JICA’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025. To date, approximately 58,000 people have been dispatched to a total of 99 countries, contributing to the development of developing countries in a variety of fields, including education, health and medical care, and agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. On the other hand, few people…
Moomin x Matsuya Ginza launches large-capacity tote. Paper bag design from the late Showa period reissued.
Takarajimasya will release “MOOMIN Matsuya Ginza Shopping Tote Book” today, November 13. The price is 4389 yen. The collaboration was realized to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the publication of the Moomin novels and the 100th anniversary of the Matsuya Ginza store. The shopping tote bag is designed as a reprint of the late Showa…
Familia, white fancy tweed bags and limited color teddy bears. White Christmas collection
Familia will begin selling the “Christmas Collection 2025” sequentially at the Familia online store on December 1. This year’s Christmas collection is based on the theme of “White Christmas,” and includes bags made of white fancy tweed fabric, fur bear face pouches, tree-shaped mugs, and other items that add color to Christmas. Also available exclusively…
Tottori City, 3,000 yen discount per person for lodging + free admission to the museum, until the end of February 2026.
Tottori City is running the “Reward Trip in the Land of Sand! Tottori City is running the “Tottori City Lodging Campaign” until February 26, 2026, which includes a 3,000 yen discount on lodging and museum tickets. In addition to a “lodging discount coupon” worth 3,000 yen per person that can be used at participating lodging…
NANGA SHOP OUTLET” opens at Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo. Nanga’s first outlet store
Nanga will open its first outlet store, NANGA SHOP OUTLET, at Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuoh (1178-694, Oaza Yakushi Usayama, Ryuoh-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga Prefecture) on November 21. The store carries the brand’s signature shrugs, as well as downwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel items for outdoor and everyday use. The store’s interior is aesthetically functional,…
Up to 5,000 yen discount per person for lodging plans in Nara Prefecture. Kintetsu reservation website until the end of March.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co. is running the “Let’s Enjoy Nara Prefecture Campaign,” a lodging discount campaign, until March 31, 2026. The coupon is valid for reservations made on or after November 7 for stays between January 5 and March 31, 2026 (until check-out on April 1). Coupons are distributed on the campaign page. However, they…
President Tanaka Visits Egypt ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Arab Republic of Egypt from October 30 to November 3 to attend the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) held on November 1, He also met with Prime Minister Madbouly, President Aboul Naga, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Al-Mashaat, Minister of Tourism and…
Low-floor cars are introduced on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. Wheelchair users can get on and off the train alone due to fewer steps.
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) has introduced low-floor cars on its Midosuji Line, which have a smaller difference in level between the platform and the entrance to the car than before. As a result, wheelchair users will be able to get on and off the train independently from November 22. The low-floor cars will…
Suntan Kitty” eco-bag goes on sale. The bag has an integrated storage compartment and can be transformed into a plush toy by squeezing it together.
Takarajimasya will release “HELLO KITTY collaboration a-jolie big bag book” on December 22. The price is 3,663 yen. The original leopard print bag is a collaboration between the bag brand “Ajoli” and the popular “Tanning Kitty”. The bag comes with an integrated storage compartment, and can be transformed into a plush toy when the bag…
Thirteen Expo exhibits will be moved to the three Kansai airports. Lanterns from the Sumitomo Pavilion, tree from Nomo no Kuni, cushions from the Belgian Pavilion, etc.
Kansai Airport Group will install some of the exhibits and artworks (13 in total) from the Osaka/Kansai Expo pavilions at Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport and Kobe Airport. The location and start date of the installation will be announced as soon as they are determined. Exhibits and artwork for overseas pavilions to be set…