The Disney Store will launch its “DISNEY VALENTINE 2026” collection for Valentine’s Day on January 9, 2026. This is an annual joint project between Godiva and Disney, and for 2026 will feature a newly drawn artwork of Mickey Mouse in his chocolatier outfit. The “Grand Plus” (12,000 yen), a box of 23 pieces with original…
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Shimamura’s first sale starts on January 1. Lucky draw to win a goody bag and up to 100,000 yen worth of gift certificates.
Shimamura will hold a series of first sales starting January 1 at its Fashion Center Shimamura, Abeille, Birthday, and other group stores nationwide, as well as its online store. In addition to selling women’s, men’s, and kids’ outerwear, underwear, socks, and other clothing and accessories at special prices, there will be a large lineup of…
Once an “honor student of bus management. Why is the “Umeguru Bus,” which runs for 100 yen in the middle of Umeda, disappearing?
Which company owns that green bus? A bus often seen in Umeda is to be discontinued. Umeda, Osaka is a fairly large area, and moving from one end to the other requires walking for nearly 20 minutes in some places. The “UMEGLE-BUS,” a circulation bus that has been running in such an area for more…
Shinjuku Station West Exit “Shinjuku no Me”, special lighting for the year-end and New Year’s holidays only. It will also appear at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on New Year’s Eve.
As part of the “Shinjuku Neon Walk” project, the Executive Committee of the Tokyo Night Time Attraction Creation Project is conducting a special lighting of “Shinjuku’s Eye” until January 4, 2026. The lighting hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 24:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (December 31) and extended until 8:00 a.m. on January…
OVOP Initiatives Spreading to Central Asia Introduced at First “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue and Summit Meeting ｜ News & PR
The first summit meeting of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue (CA+JAD) since the establishment of the dialogue framework in 2004 was held in Tokyo on December 20, 2025, and the “Tokyo Declaration” was adopted, including the “CA+JAD Tokyo Initiative” to promote industrial upgrading and diversification in the five Central Asian countries. The Tokyo Declaration,…
Marubeni Corporation Signs Yen Loan Agreement for Benin: Contributing to Private Sector Development through Supporting Policies for Improving the Business Environment ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Benin for “Development Policy Loan for Economic Governance and Private Sector Development Support Program” in Cotonou, Benin on December 19. The signing took place between Mr. Romuald Wadani, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of…
Fiscal 2026 Budget (Government Draft) ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) contributes to the realization of “human security” through cooperation that leverages Japan’s strengths while thinking together to solve social issues in developing countries and help realize a sustainable world through quality growth. The following is a summary of JICA’s FY2026 budget (government draft), which was approved by the Cabinet…
Ise Jingu Shrine, open all day in 2026 until January 4. Traffic regulations in the area are in effect until late January, and highway exit restrictions are also in place.
Ise Jingu Shrine provides information on visiting hours and precautions regarding the 2026 Hatsumode. On New Year’s Eve, the gates will open at 5:00 a.m., and from then until the end of the day at 8:00 p.m. on January 5, there will be no stopping time for visitors. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on January…
Kinki Nippon Tourist distributes up to 10,000 yen discount coupons for “2026 Kintetsu First Sale”. Targeting winter, spring, and GW travel.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Blue Planet has launched the “2026 Kintetsu Hatsubai” on December 25, offering discounts on domestic dynamic packages (transportation + accommodations). Reservations can be made until January 31, 2026. During the period, enter the special coupon code when booking eligible products on the official website, and a discount of up to 10,000 yen…
NEWT, “Mega New Year’s Sale” of overseas tours from 19,800 yen. Special prices and coupons for domestic and international tours and hotels.
NEWT, a travel reservation service, is holding a “Mega New Year’s Sale” through January 31, 2026. In the overseas tours, “flying” Korea tours are on sale for 24,800 yen, Hawaii tours for 109,800 yen, and France and Paris tours for 129,800 yen, and a full-scale sale will begin at 12:00 p.m. on January 3, with…