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    • Press Release / Group / Organization
    • 2026/06/28 (Sun)
    Vivinavi Los Angeles

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    Educational and Cultural Support Program "The 32nd Charity Golf Tournament

    Educational and Cultural Support Program
    "The 32nd Charity Golf Tournament"
    Date ： August 1, 2026 （ Saturday ） Venue ： Strawberry Farms Golf Club

    Thank you for your continued support of the JBA Foundation for your deep understanding and cooperation in the activities of the JBA Foundation.
    We are pleased to announce that our annual charity golf tournament, now in its 32nd year, will be held on the dates listed below.

    Strawberry Farms Golf Club
    11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine CA 92612
    Registration: 7:00 am ～ 8:00 am
    Shotgun Start: 8:30 am ～
    Award Ceremony: 2:30 pm ～

    RSVP By: July 10th, 2026

    About JBA Foundation a>
    The JBA Foundation is a non-profit organization established to provide educational ・ outreach and cultural support to the Southern California region*1. The Foundation, with the operational support of the Japan Business Association of Southern California*2 ("JBA"), strengthens exchanges between JBA member companies and local educational and cultural organizations through various educational and cultural support programs, and has made significant achievements in improving the learning environment for Japanese students and deepening the understanding of Japanese culture in the local community. These educational and cultural support programs have been very successful in improving the learning environment for Japanese students and deepening the local people's understanding of Japanese culture. These educational and ・cultural support activities would not have been possible without your sponsorship and contributions to the past 31 charity golf outings. Thank you again for your understanding and support.

    Japanese ・ As Japanese-affiliated companies continue to contribute to the community through educational and cultural exchanges with the local American community, we ask for your support of the Southern California Regional Educational and Cultural Support Program. We hope that you will endorse the purpose of this program.

    Introduction of Support Activities

    "Japan Enrichment Grant （ JEG ）"
    JEG is a program to support schools and teachers who provide education related to Japanese language and culture. In fiscal year 2025, we donated $ 21,500 to the following 19 schools.

    "U.S. Educators to Japan (USEJ))Program"
    This program has been ongoing since 1975. The purpose of this program is to send American educators to Japan as a token of appreciation to local schools in the U.S. that host the children of expatriates of Japanese companies and to promote understanding of Japan. Funds raised through the annual charity golf tournament have been used to send approximately 590 educators to Japan. The knowledge and experience gained from the educational experience in Japan and the interaction with the students and their families are put to good use in the educational field in the United States.


    Notes on the event

    Signature at the registration desk
    When you attend the event, your signature on the "RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK" form is required at the registration desk. Please read through the form in advance. Please read it carefully and understand its contents before coming to the meeting. （ The form will be prepared at the registration desk and your signature will be required on site ）

    ⇒ Please refer to the attached document "RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK"

    . About the Award Ceremony
    This year, as in previous years, the ceremony will be held indoors. We are considering a buffet style meal with a toast. （ Additional drinks will be available for purchase at the bar counter. ）
    The event is scheduled to last approximately 2 hours after the end of play, starting around 2:30pm.

    Regarding where to send donated goods, etc.
    As last year, we ask that the goods be sent directly to the warehouse of the delivery company designated by JBA.
    If you would like to donate goods, please send them to 添付申込み書へ内容ご記載のうえ7月10日までにJBA事務局jba@jba.orgへ and mention that you saw "Vivinavi". After receiving your application, a representative will contact you with detailed instructions on how to send your donation.

    Others
    Please note that due to the capacity of the Award Ceremony, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    If you have any other questions, please contact JBA事務局jba@jba.orgへご連絡下さい. Our staff will reply to you.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/26 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Kyotoshi

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    Let's Experience the Appeal of the Fishing Industry This Summer ！

    ■ To convey the appeal of the fishing industry to children, Kyoto Prefecture will hold hands-on fishing experiences （ in Miyazu City ・ and Maizuru City ） for elementary school students in the prefecture.

    ■ Applications for both programs will be accepted starting June 25.

    1. Learning from Fishermen: ！ Set-net Fishing

    〇 Date and Time

    July 21, Reiwa 8 （ Tuesday ） 4:00 a.m. ～ 11:00 a.m.

    *Please note that the meeting time may vary by approximately 30 minutes depending on the weather; we will contact all confirmed participants individually.　

    〇Meeting Place

    Yoro Fishing Port （ Address ： 1 Oshima, Miyazu City ）

    *Please arrange your own transportation to the venue.

    *If you arrive late for the meeting time, you will not be allowed to board the boat

    ○ Activity Details

    ・ Fishing Experience （ Board a fixed-net fishing boat to assist with hauling the nets and process fish at the fishing port ）

    ・ Social gathering between participants and fishermen （ Q&A session with the fishermen ）

    〇How to Participate

    ・ Application Period ： June 25, Reiwa 8 （ Thu ） July 13, Reiwa 8 （ Mon ） 5:00 PM

    ・ Application Address ： https:// forms.office.com/r/7c0nMvbqEg

    ・ Eligibility ： Fifth- and and their parents or guardians （ Parents or guardians must accompany participants ）

    ・ Capacity ： 5 pairs
    a> 〇Other

    ・ The experience is free of charge

    ・ The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions, etc.

    ・ Event details will be provided individually at a later date to all confirmed participants.

    2. Learn from Fishermen ！ Rock Oyster Farming

    〇Date and Time

    Reiwa 8 July 30 （ Thu ） 10:00 AM ～ 2:00 PM

    ○ Meeting Place
    Address ： 300 Sabaga, Maizuru City

    *Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the venue.

    *If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be allowed to board the boat

    〇 Activity Details

    ・ Fishing Experience （ Rock Oyster Farming Experience Tours, etc. ）

    ・ Interaction session between participants and fishermen （ Q&A session with fishermen ）
    〇How to Participate

    ・ Application Period ： June 25, Reiwa 8 （ Thu ） ～ Reiwa 8, July 23 （ Thu ） 5:00 PM

    a> Application Address ： https://forms.office.com/r/ Px0G2Xr6hy

    ・ Eligibility ： Fifth- and and their parents or guardians （ Parents or guardians must accompany participants ）

    ・ Capacity ： 4 groups

    〇Other

    ・ The activity is free of charge

    ・ Depending on weather conditions, the details of the experience may be subject to change.

    ・ Details of the event will be provided individually at a later date to all confirmed participants.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/26 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Machida

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    [Machida City, Tokyo] Peace Commemoration Event to Be Held

    Every year in early August, the Lifelong Learning Center holds a summer peace memorial event. We organize this event to reflect on the memories of World War II and other historical events experienced by Machida and Japan, and to provide an opportunity to consider what peace means.

    This year’s theme is “Reflecting on the War 81 Years Ago and Considering Peace Today.” Through special exhibitions “Memories of the Great Tokyo Air Raid” and “What Are ‘Balloon Bombs’?” to provide a broad overview of past wars, and we will work to pass on the experiences of war through activities such as dramatic readings by civic groups.

    In addition, we will hold “Learning About Ukraine Through Baking ・ Prayers for Peace” to provide an opportunity to reflect on the war currently taking place.

    Commemoration Event Overview
    ■ Date and Time ： August 6 （ Thu ） ～ August 11 （ Tue ・ Holiday ）

    9:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m. （ Until 1:00 p.m. on the final day

    ■ Venue ： Lifelong Learning Center, 6th Floor ・ 7th Floor Hall （ 6-8 Haramachida -1 ）

    ■ Organized by ： Lifelong Learning Center

    ■ In cooperation with ： Machida City Association of Atomic Bomb Victims （ Machida Friends Association ）, Machida City Association of Families of War Dead,

    Meiji University Noborito Institute for Peace Education Archives, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Reconstruction Memorial Hall

    Contents （ Exhibition ）
    “A Single Postcard” Exhibition

    Featuring items contributed by citizens, depicting daily life and personal experiences during the war

    6th Floor

    Event Corner

    Exhibition of Picture Letters from Elementary and Junior High Schools in the City

    Exhibition of peace-themed picture letters drawn by children from the city

    6th Floor

    Lobby

    Wartime Materials Exhibition

    An exhibition of photographs and materials related to the war 81 years ago, donated by city residents

    6th Floor

    Audiovisual Room

    Sadako and the Paper Cranes Poster Exhibition

    Exhibition of posters depicting the life of Sadako Sasaki, an atomic bomb survivor who died at the age of 12 while folding paper cranes

    6th Floor

    Hallway

    Weapons What Are “Balloon Bombs”?

    Along with photographs and panels about balloon bombs, the thoughts of the young girls involved in their production

    6th Floor

    Study Room 1 ・ 2

    Memories of the Great Tokyo Air Raid

    An exhibition of photographs and materials related to the Great Tokyo Air Raid, which claimed over 100,000 lives

    6th Floor

    Study Room 1 ・ 2

    Content （ Lectures Events, etc. ）
    Kamishibai (paper theater) on the Hiroshima atomic bombing ＆ Storytelling

    （ For 3rd-grade elementary students and up 6a>

    August 6 (Thu) 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    We will screen kamishibai depicting the experiences of atomic bomb survivors, hear stories from survivors, and show animations related to the atomic bombing to provide an opportunity to reflect on peace.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Passing on the Truth About the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing: “Passing on the Experiences of the Atomic Bombing, and Passing Them On”

    （ For junior high school students and older ）

    August 6\ (Thu) 1:45 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    We will hear the story of a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor living in Machida City about their experience of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. This event provides an opportunity for a generation that has not directly experienced war to learn about the preciousness of peace and the horrors of war.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    The Thoughts of the Girls Who Made Balloon Bombs

    （ For 3rd graders and up ）

    August 8 （ Sat ） 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    A lecture by the author of the children’s book *The Blue Balloon*—based on interviews with people involved in the production of balloon bombs—and an exhibition specialist from the Meiji University Noborito Institute for Peace Education Archives. This event offers an opportunity to learn about the background of the “balloon bombs” used as weapons at that time and to reflect anew on peace.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Learning About Ukraine Through Baking ・ Prayer for Peace （ Parent-Child Participation ）

    （ For 3rd-grade elementary students and up ）
    August 8 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    This event offers an opportunity to experience Ukrainian culture through baking and to reflect on peace.

    6th Floor

    Cooking Lab

    Passing on the Experiences of the Atomic Bombing ・ Nagasaki Zen Elementary School Initiatives （ Online ）

    （ For 3rd graders and up ）

    August 9 （ ） 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    Every year, sixth-grade students at Nagasaki Municipal Zeniza Elementary School "Tunnel of Fire," a painting project in which they have learned about the atomic bombing and created artwork; we will also hear from the author, Hiroshi Okamoto, about Zenza Elementary School’s initiatives. The talk will be held online.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Passing Down the Truth About the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing ＆ Reading

    （ For junior high school students and older ）

    August 9 （ Sun 2:00 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    A lecture on the life of Dr. Takashi Nagai （, a radiation researcher ） who was exposed to the atomic bomb in Nagasaki , as well as a staged reading of *Kayoko Sakura*, the story of Kayoko Hayashi, who died at Shiroyama Elementary School near the hypocenter, to reflect on the Nagasaki atomic bombing.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    “Near the Albatross: A Mother’s Account of the Senkaku Islands Disaster”

    （ For junior high school students and older ）

    August 10 （ Mon 6a> 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    A book recounting the experience of being swept adrift to the Senkaku Islands by a bombing raid while evacuating on an evacuation ship *Near the Albatross*, which chronicles the experience of being swept adrift to the Senkaku Islands following a bombing while evacuating on an evacuation ship, was adapted into a staged reading by a group of volunteers, including the author herself, and performed.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Film “Iri Maruki and Shun Maruki: The Battle of Okinawa—Complete Set of 14 Parts” Screening

    August 10 （ Mon ） 2:00 PM ～ 4:00 PM

    A documentary film introducing the “14-Part Series of Paintings Depicting the Battle of Okinawa,” created by Iri Maruki—a co-creator of “The Atomic Bomb Paintings”—and Toshio Maruki, will be screened.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    [Mutual Aid Programs]

    Peace Talk ～ What Does Peace Mean to You? ～

    August 8 （ Sat ） 2:00 PM ～ 4:00 PM

    This event provides an opportunity to reflect on peace, drawing on materials from the special exhibition and books on war ・ and peace.

    7th Floor

    Hall



    ■ Machida City Website

    https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

    ■ Machida City Official （ X ）

    https://twitter.com/ machida_cp

    ■ Machida Parenting Site

    https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/ index.html

    ■ Machida City Promotion （ Official Machida City ） @ machida_cp

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/machida_cp/

    City Promotion Site https://keeponloving-machida.com/

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/26 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Tokushimashi

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    [Tokushima City] School Nutrition Panel Exhibition and School Nutrition Fair Held ！

    School Lunch Panel Exhibition
    Kindergarten ・ Elementary School ・ Middle School ・ High School: This exhibition features food education initiatives and food education quizzes.

    [Date and Time]

    July 2 （ Thu ） ～ 6 （ Mon ）

    　● July 2 （ Thu ） ～ 4 （ Sat ） 9 ： 00 ～ 21 ： 00

    ● July 5 （ Sun ） 9 ： 00 ～ 17 ： 00

    　●July 6 （ Mon ） 9 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00

    [Location]

    Fureai Health Center, 1st Floor, "Kikkake" Space

    School Lunch Fair
    We will be holding a food education play, mini food education classes, and more.

    [Date and Time]

    July 4 （ Sat ） 10 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00

    [Location]

    Fureai Health Center, 1st Floor, “Kikkake” Space

    [Contact]

    Tokushima City Board of Education, School Education Division

    2-5 Saiwaicho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture 770-8571 （ Main Building, 11th Floor ）

    Phone Number ： 088 -621-5412

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/26 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Fukuokashi

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    Ogori Tanabata Festival

    Date and Time

    July 5, Reiwa 8 （ ） 10:00 a.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    Location
    Aeon Ogori Shopping Center

    （ Amanogawa Plaza ・ Hikoboshi Plaza, next to Costa Court ）

    Organized by

    Ogori Tanabata Project Committee （ Secretariat ： Ogori City Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division ）

    Details

    1

    Ogori City Tourism Ambassadors Oririn ・ and Hikorin Photo

    Time ： 10:00 a.m. ～ 12:00 p.m. Location ： Amanogawa Plaza

    2
    Clover ・ Tanabata Concert by the Quintet

    Time ： 1:00 PM ～ 2:00 PM Location Amanogawa Plaza

    3

    Tanabata Piano Concert Using a Street Piano

    Time ： 2 :30 ～ 4:00 p.m. Location ： Amanogawa Plaza

    4

    Child announcer hosting the piano concert

    Time ： 2:30 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m. Location ： Amanogawa Plaza

    5

    Tanabata goods sale by graduates of the Ogori City Home-Based Business Support Course

    Time ： 10:00 AM ～ 4:00 PM Location ： Hikoboshi Plaza

    6

    (Public Corporation) Presented by the Ogori-Tachiarai Wide-Area Senior Human Resources Center

    “Oririn” and “Hikorin” Doll-Making Workshop

    Time ： 10:00 AM 4:00 p.m. Location ： Next to Costa Court

    ● June 30 （ (Tue) ）: Call for proposals for the following event

    Call for workshop participants

    Time
    10:00 AM ～ and 4:00 PM (one hour each)

    Capacity

    5 people per session （ First-come, first-served a>

    Participation fee

    500 yen

    • Press Release / Restaurant / Gourmet
    • 2026/06/25 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    🌙 Westman Cafe ディナー営業スタート 🍽️✨

    Westman Cafeでは、6月29日（月）よりディナー営業を開始いたします。

    これまでのブレックファスト・ブランチに加え、夕方からは新たなディナーメニューをご提供いたします。🍽️✨

    ディナーメニューには、Washu Gyu Ribeye Tagliata や Roasted Half Jidori Chicken、Rare Grilled Ahi をはじめ、
    オックステールラグーやカウアイシュリンプを使用したパスタなど、こだわりの一皿をご用意しています。

    また、前菜やサラダ、デザートも充実しており、お食事はもちろん、ワインやシャンパンとともにゆったりとした夜の時間をお楽しみいただけます。

    Ward Villageでのお仕事帰りや、ご友人・ご家族とのディナー、特別な日のひとときにもおすすめです。

    🌙 ディナー営業時間

    📅 営業日：月曜〜木曜

    🕓 4:00 PM〜10:00 PM
    （ラストオーダー 9:00 PM）

    ※ブレックファスト・ブランチはこれまで通り 毎日7:30 AM〜4:00 PM（ブランチは11:00AMから） に営業しております。

    ご予約はOpenTableより承っております。

    皆さまのご来店を心よりお待ちしております。🍝🥂✨

    =================

    Westman Cafe
    📍 1000 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96814
    🕑 営業時間：毎日 7:30〜14:00
    📱 Instagram：@westmancafe

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/24 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Nagoya

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    The One-Day Tanabata Festival Is About to Begin

    This summer, the area in front of Higashi-Hazu Station will come alive with its first-ever Tanabata Festival. The highlight will be the magnificent Tanabata decorations sent from the “Anjo Tanabata Festival,” one of Japan’s three major Tanabata festivals

    .

    Along with the magical decorations adorning the station plaza, we’ll offer an exciting experience featuring local cuisine and live band performances

    . Let’s ride the train and take our Tanabata wishes with us ！

    Date & Time

    July 4, 2026 （ Sat ） 11 :00 ～ 17: 00

    Location

    Meitetsu Higashi-Hazu Station

    Details （ Planned Food Stalls a>

    Food

    Grilled Squid ・ Yakisoba ・ Deep-Fried Local Fish ・ Yamazaki Sake Brewery “Sonno” ・

    Draft Beer ・ Dried Fish ・ Shaved Ice ・ Watermelon ・ Melon
    Events

    Live Band Performance ・ Decorate Bamboo Leaves with Wishing Strips

    Important Notes

    ・ There is no parking available. Please take the Meitetsu train.

    ・ The event will be held rain or shine, but will be canceled in case of severe weather

    Organized by

    Higashi-Hazu Tanabata Festival Executive Committee

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/24 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Odawara

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    [Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture] Municipal General Medical Center to Hold “Public Lecture” ！

    The “Odawara City General Medical Center” opened under its new name on May 4.

    Under the theme “Living Well with Diabetes,” the newly opened City General Medical Center will host its first public lecture for residents.
    Doctors, nurses, and other staff from the Municipal General Medical Center will present a wide range of information in an easy-to-understand manner.


    Date and Time
    June 27 （ Sat ） 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon
    a> Location
    （ 1 ） Municipal General Medical Center, 5th Floor Auditorium
    * Doors Open ： 9:30 a.m.
    （ 2 ） Online Viewing "Zoom"
    *Joining the meeting ： 9:50 a.m.

    Agenda
    ・ Presentation 1 “Overview of the Municipal General Medical Center”
    Speaker ： Kazuto Sugiyama, Section Chief, Facilities Management Section
    ・ Presentation 2 “Diabetes Care Goes Beyond Blood Sugar Levels”
    Speaker ： Natsue Sasaki, Physician, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology
    ・ Presentation 3 “The Current State of Diabetes Treatment”
    Speaker ： Ayami Ueda, Physician, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology
    ・ Lecture 4 “Nursing Care to Support Life with Diabetes”
    Speaker ： Miki Sugiyama, RN
    ・ Lecture 5 “Sustainable Diabetes Meal Plans”
    Speaker ： Registered Dietitian Yuki Takabayashi
    ・ Lecture 6 “Managing Diabetes Medications Safely”
    Speaker ： Pharmacist Haruko Ejima

    Cost
    Free

    Capacity
    （ 1 ） （ 2 ） 80 people total

    Registration
    （ 1 No registration required ・ First-come, first-served on the day of the event
    （ 2 ） By Thursday, June 25 （ ）, Website （ Related Site 1 ） via the application form
    *The viewing URL and other details will be sent individually to the “email address” you provide during registration.


    General Inquiries
    Odawara City General Medical Center, Management Division （ Phone ： 0465-34-3175 ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/24 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Ikebukuro

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    "See ・, Touch ・, Feel"—A summer vacation traditional crafts workshop where you can actually experience traditional craft techniques will be held for three days from August 2 ～ to August 4 ！

    Toshima Ward will hold the “Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop” for three days, from Sunday, August 2 （ to Tuesday, August 4 （ ）, the “Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop” will be held on the 5th floor of the Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza （ IKE ・ Biz ）.

    Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop to Be Held on a Larger Scale
    This event is held every year during the school summer vacation to provide children with the opportunity to experience the traditional crafts of Toshima Ward and create fun summer memories. Previously, the program was limited to elementary and ・ junior high school students, but due to high demand from a wide range of age groups, we are expanding the program this year to include adults and increasing the number of workshops.

    On the day of the event, seven artisans representing six different craft categories from the Toshima Ward Traditional Crafts Preservation Society will serve as instructors, including Mr. Isao Shima, a precious metal jewelry artisan who was awarded the “Yellow Ribbon Medal” in the spring of Reiwa 8. A wide variety of workshops will be offered, including “Precious Metal Jewelry” and “Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen,” providing a valuable opportunity to learn techniques directly from the artisans while actually seeing, ・ touching, ・ and experiencing traditional crafts firsthand.

    Comment from a Ward Official
    Regarding the event, a ward official stated, “These are special workshops where not only elementary and junior high school students but also adults can experience the charm of traditional crafts. Even if this is your first time trying traditional crafts, please take this opportunity to participate. Let’s create wonderful summer memories by learning and experiencing the masterful techniques of traditional craftspeople.”

    Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop: Event Overview
    Registration Period ： July 6 （ Mon ） ～ 26 ） * First-come, first-served

    Venue ： Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza （ IKE ・ Biz ） 5th Floor （ 2 -37-4 ）

    Fee ： Fee required * Varies by class

    Details on the website ： https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/582/machizukuri/ sangyo/dentokoge/019181.html

    For junior high school students through adults ： August 2, Reiwa 8 （ Sun ）
    [Precious Metal Jewelry] Silver-Plated Jewelry or Ring Making

    [Tokyo Shamisen] Pendant Making with Shamisen Materials and Shamisen Experience

    [Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen] Try Your Hand at Itome Yuzen on a Cotton Handkerchief ！

    [Metalwork] Let’s Make It Out of Copper ！ A Donut-Shaped Pendant That Doubles as a Glasses Holder ♪

    [Edo Ivory] Let’s Make It from Ivory ！ Chopstick Rest

    For Elementary School Students ： August 3, Reiwa 8 （ Monday ） ・ 4 （ Tue ）
    [Precious Metal Jewelry] Making Silver Plates or Rings

    [Tokyo Shamisen] Making Pendants from Shamisen Materials and a Shamisen Experience

    [Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen] Try Your Hand at Itome Yuzen on a Cotton Handkerchief ！

    [Metalwork] Let’s Make It Out of Copper ！ A Donut-Shaped Pendant That Doubles as a Glasses Holder ♪

    [Tokyo Kumihimo] Let’s Braid a Round Cord ！ Can You Make It Straight? ？

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/24 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Fujieda

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    We will be hosting the “Kashiwaya Tanabata Evening Gathering”

    We’re hosting a Tanabata-themed event at “Okabe-juku O-Hatago Kashiwaya,” a place brimming with historical charm, where families can experience the changing seasons together.

    Features ・ Selling Points, etc.
    ・ This is an evening event held to beat the heat, with the timing set for the evening.

    ・ We will be serving flowing somen noodles, designed to resemble the Milky Way, in an event open to both adults and children （ Numbered tickets required ） .

    ・ The event offers fun for the whole family, featuring an opening performance by students from Okabe Seibo Kindergarten, a caricature corner where you can capture memories on colored paper, and a market with five food and drink vendors themed around a traditional festival.

    ・ The “Kashibaya Children’s Exploration Tour” for elementary school students takes participants on a guided tour of the Main House Historical Museum after closing time, accompanied by the museum director.

    ・ From Friday, July 3 ～ through Sunday, July 5, the Kashiya facilities will be decorated with wish strips written by local children and visitors, as well as bamboo decorations.

    Details
    Date & Time ： July 4 （ (Sat) ） 4:00 PM ～ – 7:00 PM * In case of rain, the event will be postponed to （ Sunday ）

    Venue ： Okabe-juku O-hatago Kashiya ・ Uchino Honjin Historic Site Plaza 817 Okabe, Okabe-cho, Fujieda City ）

    Program ： 4:30 p.m. ～ Singing and dances （ 4th （ Sat ） only ）

    4:50 PM ～ Flowing somen noodles （ First round ）

    5:20 PM ～ Flowing somen noodles （ Second round ）
    6:10 PM ～ Flowing Somen Noodles （ Third Round ）

    4:00 7:00 p.m. Caricature Corner （ Free ・ First 20 groups ）

    * Fee applies for the 21st group onward （ 300 yen per person ）

    5:20 PM ～ Kashibaya Children’s Exploration Tour （ For elementary school students ・ Capacity: approx. 10 people Free ）

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/06/24 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

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    Start time changed for the daily hula show at Ala Moana Center; starting at 3:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026 （ ）

    Honolulu, Hawaii – Ala Moana Center, Hawaii’s largest open-air shopping center and a premier destination where people gather, connect, and enjoy shopping, offers visitors the opportunity to experience Hawaii’s long-standing stories and traditional culture through daily hula shows.



    The hula shows are a program that allows visitors to casually experience Hawaiian culture while enjoying shopping and dining at Ala Moana Center, and they are enjoyed by many guests. To allow even more people to enjoy the shows, we will be changing the start time of the hula show, currently held at 5:00 p.m., to 3:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026 （ ）.



    The performance lasts about 20 minutes. On Mondays through Saturdays, we feature traditional and contemporary hula, and on Sundays, we present Keiki Hula （—hula performed by children ）. Set against the backdrop of Wahipana （—sacred land ）—and the Aliʻi （—royalty ）— and the *Aqua* （—the gods ）—through music and dance. We invite you to enjoy a special moment immersing yourself in Hawaii’s rich history and culture.


    The hula show is free and open to everyone. Please feel free to stop by when you visit Ala Moana Center.

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    About Ala Moana Center

    Located in Honolulu, Hawaii—at the heart of the Pacific—Ala Moana Center is one of the world’s largest open-air ・ shopping centers "Ala Moana Center," which opened in 1959, has been a bustling hub for shopping and socializing, attracting many locals and tourists alike. Boasting 2.4 million square feet (approximately 223,000 square meters) of retail space, the center features over 350 diverse stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Target, as well as some of the world’s leading luxury brands, locally owned boutiques, and over 160 dining options—a total of more than 350 diverse stores—and attracts a cumulative total of 53 million visitors annually. The name “Ala Moana Center” means “path to the sea,” and true to its name, it is located right next to Ala Moana ・ Beach Park （ at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 ）.


    For more information about Ala Moana Center, please visit the official Japanese website （ www.alamoanacenter.com/ja) or follow Ala Moana Center on X @AlaMoanaCtrJP, Facebook, and Instagram @AlaMoanaCenterJP.


    About GGP

    Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, GGP a leading commercial real estate company with a portfolio of more than 95 high-performing commercial real estate assets （ totaling over 95 million square feet ） across the United States. As a property manager, we are committed to creating vibrant destinations that connect people and brands. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees and building on our long-standing leadership in the commercial real estate industry, we are shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve. https://www.ggp.com/en/

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/06/23 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

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    The 3rd International ・ Ukulele ・ Festival will be held on July 12 （ ） at Kapiolani Park!

    （ From Honolulu ） Hawaii’s largest ukulele festival, the “3rd International ・ Ukulele ・ Festival ・ of ・ Hawaii,” will be held July 12, 2026 （ (Sunday) ） from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand.

    Main stage performances by top-class ukulele players from around the world, introductions of artists inducted into the Ukulele ・ Hall ・ of ・ Fame, booths from Hawaii’s leading ukulele manufacturers, a lineup of delicious local food stalls, a fun playground for children, and an exhibition of the “World’s Largest Ukulele,” crafted in 1998 by Paul Norman Cyphers, co-founder of the Ukulele ・ Hall ・ of ・ Fame, an eco-workshop where you can make a free ukulele-shaped keychain out of plastic bottles, free body care from Phiten Hawaii, and a medical booth by Soma Clinic offering medication consultations and free giveaways—it’s an event packed with highlights and filled with the cheerful sounds of the ukulele.
    The performers on the main stage are as follows:

    South Korea ： Kekoa, K.J., Teresa
    Japan ： 1933 Ukulele All-Stars （ Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, Bo Takagi, Yoshio Nomura, Yoko Ogino, Kimiko Wakiyama, Yanagiman, Yutaka Hatakeyama ） , Kiiyama Shoten, Keiko, Jazzum ・ Café, Kahuna, Jaira, Samba ！ Sou Azul
    Hawaii ： Chris ・ Fuchigami, Benny ・ Chan, Byron ・, Yasui, Jodi ・, Kamisato ＆, Ukulele Hale ・, Rising Stars, Kalae ・, Camarillo, Karei ・ Gami-Ao, Anthony ・ Pruuk, Na ・ Ukulele ・ École, Keol, Roy ・ Sakuma ・ Ukulele Studio, Ukulele ・ Hale, Kamehameha Middle School ・ Kanikapila Class, Kapena ・ School ・ of ・ Music
    Germany ： Philipp ・ Ziegler

    Click here for details on each artist
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    The Second Stage will feature finalists from the International Ukulele Contest who participated from Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Malaysia, as well as popular Okinawan artists such as Kiiyama Shoten and Jazzum Cafe.
    Click here for details
    Now in its third year, the International ・ Ukulele Festival ・ of ・ Hawaii, began in 2009 as the “Ukulele ・ Picnic ・ in ・ Hawaii” and was renamed in 2024. Carrying on the spirit of Mr. and Mrs. Sakuma, who organized the “Ukulele ・ Festival ・ of Hawaii” for over 50 years, Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, president of the “Ukulele ・ Foundation ・ of ・ Hawaii,” made this festival a reality to deepen ties with the global ukulele community.

    With the festival at Kapiolani Park—overlooking Diamond Head—set to take place next month, Mr. Sekiguchi remarks: “When July rolls around, many people around the world now think, ‘Ah, it’s ukulele festival season again.’ This is all thanks to Roy ＆ and Kathy Sakuma, who have kept the ukulele festival going for so many years. We feel honored to be able to carry on their legacy. Everyone, let’s definitely meet again this year at Kapiolani Park ！.”

    Name ： 3rd International ・ Ukulele ・ Festival ・ of ・ Hawaii a> Venue ： Waikiki ・ Kapiolani Park Bandstand
    Date & Time ： July 12, 2026 （ (Sunday) ）, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission ： Free
    Official Website ： www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org
    Also, prior to the festival, on July 10 （ Fri ）, the finals and awards ceremony for the “International Ukulele Contest” will be held at the Loko A’ula Theater inside the Royal ・ Hawaiian ・ Center, as well as a spectacular gala concert by Kamaka artists commemorating the 110th anniversary of the long-established ukulele brand “Kamaka ・ Hawaii.”

    Name ： Contest Finals ＆ Gala Party
    Venue ： Rock A'Fla Theater （ Royal Hawaiian ・ Center, 4th Floor ）
    Date and Time ： July 10, 2026 （ Fri ）, Contest Finals 2:00 PM–, Gala Party 4:40 PM, Show Starts 6:30 PM
    Official Website ： www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii. org
    Gala Party Details ： https:// ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/generation-of-tradition-concert/
    About the Ukulele Foundation ・ of ・ Hawaii
    A nonprofit organization established in October 2007 by a group led by Kazuyuki Sekiguchi. Aiming to establish a “museum where visitors can learn about the history of the ukulele and Hawaiian music,” the organization hosts events such as the “International Ukulele ・ Contest” and the “International Ukulele ・ Festival.” It provides opportunities for people around the world to connect through the ukulele.

    Kazuyuki Sekiguchi and the Ukulele ・ Picnic ・ in ・ Hawaii
    As a founding member of the Southern All-Stars who has had a profound influence on the Japanese music scene, developed a deep passion for the ukulele in 19991 after meeting the renowned ukulele virtuoso Herb ・ Ota. Impressed by Mr. Ota’s performance, he traveled from Japan to Hawaii for the first time to attend the “Ukulele ・ Festival ・ Hawaii,” where he sought direct instruction from Mr. Sakuma and established a mentor-student relationship with him. In 2009, guided by the philosophy of “connecting people through the ukulele,” he launched the free event “Ukulele ・ Picnic ・ in ・ Hawaii.” Attracting more than 5,000 visitors from around the world each year, it has become a place to share the charm of the ukulele and a appreciation for Hawaiian music, growing into an event beloved by both tourists and locals alike. In 2022, he formed the “1933 Ukulele ・ All-Stars” and, together with Boo Takagi, Yoshio Nomura, Yoko Ogino, YANAGIMAN, Kimiko Wakuyama, and Yutaka Hatakeyama, is working to further spread ukulele culture.

    About Roy ・ Sakuma
    Innovative, warm-hearted, and full of humor, has devoted himself to ukulele education for over 55 years, influencing thousands of students and the entire Hawaiian community. In the 1960s, when the guitar was the dominant instrument, he believed in the value of the ukulele. Together with his wife, Kathy, and his staff, he launched the world’s first “Ukulele ・ Festival,” and that spirit continues to be passed on to many people today.

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/06/22 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Narita

    びびなびハワイでは「まち歩き」の誌面を発行しました！ / Vivinavi Hawaii published a printed publication “City Walk (Machiaruki).

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    Vivinavi Hawaii published a printed publication “City Walk (Machiaruki).” If you find it at the store or magazine racks, please take it home. You can find more articles on the website.
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    Check out the digital books here:
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    * Sorry, all articles are written in Japanese only.
    * You can find “City Walk (Machiaruki)” at the travel and wedding agencies in Tokyo, Japan.

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    • Press Release / Restaurant / Gourmet
    • 2026/06/22 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Los Angeles

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    Izakaya Gazen 🍺 Open every night of the week!

    Our motto is to please our customers through our food and restaurant atmosphere.
    Please try our Japanese izakaya menu with homemade tofu, which is handmade daily, and fresh fish shipped directly from Japan 🐡🥢

    We also serve family, friends, company year-end parties and welcome and farewell parties. It is also relatively close to the Dodgers stadium.
    For non-business hours, reservations can be made online via Yelp for parties of 4 or less, or by email for parties of 5 or more.

    If you are coming by car, only JAPANESE VILLAGE PLAZA parking ticket can be validated for 2 hours.
    Please take advantage of this service.

    TEL : +1 (213) 613-1415
    Email ： gazendowntown@gmail.com
    Address ： 362 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/18 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Itabashi

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    "2026 Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition" to Be Held ～ Picture book illustrations from various countries and regions gather in Itabashi ！ ～

    The Itabashi City Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring all the winning works from the “2026 Bologna International Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition ・ Illustrators Exhibition （” （ * ）,” which has garnered worldwide attention.

    This exhibition allows visitors to enjoy works featuring a diverse range of themes, expressions, and ・ techniques from around the world. Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will showcase new picture books by Ukrainian artist ・ Maria （ Haiduk ）, who won the “Bologna SM Publishing Award （ * ） ” at the age of 19, will be featured as a special exhibition. Furthermore, we will host numerous events—including lectures, lecture series, and workshops on picture books—that allow a wide range of people to engage with picture book culture.

    Since hosting the “Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition” at the Itabashi City Art Museum in 1981, the ward has been deepening its ties with the city of Bologna, Italy ・. In recent years, through various activities and initiatives centered on picture books, we have been developing and promoting “Itabashi: The Town of Picture Books” as the ward’s brand. This year, from July 18 to August 16, we will also hold the inaugural “Itabashi Picture Book and Design Festival － A Summer Festival Opening Up the Possibilities of Picture Books and Design － ,” an event that will delight visitors with the world of picture books and the charm of design.

    *“Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition （ Illustrators Exhibition”* is an exhibition held annually in Bologna, Italy, in conjunction with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, showcasing the winning entries from an illustration competition for children’s books. It offers a glimpse into current trends and future directions in children’s books and is known as a launching pad for emerging illustrators. This year, marking the 60th edition, 4,158 entries were submitted from 94 countries and regions, and 75 artists from 33 countries and regions—including seven from Japan—were selected.

    *The “Bologna SM Publishing Award” was established by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair and Spain’s SM Foundation with the aim of discovering, and support new talent in the field of illustration. Each year, the winner is selected from among the Bologna Fair finalists who are 35 years old or younger. The winner is awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to have a picture book published by SM Publishing in Spain.

    Dates
    July 8, Reiwa 8 (Wednesday) ～ August 16 (Sunday) 9:30 ～ 17:00 （ Last admission at 16:30 ）

    * Closed ： Mondays and July 21 (Tuesday)

    *However, the museum will be open on July 20 (Monday ・ public holiday) the museum will be open

    Venue
    Itabashi City Art Museum （ 5-34-27 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo － － ）

    ・ Get off at “Nishi-Takashimadaira Station” on the Toei Mita Line; approximately 14 minutes on foot

    ・ From “Shimo-Akatsuka Station” on the Tobu Tojo Line Get off at “Shimo-Akatsuka Station” on the Tobu Tojo Line or “Akatsuka Station” on the Tokyo Metro, then walk about 24 minutes

    Admission
    Adults: 900 yen, University students: 600 yen, High school students and younger: Free

    * Ages 65 and older ・ Discounts available for people with disabilities （ Proof of eligibility required ）

    Special Exhibitions ・ Lectures ・ Workshops ● Special Exhibition

    We will showcase new picture books by Maria ・ Haiduk （ Maria Haiduk ） from Ukraine—who won the “Bologna SM Publishing Award” in 2025 at the young age of 19—as well as original artwork from two Japanese picture books that won the “Bologna ・ Ragazzi Award （ BRAW ）.”

    ● Lectures

    We will host lectures and talk events featuring a variety of professionals involved in the picture book industry.

    ● Workshops

    We are planning workshops for illustrators led by experts active on the front lines of picture book creation, picture book-making classes for middle and high school students, and arts and crafts workshops for children.

    Bologna SM Publishing Award

    Established by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair and Spain’s SM Foundation, with the aim of discovering, encouraging, and supporting new talent in the field of illustration. Each year, winners are selected from among the finalists of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair who are 35 years old or younger. Winners are awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to have their picture book published by SM Publishing in Spain.

    The Bologna ・ Ragazzi Award

    Organized by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair for published picture books, with judging conducted in separate categories such as fiction and nonfiction.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/18 (Thu)
    Vivinavi 

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    Food Trucks Gather in Front of Kitahiroshima Station ！ The 8th POP UP Kitahiro ！ Station-Front Market Held

    The 8th POPUP Kitahiro ！ Station-Front Market, organized by the “Like Kitahiro” Council—which includes Kitahiroshima City and Escon Co., Ltd.—will be held.

    Date & Time ・ Location
    Date & Time ： June 26, 2026 （ Fri ） 11 ： 00 ～ 19 ： 00

    Location ： Gate Park, Kitahiroshima Station West Exit Plaza （ 1-53-1 Sakaemachi, Kitahiroshima City a>

    Vendor ・ Menu Items
    Kane’s Yakitori

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/18 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Kobe

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    The Hydrangeas at “Hydrangea Temple” Raikō-ji, Which Add Color to the Season, Are Now at Their Best / Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture

    In Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, “Raikō-ji （ ）,” known as the “Hydrangea Temple,” （ Higashi-Aze no 2-chome ） is currently at its peak, with approximately 500 hydrangea plants in vivid shades of blue, pink, and other colors on full display. Many local residents are visiting the temple grounds to catch a glimpse of the beautiful hydrangeas, enjoying the view and taking photos.　* Admission is free


    This year, hydrangeas in a variety of colors are blooming on the grounds of Raikō-ji Temple, and they will remain at their peak until around early July.

    It has become a popular photography spot for photography enthusiasts, and some visitors reportedly arrive as early as dawn, when the colors are said to be at their most beautiful.

    The hydrangeas blooming at the temple are mainly “Western hydrangeas,” characterized by their large, voluminous flowers and a wide variety of vibrant colors. Other varieties, such as “Otafuku” and “Sumida Fireworks,” are also in bloom, and approximately one-third of the temple grounds are adorned with hydrangeas. It is well known that the color of hydrangeas varies depending on the soil conditions, and at this temple, blue varieties are particularly prevalent.


    This temple was founded by the monk Genken, son of Minamoto no Mitsunaka, her son, Gen Ken Sōzu （ (whose childhood name was ： Bijomaru ）).

    In Shōwa 49, to celebrate the reconstruction of the main hall, the Kawanishi City Tourism Association donated approximately 100 hydrangea plants. Inspired by the desire to “bring joy to the local community,” the former head priest and others carefully tended to them, resulting in an abundance of blooms.

    Affectionately known as the “Hydrangea Temple,” this temple attracts many visitors from both within and outside the city, who come to enjoy the hydrangeas that still bloom in vibrant colors. During the peak blooming season, some visitors stop by while hiking or on “gin-kō” excursions to find inspiration for haiku and other creative works.

    The temple is located about 300 meters northwest of the Nose Electric Railway’s “Aze-no” Station, about a 5 ～ to 6-minute walk. Once you pass under the overpass where the Nose Electric Railway runs, hydrangeas lining both sides of the stairs leading to the temple grounds welcome visitors.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/18 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Sagamihara

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    "The Idolmaster × Sagamihara City" Collaboration ～ "Exploring the Space City with 765PRO ALLSTARS" ～ Event ！

    In addition to creating opportunities for many people to think, “I’d like to visit Sagamihara ！” or “I’d like to explore the city ！,” and to raise awareness of “Sagamihara: A City Where You Can Feel Close to Space,” we are launching a collaboration campaign with “The Idolmaster” ✨


    　● What is “The Idolmaster”?

    An idol-producing game that began in 2005 as an arcade game. Its game system, in which players act as producers to train idols, along with its unique characters and music, has garnered a large following. To date, the franchise has expanded across various media, ranging from home video games to radio, TV anime, mobile content, and live stage events.

    Event Period
    June 19, Reiwa 8 （ (Fri) ） through July 31 （ (Fri) ）
    Background of the Collaboration
    Sagamihara City is home to the JAXA Sagamihara Campus and a municipal museum featuring the world’s first planetarium where visitors can simultaneously experience 1 billion stars and 8K full-dome imagery—truly “a city where you can feel close to the universe”🪐

    This collaboration features the “765PRO ALLSTARS,” a group of 13 members belonging to 765 （ Namco ） Productions. They’ll be performing as “Sol,” “Luna,” and “Stella”—units named after celestial bodies—and the fact that their unit names are inspired by the universe is what sparked this collaboration ☀ ️ 🌙 ⭐️

    We will be holding five major events ！

    1. Original Collaboration Merchandise Sale
    Merchandise featuring original designs for this collaboration is now available ！
    （ 1 type of clear file, 1 type of tote bag, 13 types of acrylic keychains ）

    *Limited to one of each type per person （ For acrylic keychains, purchases are limited to one per design ）.


    Merchandise Sales Locations
    ● Sagamihara Antenna Shop “sagamix”

    Location
    3-2 Sagamiono, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City -1, 2nd Floor, Bono Sagamiono Shopping Center

    Business Hours
    10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

    Closed
    None

    ●Sagamihara City Museum

    Location
    3-1 Takane, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City -15

    Opening Hours
    9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Closed
    Every Monday The day following a national holiday, etc. （ If Monday is a national holiday, the center will be closed on the following weekday ）

    ● Fujino Tourist Information Center Fujino-ne

    Address
    1702 Obuchi, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City -3

    Hours of Operation
    8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Closed
    None
    ⚠ ️Please do not resell any “original collaboration merchandise.”

    2. Original Collaboration Card Giveaway

    When you make a purchase at a store carrying original collaboration merchandise, 500 yen （ (tax included) ） per purchase, you will receive one original collaboration card （ (13 varieties total) ） as a gift ！

    ️Please do not resell the “Original Collaboration Cards.”

    3. The Idolmaster × JAXA Collaboration Panel Exhibition
    　Collaboration panels featuring “Sol,” “Luna,” “Stella,” and JAXA are on display at three locations throughout the city ！
    The large panels, standing 180 centimeters tall, are a must-see👀 Be sure to check them out in person.

    Panel Locations
    ● Sagamihara City Museum

    Address
    3-1 Takane, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City -15

    Opening Hours
    9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

    Closed
    Every Monday ・ The day following a national holiday, etc. （ If Monday is a national holiday or similar, the library will be closed on the following weekday. ） ● Sagamihara City Library

    Location
    2-13 Kanumadai, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City -1

    Opening Hours
    Tuesday through Friday ： 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday ・ Sunday , holidays, etc. ： 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    Closed
    Every Monday and the second Thursday of every month (excluding January ・ and April)　 （ If the designated day is a holiday, the museum will be open, and the following day will be closed ）

    ● JAXA Sagamihara Campus, Space Science Exploration Exchange Building

    Address
    3-1 Yuno-dai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City -1

    Opening Hours
    10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. （ Last admission at 4:45 p.m. ）

    Closed Days
    Please check the facility’s website.

    ● There are also “Ofamas” panels around the city ！

    We are participating in the “Ofamas” panel project, one of the special initiatives commemorating the 20th anniversary of the *The Idolmaster* series. Please be sure to check out the “Ofamass” panels while you’re here⭐ ️

    Locations

    ・ Sagamihara Antenna Shop sagamix

    ・ Sagamihara City Museum

    ・ Sagamiko Tourist Information Center

    ・ Fujino Tourist Information Center Fujino-ne

    4. Sagamihara City Museum Planetarium Collaboration
    Takanane Shijō （ Voice Actress ・ Yumi Hara ） will broadcast a pre-show announcement before the planetarium show 6a> Applies to general screenings （ ） before the start of planetarium programs during the event period.

    ⚠ ️Parking is limited. Please use public transportation as much as possible when visiting.


    5. SNS Giveaway Campaign
    Sagamihara City Promotion X （ @Sagamihara_PR ） Repost the eligible post for a chance to win and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win original collaboration merchandise and collaboration cards. ！
    Details will be announced on the collaboration launch date 🗣️

    Be sure to follow us and stay tuned! ！

    • Press Release / Group / Organization
    • 2026/06/16 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Boston

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    Information on the Online MeetUp for Preschoolers: MeetUp for Parents of Preschoolers

    We will be holding the 2nd Online MeetUp for Preschoolers.

    [Topic] Concerns About Picky Eating
    [Date and Time] July 7 (Tue) 9:30 AM ～ – 10:30 AM （ Eastern Time ）
    [Location] Online
    Click here for the registration form → https://forms.gle/Ayf2Bi6XGkihHc6p8
    Registration closes on Monday, July 6 （ ）.
    We will email the Zoom ID for the event to registered participants by the day before the event.

    [Content]
    Once children turn one year old, their activity levels increase, leading to more opportunities for social interaction beyond time spent solely with family. For this reason, this is often said to be a time when parents begin to experience new concerns and worries regarding their child’s growth and development.
    This session will focus on “picky eating.”
    Even if a child doesn’t have extreme likes and dislikes, they may refuse to eat certain foods out of prejudice, dislike certain tastes, textures, or seasonings, or their preferences may change due to shifts in their environment. By sharing ideas and insights with one another, we may be able to address these issues in a positive way. We also hope to have experts well-versed in child development join us, so we can exchange ideas together.
    While this event is primarily for children ages 1–5, expectant mothers, parents of infants, and parents of elementary school students are also welcome to attend. We also encourage anyone involved in child-rearing support to join us.

    Please feel free to contact us at help@jbline.org with any questions.


    JB Line Parent-Child Support Team

    〈To Parents Raising Young Children in the New England Area〉

    We are hosting our second online MeetUp for parents of preschoolers.

    [Topic] Let’s Talk About Picky Eating
    [Date and Time] Tuesday, July 7, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time)
    [Location] Online
    Click here for the registration form → https://forms.gle/Ayf2Bi6XGkihHc6p8
    Registration closes on Monday, July 6.
    We will email the Zoom ID for the event to registered participants by the day before the event.

    [Content]
    Once children turn one, their activity levels increase, leading to more opportunities for social interaction beyond just family time. As a result, this is often said to be a time when parents face new concerns and worries regarding their child’s growth and development.
    This session will focus on “picky eating.”
    Even if a child doesn’t have extreme likes and dislikes, they may refuse to eat certain foods out of prejudice, dislike certain tastes, textures, or seasonings, or their preferences may change due to shifts in their environment. By sharing ideas and insights, we may be able to address these issues in a positive way. We also hope to have experts well-versed in child development join us so we can exchange ideas together.
    While this event is primarily for children ages 1 to 5, expectant mothers, parents of infants, and parents of elementary school students are also welcome to attend. We also encourage those involved in child-rearing support to join us.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at help@jbline.org.

    • Press Release / Group / Organization
    • 2026/06/16 (Tue)
    Vivinavi New York

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    "Is Your Restaurant Really Profitable? ？" Workshop on Profitable Restaurant Management Strategies for Business Owners: Series 1 （ Beginner Level ） Coming Soon

    The Japanese Food and Hospitality Association of New York （ (JFHANY ）) will host a seminar for Japanese restaurant owners and foodservice industry professionals on the theme “How Does the Foodservice Industry Generate Profits?” In recent years, the environment surrounding the foodservice industry has undergone significant changes, including soaring labor and raw material costs, labor shortages, and intensifying competition. Amid these challenges, many business owners are facing issues such as “sales are growing, but profits aren’t materializing” and “I don’t know where to start making improvements.” In this workshop, we will welcome guest speakers with deep industry insight and a proven track record to learn about the mindset and practical management techniques needed to generate profits.
    This event is part of a three-part series. As the first session—the “Beginner’s Course”—we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the fundamentals of profit structure in restaurant management, key metrics that business owners should understand, and key points for improving profitability.
    “Profit is not a result; it can be designed.”
    By unraveling the differences between thriving restaurants and those that generate profit, we will provide practical knowledge for sustainable restaurant management.

    About JFHANY
    JFHANY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the social status of Japanese cuisine and expanding its market throughout the United States. Based in New York, our association serves as a hub for the Japanese culinary community, connecting restaurants ・, industry professionals ・, and partner companies. Through various initiatives—including educational support in areas such as the history of Japanese culinary culture, human resources management, and culinary techniques—we are committed to promoting and revitalizing Japanese culinary culture.

    [Speaker]
    Mr. Takeshi Kusaka
    Based in New York, he has spent 17 years supporting Japanese companies in their entry into and business expansion in the U.S., with particular expertise in the food, foodservice industries. He provides a wide range of services, including accounting ・ tax ・ payroll ・ compliance, as well as local market research, sales strategy, and restaurant operations support.
    Keita Sato
    Served as CEO of Hatsuhana for approximately 25 years, driving the company’s growth and development amid a changing market environment. As a restaurant operator, he is well-versed in management and operational strategy, and also possesses many years of experience and expertise as a sushi chef.

    [Event Overview]
    Title ： Seminar Series 1: Profitable Restaurant Management from a Business Owner’s Perspective （ Beginner Level ）
    Date and Time ： Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 PM （ Networking event to follow the workshop ）
    Venue ： Tsurutotan （ Meeting Venue ）
    Address ： 6 4 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
    Participation Fee ： JFHANY Members - $ 10, General （ Non-members ） - $ 40 Capacity ： 30 people （ * On a first-come, first-served basis. Adjustments may be made if there are many applicants ）
    Networking Event Participation Fee ： $ 50 （ Includes drinks ・ and food / Members and non-members ）
    Details ： https://jfhany.org/events/is-your-restaurant-really-profitable/
    Registration ： https://forms.gle/ Cf1GXDSyj6L2WFiX7

    Please send comments and questions here
    Contact: ： Kamata Email ： info@jfhany. org Phone ： 917-689-1899