Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Time: 17:30-19:00 (Japan time) / 11:30-13:00 (East Africa time) Location: Annex Space, 1F, United Nations University Headquarters (online streaming available) The theme of TICAD 9 (9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development), held in Yokohama in August 2025, was “Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa,” and the rise of AI attracted…
Seibu Railway to Revise Fares on March 14, 2026. Ikebukuro to Tokorozawa: 356 yen to 402 yen; first major private railway company to introduce “Children’s All-Line Commuter Passes”.
Seibu Railway will implement fare revision on March 14, 2026. Seibu Railways will also introduce the “Children’s All-Line Commuter Pass” on March 14, 2026. On July 23, 2025, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism approved a change in the maximum rail passenger fare. The revision date has now been announced. The revision rate…
Winter Vacation for Heroes! New “It’s a Small World with Groot” merchandise on sale. Figurine/Catsuit/Smowa’s Vehicle, etc.
Tokyo Disneyland will release new merchandise for the “It’s a Small World with Groot” attraction on December 26. This time, in addition to Groot, there will be designs of Marvel heroes enjoying the attraction. The lineup includes mainly wearable items for the parks and sundries that allow you to enjoy the world of the attractions…
Snoopy/Hello Kitty/Baymax appearances! New “Recovery Pro Lab” fatigue recovery wear from Takarajimasya
Takarajimasya will release new products of its “Recoverypro Lab.” fatigue recovery wear in Baymax design on November 25, and in Snoopy and Hello Kitty designs on November 28. Each set consists of a top and bottom set of long sleeves and long pants, and is priced at 16,900 yen each. Baymax features a puffy textured…
Hotel Metropolitan reintroduces “Suica’s Penguin Cake” made with yuzu (Japanese citron). Cakes to color the holiday season are also available.
Suica no Penguin Cake (Chocolat Blanc YUZU) Sales period: December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 (except December 20-25) Price: 780 yen Limited to 30 pieces per day The cute Suica penguin cake with a design that looks like it is sitting on its perch is made with yuzu jelly, which has a refreshing aroma…
Enoden to Extend Some Early Morning and Nighttime Operation Areas. Timetable to be partially revised.
Enoshima Electric Railway will revise its timetable from the first train on December 20 to improve convenience. Some early morning and nighttime trains will be increased, destinations changed, and departure times revised. The revised section is between Fujisawa Station and Kamakura Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway Line. From Gokurakuji to Fujisawa →Kamakura 5:34 a.m….
Additional “Myakmyak Exhibition of the World” will be held at JR Osaka Station! The exhibition will be open for 4 days, and line admission numbered tickets are required.
JR West Japan and the Japan Association for the International Exposition, Inc. have announced that they will once again hold the “Exhibition of Myakmyak in the World,” a participatory project that was held during the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The exhibition will be held from December 1 to 4 at “Toki-Ku no Hiroba” on the 5th floor…
Workman’s “Warm-weather Shoes” Ranking. Low-priced line with high functionality for professionals converted to “everyday use design” is a hot seller.
Workman has announced the top 3 recommended winter shoes. Demand for winter shoes has been increasing as the first snowfall has been observed in various parts of Japan, and Workman’s low-priced line of shoes, which offers high heat retention and waterproof properties developed for craftsmen in extremely cold regions, has been especially popular, converted into…
Sanrio x Black Myakmyak plushie toys will be on sale again at Daimaru Umeda store by lottery. Check out how to apply!
Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai Official Store Daimaru Umeda Store will hold a lottery to sell “EXPO 2025 [Sanrio Characters] Myakumyaku Narikiri Plushie Black”. Only one item per person may apply. Priced at 5280 yen each for the larger size (M) and 3520 yen each for the smaller size (BC) with carabiner. Seven types are available: Kuromi,…
Myakmyak Departure Ceremony” to be held tomorrow, to be broadcast live from the Expo site!
The Osaka Pavilion of the Japan International Exposition, Osaka Prefecture, and Osaka City will hold a “Myakmyak Departure Ceremony” on November 29 to mark the relocation of the Myakmyak Monument currently installed at the East Gate of Expo ‘2025 Kansai. Although the on-site application for spectators has been closed, the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion will now…