JR East announced on December 4 that it will continue to sell the “JR East Tabikyun♥ Early-bird Pass” (a.k.a. “Kyun♥ Pass”) through Exxinet in 2026. The Kyun ♥ Pass is a weekday-only product that allows unlimited rides on Shinkansen bullet trains, limited express trains, and ordinary and rapid trains within the JR East free area….
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Myakmyak Exhibition” will be held at “Hikari no Renaissance” in Osaka, Japan! Unique Myakmyak trees and uniforms will be on display!
JR West Japan, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Come and See Campaign Executive Committee, and Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, will hold the “World Myakmyak Exhibition” at the “OSAKA Hikari no Renaissance 2025” event symbolizing winter in Osaka. Admission is free (numbered tickets may be distributed during busy times). Pavilion staff and other…
Suica’s Penguin” in attendant’s costume, new goods are themed on “travel. Mascot/luggage tag and other items available only on JR East trains.
JR East Service Creation (J-Creation) and Orange Page will release new “Suica no Penguin Attendant Series Original Goods” on December 10. They will be available on the Tohoku, Joetsu, Yamagata, Akita, and Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains, the Azusa limited express train on the Chuo Line, the Hitachi limited express train on the Joban Line, and…
WILLER’s Highway Buses: Background of Strong Performance is “Successful Branding” of 3-row Seats, Canopies, Highway Pilot, etc. Interview with President Hirayama
WILLER EXPRESS held a “2026 Strategy Briefing” in Tokyo on December 4. The presentation was given by Koji Hirayama, President and Representative Director. In 2025, the company’s express bus business has recorded an increase in revenue and profit compared to 2024. Although the number of seats sold is down 22% from 2019 before Corona and…
Rakuten Travel Super SALE” from 8pm after this. Half-price plans for hot spring resorts, and 50,000 yen off coupon for overseas travel.
Rakuten Travel will hold “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” from 8:00 p.m. on December 4 to 11:59 p.m. on December 20, 2012, with special deals on travel reservations. During the period, a number of “Super SALE Plans” and “Half-price Plans” are available at hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide. In addition, everyone can get up to…
Logos grab bag 2026 now available in stores and online. Some of the items include a solo camping set for touring and bedding for winter.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” launched the “Logos Fukubukuro 2026,” a set of once-a-year deals, on December 4. On the official website, 11 types of products sold at Logos stores nationwide and official online, and 6 types sold at stores that carry Logos products are available. In addition, each store will also…
Duffy & Friends Heartfelt Letters of Friendship” and merchandise details announced!
Tokyo DisneySea will hold “Duffy & Friends’ Heartfelt Letters of Friendship” from January 8 to March 19, 2026. Event-related merchandise will also go on sale on January 8. The new merchandise is inspired by the events of the day Mickey Mouse returns from his long voyage. As Duffy & Friends try to convey their feelings…
Marubeni Signs Yen Loan Agreement for Nepal: Improved Intersections to Ease Traffic Congestion and Improve Urban Environment ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of Nepal for the “Koteshore Intersection Improvement Project” in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, on December 3. The L/A was signed between Mr. Dani Ram Sharma, Director General, International Economic Coordination Bureau, Ministry of Finance, Nepal, and Mr. Mizuki Matsuzaki,…
Signing of loan agreement for “Water Environment Improvement Project in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul” in Brazil (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to improvement of water and sanitation environment by strengthening the sewage collection and treatment system through construction, expansion and renewal of sewage-related facilities ｜ News & PR
On October 20, 2025, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Ambiental MS Pantanal SPE S.A. (“MS Pantanal”) of the Federal Republic of Brazil. (“MS Pantanal”) of the Federative Republic of Brazil, and a ceremony was held in the country on December 2, 2025 to commemorate the signing of the loan…
Takarajimasya, “Faux Mouton Bag” with tanning Hello Kitty. Seven limited edition colors also released at the same time.
Takarajimasya will release “HELLO KITTY Faux Mouton Bag Book shell pink ver.” on January 23, 2026. It will be priced at 3,299 yen. The magazine’s limited edition Hello Kitty design with a leopard-print ribbon is now available in a pale, soft pink faux-mouton bag. The fluffy mouton-like bag is decorated with boa, giving it a…