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The Panda Kuroshio “Sustainable Smile Train” wrapping train, jointly developed by Wakayama’s “Adventure World” theme park and JR West Japan, was introduced in 2020 to commemorate the operation of the “Panda Kuroshio” train. Awajiya, a long-established ekiben vendor in Kobe that sells numerous ekiben in the Kansai region, was in charge of the project. Awaji-ya…

Last year, on May 24 and 25, 2025, I went to an air show called “Meeting de l’Air 2025”. The organizer is FOSA (French Air Force Social Service Foundation), and the event is held on a rotating basis at air bases around France. Last year it was held at Orleans-Brisey Air Force Base, about 120…

Takarajimasya will release “Mobile Suit Gundam Spring Halo Sakura Halo Pouch Book” today, March 19. It is priced at 3,619 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 round pouch features…

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

Takarajimasya will release “Mobile Suit Gundam Spring Halo Three-Color Halo Shoulder Bag & Charm Book” today, March 19. The price is 3,839 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 shoulder…

Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of “Linnell” today, March 19. The price is 1620 yen. The special appendix is a set of eight mini stationery items that are convenient for carrying around “Puppet Soon. The set comes in a cute navy-colored can case and includes sticky notes, a round paper clip, masking tape,…

JICA has promulgated and enforced the “JICA Guidelines for Environmental and Social Considerations” (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”), and is working to implement projects that take environmental and social aspects into consideration. JICA has also established an Advisory Committee on Environmental and Social Considerations as a third-party organization, consisting of external experts with the…

GREEN x EXPO Association held a “GREEN x EXPO 2027 One Year Prior to the Event Press Conference” on March 19. It was announced that the new official ambassadors for the event will be Yuji Kitagawa and Atsuharu Iwasawa of the folk duo “Yuzu” from Yokohama, and that a collaboration song will be created for…

BAKE will collaborate with Sanrio character Hello Kitty from April 1 as the second part of the “RINGO 10th ANNIVERSARY,” a special project commemorating the 10th anniversary of the brand’s freshly baked custard apple pie specialty store RINGO. This collaboration, realized on the occasion of the brand’s 10th anniversary, is a limited-edition project combining sweets…

Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) will release “Long Seat Type Smartphone Stand” and “Moquette Pencil Pouch” from its manufacturing co-creation project “Osaka Metro Create” at the official online store of Osaka Metro on March 20. This is part of the “Scrapped Train Revitalization Project,” which utilizes scrap materials from retired subway cars. All of…