Author: Editor in Chief

Takarajimasya will release “Mobile Suit Gundam Spring Halo: Three Color Dango Halo Plush Charm Book” today, March 19. The price is 3,289 yen. It will be available at bookstores, online bookstores, Seven-Eleven, and Seven Net Shopping. The well-known mascot character “Halo” from the Gundam series is now available in a Japan-only “spring version”. The plush…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka agreed on February 26 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to an implementation framework for the Science and Technology for Global Partnership (SATREPS) “Big Data Platform for Water Environment Monitoring and Data-based Policy Implementation”, The Record of Discussions (R/D) was…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (henceforth JICA) We are working to promote cooperation between Japanese companies and tech companies in Pakistan, Armenia, and Sri Lanka. JICA is pleased to invite Professor Yutaka Matsuo of the University of Tokyo and Professor Yasar of NUST, Pakistan, to a hybrid seminar on April 7, 2026, at 18:30, to discuss…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Republic of Vanuatu, the Kingdom of Tonga, and the Independent State of Samoa from February 15 to February 25, meeting with government officials and inspecting JICA projects. Through this visit, they reaffirmed the long history of exchange and strong ties between Japan and the Pacific island countries, and confirmed…

Thinking about the various social issues facing the world, “I want to know the world better!” The The theme of the 6th session is “Benefits of International Cooperation to Japan. With freelance announcer Yukari Nishio as moderator, we heard from Takahiro Tanisaka of Tokyo Metro’s International Business Department, Yasunari Kurino, Representative Director of Choifuru, Shoei…

Takarajimasya will release a mook, “The Best Selection of Japan’s Best Views in Spring and Summer, which I want to visit at least once in my life,” on April 2. The price is 1,430 yen. Introducing spectacular new spots to enjoy from spring to summer, from the great nature of the sea and mountains to…

Ryohin Keikaku, which operates MUJI, will hold “MUJI Week” from March 20 to 30 with a 10% discount on all items (online store until 10:00 on March 31). Campaign for MUJI members. From clothing to interior design, cosmetics and care products, and food, you can save money at stores nationwide and online stores (some stores…

Japan Post will open a post office at the GREENxEXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Exposition 2027). Only one post office will be located near the entrance gate, and its hours of operation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Like the post offices at the Osaka/Kansai Expo site, some of the services will be different…

Tokai Kisen Line has extended the sale of the “Hachijojima Reconstruction Support Ticket” until the end of May! Hachijojima Reconstruction Support Ticket” until the end of May. This special ticket was introduced as a campaign for the reconstruction of Tokyo and Hachijo-jima, which was damaged by a typhoon last fall. Initially, the tickets were available…

Aeon Retail will hold the “Super Spring Toku Festival” from March 20 to 31 at approximately 380 Aeon and Aeon Style stores nationwide! Spring Discount Festival” at approximately 380 Aeon and Aeon Style stores nationwide from March 20 to 31. During the period, the company will also hold its first “Half-Price Sale” on home appliances…