The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the “GX Program Loan for Green Growth and Climate Resilience” on March 30, 2012 in Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Loan Agreement (L/A) was signed by Mr. Tran…
Orange Page commemorates “Suica’s Penguin” in 2026. The first letter book is released today and contains 75 works including new drawings.
Orange Page released “Suica no Penguin Letter Book” on March 31, 2012, A5 size, 160 pages, priced at 1870 yen. Popular picture book author/illustrator, Sakazaki Kichiharu, looks back on the history of “Suica’s Penguin” in this memorial volume based on his popular “Penguin Diary” series, which has been published for about 20 years, as well…
Ueno Zoo to build a “new ride” connecting the West Garden to the East Garden, aiming to begin service at the end of FY2029.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has announced that it will develop a “new vehicle” for transportation within the Ueno Zoological Gardens (9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo), replacing the “Ueno Zoo Monorail” that was in operation until December 2023, in order to improve circulation and ensure safe and comfortable transportation within the zoo. The new ride…
KIX 2 Tamiami Domestic Flight, Renovated and New Tomorrow. Three smart lanes with fast security checks and plenty of seating space.
Kansai Airport will begin operations tomorrow, April 1, for domestic flights at Kansai International Airport Terminal 2 (T2), which is undergoing renovation. This report introduces the public opening on the day before the opening. T2 domestic terminal is currently operated as an LCC terminal exclusively for Peach Aviation (Peach). After renovation starting in August 2025,…
Guidelines for secondary production of the Expo’s legacy “Konyoke” were established. First version of “Co-Creation Design System” available for prior application also released.
On March 30, the Japan Association for the International Exposition, Osaka, Japan, established guidelines for the secondary creation of the design system (EXPO 2025 Design System) for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. Only the “ID” (a.k.a. “konjun”), which represents the life of an individual, is subject to this guideline. The design system was created to unify the…
Sale prices on Kärcher’s Handy Air mobile high-pressure cleaner. Up to 21% off window vacuum cleaners and more.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on Kärcher high-pressure cleaners as part of its New Life Final Preceding Sale. Eleven items, ranging from entry-level to premium models, are available, and we were able to confirm up to 21% off. The OC Handy Compact (Handy Air), a mobile high-pressure cleaner, is normally priced at…
Up to 3,000 yen discount on Tohoku Shinkansen until April 24. Limited Express Hitachimas also eligible, with JRE POINT “e-Ticket”.
In conjunction with the “Shiawase no Kaze Fukushima” Destination Campaign to be held throughout Fukushima Prefecture in spring from April 1 to June 30, JR East will offer special rates for “Shinkansen e-Ticket” and “Ticketless Express Ticket for Conventional Lines,” which are Ekinet products redeemable with JRE POINT. The period is from April 1 to…
Commuter Pass,” up to 50% off on expressways, starts today in six prefectures nationwide.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the three NEXCO companies will conduct a social experiment of the “Commuter Pass” on expressways in six prefectures in Japan (Hokkaido, Niigata, Ishikawa, Yamanashi, Kagawa and Nagasaki) from April 1 to March 31, 2027. The Commuter Pass offers discounts of up to 50% off within a…
KIX raises 2-tami facility fee from today. Flat rate of 510 yen for domestic flights.
Kansai Airport will revise its domestic passenger service facility charges (PSFC) at Kansai International Airport Terminal 2 (T2) on April 1. The new fee is a flat rate of 510 yen (the same for children, and free of charge for infants who do not use a ticket). The new fee is 510 yen (same for…
Intensive construction work on the Meijikan and Higashi-Meihan Expressways in April. Continuous day and night road closures and some IC/PA closures.
NEXCO Central Japan Nagoya Branch will conduct intensive construction work on the Nagoya 2nd Ring Road (C2) Kamisya-Minami IC to Nagoya-Nishi JCT (in and outbound) and on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway (E23) Nagoya-Nishi IC to Kameyama IC (up and down). The period is from 10:00 p.m. on April 1 to 6:00 a.m. on April 24. The…