The Japan International Cooperation Agency (hereinafter “JICA”) is implementing the “Global ICT Industry Partnership Promotion Project (Armenia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan)” to foster collaboration and mutual growth between Japanese companies seeking innovative high-tech solutions to their business challenges and local tech companies and startups active on the global stage. We are pleased to announce that “TechDestination…
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Myaku Myaku’s 2027 “Daily Flip Calendar” Comes as a Free Gift! Pre-orders for the November issue of *mini* are now open
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “mini” on October 9. The price is 2,200 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a 365-day tear-off calendar featuring “Myaku Myaku,” the mascot of the Osaka-Kansai World Expo. It comes as a set with the calendar for January through…
I Checked Out All the Dining Options at “Tofrom Yaesu Tower,” Directly Connected to Tokyo Station! The Highlight Is “YAESU Tokyo-kai,” Which Brings Together 12 Renowned Restaurants
The “TOFROM YAESU” redevelopment project, led by Tokyo Tatemono and other participating organizations, will open the “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” on September 10. “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” is a large-scale mixed-use building directly connected to Tokyo Station, featuring 51 above-ground floors and 4 underground floors, with a height of approximately 250 meters. The commercial zone in the…
Details Announced for Mobile Ordering on the Tokaido Shinkansen’s “Supreme Class.” Limited-Edition Drinks and Snacks Offered in “Completely Private Compartments”
JR Tokai Retailing Plus announced details of the mobile ordering service set to launch on October 1 on the Tokaido Shinkansen “Supreme Class” (between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka) and has launched a dedicated website. JR Central and JR West will introduce a new premium seating class called “Supreme Class” (on the Nozomi and Hikari trains), where…
The eligibility period for Nagasaki Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” runs through the end of December. Online travel agencies (OTAs) will begin accepting reservations during the week of September 14, and the discount can be used in conjunction with the “Island Travel Campaign.”
Nagasaki Prefecture announced that the eligibility period for the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program covers stays from October 1 through December 25. Depending on sales, the program may end early or be extended beyond January 2027. The maximum discount amount is 20,000 yen per night for accommodation-only packages and accommodation-and-transportation…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho: Up to 35% off a 1-night stay with 2 meals. Enjoy all-you-can-eat dishes like Gunma-style pork sukiyaki and a stroll through the stone-paved street.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” through October 1, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, discounts of up to 35% can be applied. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho” (592-1 Ikaho,…
Hotel New Akao: Up to 35% off one-night stays with two buffet meals. Immerse yourself in Atami’s Showa-era retro charm and enjoy spectacular hot springs and seasonal cuisine.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” through October 1, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. The sale features special rates at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, discounts of up to 35% can be applied. Hotel New Akao in Atami (1993-65 Atami,…
I Visited “Tfrom Yaesu Tower,” Directly Connected to Tokyo Station! It Was a Place Brimming with the Unique Charm and Culinary Delights of Yaesu
The “TOFROM YAESU” redevelopment project, led by Tokyo Tatemono and other participating organizations, will open the “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” on September 10. “TOFROM YAESU” consists of two buildings: “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” and “TOFROM YAESU THE FRONT.” It features restaurants, the “Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal Basement A” (which opened in March of this year), and the…
Also Available at 7-Eleven: “Coleman” Two-Layer Shoulder Bag with Wallet Function—Included as a Freebie in the November Issue Special Edition of MonoMax
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 special issue of “MonoMax” on October 8. The price is 1,590 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites, as well as at 7-Eleven and 7net Shopping (not available at bookstores). The bonus item included with this special issue is a two-compartment shoulder bag with a built-in wallet from…
The November issue of MonoMax includes a bonus large-capacity bag featuring a “Coleman” automatic-lock zipper that opens wide.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “MonoMax” on October 8. The price is 1,590 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a full-open 2-way bag from “Coleman,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Japan. Thanks to its automatic-lock zipper, you can choose how to…