The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on October 5 in Kigali City for a grant of up to 2,009 million yen for the “Project for Introduction of Intelligent Transport System in Kigali City”. In recent years, Kigali City has been facing worsening…
President Tanaka meets with UNRWA Executive Director Lazzarini ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Philip Lazzarini, Executive Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), at JICA headquarters on October 4. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka expressed his appreciation for the continued cooperation between UNRWA and JICA. In response, Secretary General Razalini expressed his desire…
Ringhorn! Celebrate Disney Christmas with Christmas Bells. They’re coming out with different colors of mini snack cases this year!
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25. This year, there will be a variety of Souvenir items to go along with the special program. Among them, there are items that those who got them last year will be happy to hear “There are different colors this year, too! The…
Fluffy marshmallows and lil’ ringlets, “Disney Christmas” chocolate treats with coffee-scented adult flavor
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25. Rich sweets that are only available in winter are now available at both parks for a limited time only! The “Coffee & Chocolate Mousse” (550 yen for a single item) is a rich chocolate sweet with an adult flavor and a hint…
Chotamaran Expo, an event celebrating the 130th anniversary of Tama’s transfer to Tokyo. An e-commerce site featuring specialty products was also opened.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the municipalities of Tama will hold the “Chotamaran Expo” on October 28-29. The event will be held on Sun Sun Road at the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the transfer of Tama from Kanagawa Prefecture to Tokyo Prefecture (at that time). Booths of…
Railroad Chips” cards featuring rolling stock of six JR passenger companies and freight companies to go on sale October 17. Total 60 kinds.
Six JR Group ekinka retailers will release “Railway Chips” at ekinkas nationwide on October 17. 176 yen per bag (22g), the chips are manufactured by Calbee. The card comes with one card for each of the six JR passenger companies (Hokkaido, East Japan, Tokai, West Japan, Shikoku, and Kyushu) and one card for each of…
Disney Store Announces New Collection with Maison de FLEUR! Marie and Lady are irresistibly stylish!
Walt Disney Japan will release items jointly planned with lifestyle goods brand Maison de FLEUR at the Disney Store. The items feature two of Disney’s most fashionable characters, Lady from “Doggie Tales” and Marie from “Fashionable Cat. The lineup includes French-style totes, backpacks, passcases, and wallets. The cute adult coloring will make you feel like…
Tote bags reusing banners from the Metropolitan Expressway, umbrella and sakosh-type totes, etc.
ROOTOTE, a brand specializing in tote bags, will release a series of new “HATARAKU TOTE” products in collaboration with Metropolitan Expressway starting October 30. It will be available at online stores and at some Metropolitan Expressway PAs. The “HATARAKU TOTE” is an upcycled item made from banners that are no longer used on highways. The…
From AQUA Shirouyu” warm mineral water is now available in vending machines at JR East Ekinka. Warm mineral water “From AQUA Hakyu
JR East Water Business will release “From AQUA Shiroyu” as a warm mineral water in Acure vending machines on October 24. It has a capacity of 280 mL and is priced at 120 yen. The “From AQUA” series, which has been marketed in the “cold” and “room temperature” temperature ranges, will now include a third…
Disney Store Announces Parisienne Style Marie Minnie Items! The joint project with “épine” raises expectations!
The soft colors of this tote bag (5,940 yen), inspired by Marie, has a large message printed on the front: “Nulle rose sans epine. (A beautiful rose has thorns) printed on the front. The square shape of the canvas body prevents the bag from losing its shape, and it is large enough to hold an…