The theme of this workshop is “A Practical Approach Using the Guidance Note on Mainstreaming Disability—Examining Mainstreaming Disability Through JICA Project Case Studies.” In this workshop, participants will engage in dialogue to learn, in concrete terms, how to incorporate mainstreaming disability into their daily work, using actual examples from JICA projects. This workshop is recommended…

To coincide with the release of the movie “Toy Story 5,” Tokyo Disneyland will host “Fan Time with Toy Story 5” from July 2 to September 14. During the special event, “Pizza Planet”—which appears in the movie—takes over the park’s popular pizza restaurant! “Pan Galactic Pizza Port,” led by manager Tony Solaloni, has been transformed…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hereby announces that it has imposed disciplinary action on certain staff members. Person Subject to Disciplinary Action: Key staff members (equivalent to section chief level) assigned to headquarters Disciplinary Action: Suspension (2 weeks) Date of Disposition: July 1, 2026 Summary of the Case: The employee subject to disciplinary action…

To commemorate the release of the movie *Toy Story 5*, Tokyo Disneyland will host “Fan Time with Toy Story 5” from July 2 to September 14. This time, I actually tried out some of the experience programs that let you enjoy the park at your own pace, even during the hot summer months. First, I’d…

Tokyo Disney Resort will host “Summer Cool Off at Tokyo Disney Resort” from July 2 to September 14. With the sweltering summer heat upon us, Baymax has delivered a special ice cream to the park, so I went ahead and gave it a try. It’s called “Happy Hero Baymax Ice Cream, Yogurt Flavor” (500 yen)….

Tokyo DisneySea is currently hosting the “Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary: ‘Sparkling Jubilee’” event through March 31, 2027. In addition to the park, which is vibrantly decorated in the theme color “Jubilee Blue,” the entire menu is beautifully adorned with abundant use of this color. One such item is the new “Tokyo Disney Resort Frozen Selection”…

JR Central and JR Central Tours are holding the “EX Travel Destination Reservation Summer Grand Sale” through August 31, offering a 20% discount on tourist facilities and experiential programs along the Tokaido Shinkansen line. By applying a discount coupon on the EX Travel Booking Site, you can purchase each item for up to 6,000 yen…

Reiwa Travel’s travel app “NEWT” is distributing “Passport Effectively Free Coupons” in response to the reduction in passport application fees effective July 1. This offer is for first-time international travelers and provides a 9,300-yen discount—equivalent to the cost of applying for a passport in person—effectively making the passport fee 0 yen. It applies to first-time…

Takarajimasha will release the “Myaku Myaku Sticker Book,” an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product, today, July 2. The price is 3,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. Due to the positive response to the first printing, a reprint has been decided, and pre-orders are currently being accepted for the shipment arriving…

As the first installment of its special Pokémon 30th Anniversary campaign, ANA will launch the “Pokémon Jet Red”—a specially painted aircraft operating on domestic scheduled flights—on July 29. In addition, on the previous day, July 28, the airline will hold an unveiling event for the aircraft at the ANA hangar at Haneda Airport. The aircraft…