Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has taken disciplinary action against a staff member and others. 1. Person subject to disciplinary action: Executive officer (equivalent to deputy director) (at the time) belonging to an overseas office, etc. 2. Disciplinary action: Warning 3. Date of disposal: March 27, 2026 4. Summary of the case: Since his/her arrival…
Redevelopment of Kongo Station on the Nankai Koya Line to be fully renewed by the end of FY2033. Commercial facilities, bus terminal, etc. to be developed; three public/private parties to sign agreement.
Nankai Electric Railway, Osaka Sayama City, and Tondabayashi City signed a basic agreement on March 30 regarding the Kongo Station Area Redevelopment Project. They agreed to jointly promote the “Kongo Station Area Redevelopment Project” between the public and private sectors. The number of users of Kongo Station on the Nankai Koya Line, a limited express…
Peach’s Airbus A320neo aircraft with Airspace specifications will enter service on April 1, with USB Type-A/C compatible power ports in all seats.
Peach Aviation will begin operating an Airbus A320neo aircraft (registration code: JA217P) on April 1. The new aircraft was received in Toulouse, France on March 23, and is equipped with Airbus’ latest cabin specification, Airspace. The first flight is scheduled for MM105 (Kansai International Airport – Shin-Chitose) on April 1. Passengers will receive commemorative stickers…
Disney Store Kyoto Porta” opens in the Kyoto Station underground shopping mall. Mellow-browed Ushiwakamaru Mickey Urupocha and other limited items on sale.
Disney Store will open “Disney Store Kyoto Porta” on April 28. To celebrate the grand opening, limited items will be sold. The lineup includes three plush toys (5200 yen each), plush keychains (3300 yen each), and Urupocha-chan series plush toys (2200 yen each), all of which feature Disney characters dressed as Ushiwakamaru and Benkei, historical…
Airline Monthly May 2026 issue, featuring “Takeoff & Landing. Close reporting on pilot training, mechanism illustrated book, etc.
On March 30, Ikaros Shuppan released “Monthly Airline May 2026,” an A4-size, 144-page book priced at 1,760 yen. The special feature is “TAKE OFF & LANDING – An Encyclopedia of the Mechanics, Runways, Maneuvers, and Cabins Behind Takeoff and Landing. It is no exaggeration to say that takeoffs and landings are the most glorious moments…
Those who traveled in Japan from January to March are eligible to apply. Up to 30,000 yen coupon to be won by lottery “Let’s stay on a weekday! Deadline: April 5
JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) is conducting the “Stay on a Weekday” campaign, where you can win travel coupons worth up to 30,000 yen by drawing lots. campaign, in which you can win travel coupons worth up to 30,000 yen. Those who have made reservations through JATA member travel agencies such as JTB and…
AIRDO “Mascot Bear Do” dressed in Nichi-Ham uniforms to appear on in-flight sales. Limited quantities available on all routes.
AIRDO will release “Mascot Bear Do (Fighters Uniform Ver.)” and “SORACHI 1984 (with snacks)” as new in-flight sales products on April 1. The “Mascot Bear Do” wears the home uniform of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and can be attached to a bag or other items to take with you to the ballpark, and can also…
Osaka Monorail to continue its “Enjoy Expo Park Pass” in FY2026, which includes a one-day pass and an admission ticket to the park.
Osaka Monorail will release the FY2026 edition of the “Enjoy Expo ’70 Park Enjoy Pass” on April 1. The price is 1,000 yen for high school students and older. It will be available on the website of the digital ticket service “Slutto QRtto. It includes a one-day pass for unlimited rides on all Osaka Monorail…
JAL hometown ambassadors/supporters introduce their love for the region! Do you know about “Skeeters” spreading all over Japan?
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…
Tokyo Metro x Transfer NAVITIME launches full-fledged function to identify routes and train cars that can be sat on.
Tokyo Metro and NAVITIME Japan have launched the full-scale provision of “Seat-seat route search” and “Seat-friendly train guidance” for paid members of the “Norikae NAVITIME” application (Android/iOS version), which enhances travel comfort. This function utilizes “seating probability” (i.e., ease of sitting) estimated from train data, etc., and can be used when a route search result…