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Iwate Prefecture’s third “Ishitsubute Park” in Morioka City! Ivanko and other Iwate-type Pokémon also appear as motifs.

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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…

Seminar】12/19(Fri.) Inclusive Innovation for People with Disabilities in South and Southeast Asia ｜ News & PR

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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…

Ceremony Held to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers’ Dispatch to Cambodia ｜ News & PR

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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…

The 3rd Plenary Meeting of the Platform on Social Security, Disability and Development Sector ｜ News

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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…

Seibu Railway’s new Leo Liner is the “L00 Series. The first train is designed with the Lions logo, and the interior is based on long seats.

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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…

Myakmyak Hittari Meshi, resumes sales on November 20! How to make reservations at Awajiya online and at each store?

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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)….

Kintetsu to operate all night on New Year’s Day in the direction of Ise, Nara, Kyoto, etc. Special trains will be operated in the direction of Ise and Kashihara until mid-January.

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Kinki Nippon Railway announced the special trains that will operate at the beginning of the year 2026. On New Year’s Day, all-night service will be provided on the Osaka Line (between Osaka Uehonmachi Station and Nabari Station), Nara Line (between Osaka Namba Station and Kintetsu Nara Station), Kyoto Line/Kashihara Line (between Kyoto Station and Kashihara…