JAL will hold a “Domestic Flight Ticket Flash Sale” from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on September 9. The eligible travel period is December 1 through 24. This time, we are holding a “JMB Member Pre-sale” for JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members, allowing them to purchase tickets one day earlier than the general public. The…
Bertra’s “2026 Silver Week Sale” Offers Up to 50% Off Domestic and International Activities. The second half of the sale begins on September 1, and coupons worth up to 10,000 yen will also be available.
The travel booking site “Veltra” is holding its “2026 Silver Week Sale” through September 23, offering discounts of at least 15%—and up to 50%—on all eligible domestic and international tours and activities. Eligible destinations include Japan, as well as Hawaii, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, Central and South America, the Middle East, and Africa. In…
The “Philips Compact Shaver 800 Series” features a more powerful motor than previous models. It also includes a Power Mode designed to handle even the thickest beards.
Philips Japan will begin rolling out the “Philips Compact Shaver 800 Series” starting September 2. The 800 Series Compact Shaver is a compact model designed for excellent portability, measuring approximately 59 × 34 × 88 mm and weighing about 125 g. With its included protective cap and carrying case, it’s convenient for travel and business…
Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone Tozan Cable Car, and Hakone Ropeway to Offer Seat Reservations and Priority Boarding During Silver Week
During Silver Week, Odakyu Hakone will begin selling “Raku Raku Seating Reservation Tickets” for the Hakone Tozan Railway and will implement a priority boarding system based on advance reservations for the Hakone Tozan Cable Car and Hakone Ropeway. This applies to the two days of September 20 and 21. The “Easy Seat Reservation Ticket” is…
A Roundup of Nationwide Travel Campaigns for Fall and Winter. We’ve compiled a list of municipalities offering great deals, such as 20,000 yen off per night and regional coupons!
For the Fall/Winter 2026 season, travel campaigns organized by local governments across the country are launching one after another. From discounts on stays at hotels and hot spring inns to coupons redeemable at local restaurants and souvenir shops, as well as special offers providing discounted access to tourist attractions and experiential activities, each region is…
JAL Becomes a Gold Partner of the Horticultural Expo; Special-Livery Aircraft and Mileage Redemption Campaign for Admission Tickets
As a Gold Partner of the “2027 International Horticultural Exposition (GREEN×EXPO 2027),” which will be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, starting March 19, 2027, and will support the “Public Awareness Campaign” and “Venue Operations Project,” including the introduction of specially painted aircraft and initiatives allowing passengers to exchange miles for admission tickets. A specially painted…
Silver Week Traffic Jams: Up to 45 km at the Sagamiko Interchange on the Chuo Expressway, and More. Here Are 10 Specific Ways to Avoid Peak Congestion at 10 Locations
NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, NEXCO West Japan, JB Honshu-Shikoku Expressway, and the Japan Road Traffic Information Center have announced their traffic congestion forecasts for the Silver Week period (September 19–23). Traffic congestion is expected to be most frequent on the southbound lanes from the 19th to the 20th and on the northbound lanes…
Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” Returns to Japan for the First Time in 16 Years. “Musée d’Orsay Exhibition” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Tickets Available with a Limited-Edition Feiler Handkerchief
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Musée d’Orsay will present a special exhibition titled “The Joy of Living in the Present: Works from the Musée d’Orsay Collection” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum’s opening. The exhibition will run from November 14 through March 28, 2027. It will not travel…
Chairman Tanaka Meets with GCF Executive Director Duarte | News & Public Relations
On August 28, Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA, met with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), at JICA headquarters. In light of the frequent occurrence of weather-related disasters around the world, including in Japan, the two sides exchanged views on the importance of collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to…
Regarding the Preliminary Budget Request for Fiscal Year Reiwa 9 (Fiscal Year 2027) | News & Public Relations
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), guided by the principles of human security, provides assistance that leverages Japan’s strengths to address social challenges in developing countries and support the realization of a sustainable world through high-quality growth. Based on the “Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2026 (Basic Policy 2026)” and the…