Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “mini” today, 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. The set includes the calendar for January through December 2027 and…
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A large-capacity bag in the size of a “Little My” shopping basket. It can be covered with a drawstring pouch to keep the contents hidden, and is suitable for travel and leisure.
Takarajimasha will release “MOOMIN: Spacious! Shopping Cart-Sized BIG Tote Bag BOOK” on November 19. The price is 4,389 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This large-capacity tote bag is versatile enough for everything from daily shopping to travel, leisure activities, gym trips, and sports. It features a cute, grown-up “Little My”…
Suica Penguin: Popular Merchandise Makes a Comeback. Pre-sales for mascots, beanbag stuffed animals, and more begin today.
JR East Trading will re-release the top three products from the “Suica Penguin Goods \ Reissue / Support Vote” held in May at “TRAINIART,” a specialty store for railway merchandise. Pre-sales for vote participants will begin on October 9, and general sales will start on October 16. A total of 10,865 votes were cast in…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Hometowns] Experience the Thrills of Halloween at Huis Ten Bosch This Year!
JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective…
Opening the Way in Mountainous Nepal—Japanese Technology and International Cooperation Behind Tunnel Construction | News & Public Relations
Nepal is surrounded by rugged mountains. Chronic traffic congestion and accidents had become major challenges on the roads connecting the capital, Kathmandu, with other major cities. To address this situation, the “Nagdunga Tunnel” (total length: approximately 2.7 kilometers)—Nepal’s first tunnel equipped with modern facilities—was constructed with cooperation from JICA and other organizations. It took about…
Pre-orders for the 2027 Zoff Lucky Bag are now open on Rakuten. Includes a “Lisa Larson” eyeglass cloth and saves you over 3,400 yen.
Zoff will sell the “Zoff | LISA LARSON Lucky Bag 2027” in limited quantities at Zoff stores nationwide starting on the first business day of 2027. The price is 6,600 yen. Pre-orders will be accepted starting October 9 at the Zoff Rakuten Ichiba store and starting October 30 at the Zoff Official Online Store and…
[Weekend Station Bento] Shin-Osaka Station “Eel Roll Sushi (4-piece pack)”
Shin-Osaka Station offers an extensive selection of ekiben, with a wide variety of types and numerous sales counters, so it’s a station where you can easily find the perfect ekiben for your needs—from cuisine type to size. What I bought at Shin-Osaka Station was a pack of “eel sushi rolls (4 pieces).” Since this was…
Support Through the JICA-Funded Trust Fund “LEAP2” (Overseas Investment and Financing): Loan to Maintain and Strengthen Air Connectivity in the Republic of Nauru | News & Public Relations
On September 30, utilizing the “Asia Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund 2 (‘Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund 2’: LEAP 2),” in which JICA is an investor, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement totaling 15 million U.S. dollars with Nauru Airlines Corporation (Naoero Airlines Corporation; hereinafter “NAC”). Of this amount, US$5 million will be…
Companies Selected for “Pacific-DIVE,” a Program That Identifies and Supports Japanese Firms Tackling Development Challenges in the Pacific Region Through Innovative Technologies and Business Solutions | News & Public Relations
Since last fiscal year, JICA has been running “Pacific-DIVE,” a program designed to identify and support innovative technologies and business solutions from Japanese companies aimed at addressing development challenges in the Pacific region. As part of this initiative, JICA held a call for proposals in July for “Pacific-DIVE,” a program designed to identify and support…
Peace Initiatives Bridging Residents and the Government in Pakistan (Final Seminar Held) | News & Public Relations
In northwestern Pakistan, near the Afghan border, residents have long had limited opportunities to voice their opinions to local authorities. Since 2022, JICA has been supporting the creation of mechanisms to connect residents with local governments. A final seminar was recently held to share the results of this initiative. Scenes from the Final Seminar Local…