Hanshin Expressway has begun selling the “Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass 2026,” which offers unlimited travel within the designated area for a flat daily rate. The pass is valid only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 through March 28, 2027 (excluding the Obon holiday, Silver Week, and the year-end and New Year holidays), and…
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Takarajimasha Releases “JR East Midori Station Clock” That Glows in the Dark; Alarms Feature Authentic Departure Melodies “Seisera” and “Spring”
Takarajimasha will release the mook “JR East Edition: Midori Station Clock BOOK 2—Glows in the Dark! Fluorescent Color Ver.” on September 14. The price is 3,422 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. An alarm clock that faithfully reproduces the “Green Station Clock” often seen at train stations. This second edition features…
Traffic restrictions for the “78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Vehicle traffic will be prohibited on Wakamiya-ōji and in the Hase area.
The Kamakura City Tourism Association will hold the “78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival” on July 10 from 7:20 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. The venue stretches from Yuigahama Beach to Zaimokuza Beach. Approximately 2,500 fireworks will be launched, including dynamic large-caliber shells, star mines, and the festival’s signature underwater fireworks, which fan out across the water’s surface….
The September issue of “sweet” comes with a “Sun-Kissed Kitty” big tote and charm pouch as a freebie. The bag is made of PVC, perfect for summer outings.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 special issue of “sweet” on August 10. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue comes with a “Sun-Kissed Hello Kitty” large tote bag and face charm. The tote bag is an extra-large size, measuring approximately 37.5 × 10 ×…
The ratio of inbound to outbound travel is 3 to 1. JATA’s new chairman, Yuji Hara, aims to rebuild two-way exchanges by correcting this imbalance and the regional disparity.
“Expansion of Outbound Travel” Specified in National Basic Plan for the First Time In the “5th Basic Plan for Promoting Japan as a Tourism Nation,” approved by the Cabinet in March, “expansion of domestic tourism and outbound travel” was specified for the first time as one of the basic policies. JATA Chairman Hara highly praised…
The September issue of *sweet* comes with a 9-piece “Sun-Kissed Kitty” stationery set as a bonus, packaged in a Heisei-era gal-style tin case.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “sweet” on August 10. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus is a 9-piece set of “Sun-Kissed Hello Kitty” stationery. It includes masking tape, round paper clips, two types of zipper pouches, sticky notes, two types of…
On sale today at 7-Eleven: The August special issue of MonoMax, featuring a “Coleman” bottle shoulder bag with a built-in wallet as a freebie
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “MonoMax” today, July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites, as well as at 7-Eleven and 7net Shopping (not available at bookstores). The supplement included with this special issue is a bottle shoulder bag with a built-in wallet from the…
Workman Offers “High-Performance T-Shirts” That Can Withstand Extreme Heat for Under 1,000 Yen. Features include cooling shirts made of high-quality cotton and a breathable model that sold out 800,000 units, among others.
Workman is selling its “High-Performance T-Shirts” for summer 2026—which incorporate professional-grade technology into casual wear—at stores nationwide. The “Mapping Raglan Short-Sleeve T-Shirt” (580 yen), which sold out last year after recording cumulative sales of over 800,000 units, is an affordable yet comfortable piece that keeps you cool thanks to its unique mesh design—which offers excellent…
The August issue of MonoMax, featuring a “Coleman” multifunctional pocket tote bag as a freebie, goes on sale today. It can even hold a 13-inch laptop.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a multifunctional tote bag with pockets from the outdoor brand “Coleman.” It features a large pocket on the front, which contains two open pockets, two…
Trade Facilitation Workshop Held in Collaboration with JICA, AfCFTA, and AUDA-NEPAD | News & Public Relations
Participants from JICA, the AfCFTA Secretariat, AUDA-NEPAD, and the EAC Overview Event Name: JICA, AfCFTA Secretariat, and AUDA-NEPAD Joint Trade Facilitation Workshop Dates: June 2–3, 2026 Co-organized by: JICA, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Key participants: Approximately 30 people from JICA, the AfCFTA Secretariat, AUDA-NEPAD,…