The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected a total of 62 projects for the SME/SDG Business Support Program (commonly known as “JICA Biz”) for which it invited applications in September 2025 (see attached list of selected projects). 60 of the 62 projects are for small and medium-sized enterprises. The total number of projects supported…
MUJI unveils the preview flyer for the year-end and New Year’s “Iine Matsuri” festival. Sale prices on winter innerwear and travel goods.
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, will hold its year-end and New Year’s “Iine Festival” from December 26 to January 5, 2026 (December 26, 10:00 – January 5, 2026, 10:00 for online store). During the sale period, targeted products will be sold at discounted prices; a preliminary flyer is available on the website. For example,…
Hachijo-Jima Route Celebrates 70th Anniversary; Here are Tokyo’s Remote Islands You Have Not Yet Discovered! ANA Pocket” for an enjoyable trip with spectacular views and gourmet cuisine! Hachijojima Airport staff talks about their “love for the island and thoughts on reconstruction
ANA Pocket” is fully utilized! Hachijo-jima Island is an island with an area of 69.11 km2 and a population of about 6,700. The island is perfect for driving or cycling around, and there are a variety of activities throughout the year, such as swimming and outdoor activities in summer, and whale watching and star gazing…
Roadside Station Yutorie Setoya” will open in Fujieda City in April 2026. A new base for enjoying ceramics, hot springs, food, etc.
Fujieda City announced that “Road Station Yutorie Setoya” (5445 Hongo, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture), currently under construction, has received the 64th registration from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It will be the third roadside station in the city and the first in 26 years, and is scheduled to open on April 1,…
IWATANI’s “IZAMARU”, a cassette stove and stove in one, dual-purpose unit. No power source required, compact size, and can be used as a disaster prevention product.
Iwatani Corporation released a new product “Iwatani Cassette Fu Stove & Stove “Izamaru”” on December 22, 2011, which has both cassette stove and stove functions. It is priced at 16,500 yen. The product will be available at home centers, electronics retailers, large supermarkets, and specialty stores nationwide, as well as through the official online store…
Up to 12,000 yen discount for eligible lodgings in Hiroshima and Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Up to 12,000 yen discount for eligible hotels in Hiroshima and Iwakuni, Yamaguchi.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co! Kinki Nippon Tourist is running the KINCHAI Hiroshima Campaign (Hiroshima Wari) until February 24, 2026, for departures between December 22 and February 28, 2026, and will end when the number of participants reaches the planned number. Reservations are accepted up to four days prior to departure. This is the third installment…
Sanko’s “2nd” grab bag for 2026. Five items worth about 37,000 yen, including the company’s best home appliances, can be purchased at less than half price.
Sanko has released “2026 Sanko Fukubukuro “Vol. 2″”. Following the popularity of the first round, three new types of grab bags (13,000 yen, 12,000 yen/15,000 yen, and 16,000 yen) are now available in limited quantities. They are available at the official Sanko mail order site and Rakuten Shop. The 13,000-yen Fukubukuro “Impatient, speedy home appliances”…
Odakyu will operate a special train bound for Katase Enoshima on New Year’s Day, 2026. The “New Year Express” will also be offered.
Odakyu Electric Railway will operate a special train in the direction of Enoshima Line on New Year’s Day, 2026. This is aimed at people viewing the first sunrise of the year and visiting the Enoshima/Kamakura area for the first time. On the down train (bound for Katase-Enoshima), there will be one extra train each departing…
Keisei Electric Railway to operate all-night service on the Main Line, Oshiage Line, and Kanamachi Line on New Year’s Day, 2026; “Narita-zan Kaiun-go” on Saturdays and holidays in January
Keisei Electric Railway will operate all-night trains through New Year’s Day, 2026. On the main line (between Keisei Ueno Station and Keisei Narita Station), local trains will operate every 20 to 50 minutes, with one round-trip “Narita-san Kaiun-go” service departing from Keisei Ueno at 10:00 p.m. and from Keisei Narita at 3:00 p.m. (treated as…
Rurubu Momotaro Dentetsu 2″ is now on sale. It introduces actual local “properties” and model courses, as well as features related to events in the game.
JTB Publishing released the book “Rurubu Momotaro Dentetsu 2. The price is 1,540 yen. This is a tie-up product with the game “Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Your Town Must Be There, Too” to be released in November. The main feature of the product is a “Nationwide Property Tour” that introduces facilities and stores modeled after “properties”…