ANA has integrated its passenger service systems for domestic and international flights, renewing fares for domestic flights for boarding on May 19, and standardizing reservation and boarding rules with those for international flights. The new domestic fares offer three categories: “Simple,” “Standard,” and “Flex. The “Standard” fares are centered on “Standard” fares that support reservation…

LUMINE has announced the full-scale opening of Newman Takanawa, a commercial facility in Takanawa Gateway City, on September 12, and released a list of stores. The opening will take place on the 1st to 5th floors of the South and North buildings (the lower floors of the two buildings, North and South) and the 28th…

Ghibli Park (1533-1, Ibarakemawarima Otsu, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture) will be open at night on August 2, 9, and 16. This is the first time since the opening of the park that it will be open at night. On the applicable days, the normal hours of operation will be extended to 8:00 p.m. until 5:00…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has determined on May 15, 2025 (New York time) the terms and conditions for the issuance of Global U.S. Dollar Denominated Notes guaranteed by the Government of Japan, as follows Issue amount: US$1 billion Issue date: May 22, 2025 Term: 5 years (redeemable on May 22, 2030) Surface interest…

Globe-Trotter will launch its latest collaborative collection with the Elephant Family, a charitable organization dedicated to the protection of Asian wildlife, on May 21, its first in five years. The new collection reflects the hues of the forests where the Asian elephant lives, with an olive Vulcan fiber body and kelly green leather trim. The…

This is delicious! Milk Tea-flavored Crème Brulee-Style Churros Duffy-inspired “Crème Brulee-Style Churros (Milk Tea)” (600 yen per churros) are now available at Tropic Al’s. The churros have a crispy crème brûlée texture on the outside and a delicious milk tea-flavored filling on the inside. One of the seven types of wrappers will be offered at…

[Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025] Call for Participation! (Application deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025 (1st round), Friday, May 30, 2025 (2nd round)) *If the number of participants does not reach the maximum number by the first application deadline, a second deadline will be set. We will conduct the “Tanzania Study Tour…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the JVC Kenwood BN-RB62-CA portable power supply. Normally priced at 79,860 yen, it is 25% off at 59,860 yen at the time of writing. Portable power supply with 626Wh capacity by JVC KENWOOD, known for its video cameras and audio products. Comes with a 2-year warranty…

Opening remarks by Mr. Matsunaga, Director of JICA Ukraine Office summary Training Title: HackWave Reloaded (cyber security training for Ukrainian government agencies and critical infrastructure operators) (Project Title) JICA Country Training Program “Strengthening Cyber Security Response Capabilities of Government Agencies and Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine/European Region Date: February 24, 2025 – February 26, 2025 Organized…

On April 15, APA Group announced plans for a large-scale hotel development in front of Hirose-dori Station in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The 14-story building will have a total of 343 guest rooms and a large public bath, and will be constructed on a site (2-2-5 Honmachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) facing Hirose Street,…