the “GELATO PIQUE LIMITED CONCEPT STORE,” which will be open for a limited time only, and at four other stores. The collection will feature ladies’ items…
February 26, 2026] Sri Lanka Investment Promotion Seminar ｜ News & PR
summary Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with JETRO Colombo Office, will hold an online seminar to introduce Sri Lanka’s investment policy and business environment. The South Asian country of Sri Lanka emerged from an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, recording a real GDP growth rate of 5.0% in 2024 (a dramatic recovery from the…