The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Ipak Yuli Bank (“IYB”), a private commercial bank in the Republic of Uzbekistan, on December 15, and held a signing ceremony in the country’s capital, Tashkent, on December 22. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Saidabror Saydakhmedov, Representative Director of IYB, Mr. Yoshifumi Oto,…
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Workman, “high-function cold-weather jumper” for under 5,000 yen. Prepare for going home or going out in the year-end cold wave.
Review popularity No.1 “DIAMAGIC DIRECT windproof winter jumper” price: ¥3,900 Size: M-3L Colors: yellow, vermillion red, mixed navy, black, mixed brown, mixed gray Features: windproof and cold-weather jumper that can withstand rain and snow; high level of durable water repellency that keeps water repellent even after 50 washes; back does not stick out even when…
1/21 (Wed) Commemorative Lecture by Wendy Barrantes, JICA International Cooperation Award Winner: “The Revolution of Independent Living for People with Disabilities in Latin America” ｜ News & PR
Ms. Wendy Barrantes, the president of Morpho, a center for independent living for people with disabilities in Costa Rica, received the JICA International Cooperation Award for her longstanding contributions in the field of advocating the rights of people with disabilities and supporting their self-reliance. The award is given to individuals or organizations that have made…
ANA offers up to 12,000 yen discount on domestic airfare and hotel, and winter/spring travel deals through “ANA ni Kyun! to save on winter and spring travel!
ANA X has released some of the details of the “ANA ni Kyun! campaign, which will be held on the 29th of every month. ANA Travelers, a travel booking website, will distribute coupons for up to 12,000 yen off domestic dynamic packages (airfare + hotel) for winter and spring! limited plans are also available. In…
Birkenstock’s 2026 grab bag goes on sale today! Two-pair sets from 22,000 yen and up, one with a choice of models.
Birkenstock Japan is selling a limited number of BIRKENSTOCK 2026 grab bags starting December 24. The official online only, orders are limited to four per person, and will be shipped out sequentially after January 5, 2026. All six types include two pairs of footwear. The set includes one pair from your favorite model or category…
Metropolitan Expressway to raise prices by 10% (3 yen) per km, scheduled for October 2026.
On December 24, the Metropolitan Expressway Company held a press conference at its headquarters in Tokyo to announce the compilation of the proposed rate revisions. The revision is scheduled for October 2026, and will raise the fee level per kilometer by approximately 3 yen, from the current 29.52 yen to 32.472 yen (for a standard…
Expo ’70 merchandise grab bag containing a Myakmyak plush toy will be on sale! Pickup only at JR Osaka Station; lottery applications available from the 25th.
The “Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Official Pop-up Store Ekimar a la Mode Ekimarche Osaka” operated by JR West Dairy Service Net will sell two types of grab bags filled with officially licensed products for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo by lottery. Applications will be accepted via the LINE Mini App “Mogilly lite” (digital numbered ticket system). The…
Tokyo BRT announces extension of service from Harumi to Tokyo Station, scheduled to begin operation in fall 2026.
On December 23, the Bureau of Urban Development of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that the Tokyo BRT, a public transportation system connecting the city center and the waterfront area, has decided to extend its route toward Tokyo Station at the Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter Area Public Transportation Council Meeting. The “Tokyo Station Route (tentative name)”…
Meiji Jingu Shrine, Hatsu-mairi (New Year’s visit) guide for 2026; traffic restrictions around Harajuku Station from 31st to 3rd.
opening time of the gate December 31, 2025 from 6:40 a.m. to midnight January 1, 2026, 0:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. January 2-3, 2026 6:40am-6pm each day January 4, 2026, 6:40 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. After January 5, 2026 6:40 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. Especially from 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to 3:00 p.m….
Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo, guides admission restrictions for Hatsumode 2026. Official live-streaming of the temple precincts will be available on the official live-streaming.
Senso-ji Temple (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo) provides information on its official website about the first visit to the temple in 2026. From the 1st to the 3rd, when many visitors are expected, a route will be prepared within the temple grounds. Admission will be restricted, and visitors may have to wait a long time to…