The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will launch “find chat,” a search service for lost and found items using the “Lost and Found Cloud find” developed by find, at 9:00 a.m. on June 10. The service accepts inquiries about lost and found items 24 hours a day via chat from smartphones and PCs, and replies are…

People Inc. will release “P♪siyoca,” an IC card exclusively for children, at toy stores and online stores nationwide in early July. The price is 2,200 yen. Equipped with a non-contact sensor, the device emits a sound just by holding a card over it. The card is reversible, designed to resemble a traffic system IC card…

Since its appearance in 2011, “Piyorin” has been very popular for its adorable appearance. It seems to have become a well-known souvenir from Nagoya Station. An ekiben featuring Piyorin is sold at Nagoya Station. It is the “Piyorin bento boxed lunch box full of Nagoya specialties. The Piyorin bento has been renewed several times, and…

The JRVA (Japan RV Association) has certified six new locations as “RV Parks,” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles (as of the end of May). RV parks are facilities that meet certain conditions as “places where you can stay overnight in your car comfortably and safely.” There are currently more than 500 certified RV parks…

Malaysia Airlines is running the “JP Global Business Class Campaign” until June 19. During this period, fares from Narita and Kansai International Airport to Malaysia and beyond will be discounted for departures through May 31, 2026 (excluding August 9-14, December 27-January 4, 2026, and April 25-May 4, 2026). For JAL domestic flights, add-on fares are…

Walt Disney Japan will reopen its flagship store, the Disney Store Tokyo Disney Resort Store, on July 6. The company has released images of the store’s interior design. The store is designed around the theme of “the opening night of a movie, full of magic. The store’s interior is designed around the theme of “the…

Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until June 20, offering great deals on summer travel reservations. In addition to discounts of up to 25% off listed plans for accommodations nationwide, high value coupons for Raku Pack (JR/airline + lodging) and theme park affiliated hotels are also available. Navios Yokohama (2-1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama…

Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until June 20, offering great deals on summer travel reservations. In addition to discounts of up to 25% off listed plans for accommodations nationwide, high value coupons for Raku Pack (JR/airline + lodging) and theme park affiliated hotels are also available. Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Hotel New…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of Ukraine on June 5 in Khiwo, the capital of Ukraine, for the “Special Revenue Advance Loan for Ukraine”. The outline of the project is as follows Project Summary Special Revenue Advance Financing for Ukraine Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loan for Ukraine…

On June 5, Yamanashi Prefecture released the results of a study conducted in FY2024 on the “Fuji Tram” (tentative name) concept, a new transportation system that will connect the foot of Mount Fuji to the fifth station. Fuji Tram is a means of transportation that is being considered for introduction on the Mt. Fuji Toll…