On November 19, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/ A) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the “Women’s Livelihood Improvement Program through Promotion of Economic Activities in Border Areas (UNDP Partnership)” for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The signing of the agreement took place at the UNDP office…
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Toward Africa Infrastructure Development through PIDA: Supporting the Luanda Financing Summit ｜ News & PR
summary Conference name: Luanda Financing Summit in Angola Date: October 28-31, 2025 Organizers: African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), African Union Commission (AUC), Government of Angola Main Participants The Luanda Financing Summit, aimed at mobilizing funds for the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), was attended by the President of Angola, the President of the…
Kintetsu/Hanshin “Ise Jingu Hatsumode Discount Ticket” also on sale for 2026. Round-trip train + souvenir, must be purchased by the end of the year.
Kinki Nippon Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway will sell special tickets convenient for New Year’s visits to Ise Jingu Shrine, including “Ise Jingu Hatsumode Discount Ticket. In principle, the sales period is from November 15 to December 31, and the tickets must be purchased within the year 2025. Ise Jingu Hatsumode Discount Ticket The product…
JR Hokkaido to All Limited Express Cars in Asahikawa Direction to Have Reserved Seats from Spring 2026. Non-reserved seats will disappear from limited expresses in Hokkaido, and sales of “S Ticket” and other tickets will end.
JR Hokkaido will make all express trains “Kamui,” “Lilac,” “Soya,” and “Okhotsk” between Sapporo Station and Asahikawa Station, and express trains “Sarobetsu” between Asahikawa and Wakkanai Stations, all of which will have reserved seats from spring 2026. In response to the chronic congestion of non-reserved seats, the company states that this will resolve the inequity…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters】JAL Hometown Ambassadors introduce tourist attractions in Hijimachi!
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…
JR East Japan View, Time Sale on Train + Lodging for December. Tohoku and Hokkaido destinations are available from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
JR East View Tourism & Sales will hold a “＼Black Friday＼＼＼ Winter Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale＼” from November 26th at 7:00 to December 2nd! / Winter Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale” will be held from November 26th at 7:00 to December 2nd. The offer covers the period from December 17 to 23. During the…
Seoul No. 1, Taipei No. 2, Bangkok No. 3, and Guam also surging HIS announces year-end and New Year’s overseas travel reservation trends
HIS has released a summary of travel trends based on international travel bookings for the year-end and New Year holidays (departures between December 26 and January 4, 2026). The survey was conducted on November 7 and covered HIS tours, dynamic packages, and airline tickets (excluding accommodation only). Year-end and New Year trends The number of…
Aeon, starting today, will have a “Super! Black Friday Sale” from today. Half-price festival, increased quantity plan, etc.
Aeon will hold the “Aeon Super! Black Friday Sale” will be held for up to 11 days starting today, November 20, at approximately 600 stores nationwide, including AEON, AEON Style, and others (varies by region and facility). This year, celebrating its 10th anniversary, “Super! Black Friday,” the store will offer a point increase of up…
Basta Shinjuku to hold “Basta Tour” from December, explaining its history and structure. Behind-the-scenes stories by those involved will also be given.
Basta Shinjuku Dissection! Unknown Exploration Tour (Basta Tour) As an infrastructure tourism promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Basta Shinjuku: Anatomy of Basta Shinjuku! The “Basta Shinjuku Unexplored Tour (Basta Tour)” will be conducted as an infrastructure tourism program promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Visitors can…
Takarajimasya “Miffy” quilted tote on sale. Plenty of storage, with 5 pockets
Takarajimasya will release “miffy Soft Quilting Storage Tote Bag Book” today, November 17. The price is 3,850 yen. This tote bag has two front pockets for quick access, one large interior pocket, two smaller interior pockets for easy organization, and a loop for holding longer items upright. The light gray fabric is decorated with a…