The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) contributes to the realization of “human security” through cooperation that leverages Japan’s strengths while thinking together to solve social issues in developing countries and help realize a sustainable world through quality growth. The following is a summary of JICA’s FY2026 budget (government draft), which was approved by the Cabinet…
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Ise Jingu Shrine, open all day in 2026 until January 4. Traffic regulations in the area are in effect until late January, and highway exit restrictions are also in place.
Ise Jingu Shrine provides information on visiting hours and precautions regarding the 2026 Hatsumode. On New Year’s Eve, the gates will open at 5:00 a.m., and from then until the end of the day at 8:00 p.m. on January 5, there will be no stopping time for visitors. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on January…
Kinki Nippon Tourist distributes up to 10,000 yen discount coupons for “2026 Kintetsu First Sale”. Targeting winter, spring, and GW travel.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Blue Planet has launched the “2026 Kintetsu Hatsubai” on December 25, offering discounts on domestic dynamic packages (transportation + accommodations). Reservations can be made until January 31, 2026. During the period, enter the special coupon code when booking eligible products on the official website, and a discount of up to 10,000 yen…
NEWT, “Mega New Year’s Sale” of overseas tours from 19,800 yen. Special prices and coupons for domestic and international tours and hotels.
NEWT, a travel reservation service, is holding a “Mega New Year’s Sale” through January 31, 2026. In the overseas tours, “flying” Korea tours are on sale for 24,800 yen, Hawaii tours for 109,800 yen, and France and Paris tours for 129,800 yen, and a full-scale sale will begin at 12:00 p.m. on January 3, with…
JAL Card offers up to 50,000 miles for enrolling and using Shopping Mileage Premium at the same time
JAL Card is running a “Web-only JAL Card Enrollment Campaign” from December 25 to April 30, 2026. During the period, JAL Cards and JAL Card Shopping Mileage Premium (annual membership fee 4,950 yen, free for some cards) will award miles to those who simultaneously enroll and spend a predetermined amount by the end of the…
Mr. Donut x LEPSIM, 2nd collaboration including apparel with donut motif. Parker / Tote bag / Socks, etc.
The collaborative items, supervised by Duskin’s Mister Donut and sold by Adagria’s brand LEPSIM, will be available at LEPSIM stores and online stores from January 9, 2026. This second collaboration includes hoodies with illustrations of popular doughnuts and drinks, as well as hoodies and tote bags with motifs of the store exterior and interior from…
Hikawa Shrine will open its awarding office from midnight on New Year’s Day in 2026. Traffic control from near Omiya station on Sangaga holiday.
Hikawa Shrine (1-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) provides information on opening hours and precautions regarding Hatsumode in 2026. The opening hours from the 2nd onward vary depending on the day, and will be extended until the 7th. For details, please refer to the attached chart. Red seals will be conferred at the second…
Osaka-Kansai Expo” recap with official data. The overall picture, including the percentage of cab gawkers/repeaters/full-year passes, is emerging.
Visitors’ Age and Residential Area The total number of visitors was 2.902 million (25.58 million), with an average of 158,000 (139,000) visitors per day. The highest number of visitors was 248,000 (223,000) on October 12, and the number of visitors exceeded 200,000 for 34 consecutive days since September 10. Figures in parentheses ( ) exclude…
February 2026 issue of Airline Monthly features “THE COCKPIT,” a look into the world of the cockpit. Includes a nationwide airport wanderlust calendar.
On December 27, Ikaros Shuppan released “Monthly Airline February 2026,” an A4-size, 144-page book priced at 1980 yen. The special feature is THE COCKPIT. The cockpit of an airplane. From this not very large space, the pilots operate the huge aircraft. What are the roles of the switches, levers, and screens that line the cockpit?…
Is that suitcase OK? Reservations Required for Exclusive Seats on the Shinkansen for “Oversized Luggage
This year’s year-end and New Year’s holidays will be up to nine in a row. Many people will be traveling or returning home with oversized suitcases. We asked JR about the rule. First of all, oversized luggage is defined as “large luggage with a total of three sides exceeding 160 cm and not exceeding 250…