The JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers are dedicated to addressing social issues in developing countries. Upon returning to Japan, many of them draw on their experiences to create new value for society. At the “4th JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Returned Volunteers Social Contribution Awards” held in June, Aya Tsuboi, who is working to solve water problems…
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It Starts Today! Photos of the “Disney Store Summer Festival” interior have arrived. Try your luck with the food stall decorations and Smart Bowls!
On July 24, The Disney Store kicked off its “Disney Store Summer Festival.” Festival decorations are now on display at the “Disney Flagship Tokyo” store in Shinjuku. The special decorations will remain on display through August 17. At the store, you can enjoy the “Disney Store Summer Festival Smart Ball” (1,500 yen). It’s a game…
Hotel New Otani Makuhari: A day trip package that lets you enjoy the pool and BBQ all at once. No need to set up or clean up—a great deal for families with children.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari (2-120-3 Hibino, Mihama Ward, Chiba City) is offering a “Pool & BBQ” package that includes admission to the outdoor pool on weekdays only from July 24 to September 18 (excluding August 10–14). From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., guests can enjoy unlimited access to the summer-only outdoor pool, “Shell Pool,” and…
Includes a Coleman × Hello Kitty embroidered patch pouch as a bonus gift. Pre-orders are now open for the October special issue of InRed.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “InRed” on September 7. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item included with this special issue is a multi-purpose pouch created through a collaboration between “Coleman” and “Hello Kitty.” Made of canvas, it features embroidered patches…
Includes a large-capacity Coleman x Hello Kitty eco-bag as a bonus! A sophisticated design with rope handles that can be worn over the shoulder—InRed October issue
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “InRed” on September 7. The price is 1,740 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a large-capacity eco-bag resulting from the second collaboration between “Coleman” and “Hello Kitty,” which was a huge hit last year. It features an elegant light…
A cute freestanding pouch with “Miffy” embroidery as a bonus item. Pre-orders are now open for the October special issue of GLOW.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “GLOW” on August 28. The price is 1,780 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item included with this special issue is a freestanding square pouch designed for efficient storage, created through a collaboration between Miffy and the fashion brand “Third…
“Miffy” Mini Tote & Lip Charm Included as a Bonus. Pre-orders Now Open for the October Issue of GLOW
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “GLOW” on August 28. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a canvas-style mini tote bag created through a collaboration between Miffy and the fashion brand “Third Magazine.” The set also includes a Miffy-shaped charm…
IKEA Toyosu opens on September 3 on the second floor of LaLaport Toyosu. Approximately 600 items, including popular products and new releases, will be on display.
IKEA Japan will open “IKEA Toyosu” (2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto Ward, Tokyo) inside LaLaport Toyosu on September 3. By opening at LaLaport Toyosu—which is directly connected to the station and just a 5-minute train ride from Ginza—IKEA Toyosu has secured a location that makes it easy to stop by while running everyday errands or on the…
One of the Largest Water Slide Parks in the Tokai Region Opens Again This Summer! Set up at “Kira Waikiki Beach,” a seaside resort in Nishio, Aichi; “Mikawa Bay Resort Links” accommodation packages are also available.
Mikawa Bay Resort Links (15 Miyazaki Nakamichi-shita, Kira-cho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture) opened its summer-only beach park, “Kira Waikiki Beach Slider Park,” on July 24. This resort hotel, where every room offers an ocean view and which faces the “Kira Waikiki Beach” in Nishio City, hosts this popular event every summer; since its opening in…
Call for Proposals from Companies to Conduct Proof-of-Concept Projects in the Field of Rural Improvement for the Last Mile in Zambia and Southern Africa | News & Public Relations
Overview To address “last-mile challenges”—such as logistics and market access—in rural Zambia, JICA is seeking private-sector companies that aim to simultaneously solve development challenges and build sustainable business models. This Proof of Concept (PoC) is being conducted as part of the “Information Collection and Verification Survey for Promoting Corporate Co-creation (PSE) Related to Improving the…