On December 11, Risonare Shimonoseki will open in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It will be the eighth facility under the Risonare brand, and the first in the Kyushu-Yamaguchi area. Prior to the opening, Hoshino Resort, the operator, held an advance preview for the media and unveiled the entire facility. The concept of Risonale Shimonoseki is…
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The January issue of Otona Muse comes with two “Black Kitty” pouches. They can be used for cosmetics and gadgets!
Takarajimasya will release the January 2026 issue of “otona MUSE” today, November 28. The price is 1,760 yen. The special supplement is a set of two pouches: a pitch-black pouch featuring Hello Kitty’s face, and a black-and-white design ripstop pouch with lots of kitties. The black face pouch is sized to hold three lipsticks and…
Total sales of “Piyorin” reached 5 million piyo. Special editions were released for a limited period of three days.
JR Tokai Food Service will sell “5 Million Piyo, Arigatou Piyorin” from November 28 to 30. The price is 500 yen. This product commemorates the expected 5 millionth piyo in cumulative sales of the Nagoya sweet “Piyorin”. The rich pudding made with Nagoya chicken eggs and the sweet jelly of Aichi Prefecture’s sake made with…
A 16cm-long “Ganko-chan” plush charm with a big impact, attached to the 30th anniversary commemorative mook.
Takarajimasya will release “Zawai Mori no Ganko-chan 30th Anniversary Fluffy Plush Charm Book” on January 17, 2026. The price is 3,454 yen. This brand mook commemorates the 30th anniversary of the birth of “Ganko-chan in the Zanawa Forest. The plush charm attached to the book is a cute, roll-top, 16-centimeter-long doll with a fluffy texture…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Atami, all-you-can-eat snow crab plan is on sale! Ocean view inn convenient for strolling in Atami Rakuten Travel BLACK FRIDAY
Rakuten Travel is offering “Rakuten Travel BLACK FRIDAY,” a special discount on travel reservations, until 9:59 pm on December 1, 2012. In addition to discounts of up to 20% off at participating hotels and hot spring resorts, coupons can be applied to Raku Pack (transportation + lodging), fun and experiences, car rentals, and more. Oedo…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho offers up to 20% off 2 meals per night. Famous hot spring in Ishidanmachi & All-you-can-eat Gunma gourmet food
Rakuten Travel is offering “Rakuten Travel BLACK FRIDAY,” a special discount on travel reservations, until 9:59 pm on December 1, 2012. In addition to discounts of up to 20% off at participating hotels and hot spring resorts, coupons can be applied to Raku Pack (transportation + lodging), fun and experiences, car rentals, and more. Oedo…
JICA Zambia Manufacturing Supply Chain Business Study Tour
Pre-briefing session : December 5 (Fri.), 16:00 Japan time Participation URL Study Tour Dates :March 1 (Sun.) – March 7 (Sat.), 2026 Click here to apply: Application Form (Application deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025) Zambia is located in the center of the Southern African region. Although landlocked, Zambia shares borders with eight neighboring countries and…
The 14th Regular Meeting of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – JICA in Tokyo: Strengthening Strategic Alliance for the Future of Development Cooperation ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held its annual consultation with the French development assistance agency, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in Tokyo on November 6. These discussions were conducted in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between JICA and AFD and the “Roadmap for Franco-Japanese Cooperation under the Special Partnership” announced at the…
Signing of Investment Agreement for “Medical Facility Operation Improvement Project” in Africa (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to the Promotion of “Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
On November 14, 2025, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with CarePoint, a startup company providing medical services in Africa. Kepple Africa Ventures, a Japanese venture capital firm, and M3 Corporation, a Japanese company that operates a global online platform for healthcare professionals, have also formed a capital alliance with CarePoint….
Suica’s Penguin takes first place! Christmas Cake” available at Gransta Tokyo ranked first in terms of number of reservations!
The top-ranked item, “Suica’s Penguin Natale Bianco” (5,200 yen) by Cafarello, was already sold out as of November 20, but there are other Gransta limited items available for reservation on the Web that are still available. This year, “premium luxury” is a trending trend, as cakes with high design and glamorous features are ranked high…