JR East will suspend rapid service between Omiya and Ofuna Stations on the Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line due to maintenance work and construction during daytime hours. The period is from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 19, 20, and 21. During the construction work, only the Keihin Tohoku Line between Tabata and Ueno, Tokyo and Tamachi…
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The Port of Sihanoukville, a Key Port for Maritime Transport in Cambodia. 30 Years of Japanese Cooperation ｜ News & PR
Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Port is located in Preah Sihanouk Province in southwestern Cambodia. As the country’s largest seaport, development of the port began in 1955, and Japanese cooperation began in 1996. In May 2026, a ceremony was held at the Sihanoukville Port to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Japan’s cooperation. Japan’s Cooperation with Cambodia Supported Maritime…
Myakmyak Stationery Can Book is back in stock at Amazon, Rakuten, Yodobashi, etc. The “Maid Okini Can” is now available in special colors.
Takarajimasya will release the EXPO 2025 official licensed product “Myakmyak Stationery Can Book” on June 3. The price is 3,290 yen. The book sold out immediately after the information was released, and no stock was available for the reprint after GW, but at the time of writing (May 13, 14:30), we could confirm that the…
TAOYA Atami, the first of its kind in Shizuoka Prefecture, opens July 18. A hot spring resort with a lounge with a spectacular view of the ocean, an open-air bath, and a seafood buffet
GENSEN HOLDINGS will renovate the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Mizuhatei (190-1 Izuyama, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture) and rebrand it as TAOYA Atami to open on July 18. TAOYA, the top brand of the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group, features an all-inclusive package that includes dinner alcohol, lounge drinks, seasonal sweets, evening meals, and other services. This is…
Nishitetsu launches half-price campaign for “N-Liner,” a paid seating service on the Tenjin-Omuta Line. Usually 400 yen to 200 yen.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad will hold the “N-Liner Half-price Campaign” on weekdays from May 18 to June 30 for the N-Liner, a paid seating train on the Tenjin-Omuta Line. The paid seating service has been available since March, but to further promote awareness of the service, it will be sold for 200 yen per person (flat rate…
Shimamura “Great Support Festival for Everyday Life” ends May 17. Special prices on functional summer items such as water-absorbing, quick-drying & cooling innerwear!
Shimamura is holding the “Great Support Festival for Daily Life” at its Fashion Center Shimamura stores nationwide until May 17. For three days from the 13th to the 15th, daily specials will be offered on FIBER DRY, a high-function series with excellent water absorption and quick-drying properties, including contact-cooling inner wear (ladies’ items: 500 yen,…
Laos-Japan Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary — Fostering People, Expanding Connections, and Developing Industries for the Future ｜ News & PR
On April 28, 2026, a ceremony was held at the Lao Japan Center (LJI) in Vientiane to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its establishment. 25 years of continuous evolution in step with change Since its establishment in 2001, the Lao-Japan Center (LJI) has been evolving its human resource development over the past 25 years by…
Chairman Tanaka Visits Burundi and South Africa ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of South Africa from January 25 to February 2. He met with the presidents of both countries, exchanged views with officials of international organizations, and inspected JICA’s cooperative projects. He confirmed the importance of cooperation with Burundi, which contributes to the stability and…
ANA offers domestic flight tickets on sale. Haneda to Osaka 9,000 yen, Osaka to Sendai 9,000 yen, etc.
ANA is holding a time sale on domestic flight tickets from May 13, 0:00 to May 17, 23:59. The applicable boarding period is from June 1 to September 30. The website lists fares starting at 9,570 yen one-way from Haneda to Itami, 11,220 yen from Haneda to Shin-Chitose, and 11,880 yen from Haneda to Naha….
A look at the new Limited Express Shinano “Series 385”, its elegant green car and cabin facilities! Also explains the features of the pendulum type that can run faster in mountainous areas
Overview of Series 385 “Shinano” is a limited express train that runs between Nagoya and Nagano via the Chuo Main Line and Shinonoi Line. The current Series 383 in service was introduced in 1994, so it is the first new model in 32 years. There are three types of Series 383 trains: 2-car, 4-car, and…