JR Nishinippon Shoji will release “Platypus Ikochan x Caffarel Egg Can (2026)” on January 15. The price is 1,296 yen. The product comes in a tin with an image of Ikochan, a baby born from an egg, and contains four Caffarel chocolates, including a gianduja. In addition to being sold at Seven-Eleven Heart Inn, Entre…
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Champion’s classic one-pointed sweatshirts are almost half price. Sizing for Japanese.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on Champion “One Point Logo Trainers”. Normally priced at 5830 yen, at the time of writing, it is 45% off at 3201 yen. Standard sweatshirt with Champion logo on the chest and left sleeve. It is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester with a crew neck…
Precautionary closures of the Hanwa Expressway, Yonago Expressway, and other roads from January 10 due to heavy snow; NEXCO West Japan calls for voluntary restraint in going out.
NEXCO West Japan has announced that it may implement precautionary road closures from January 10 to 12 due to heavy snowfall predicted in mountainous areas. As of 12:00 p.m. on January 9, the following roads are listed as being closed: the Hanwa Expressway (E42) between the Mihara Kita IC and Hannan IC, the Sakai-Senboku Expressway…
Discount coupon for cloth tire chains that do not require jacking up, valid until the end of January at Rakuten, Inc.
Rakuten Ichiba is offering a discount coupon for Isse’s CLASSIC Type 2 snow socks. Normally priced at 14,883 yen (size 54/58), the coupon offers a 10% discount to 13,395 yen. The coupon expires at 23:59 on January 31. Cloth tire chains by ISSE of Barcelona, Spain, which has its origins in a textile manufacturer. They…
JICA Food and Agriculture Platform (JiPFA) 7th (FY2025) Annual Forum ｜ News & PR
JiPFA is pleased to announce its annual forum. The theme of this year’s forum is “Food Security through Effective Resource Circulation: Local Solutions to Global Challenges. It views food security weaknesses not in terms of “weak production capacity” but in terms of how resources flow and where they are lost, and sheds light on solutions…
Briefing on JICA’s Internship Program for FY2026 ｜ News & PR
summary The JICA internship program is an opportunity to experience the field of international cooperation and expand your career possibilities! At the information session, we will introduce the program outline and application procedures in an easy-to-understand manner. We will also have a talk by an intern who has experienced the internship program! You can participate…
PUMA” 3-way Multi Bag from Takarajimasya. It can be a shoulder bag/backpack/body bag in one.
Takarajimasya will release “PUMA 3-way Multi Bag Book” on February 24. The price is 3839 yen. By simply changing the shoulder straps, the bag can be worn in three different styles: shoulder bag, backpack, and body bag. Measuring approximately 35 x 15 x 33 cm (W x D x H), it can hold the essentials…
Fujika’s First New Character in 30 Years is “Animals”. Six kinds of pouches are on sale in advance at the Shinjuku branch of Keio Department Store.
On January 9, Fujiya announced its first new character in about 30 years. The new character will debut in January as “Peko-chan, Poko-chan, and their cheerful friends,” adding “Neko-chan,” “Usagi-chan,” “Kotori-chan,” “Ham-o,” and “Kamekichi” animals to the existing “Dog” character. On January 23, six types of “Stationery Mesh Pouches” with new character designs will go…
UNIQLO offers Mickey & Friends embroidery service. 16 types of front face and profile silhouettes.
UNIQLO launched an embroidery service with “Mickey & Friends” design on its repair and remake service “RE.UNIQLO STUDIO”. The lineup includes four characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. There are two types of designs, a front view face and a profile (silhouette), each in two colors, for a total of 16…
January 25th is “Shinjuku City Half Marathon” traffic regulation. Traffic will be closed from 7:30 a.m., and on-street parking will be unavailable the night before.
The Shinjuku City Half Marathon and Residents’ Health Marathon Executive Committee will enforce traffic regulations for the 23rd marathon to be held on January 25. From 7:30 a.m. to around 2:45 p.m., there will be a series of vehicle road closure points, road closure sections, and detour routes. The areas to be covered are the…