On September 7, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement (Grant Agreement: G/A) with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the “Indus River Flood Protection and Embankment Improvement Project in Sindh Province.” The agreement was signed on that day by Sabina Kreshi, Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Economy…
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Venezuela Earthquake: The Mission of the International Emergency Assistance Team, as Seen from the Front Lines of Medical Relief | News & Public Relations
Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, wildfires… As large-scale disasters continue to strike around the world, the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) team—for which JICA serves as the secretariat—is being deployed more frequently. During the June earthquake in Venezuela, South America, which claimed the lives of over 6,000 people, a medical team was among the first to enter…
WORKMAN × Sanrio Fall/Winter Collaboration Set to Launch! Exclusive Photos of Hello Kitty and Kuromi Winter Gear WORKMAN Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Launch Event
On September 8, Workman held a press conference at the Tokyo International Forum to announce its new products for the WORKMAN Fall/Winter 2026 collection. A collaboration series featuring Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Kuromi is scheduled to be released in October for women’s items. The collection features a total of seven items, including thick sweatsuit sets…
WORKMAN Presents Exclusive “The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” Items in a New Photo Shoot! Medication Planner, Large-Capacity Shoulder Bag, and More — WORKMAN Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Launch Event
On September 8, Workman held the “WORKMAN Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Launch Event” at the Tokyo International Forum. In early November, the company plans to release Workman-exclusive merchandise based on the popular TV anime series “The Apothecary’s Tale,” which has gained a following both in Japan and overseas. The item that stands out the most…
Saga Prefecture Announces That the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Travel Assistance Program Will Apply to Stays from October 1 to December 25
Saga Prefecture has decided that the eligibility period for the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program will cover stays from October 1 through December 25. In preparation for the implementation of this initiative, the prefecture has submitted a budget proposal of 233,697,000 yen in the September Reiwa 8 General Account Supplementary…
“Suica Penguin Cutlery & Pouch Set” Now Available. Limited Quantities at JRE MALL
Hotel Metropolitan, operated by JR East Hotels, will begin selling a limited-quantity “Suica Penguin Cutlery & Pouch Set” starting at 12:00 p.m. on September 14. The set will be available at the Metropolitan Hotels Shop on the “JRE MALL” e-commerce site, priced at 2,300 yen (shipping not included). This set includes cutlery made from natural…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] Let’s Explore the History of Railroads
Previously, I wrote about the relationship between “Japanese history” and railroads. As a follow-up to that, I’d like to focus this time on the little bits of “history” found in the train cars and station facilities that we usually take for granted. Various Aspects of Shinkansen Construction The history of railroads is a topic limited…
The October issue of MonoMax, on sale today, comes with a “SHIPS any” BIG Boston Bag featuring seven key functions as a free gift. It’s perfect for 1–2 nights’ worth of luggage and can also be used as carry-on luggage.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, September 9. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a BIG Boston bag from the casual brand “SHIPS any.” Measuring approximately 42 × 15.5 × 28.5 cm (width × depth × height), it’s ideal…
“Yuru Camp△” × Yahagi Dam Stamp Rally Underway. Get a Limited-Edition Dam Card Featuring Shima Rin & Her Grandpa
The Yahagi Water Source Forest Land Council will hold the “Yuru Camp△ × Yahagi Dam Stamp Rally” starting September 11. For every 500 yen spent at participating stores, participants will receive one stamp. Once they have collected a total of eight stamps, they can exchange them for a limited-edition commemorative dam card featuring “Shima Rin…
“Toyoko Inn Tsukuba Station” Opens. 217 Rooms Just a 4-Minute Walk from the Station, with Easy Access to the International Conference Center and JAXA
Toyoko Inn will open “Toyoko Inn Tsukuba Station” (1-9-9 Takezono, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture) on September 11. Located a 4-minute walk from Tsukuba Station, the hotel features a 14-story building with 217 rooms and can accommodate up to 420 guests. It is the 352nd location in Japan and the 7th in Ibaraki Prefecture. It also…