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    • 2026/08/24 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

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    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/08/24 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    まち歩き：最新記事のご紹介（ハワイ旅行・地域情報はここをチェック）

    ハワイのコーヒー通が夢中になる、今話題のクラフトコーヒーが飲めるカフェ「アリイ・コーヒー・カンパニー」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0001

    インターナショナルなメニューが心をつかむ！
    地元で大人気のお弁当屋さん「Sho’s Kitchen Honolulu」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0002

    体の中からキレイになる。100%植物性食材を使ったバーガーのフードトラックが登場！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0003

    ロイヤル・ハワイアン・センターのおすすめ朝食スポット
    屋外席とオープンスペースで安心ダイニング
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0004

    オアフ島をディープに探索するのなら、ハワイ唯一の公共交通機関「ザ・バス」が1番！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0005

    ホノルルの空港からワイキキまでの移動手段
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0006

    心が解放される自然美に囲まれた高級住宅地「ハワイカイ」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0007

    うまいが凝縮！ハワイローカルのグルメタウン「カイムキ」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0008

    ハワイの旅をまるごとサポート「オリオリハワイ」
    ワイキキの「オリオリプラザ」はハワイを旅するすべての方にご利用いただけます！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0009

    ホノルル・チャイナタウンの歩き方
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0010

    街中にウォールアートがあふれる新名所カカアコに注目！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0011

    ハワイの激安買い物天国！「ワイケレ・プレミアム・アウトレット」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0012

    最新！2022年夏のラニカイ＆カイルアを楽しもう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0013

    王国時代にタイムスリップ！イオラニ宮殿に行ってみよう
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0014

    2022年版ハワイ土産 ～定番から旬な新アイテムまで～
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0015

    [ハワイ島の基本情報] 大自然の中で新しい自分を発見！オアフ島とは違う魅力を楽しもう
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0016

    ハワイでおすすめのウクレレショップ・スクール4選！選び方もご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0017

    飛行機ファンにはたまらない！とっておきの場所「ラグーンドライブ・パーキング・ロット」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0018

    ハワイの治安について
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0019

    壮絶な歴史を越えて「ハワイの中の日本」を守り続ける、ハワイ出雲大社を訪れてみよう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0020

    [大人気] ハワイに行ったらファーマーズマーケットに足を運んでみて！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0021

    ワイキキの週末のはじまりを告げる、ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジの花火ショー！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0022

    ハワイに行ったら食べてみたい！ハワイの代表的な食べ物ベスト５
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0023

    ハワイのブラックフライデー & サイバーマンデー
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0024

    サーフィンのメッカ！ノースショアにあるオールドタウン「ハレイワ」へ行こう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0025

    オアフ島南海岸を一望！登山前に知っておきたいダイヤモンドヘッド基礎知識
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0026

    ワイキキホテルのニューウェーブ「ツイン フィン ワイキキ」に潜入！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0027

    散策途中に立ち寄りたい、ワイキキにあるパワー／ヒーリングスポット
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0028

    ハワイの食文化が楽しめるワイキキマーケットがついにオープン！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0029

    ハワイ語・ハワイの方言まとめ|日常的に使われる言葉を覚えよう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0030

    ハワイで絶対訪れるべき理想郷「シャングリ・ラ邸」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0031

    ココヘッド・トレイルはどのくらい大変？難易度や注意点をご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0032

    日米の歴史を肌で感じるアリゾナ記念館
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0033

    いま話題！星空の下の幻想的な新ルアウショー「アロハ・カイ・ルアウ」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0034

    エヴァビーチに新複合リゾートWai Kai（ワイカイ） がグランドオープン
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0035

    地名を知ってから行くと、さらに面白い！オアフ島のアクティビティースポット
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0036

    行ってきました！ハワイで楽しむ利き酒イベント Joy of Sake
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0037

    完成までに約100年！ステンドグラスが有名な教会「セント・アンドリュース大聖堂」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0038

    50年を経て遂に解禁！「リトル・プルメリア・ファームツアー」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0039

    ハワイ・オアフ島でサーフィンにおすすめのビーチ・ポイント6選！初心者におすすめの場所とは？
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0040

    注目度が急上昇中！ハワイのウベスイーツお勧め5選
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0041

    ハワイアンコアウッドの魅力とコア製品が買えるお店4選
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0042

    ハワイではリーフセーフの日焼け止めがマスト！市販で買えるおすすめの日焼け止めをご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0043

    運転士気分を満喫！オアフ島の新公共交通機関「スカイライン」に乗ってみよう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0044

    ハワイの人気スーパーマーケットベスト３でショッピングを楽しもう！ウォルマート、ターゲット、ホールフーズ、どこが好き？
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0045

    毎日がリゾート気分！プラントラバー入門編ーハワイ滞在中にチェックしたいお勧めスポット
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0046

    発見がいっぱい！知れば知るほど面白い、インターナショナルマーケットプレイス
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0047

    愛犬と一緒にハワイを楽しもう！オアフ島のドッグフレンドリーなハイキングスポット・ビーチ7選
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0048

    オシャレなハワイ土産ならここ！カハラモールの歩き方 2023年版
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0049

    ローカルな雰囲気が魅力的！パールリッジ・センター （Pearlridge Center）をご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0050

    ますます目が離せない！西オアフの中心、カポレイ
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0051

    「太陽の家」から眺める輝く朝日、ラベンダーが咲く高原…魅力あふれるマウイ島をご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0052

    まるでネイバーアイランド！オアフ島で感じる大自然
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0053

    愛され続けて120年。ワイキキ水族館へ行こう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0054

    ハワイ通が秘密にしたい絶景スポット、チャイナウォールズ
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0055

    ホノルルの街が輝く！クリスマス気分を盛り上げる「ホノルル・シティ・ライツ」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0057

    ハワイで感じるZEN ～平等院テンプル～
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0058

    ハワイ島西海岸のおすすめビーチとハワイ島第三の都市ワイメアから歴史的な町ホノカア散策＜前編＞
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0059

    食べたらもうローカル気分！ハワイのソウルフード、スパム
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0060

    初心者必見！ホノルルマラソン準備編
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0061

    ホノルルマラソン2023　10K 参加レポート
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0062

    ハワイ島西海岸のおすすめビーチとハワイ島第三の都市ワイメアから歴史的な町ホノカア散策＜後編＞
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0063

    飛行機到着の瞬間から使える！ハワイ旅行には、便利・お得・賢いeSIMが大注目トレンド
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0056

    銅像となった王族は何を着ている？ハワイの伝統的な装い、その歴史を詳しくご紹介！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0064

    タンタラスの高台で過ごす優雅な時間 ～リジェストランドハウス～
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0065

    オアフ島の穴場オアフ「ヨコハマ・ベイ（Yokohama Bay）」の魅力を大公開！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0066

    コダックフラショーが20年以上の時を経て復活！「Kilohana Hula Show」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0067

    リニューアルオープンしたDFSワイキキへGO!
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0068

    カワイイが止まらない！Cat Café MOFF、ハワイの大型モールに続々登場！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0069

    アーバンなハワイライフを感じる！ワードエリアを楽しもう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0070

    1921年創業「ダイヤモンドベーカリー」の工場に潜入!人気の秘密に迫る
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0071

    ハワイといえば！～おすすめポケいろいろ～
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0072

    ハワイのチョコレートはお土産にもぴったり！おすすめをご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0073

    オアフ島南海岸の壮大な景色が目の前に！「パンチボウル」とはどんな所？
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0074

    無料のアクティビティ！ハワイでテニスを楽しもう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0075

    地球とお財布に優しい ～オアフ島SDGsショップ～
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0076

    ハワイ島で見るべき滝のひとつ＜虹の滝＞とヒロのダウンタウン散策
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0077

    マラサダだけじゃない！ハワイグルメ通が大注目のドーナツ旋風
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0078

    オアフ島の最東端から見る景色は絶景！マカプウ・ポイント・ライトハウス・トレイル
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0079

    ハワイ島西海岸のビーチリゾート＜マウナケアビーチ・ワイコロアビレッジ＞
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0080

    オールドハワイを味わうカウアイ島の旅
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0081

    安くて種類も豊富！お土産も日常使いも、スワップミートで思いっきりショッピング！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0082

    ハワイ島コナ・コーヒー農園＜UCC Hawaii＞
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0083

    ホノルル警察官からこっそり聞いた！オアフ島の危険な場所
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0084

    パールハーバー戦艦ミズーリ博物館に新たな日本語ツアー登場
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0085

    知らないと大変！ホノルル警察官から聞いたハワイの交通ルール
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0086

    ハワイで図書館を活用してみよう！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0087

    日本との深いつながり「カカアコ・ウォーターフロント・パーク」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0088

    ハワイ島のスーパーマーケット
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0089

    めったに見られない貴重な儀式も！ハワイの伝統文化を伝える「アロハフェスティバル」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0090

    ハワイスイーツの次なるトレンドはこれだ！もっちり感がたまらないバター餅
    https://beta.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0091

    航海者を温かく迎え続けるランドマーク、アロハタワーの今昔
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0092

    ハロウィン期間限定お化け屋敷「トライアル・オブ・フィアーズ」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0093

    ハワイ島ホノカアの町で行われる＜ルネッサンスフェア＞
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0094

    ハワイのローカルタウンで楽しむ！マノアマーケットプレイス内おすすめ5選
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0095

    【厳選】絶対に食べておきたい！オアフ島でおすすめのガーリックシュリンプ
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0096

    【2024年】ホノルルマラソンの見どころやコースを在住者がご紹介！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0097

    旅のワクワク感が一気に上がる！指先から楽しむハワイのネイルアート
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0098

    カフェ好き必見！ハレイワの人気アサイボウル店プロデュースの新カフェ「セイラーズ・カフェ」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0099

    オアフ島のローカルタウンでクリスマスを感じよう！Kapolei City Lightsのご紹介
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0100

    カイムキを満喫！2024年度最新版タウンガイド
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0101

    自家焙煎コーヒーが香るカイルアの隠れ家カフェ「トラディションコーヒー」へ
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0103

    抹茶好き必見！カイルアにオープンしたばかりの居心地抜群カフェ「ANDO」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0104

    ハワイらしくハワイを楽しむならやっぱりワイキキトロリー！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0105

    新鮮なコーヒーが楽しめる！Green World Coffee Farm Hawaiiの魅力
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0106

    ノースショアの絶景を空中散歩！CLIMB Works Keana Farms Zipline
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss/article/0107

    フワフワ食感と自家製シロップに感動！リピーター続出のシェイブアイス店「チレスト・シェイブアイス」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0108

    OKAZUYAで楽しむローカルスタイル・テイクアウト3選
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0109

    ハレイワタウンで今話題のカフェ「ザ・バーズ・ネスト・コーヒー」の魅力に迫る！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0110

    カフク・ファームズで楽しむノースショア農園体験
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0111

    【ワイキキの海で遊び尽くす】Aloha Sails Waikikiで最高のセーリング体験を！
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0112

    世界中のスペシャルティコーヒーをハンドドリップで堪能！コーヒー通も通う「ドリップ・スタジオ・ホノルル」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0113

    マウイ島マカワオ：カウボーイの伝統と現代アートが融合する個性的な町
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0114

    お土産にもおすすめ！歴史ある町ワイアルアのオーガニックソープ
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0115

    わざわざカイルアまで行く価値あり！原材料にこだわったアイスクリーム屋さん「プリーズ・カム・アゲイン」
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0116

    グッディ・バッグを贈ってみよう！気持ちの伝わるミニ・ギフト
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0117

    毎日営業に！朝から幸せ気分になれるハワイ名門ホテルのベーカリー
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0118

    フードランドファームズ アラモアナで人気のハワイ土産や地元で話題の品、節約術をチェック
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0119

    タイパ＆コスパ良し！ハワイの人気スーパー内のバー＆レストラン
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/ss/article/0120

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    • Press Release / Restaurant / Gourmet
    • 2026/08/22 (Sat)
    Vivinavi Los Angeles

    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)

    Izakaya Gazen 🍺 open until 10:00 every day for ministry

    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 phone or email for parties of 5 or more.

    If you are coming by car, we can offer a 2-hour validation for JAPANESE VILLAGE PLAZA parking tickets only.
    Please take advantage of this offer.

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

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/08/20 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    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)

    Ala Moana Center Opens a Series of New Stores, Including Pop Mart, Which Is Making Its Debut in Hawaii

    Honolulu, Hawaii – Ala Moana Center, Hawaii’s largest open-air ・ shopping center and a popular destination for many people, has announced the opening of several new tenants. Following Pop Mart’s debut in Hawaii, three new stores—Kaikoa ・ Gallery, Kids ・ City ・ Adventure, and Nara—are scheduled to open over the coming months. In addition, Alii ・ Coffee ・ Company, Gorjana, Lumi ・ Harmony, Meisou, Studs will also open, offering a diverse lineup that caters to an even wider range of needs—from family entertainment to dining, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty.

    New stores scheduled to open soon


    Kaikōa ・ Gallery – Street Level 1F, Eva Wing
    (Scheduled to open in August 2026)
    A gallery showcasing contemporary artworks by renowned local and international artists. Spanning approximately 8,000 square feet, this vibrant space features a diverse collection, open artist studios, and private event spaces, offering an accessible art experience in the heart of Honolulu.



    Kids ・ City ・ Adventure – Mall Level 2, Mauka Wing
    (Scheduled to open in October 2026)
    Honolulu’s largest indoor playground, where the whole family can have fun. Spanning over 42,000 square feet, this vast space features multi-level play structures, slides, an indoor zip line, trampolines, and imagination-sparking play areas—all designed for kids to move their bodies freely and have a blast. In addition to staffed supervised childcare, private party rooms, and a coat check service, the facility also features the Kids ・ City ・ Café, which serves fresh food and handcrafted drinks.




    Nara – Level 3F, Eva Wing
    (Scheduled to open in August 2026)
    A modern beauty ＆ wellness facility inspired by Hawaii’s diverse culture and Korean beauty trends. In addition to facial and body spa treatments, personalized skin consultations, eyelash services, and permanent makeup, we offer a selection of Korean beauty products, curated wellness items, and gift items. As a comfortable space for self-care and relaxation, we will deliver a new beauty ＆ wellness experience at Ala Moana Center.



    As previously announced, BB Wellness and Molly ・ Tea are scheduled to open in October. BB Wellness, which operates luxury wellness ＆ recovery facilities, will be located in the Diamond Head Wing on the first floor at street level. Molly ・ Tea, a tea brand featuring jasmine as its signature and offering modern interpretations of traditional Asian teas, will open in the Mauna Kea Wing on the 2nd floor of the mall.

    Newly Opened Stores


    Pop Mart – Level 3, Eva Wing

    Founded in 2010, Pop Mart is a brand that has garnered global attention in the fields of pop culture and entertainment. Known for its designer art toys, blind boxes, and collectible figures, the brand features collaborations with original artists and licensed collections inspired by popular entertainment, anime, video games, and contemporary art. With new products constantly being added—including limited-edition items and collector’s items popular among fans—visitors can enjoy new discoveries every time they stop by. The Ala Moana Center store, which opened in August, is Pop Mart’s first location in Hawaii and offers locals and tourists alike a unique shopping experience that’s truly one-of-a-kind.



    Ali‘i ・ Coffee ・ Company – Street Level 1F, Ewa Wing
    A locally owned coffee roaster serving craft coffee infused with flavors unique to Hawaii. In addition to coffee roasted in Hawaii, you can enjoy breakfast and lunch menus made with fresh ingredients all day long. Valuing its connection to the community, the shop also offers a cozy atmosphere where you can casually drop in for a variety of occasions—whether it’s your morning coffee, a moment with friends, or a break while shopping.



    Gorjana – Mall Level 2, Eva Wing
    Founded in Laguna Beach, California, in 2004, Gorjana is a jewelry brand that lets you enjoy layering pieces and creating everyday looks. The store features a warm and calming atmosphere, incorporating natural marble, pale pink Roman clay, spacious seating areas, artwork, and abundant natural light. The Ala Moana Center location offers a carefully curated selection of gold jewelry set with diamonds, opals, sapphires, and other gemstones, and stylists are on hand to suggest looks tailored to each individual customer.



    Lumi ・ Harmony – Street Level 1F, Center Court
    A K-Beauty specialty store featuring a carefully curated selection of Korean beauty products. The store offers items to meet a variety of beauty and self-care needs, and plans to add LED face masks to its lineup in the future.



    Meisou – Level 3F, Eva Wing
    Meisou, a lifestyle brand with locations around the world, offers a wide range of carefully curated products, including toys, stuffed animals, collectibles, stationery, beauty items, home goods, fragrances, electronics, snacks, and accessories. Known for its creative collaborations with popular characters and franchises—including Sanrio, Disney, the Minions, Harry ・ Potter, Care Bears, Barbie, and Pixar—the brand offers a shopping experience full of playfulness and new discoveries.



    Studs – Level 3F, Eva Wing
    A modern ear piercing ＆ jewelry brand that has evolved the traditional piercing experience into something new through expert service, stylish designs, and a comfortable studio space. We offer a carefully curated selection of high-quality earrings and propose personalized “Earscaping ® （ Earscaping ） ” styling for each individual. Blending fashion and self-expression, our trained professional staff uses needles—not piercing guns—to provide safe piercing services.

    Store Relocation ・ Renovation


    Crocs – Street Level 1F, Center Court
    (Scheduled to reopen in September 2026)
    Expansion ・ The renovated permanent Crocs store has reopened in the Center Court on Street Level 1F. Known for its innovative casual footwear for men, women, and children, the brand offers a wide variety of lightweight styles that provide exceptional comfort thanks to its proprietary Croslite ™ （ Croslite ） material.



    Tiffany & Co. – Temporary Store ： Mall Level 2, Diamond Head Wing
    (Scheduled to open in late August 2026)
    Due to renovations at the permanent store in Ala Moana Center, a temporary store will open in the Diamond Head Wing on the 2nd floor of the mall. We will continue to offer Tiffany’s signature items, including fine jewelry, watches, engagement rings, and the brand’s iconic designs. The renovated permanent store is scheduled to open in the second half of 2027.



    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.

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    About Ala Moana Center

    Located in the heart of the Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii, “Ala Moana Center”—one of the world’s largest open-air ・ shopping centers—has been a hub for shopping and socializing, bustling with locals and tourists alike since its opening in 1959. Boasting 2.4 million square feet (approximately 223,000 square meters) of retail space, the center features Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Target, as well as world-renowned 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 ）.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/19 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Kobe

    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)

    Himeji Otemae Street ・ Announcement Regarding the Himeji Castle Illumination Event

    Event Dates
    Lighting Period ： November 20, Reiwa 8 （ Friday ） through January 11, Reiwa 9 （ Monday ・ (holiday) ）

    Lighting Hours ： 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. （ (scheduled) ）

    Venue In front of Himeji Station, Otemae Street, and Himeyama Park （ The area around Himeji Castle ） and Himeji Castle Sannomaru Plaza

    * The Himeji Castle Sannomaru Plaza event is organized by the Himeji Tourism and Convention Bureau, a public interest incorporated association

    Program Details
    Theme “Atara Yoru （ Yo ）”
    “Atara Yoru （ Yo ）” is a phrase that describes a night so beautiful it’s a shame to see it end, and With the World Cultural Heritage site ・ and National Treasure Himeji Castle as the centerpiece of the landscape, this event—supervised by world-renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii—showcases a special winter night woven from the castle’s fantastical light-up display and illuminations.



    Approximately 510,000 LED bulbs
    By expanding the area and collaborating with the Himeji Castle Sannomaru Plaza Light-Up Event, we have scaled up the display by adding 260,000 bulbs （ ） to 260,000 bulbs, significantly expanding the scale of the event. Through a grand light display that harmonizes with the Himeji Castle Saiun Light-Up, the entire city will be transformed into a magical scene.

    Creating a light corridor stretching approximately 2.5 kilometers in length
    Starting from the popular photo spot in front of the station—inspired by the white heron—we will create a light corridor stretching approximately 2. 5 kilometers, centered on Himeyama Park. By making the most of Himeji’s unique local resources—such as the “Sea of Clouds” light-up at Sakuramon Bridge, the lighting show at Himeyama Park, and the water reflection at Sannomaru Plaza—we create a fantastical space that allows visitors to escape their daily lives and lose track of time.

    Collaboration with the Himeji Castle Light-Up Event
    At Himeji Castle’s Sannomaru Plaza, a nighttime performance titled “A New Night’s Dream Mirror” will be held as part of the Himeji Castle Light-Up Event.

    Building on the popular “Water Mirror” concept from previous years, this performance projects images and light onto the water’s surface to create a fantastical scene that shifts and shimmers over time. By making use of the changing light reflected on the water’s surface, the performance evokes a sense of tranquility and space. Through a synergistic effect with the dazzling mirror ball display in the center, we aim to create a nighttime experience that harmonizes with the history of Himeji Castle—one that makes visitors want to pause and take their time to appreciate it.

    Additionally, white LEDs will be installed on the large ginkgo tree located on the south side of Sannomaru Plaza to create a fantastical tree display evoking the image of a white heron with outstretched wings. This presentation allows visitors to enjoy the plaza at night while making the most of the scenery characteristic of Himeji Castle. （ Organizer ： （ Himeji Tourism and Convention Bureau ） ）



    Related Events
    November 20 （ Friday ） ： Lighting Ceremony （ In front of the station ） a>
    November 20 （ Friday ） through December 28 （ Monday ） ： Himeji Station North Nigiwai Exchange Plaza Illuminations

    Sunday, November 22 （ ） ： “Good Couples’ Day” Event （ Venue ： Himeyama Park （ Scheduled ） ）

    December 18 （ Friday ） through December 25 （ Friday ） * Excluding Monday, December 21 （ ） （ Scheduled ） ： Christmas Market （ Otemae Park ・ Station North Transportation Square and other locations ）

    Saturday, December 19 （ ）, December 20 （ Sunday ） ： Otemae Street Pedestrian Zone （ From north of National Route 2 to the Jonan Line section ）
    a> GCF （ Government Crowdfunding ） Implementation
    Implementation Overview
    Project Name ： Himeji Illumination 2026 “Project to Light Up Himeji’s Winter Together”

    Fundraising Goal ： 2 million yen

    Fundraising Period ： August 20, Reiwa 8 6a> Thursday ） through November 20 （ Friday ）

    Use of Donations ： To be used for the Himeji Otemae-dori ・ to fund the Himeji Castle Illumination

    To ensure the continued implementation of the illumination project and enhance its appeal, we are widely soliciting donations through GCF （ Government Crowdfunding ）.

    With the support of many people, we will further enhance the appeal of this event as a winter tradition in Himeji, while fostering a sense of pride and attachment to the community through this initiative to “light up Himeji’s winter” together.

    Benefits for Donors
    We are planning night guided tours around Himeji Castle. From the World Cultural Heritage site ・ and National Treasure Himeji Castle to the history and culture thriving in the surrounding area, our castle specialists will introduce these attractions from a professional perspective, allowing you to rediscover their charm. This will be an opportunity to deepen your understanding of and attachment to Himeji not only by enjoying the illuminations but also through an experience that allows you to explore the origins of the city and the depth of its history.

    Benefits （ and tokens of appreciation ） are not considered “gifts in return,” so even residents of Himeji City are eligible to make donations.

    Call for Corporate Advertising on Station-Front Art Installations
    Overview of the Call
    Selection Method ： Competitive Bidding

    Number of Businesses Sought ： 1 business

    Amount Sought ： Desired price of 3 million yen or more

    Application Period August 10, Reiwa 8 （ Monday ） through September 7 （ Monday ）

    Advertisement Size ： 0.5 m × 0.5 m, 2 locations

    The art installations in front of Himeji Station are iconic landmarks situated at the station’s main entrance, and and is a highly visible spot that catches the eye of many visitors during the illumination period. This initiative aims to further enhance the appeal of the illuminations in collaboration with private-sector partners, while also fostering a vibrant local atmosphere and promoting the city.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/19 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Okayamashi

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    The 26th Okayama Momotaro Festival Will Feature the “31st Uraja” and the “Family Festa”

    The “Okayama Momotaro Festival: Uraja,” a summer tradition in Okayama, will be held again this year ！

    "Uraja" is one of the largest festivals in the prefecture, based on the legend of Ura （ Ura ） passed down in Okayama.

    Dancers dressed as Onra ＝ demons, clad in magnificent costumes, will perform a variety of dance routines. At the finale on the 23rd, a “group dance” is held where anyone—dancers ・ and audience members alike—can join in. Additionally, the “Family Festa,” an event for parents and children to enjoy together, will be held simultaneously.

    Event Details: Uraja
    Date and Time

    August 22 （ Sat ） 10:00 a.m. 9:00 PM （ Varies by venue ）

    August 23 （ Sun ） 10:00 AM ～ 8:30 p.m. （ Varies by venue ）

    Venues

    Okayama Art Creation Theater Harenowa Grand Theater, Shimoishi Park, Shimoda-cho Park, Aeon Mall Okayama 1st Floor Mirai Square, Sanyo Shimbun San-ta Plaza, Mori no Machi Grace, Hare-machi Street （ 22nd only ）, Omotecho Shopping Street （ 22nd only ）, City Hall Street （ 23rd only ）

    Participation Fee

    Free

    This year’s theme is “Shine （ Radiance ） .” We hope that not only the dancers, but also the audience, volunteers, and everyone participating in the festival will shine brightly and become a light that illuminates the city of Okayama. This theme embodies that passionate desire. For details, please visit the Uraja official website ！

    Main Events

    ・ Performances at Each Venue: 22nd （ Sat ） ・ 23rd （ Sun ）

    ・ Hare-machi Parade 22nd （ Sat ）

    ・ Omote-machi Parade 22nd （ Sat ）

    ・ City Hall Street Parade on the 23rd （ Sun ）

    ・ Grand Dance on the 23rd （ Sun

    Event Details: Family Festa
    Date and Time

    August 22 （ Sat ） 11:00 a.m. ～ 5:30 p.m.

    August 23 （ Sun ） 10:30 a.m. ～ 5:30 p.m.

    Venue

    Sanyo Shimbun San-ta Plaza

    Admission Fee

    Free （ Some merchandise is for sale ）

    Main Attractions

    ・ Ultraman Theo Show 22 （ Sat ）

    ・ Shimajiro Special Dance Show 23 （ Sun ）

    ・ Shimajiro’s “Wa-o” ！ Original Merchandise Sale ・ Hands-On Booth 22nd （ Sat 6a> ・ 23rd （ Sun ）

    Please visit the Family Festa official website for details.

    Traffic Restrictions
    Due to the Uraja event, traffic restrictions will be in effect as follows.

    ① Hare-machi Street

    ・ Date and Time ： August 22 Saturday ） 12:30 PM ～ 7:00 PM

    ・ Area ： Shimoishii 1-chome from the intersection to just before Nishikawa Ryokudo Park （ approx. 250 m ）

    ② City Hall Street
    ・ Date and Time ： August 23 （ ） 1:15 p.m. ～ 9:30 p.m. 6a>
    ・ Area ： From the Saiwaicho Intersection to the Oku Intersection （ Approx. 550 m ）
    An event will also be held at Okayama Castle ！

    August 22 （ Sat ） 4:00 PM ～ 9:00 p.m., we’ll host “Uraja Shirouchi Night,” a related event where you can enjoy a mini group dance, local cuisine, and more.

    Whether you’re new to Uraja or coming with your family, you can easily try out the Uraja Ondo mini group dance and Bon Odori with instruction provided.

    Please come and join us for a night that everyone can enjoy, featuring culinary delights unique to Uraja and festival booths! ！

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/18 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Fujieda

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    Special Museum Exhibition “Fujieda Railway Expo” Opens ！

    In honor of Fujieda—known as the “Town of Light Railways ＆” and a place that has left its mark on Japanese railway history—we will be holding a railway

    exhibition at the Fujieda City Local History Museum ・ and Literature Museum for the first time in four and a half years. The aim is to introduce visitors to Fujieda’s railway heritage from the Meiji ・, Taisho ・, and Showa eras

    , while broadening their perspective on the history and appeal of railways worldwide.

    Features ・ Highlights, etc.
    ○ Two-part exhibition ① “Shintaro Hara Model Railroad Exhibition”

    Shintaro Hara, hailed as the “God of Model Railroads” （ 1919 ～ 2014 ）—Gauge 1 （ 1/ 32 ） ・ O-gē

    ji （ 1/45 ） large-scale, intricately detailed model trains, on loan from the Hara Model Railroad Museum, and will display approximately 60 of them.

    ○ A two-part exhibition ② “Fujieda’s Railway Heritage Exhibition”

    Featuring the “Shizuoka Railway Shun-En Line”—Japan’s longest light railway, which boasted the longest operational distance in the postwar era—as well as the “Shizuoka Railway Sun’en Line”—Japan’s longest light railway, which boasted the longest operational distance in the postwar era—as well as the “Kodama Limited Express High-Speed Test,” which was conducted within the city in Showa 34 （ 1959

    ） and set the world’s highest speed record for narrow-gauge lines at the time at 163 km/h, and served as the foundation

    for the birth of the Shinkansen—such as the “Kodama Limited Express High-Speed Test”—through exhibits of related materials, model trains ・, and

    dioramas.

    〇 Fujieda Railway Expo Events: We will host railway-related lectures and model train operation sessions. （ For special exhibition visitors ）

    ■ Hara Model Railroad Gallery Talk ： August 22 （ Sat ） 11:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    The God of Model Trains ・ An explanation of Shintaro Hara’s outlook on life and his dedication to model train building.

    Speaker ： Kento Hara （ Deputy Director of the Hara Model Railroad Museum ・ Second son of Shintaro Hara ）
    ■ “Storytelling and Music Gathering”: Praying for Peace Across Generations ： August 22 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. ～ 3:15 p.m.

    Program ： Purple-flowered radish ＆ Children’s choir and messages

    Reading ： Fujieda City Bereaved Families’ Association Song ： Fujieda Wakaba Choir U ﾞ Violin ： Shiori Hanai H Ano ： Kaoru Kaneko

    ■ Fun Model Train Operating Event ： August 29 (Sat) ・ 30 (Sun), September 21 (Mon ・ Holiday) ・ 22\ (Tue ・ Closed) ・

    23 (Wed ・ Holiday) Each day at 10:00 a.m. ～ and 4:00 p.m.


    Model Train Operation Event
    ■ Railway Lecture “Station Boxed Lunches Across Japan ！: A Journey Down Memory Lane” ： September 6 (Sun) 2:00 PM ～ 3:30 PM

    ■ Shizuoka Railway Sun-En Line: Walk Along the Abandoned Track ： October 11 (Sun) 9:30 AM ～ 12:30 PM


    Back of the Fujieda Railway Expo Flyer
    Contents
    Event Dates ： August 22 （ Sat ） ～ October 12 （ Mon ・ Holiday 9:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m.

    Venue ： Fujieda City Local History Museum ・ Literature Museum （ Fuj 500 Wakaouji, Fujieda City ） （ Monday ・ September 24 (Thu) Closed ）

    Special Exhibition Admission Fee ： 500 yen （ 400 yen for groups of 20 or more ・ Free for junior high school students and younger ）

    Press Preview ： August 21 （ Fri ） 4:00 p.m. 5:00 PM

    Staff from the Hara Model Railroad Museum and members of the Fujieda Railroad Fan Club will will guide you through the features of Shintaro Hara’s model train

    collection and highlight the exhibition’s main attractions.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/18 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Sagamihara

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    One of Kanagawa Prefecture’s largest fireworks events, ！ the “53rd Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival,” will be held on Saturday, September 5 （ ） ！

    September 5, Reiwa 8 （ (Sat) ）, the “53rd Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival” will be held near the upstream area of the Takada Bridge on the Sagami River.

    The Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival, one of the three major summer tourist events in Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City, is a fireworks display that continues to thrill audiences from daytime stage performances through to the nighttime fireworks finale.

    Please come and enjoy the Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival, which offers fun for adults and children alike.

    ・ Date and Time
    [Date and Time] September 5, Reiwa 8 （ Sat ） 13 ： 00 ～ 20 ： 15
    * Stage events are scheduled to begin at 15 ： 00

    * The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 19 ： 00

    *In case of severe weather or high water levels in the Sagami River, the event will be postponed to the following day, the 6th (Sun). If severe weather persists the following day, the event will be canceled.

    *For details on the event and other information, please visit the official Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival website.　

    https://www.sagamiharahanabi.com/

    ・ Venue and Access
    [Venue] Upstream of Takada Bridge on the Sagami River （ Suigo-Tana, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City ）
    [Access]
    ● From the South Exit of “Sagamihara Station” on the JR Yokohama Line, take the bus bound for “Suigo-Tana” and get off at “Tana Bus Terminal,”

    About a 15-minute walk ＊ Until 2:00 PM

    ● From the South Exit of Sagamihara Station on the JR Yokohama Line, take the bus bound for “Tana Bus Terminal” and get off at the last stop, About a 15-minute walk

    ＊ After 2:00 PM

    ● From the South Exit of “Fuchinobe Station” on the JR Yokohama Line, take the bus bound for “Tana Bus Terminal” and get off at the last stop; it’s about a 15-minute walk

    ● From the South Exit of JR ・ Keio Line “Hashimoto Station,” take the bus bound for “Tana Bus Terminal” and get off at the last stop; it’s about a 15-minute walk

    *For details on transportation access, please check the URL below.　

    https://www.sagamiharahanabi.com/access/

    ・ Highlights
    As in previous years, you can experience the spectacular fireworks up close—so close that you can even see the pyrotechnicians from the viewing area.

    This year, multiple fireworks companies will participate, launching distinctive and spectacular displays that showcase their unique styles.

    In addition, the annual stage events will begin at 3:00 PM, featuring a variety of performances. Details, including information on the performers, will be updated regularly on the official Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival website, so please enjoy these along with the fireworks.

    Furthermore, many food trucks and street stalls are scheduled to be set up again this year, offering a wide variety of culinary delights. You can enjoy a lively day filled with stage events and fireworks.

    ・ Ticket Information
    General Admission Sponsored Area （ Upstream of Takada Bridge ） and the temporary parking lot require a ticket for entry.

    You can watch the fireworks right in front of the launch site, close enough to see the pyrotechnicians at work. ！ With a wide variety of food trucks and more, this is the perfect special area to enjoy the fireworks.

    Why not experience the thrill of approximately 8 ，,000 fireworks lighting up the summer night sky from a prime seat? ？

    Tickets are available through various ticket agencies: （ Rakuten Ticket ・ Seven Ticket ・ Lawson Ticket ・ i Plus ）. Applications are being accepted until September 4 （ (Fri) ）.

    *For details on purchasing tickets, please check the URL below.　

    https://www.sagamiharahanabi.com/ticket/

    ・ Traffic Restrictions
    On the day of the event, traffic restrictions will be in effect from 18 ： 30 ～ to 21 ： 00 （ (Restriction times vary for some sections ）). If you are coming by car, please allow plenty of time for your arrival.

    Please note that parking tickets for the temporary riverside parking lot must be purchased in advance from a ticket agency. There will be no on-site sales.


    About the Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival

    The origins of the Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival date back to 1951, the “Tana Fireworks Festival,” which was launched in 1951 with the hope of revitalizing Tana—a “town of charm, waterways, and sweetfish.” The fireworks, launched as a symbol of recovery, brightened the hearts of the local community, and since then, the festival has been held annually during the Obon season.

    Starting in 1971, the city of Sagamihara took over as the organizer, and the event expanded in scale as the “Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival.” It has grown to become one of the premier fireworks festivals in Kanagawa Prefecture, alongside the “Atsugi Ayu Festival Grand Fireworks Festival” and the “Yokosuka Port Opening Festival Fireworks Festival.” Although the event was canceled in some years due to flooding caused by heavy rains or the impact of earthquakes, it has continued to light up the night sky with spectacular fireworks, supported by the voices of the citizens and the solidarity of the community.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/18 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Kyotoshi

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    "World Heritage Site Nijo Castle Yoga" Event

    At Nijo Castle, we are hosting “World Heritage Nijo Castle Yoga,” an event where you can fully enjoy nature and culture while experiencing yoga—a practice registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage—amid the crisp autumn air.

    In the Cherry Blossom Garden, with its expansive, lush green lawn, even beginners can enjoy a fun yoga experience.


    [Event Overview]

    ● Dates: Reiwa 8, October 18 （ (Sun) ） and October 25 （ (Sun) ）

    October 31 （ (Sat) ） , November 15 （ Sun ） ＜ Participation on multiple days is also possible ＞

    ● Event Time: 11:00 a.m. ～ – 12:15 p.m. （; Registration Opens: ： 10:30 a.m. ～ ）
    ● Venue: Nijo Castle Sakura no Sono

    ● Eligibility: Elementary school students and older

    * For every one participant in junior high school or older, up to two elementary school students may participate （ Preschoolers may accompany participants ）

    ● Capacity: 100 people per day （ If there are more applicants than available spots, a lottery will be held ）

    *Only winners will be notified by mail no later than 5 days before the event date.

    ● Participation Fee: Junior high school students and older: 2 ，,000 yen ／ per session （ (cash only ）); elementary school students: Free

    * A separate admission fee is required

    *On the day of the event, please pay the participation fee ・ and admission fee at the Nijo Castle ticket office, then pick up your yoga participation pass

    .

    [How to Apply]

    ● To register, please contact “Kyoto Anytime Call” by phone, fax, or email and provide the following information: ① ～ ④

    . （ * Up to 5 people may be registered per application ）

    ① Desired date of participation

    ② Full names and phonetic readings for all participants, grade （ Elementary ・ Middle school students only ）

    ③ Presence of preschool-aged children ・ Number of children a>
    ④ Representative’s ZIP code ・ Address and phone number

    [Important Notes]

    ● Please bring your own yoga mat.

    ● If there is space available on a given day, we will accept walk-ins on the day of the event.

    （ Same-day registration: Limited to the first 10 people. Yoga mats are available for rent for an additional 500 yen per person. ）

    ● Please change into your workout clothes before arriving at the castle （ There are no changing rooms. ） .

    ● In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, notice will be posted by 4:00 p.m. on the day before each event on

    the Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle website （ https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/ ） by 4:00 PM on the day before each event.

    ● Please participate at your own discretion, taking your physical condition into account on the day of the event.

    ● The organizer assumes no responsibility whatsoever

    for the theft of valuables or other incidents occurring during this event, so please take care of your belongings yourself.



    ＜ Contact Information ＞

    Kyoto City Bureau of Culture and Citizens, Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle Office （ Phone ： 075 － 841 － 0096 ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/18 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Toda

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    [Toda City, Saitama Prefecture ・ October 3 （ Saturday ）] Ceremony Marking the 60th Anniversary of Toda City’s Establishment

    The city of Toda, Saitama Prefecture, will hold a commemorative ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the city on October 1 of this year.

    On the day of the event, there will be an award ceremony honoring the creators of the 60th-anniversary logo and slogan, as well as a ceremony for “TODA Future Mail 2026 （ * ） ,” as well as performances by local groups featuring calligraphy, wind ensemble music, children’s dance, and Japanese taiko drumming.

    Together with our citizens, we will look back on our city’s 60-year history while fostering a spirit of enthusiasm aimed at further development ・ and progress for the city.

    *A commemorative project—originally held at the 50th-anniversary ceremony of the city’s establishment on October 1, Heisei 28— a commemorative project where participants sent letters to their future selves or to the future

    Toda City 60th Anniversary of City Incorporation Ceremony
    Date and Time
    October 3 （ Sat 1:00 p.m. ～ 3:40 p.m. （ (scheduled) ）

    Location
    Culture Hall, Main Auditorium （ 4-8 Kami-Toda, Toda City -1 ）

    Details
    Awards Ceremony （ 60th Anniversary of City Incorporation Logo ・ Awards for creators of the catchphrase, etc. ）

    “TODA Future Mail 2026” Handover Ceremony

    Performances by local organizations, etc.

    Notes Visitors will receive a commemorative bag of rice marking the 60th anniversary of the city’s establishment

    Open to the public
    Dates
    September 1 （ Tue ～ September 15 （ (Tue) ）

    Eligibility
    City residents ・ City employees ・ students

    Registration
    Via the registration form or by fax （ 048-431-6790 ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/17 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Iga

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    [Iga City, Mie Prefecture] Enjoy the Best of Iga Through 42 Hands-On Experiences ！ ！ “Iga Bura 2026” is Coming Soon! 🏯

    ☆ An 8-month journey to experience the charms of Iga—as only locals can share them ☆

    The Iga Bura Executive Committee will once again host the experiential tourism event “Iga Bura 2026” this year.

    Now in its 13th year, the event will feature 42 experiential programs.

    We have prepared experiences that allow you to interact with local residents and engage with the region’s unique culture ・ crafts ・ and way of life—experiences you can’t get just by touring tourist spots.

    The programs will be led by local artisans, shop owners, producers, instructors, and others who know Iga inside and out. You’ll discover new charms of Iga while experiencing each person’s passion and skills firsthand.

    We look forward to receiving your applications ！

    ■ Event Dates

    Reiwa 8 August 1 （ Sat ） ～ Reiwa 9, March 31 （ Wed ）

    ■ Venue

    Various locations in Iga City, Mie Prefecture

    ■ Program

    We have prepared a rich lineup of 42 hands-on programs ！

    For details on the programs, please visit the official Iga Bura website （ https://www.m-igaueno.co.jp/igabura/ ）.

    [Recommended Programs]

    〇 Transform Your Dog into a Ninja Dog （ Held for the first time this year ！ ）

    Your dog will don a ninja costume and rides in a rickshaw for a commemorative photo in the castle town.

    You can also spend special time with your dog at “NIPPONIA HOTEL Iga-Ueno.”

    〇Architecture ・ History ・ Experience Culture

    Enjoy history and culture through activities such as a tour of the SAKAKURA BASE—the former Ueno City Hall “SAKAKURA BASE,” a guided tour of the building, a matcha experience, and a stroll through the castle town built by Takatora Todo—who gained attention through a NHK Taiga drama—are just some of the ways you can enjoy the area’s history and culture.

    〇Enjoy an Iga Sake Tasting and Sake Brewery Culture

    Learn about the charm of Iga’s sake breweries and local sake while comparing the distinct flavors of each. You’ll gain insight into the brewers’ passion and the history of sake brewing.

    〇 Moss Bonsai ・ Create one-of-a-kind pieces, such as bamboo lanterns, alongside artisans

    From moss bonsai, succulent arrangements, and Iga kumihimo—experience hands-on crafting alongside artisans and artists.

    〇 A Healing Time to Connect with Yourself

    Through scent readings and healing experiences using natural aromas, you can escape your busy daily life and refresh your mind and body.

    ■ How to Make a Reservation

    Iga Bura Official Website （ https://www.m-igaueno.co.jp/igabura/ ） Please make your reservation here.

    [Inquiries]

    Igabura Executive Committee Secretariat

    Iga-Ueno Town Development Co., Ltd.

    Phone ： 0595-51 ‐5504 （ Weekdays 9:00 AM ～ – 5:00 PM ）

    3F, Heightopia Iga, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture
    Email ： migaueno@ict.ne.jp

    • Press Release / Restaurant / Gourmet
    • 2026/08/14 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

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    Starting August 13, 2026, for a limited time ＆ Limited to 60 guests per day ！ Inside Tsurutontan in Waikiki ・ “TAKAGI COFFEE （ Takagi Coffee ）” makes its Hawaii debut ！

    "TAKAGI COFFEE" Makes Its Hawaii Debut with a Limited-Time Pop-Up in Waikiki ！
    Located inside "Tsuru Ton Tan" on the 3rd floor of Building B at the Royal ・ Hawaiian ・ Center in Waikiki, starting August 13, 2026, you’ll be able to enjoy those famous “fluffy soufflé pancakes” from Japan.

    The soufflé pancakes are a popular menu item, with over 1 million servings sold annually, and the restaurant takes pride in carefully baking the meringue batter to order.
    The jiggly, fluffy texture resulting from this dedication offers a truly exquisite taste. Pairing them with our rich, house-roasted coffee is pure bliss. ◎

    When you take a bite of the matcha pancake, the authentic aroma of matcha wafts up through your nose, and the balance of pleasant bitterness and sweetness—unique to real matcha—is simply indescribable.

    The food menu is also extensive, featuring dishes like omurice, Wagyu beef hamburger steaks, and katsu sandwiches—all satisfying in both portion size and flavor.

    ［ Food Menu ］ *Partial excerpt

    ⚫️Omelet Rice with Miso Soup $ 19
    ⚫️Wagyu Hamburger Steak $ 22
    ⚫️Pork Cutlet Sandwich $ 16
    ⚫️Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes ＄ 17 (2 pieces) ＄ 22 (4 pieces)
    ⚫️Matcha Soufflé Pancakes ＄ 17/2 pcs ＄ 22/4 pcs

    ［ Drink Menu ］ * Excerpt

    ⚫️House Blend Coffee $ 5
    ⚫️Caffè Latte $ 7
    ⚫️Strawberry Matcha Latte $ 9
    ⚫️Mango Matcha Latte $ 9

    ［ Dessert Menu ］ *Excerpt

    ⚫️Strawberry Parfait $ 13
    ⚫️Matcha Parfait $ 13

    Please note that when we first opened, this item was “limited to the first 60 customers each day ！ ” ！

    Why not experience Japan’s trendiest café time while enjoying the pleasant Hawaiian breeze? ？

    📍Royal ・ Hawaiian ・ Center, Building B, 3rd Floor （ Inside Tsuru Ton Tan ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/12 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Machida

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    [Machida City, Tokyo] We’re hosting “Machistro Night,” an event that both adults and children can enjoy

    As part of its urban development efforts—in conjunction with the project to remove overhead power lines along Haramachida Central Street—the city has been implementing the “Machida Weekend Street” （ project, commonly known as ： “Machisto” ）, since fiscal year 2023 to revitalize the streetscape. By lining the shopping district along Hara-Machida Chuo-dori with stalls and workshops featuring a variety of creative ideas and hosting events, the city aims to bring even more vibrancy to the street and create a town where people enjoy walking.

    This time, in conjunction with a local Bon Odori festival held within the Machi-St area, we will host a special edition of “Machi-St Night.” Machi-Stro Night will be the first nighttime event in Machi-Stro’s history. During the cooler hours of the evening, “Machi-Stro Stalls” selling miscellaneous goods and accessories, as well as “Hands-On Workshops” featuring food sample making and candle scooping, will be set up, offering fun activities for both adults and children.

    Date and Time ・ Venue
    August 22, 2026\ (Sat ）

    5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Poppo Machida Plaza

    Machi-St Night Event Details
    ・ Machi-Stro Food Stalls

    8 stalls selling miscellaneous goods, accessories, and more

    ・ Fun Hands-On Workshops
    Shaved-ice keychains and takoyaki magnets, candle scooping, making clear mini pouches,

    Original keychains

    ・ Coffee brewing experience ＆ Kids’ barista experience

    　Starbucks Coffee Poppo Machida Store Special Collaboration

    ・ Mystery-Solving Rally

    Prize Gacha for Solving Mysteries ＆ Original Uchiwa Fan Participate in a Craft Workshop

    ・ In the Kids’ Space, Drawing with Chalk ＆ Glowing Bubble Corner



    ■ Machida City Website
    a> https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

    ■ Machida City Official Public Relations （ X ）

    https://twitter.com/ machida_cp

    ■ Machida Child-Rearing Website

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

    ■ Machida City Promotion （ Machida City Official ） @machida_cp

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

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

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/10 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Gunma Ota

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    [Ota City, Gunma Prefecture] Ojima Neputa Festival. This Year Promises to Be the “Hottest Ever” ！ August 14 ・ August 15 ！

    "Yayado ！" The exciting season for the Ojima Neputa Festival is here again ！ ！

    Ota City’s major summer event The “Ojima Neputa Festival” is set to take place on August 14 （ (Fri) ） and August 15 （ (Sat) ）. Parading groups will liven up the festival grounds with majestic neputa floats standing approximately 7 meters tall and traditional festival music. Additionally, on Saturday, August 15 （ ）, the professional volleyball team Gunma Green Wings will participate. Please be sure to come to the Ojima Neputa Festival.

    Event Dates and Times
    August 14 （ (Fri) ） and 15 （ (Sat) ） of Reiwa 8 * Cancelled in case of inclement weather

    ・ Tsugaru Local Products Market: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    ・ Opening Ceremony: August 14 （ Fri ） 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    ・ Neputa Procession 14th （ Fri 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

    15th （ Sat ） 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

    ・ Grand Concert: 14th （ Fri ） 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    1 5 （ Sat ） 8:45 PM ～ 9:15 PM

    ・ Gunma Green Wings Participation a>
    15th （ Sat ） 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM


    Crowdfunding Campaign Underway
    We are currently conducting a crowdfunding campaign to ensure the Oshima Neputa Festival is held in grand style. We sincerely ask for your support ！


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    [Contact Information]
    Ojima Neputa Festival Executive Committee （ c/o Tourism Promotion Division, Ota City Hall ）

    Phone ： 0276-47-1 833

    Instagram （ Ota City Tourism and Local Products Association ）

    Overview of Ota City
    Ota City Ota City ） is located in the northern part of the Kanto Plain and the southeastern part of Gunma Prefecture. While it is one of Japan’s leading industrial cities, centered on automobile manufacturing, it is also a town brimming with lush greenery from the Tone and Watarase Rivers and the Kanayama ・ Hachioji Hills.

    It is situated right at the “neck” of the area described in the Jomo Karuta as “Gunma Prefecture, shaped like a dancing crane,” and it lies within a 90-kilometer radius of the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the North Kanto Expressway passes through the northern part of Ota City, connecting to the Kan-Etsu ・ and Tohoku Expressways. Furthermore, using the Tobu Railway’s Limited Express Ryomo or Liberty Ryomo trains, the journey from Asakusa Station or Kita-Senju Station to Ota Station takes about an hour and a half, providing excellent access from the city center.

    Features of Ota City: A City of Manufacturing

    Ota City has developed primarily around automobile manufacturing as a company town for SUBARU. Today, the city has expanded its reach into a wide range of fields, including food, home appliances, and outdoor gear. As one of Japan’s leading manufacturing hubs, it boasts the highest value of manufactured goods shipped in the Northern Kanto region.

    A City of Sports

    Ota City is the home of the men’s professional basketball team, the “Gunma Crane Thunders.” In addition, SUBARU’s track and field and baseball teams are based in Ota City and are active there. The new arena, “OPEN HOUSE ARENA OTA,” completed in the spring of 2023, features Japan’s top-of-the-line center vision and sound systems, making it a major hub for sports in Ota City.

    A City of History

    Ota City is associated with Nitta Yoshisada, a renowned military commander featured in the classical literary work *Taiheiki* who lived through the late Kamakura period and the Nanboku-chō period. The Nitta-no-shō Ruins （ ）, scattered throughout the city, have been designated as a National Historic Site. In addition, the “Historic Site of Kanayama Castle Ruins”—a famously impregnable castle that repelled fierce attacks from powerful daimyo during the Warring States period—is a popular spot listed among Japan’s Top 100 Castles.

    A City of Culture

    Ota City takes pride in its cultural facilities, including the Ota City Museum of Art ・ and the library, both located in front of Ota Station. It features special exhibitions focused on contemporary art, as well as picture books and children’s books from around the world, and art books and magazines covering design ・, fine arts ・, and architecture. Visitors can explore the collection with the ease of window shopping while enjoying the architectural features, such as ramps and spiral staircases. There’s a café on the first floor and a rooftop garden on the top floor, where you can relax and unwind.

    As an agricultural town

    Ota City’s specialty products include Yamato sweet potatoes ・, small watermelons ・, Yayoi Hime （, strawberries ） ・, Brix Nine （ tomatoes 6a>, among others. The city also boasts high production volumes of spinach, molokhia, and green onions. The livestock industry is also very active, with dairy farming ・, beef cattle fattening ・, pig farming ・, and poultry farming all taking place.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/10 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Katori

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    "4th Katori City Farming Volunteer Day" Held in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture ！

    In Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, a diverse group of farmers grow vegetables that help feed households in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

    If you’re interested in agriculture, or if you’d like to “help out on a farm” or “get some exercise in nature,” why not take this opportunity to participate in a farm volunteer program in Katori City? ？

    What is “Katori City Farm Volunteer Day”?
    Katori City Farm Volunteer Day is a one-day volunteer event where you can support local agriculture while experiencing the charm of Katori City firsthand. It was organized with the aim of supporting the agricultural sector—which is struggling with an aging population and labor shortages—and fostering new connections with urban residents. It’s highly recommended not only for those interested in agriculture but also for anyone seeking to engage with the local community. After the work is done, you’ll receive local vegetables and other gifts as a token of appreciation, making this a valuable experience where you can truly appreciate the importance and fulfillment of farming.

    Farming Support Activities
    On Farming Support Day, you’ll volunteer to perform seasonal farm work such as harvesting, assisting with shipping, and weeding. The tasks are simple, and farmers and members of the Regional Revitalization Corps will provide detailed instructions. For this session, you’ll help hang harvested rice on drying racks. Working alongside a farmer who moved from Tokyo to Katori City and is revitalizing abandoned farmland to grow rice, you’ll bundle the harvested rice and hang it on a “rice rack （ hazā ）” made of bamboo to dry it naturally using the power of the sun and wind—a traditional rice-farming method. As a token of appreciation for your farming assistance, we have prepared special gifts unique to farmers.

    Schedule
    10:30

    Meet at “Yorozuya Sanmaruko” in Yanaka, Katori City\ (Shuttle service available for those arriving at JR Oto Station)

    10:50

    Farm volunteer work begins

    13: 00

    Farm volunteer work resumes

    15: 00

    Farm volunteer work ends

    15:30

    Disperse at “Yorozuya Maruko” (Shuttle service available for those using JR Oto Station)

    *The itinerary is subject to change.

    Program Overview
    Schedule

    Reiwa 8, September 12 （ Sat ） 13 Sun ） 26 （ Sat ） 27 （ Sun ）

    * Cancelled in case of rain

    *Participants are welcome to attend multiple dates

    *For those wishing to participate on consecutive Saturdays and Sunday, please feel free to inquire about the lodging facilities (traditional Japanese farmhouses) that the host farms plan to operate in the future

    Eligibility

    Individuals 18 years of age or older who who are able to assist with farm work under the farmer’s guidance （ No prior farming experience required ）

    Number of Participants

    8 people （ Minimum number of participants: 3. If there are many applicants, a selection process will be held. Priority will be given to those living outside Katori City ）

    Participation fee

    Free （ Includes insurance. However, participants are responsible for their own lunch and round-trip transportation costs to and from their place of residence ）

    What to bring on the day of the event

    Long-sleeved shirt and long pants that can get dirty, lunch, drinks, rubber boots, work gloves, a hat, a towel for wiping sweat, a change of clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, etc.

    How to Apply

    Application Form （ Please fill out the required information on the external website ） and submit your application

    Application Deadline

    August 27, Reiwa 8 （ (Thursday) ） by 5:00 PM. Selection results will be emailed to all applicants by August 28 （ Fri ）

    View Details
    ■ Click here to download the “4th Katori City Farm Assistance Day” brochure

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    — Comments from the Organizer —

    We’ve received positive feedback from participants in the past three Katori City Farm Support Days, including comments such as: “I was happy to be able to help the farmers,” “I was able to get some exercise in nature and feel refreshed,” and “I was able to discover the charms of Katori City beyond just helping with the farm work.” If you’re interested in agriculture or getting involved with the local community, please be sure to join us for this Katori City Farming Support Day ！

    Contact Information
    Katori City Regional Revitalization Corps, Community Engagement Division
    E -mail ： iju-teiju-katori@googlegroups.com

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/10 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Yotsukaido

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    The 35th Yotsukaido Hometown Festival Will Be Held

    The Yotsukaido Hometown Festival will be held on Saturday, August 22 （ ） and Sunday, August 23 （ ）.

    The festival will feature the annual circle dance, taiko drum performances, the main mikoshi procession, Yosakoi Soran, Ebibade Ondo, and a dance performance by the Chiba Keiai High School Dance Club. We’re also planning to sell charity

    T-shirts created in collaboration with a facility for people with disabilities, as well as a relaxing music session hosted by a DJ.

    On Sunday, the 23rd （ ）, City PR Ambassador Yoshiaki Hanaka will make an appearance to lead the children’s circle dance and count down to the fireworks scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM.

    In addition, over 100 sponsored lanterns will be displayed at the venue.



    Date and Time
    August 22, Reiwa 8 （ Saturday ） ・ 2 3 （ Sun ） 5:00 PM ～ 8:30 PM

    In the event of cancellation due to rain or other reasons, the program for each respective day will be canceled.

    Location
    Yotsukaido Central Park （ Both days ） , Sakura-dori （ Day 1 only ） * No smoking anywhere on the premises

    Program
    Circle dance, taiko drum performance （ Both days ） , Main Mikoshi （ Day 1 only ）, Yosakoi Soran, Dance performance by the Chiba Keiai High School Dance Club, Fireworks （ Day 2 only ）

    * Event details are subject to change due to weather conditions, etc.

    Other
    Furusato Festival charity T-shirts will also be available for purchase at the venue. （ Limited quantity, price: 2,500 yen ）

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/08/07 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

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    🌺 Largest Ever ！ Hawaiian Airlines Presents Made ・ in ・ Hawaii ・ Festival 2026 to Be Held ｜ August 20, 2026 Thu ） ～ 23 （ Sun ）

    "Made ・ in ・ Hawaii ・ Festival 2026," one of Hawaii's largest events showcasing locally produced brands, will take place from August 20 （ (Thu) ） ～ through August 23 （ (Sun) ） at the Hawaii ・ Convention ・ Center, General admission tickets are now on sale ！

    . This year’s event will be the largest to date, featuring more than 800 Hawaii-made brands.
    In addition, approximately 150 new exhibitors have joined, and the venue will feature a diverse array of Hawaii-made items, including festival-exclusive products and new releases.

    This year will also feature the first-ever VIP Access Night and Preview Night. In addition to enjoying a leisurely shopping experience before the event opens to the public, a diverse lineup of stage events is scheduled, including a fashion show by Hawaii’s leading designers and live performances by popular artists such as Brother Noland and Jerry Santos.

    This is a highly anticipated annual event where you can experience the charm of Hawaii not only through shopping but also through music, fashion, and culture.
    We hope you’ll enjoy discovering unique treasures that are truly one-of-a-kind to Hawaii.

    [New Highlights Debuting This Year]

    （ 1 ） Two Nights of Shopping
    For the first time ever, we will host two special shopping nights ahead of the weekend open to the general public. On Thursday’s “VIP Access Night,” buyers, sponsors, VIPs, and holders of limited-quantity VIP tickets available to the general public will be offered premium early access to enjoy shopping ahead of the general opening, interact with exhibitors, and be among the first to see new products.
    Additionally, Friday’s “Preview Night” is open to the general public, allowing visitors to enjoy shopping, discover new products, and take advantage of limited-edition releases before the weekend’s peak crowds.

    （ 2 ） Runway ・ Fashion Show
    featuring three designers ・ that spotlights contemporary island fashion, with runway shows by three of Hawaii’s leading designers: Ki-Ele, LexBreezy, and Simply Sisters by Lola.
    Each show will present a fresh perspective on how the aloha dress continues to evolve. Attendees will be able to experience up close the creativity, craftsmanship, and stories behind each piece—all of which embody the spirit of Hawaii’s fashion ・ community.

    （ 3 ） Two Diverse Stages
    New this year, festival attendees can enjoy a diverse program on the Main Stage on the first floor and the Concourse ・ Stage on the third floor. Hawaii’s leading chefs, musicians, artists, designers, business leaders, and cultural figures will take the stage.

    （ 4 ） Star-Studded Lineup of Hawaii’s Leading Musicians
    The festival will feature performances by some of Hawaii’s leading musicians. Starting with Brother Noland, Jerry Santos, and Mālie Lyman, the lineup includes Ei Nei （ Album/ Group of the Year ） at the 2026 N ・ Hoku ・ Hanohano ・ Awards, as well as Kalaʻe Camarillo & Anthony Pfluke, will take the stage.
    In addition to these, numerous special events are scheduled. Please look forward to them ！

    [Stage Schedule]

    ● August 20 （ Thu ）
    7:00 PM Chef’s Demonstration – Chef Sean Congdon （ Aloha Culinary Group ） （ Main Stage ）
    7:30 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Storytelling Through Authenticity” Featuring Poi Dawg, CNR Boy, Holden’s
    Bootleg Emporium, and Ho‘ola‘i （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    8:00 PM Entertainment – Ei Nei （ Main Stage ）
    8:30 PM Entertainment – Brother Noland （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）

    ● August 21 （ Fri ）
    6:30 PM Entertainment – Brother Noland （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    7:00 PM Chef Demonstration – Chef Jeremy Choo （ King’s Hawaiian ） （ Main Stage ）
    7:30 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “The Kilo Summit Vision” Featuring the Founder of Kilo Summit （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    8:00 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Design as Identity” Featuring Sig Zane, FITTED, and Kealopiko （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    8:00 PM Entertainment – Kalaʻe Camarillo & Anthony Pfluke （ Main Stage ）
    9:00 PM Entertainment – Live Music （ Kilo Summit ） （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）

    ● August 22 （ Sat ）
    9:00 AM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Origin Story” Featuring Kimi Werner （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    10:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Steve Balantac （ Hula Grill ） （ Main Stage ）
    10:00 Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Surf, Skate & Street” Featuring Chris Miyashiro, Bryce Baker, Fiber Workshop, Kekoa Cazimero, and Brockton Komada （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    11:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Hawaiian Airlines Executive Chef Dell Valdez （ Vein at Kakaʻako ） （ Main Stage ）
    11: 00 Demonstration – Kaimanu Composites ： “Custom Canoe Shaping” （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    12:00 Chef Demonstration – Foodland Featured Chef Keoni Chang （ Main Stage ）
    12:00 Talk Show with Kilo Summit: “What It Means to Be Made in Hawaiʻi” Featuring Kū Project, Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, HanaPua, and Sing Cheong Bakery （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    1:00 PM Chef Demonstration – Mahi Pono Featured Chef Vikram Garg （ UMI Masala Maya ） （ Main Stage ）
    1:00 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit: “The Collaborative Formula” Honolulu Pawn Shop, Kicks HI, Zen （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    2:00 PM Entertainment – Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search （ Main Stage ）
    2:00 PM Demonstration – Two Ladies Kitchen （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    3:00 PM Entertainment – Jazlyn Noelani （ Main Stage ）
    4:00 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “FITTED: Born Here, Built Here” Featuring Keola and Rene （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    5:00 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Wahine Who Build” Featuring FOR, Ho‘ola‘i, Hanja Designs, Kimi Werner, Punky Aloha, and Alikaleo Park （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    6:00 PM Fashion Show – Ki-Ele （ Main Stage ）
    6:00 PM Talk show with Kilo Summit: “Stories Through Art” featuring Aaron Kai, Corey Taum, Kamea Hadar, Koloikeau Anthony, Bryce Baker, and Chris Miyashiro （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    7:00 PM Entertainment – Bobby Moderow Jr. & Kawika Kahiapo （ Main Stage ）
    7:00 PM Demonstration – Hawaiʻi Sports Museum ： “Custom Jersey Making” （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    8:00 PM Entertainment – Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo （ Main Stage ）
    8:00 PM Entertainment – Live Music （ Kilo Summit ） （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    9:00 PM Entertainment – Live Music （ Kilo Summit ） （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）

    ● August 23 （ Sun ）
    8:00 AM Entertainment – Live Music （ Kilo Summit ） （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    09:00 Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Origin Story” Featuring Sig Zane and Kuhao Zane （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    10:00 Chef Demonstration – Featured Chef （ Sponsored by DBEDT ） （ Main Stage ）
    10:00 AM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Wellness” Poʻai by Pono Potions and the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Team make an appearance （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    11:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Hawaiian Airlines Featured Chef Sheldon Simeon （ Tiffany’s Restaurant Bar and Tin Roof Maui ） （ Main Stage ）
    11:00 a.m. Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Music Industry of Hawaiʻi” featuring China Town Social Club, Trust Me Island Wide, Alx Kawakami, and Kimo Kennedy （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    12:00 Chef Demonstration – Chef Rob Abad （ Aliʻi Fish Market ） （ Main Stage ）
    12:00 Demonstration – “Form and Function with Neil Kamimura” （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    12:00 p.m. Entertainment – Trust Me Brunch （ Trust Me Island Wide ） （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    1:00 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Taste of Kilo” featuring Sheldon Simeon, Kimi Werner, Neil Kamimura, and Neale Asato （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    1:00 PM Fashion Show – Lex Breezy & Simply Sisters （ Main Stage ）
    1:45 PM Check presentation by HFIA, Check Presentation Ceremony by HFIA, Servco, Hawaii FoodBank, and The FoodBasket （ Main Stage ）
    2:00 PM Talk Show with Kilo Summit “Hawaiʻi in the World” featuring Honolulu Pawn Shop and in4mation （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    2:00 PM Entertainment – Kupaoa （ Main Stage ）
    3:00 PM Entertainment – Mark Yamanaka （ Main Stage ）
    3:00 PM Entertainment – Live Music （ Kilo Summit ） （ 3rd Floor Concourse ）
    4:00 PM Entertainment – Malie Lyman （ Main Stage ）

    *The schedule above is subject to change without notice.

    [Event Overview]

    Hawaiian Airlines Presents: The 32nd Maid ・ in ・ Hawaii ・ Festival
    Date and Time August 20, 2026 （ Thu ） – 23 （ Sun ）

    August 20 （ Thu ） ： 6 :30–22:00 VIP Access Night
    August 21 （ Fri ） ： 18:30 – 10:00 PM Preview Night
    August 22 （ Sat ） ： 8:00 – 10:00 PM General Admission
    August 23 （ Sun ） ： 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM General Admission

    Venue ： Hawaii ・ Convention ・ Center Exhibition Halls I, II, III, 3rd Floor
    Address ： 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
    Tickets ： General admission tickets are now on sale on the official website （ www.madeinhawaiifestival.com/jp ）.

    ● August 20 （ Thu ） VIP Access Night ： $25
    ● August 21 （ Fri ） Preview Night ： $20
    ● August 22 （ Sat ） General Admission ： $9
    ● August 23 （ Sun ） General Admission ： $8
    ● Shuttle （ Priority ・ With Pass ） ： $6 （ Saturday ・ Sunday Only ／ Available from off-site parking lots ）

    For more details, please check the Japanese website and social media listed below.
    Official Japanese Website ： www.MadeinHawaiiFestival.com/jp
    Social Media ： Instagram @madeinhijp
    Facebook @madeinhijp

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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/06 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Narashi

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    [Nara City] “Nara Business Summit” to Be Held in Osaka on September 18

    The City of Nara will host the “Nara Business Summit” on Friday, September 18, 2026 （, at “Blooming Camp” （, Grand Green Osaka North Building, JAM BASE 3F ）. Registration for the event is now open.


    Located near Osaka ・ and Kyoto and home to a concentration of educational ・ and research institutions, Nara is seeing a variety of new challenges emerge, including the establishment of new bases, demonstration projects, and collaborative initiatives involving industry, academia, and government.

    At this event, we will invite companies, organizations, and students active in Nara to discuss the challenges they have undertaken—challenges that could only be realized in Nara—as well as initiatives born out of their engagement with the local community. This event is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning about the new businesses emerging in Nara and their potential, or for those seeking insights that could lead to new business ventures or recruitment opportunities.

    Following the panel discussion, there will be a networking session where you can interact directly with the speakers.

    [Recommended for]

    ・ Those looking for inspiration for new business ventures

    ・ Those interested in new business ventures through community collaboration and pilot projects

    ・ Business owners considering expanding their operations in the Kansai region ・ Business managers

    ・ Business owners facing challenges in recruiting engineers and other talent a> HR managers

    ■ Event Overview

    Date ： September 18, 2026 （ Fri ）

    Time ： 4:00 PM ～ 6:30 PM （ 5: 45 ～ Networking Event ） *Doors open at 15: 30 doors open

    Venue ： Blooming Camp Event Square （ 6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Grand Green Osaka North Building, JAM BASE 3F ）

    Admission Fee ： Free （ Registration Required ）

    Co-hosted by ： Sakura Internet , Inc., Blooming Camp



    ■ Schedule

    4: 00 Opening ・ Opening

    16:15 Talk Session ① “Tips for Business Growth from the Challenges Faced by Local Companies”

    4:45 PM Panel Discussion ② “Business Opportunities Expanded by a Nara Base”

    5:15 PM Panel Discussion ③ “The Next-Generation Engineer Community Growing in Nara”

    5: 40 Announcement from the Nara City Business Location Concierge

    17:45 Social Gathering （ Networking ）

    18: 30 End



    ■ Program

    ・ Talk Session

    Theme: “Hints for Business Growth from the Challenges Faced by Regional Companies”

    Drawing on case studies of support provided to regional companies nationwide in “brand strengthening” and “digital adoption,” we will introduce the unique value created by regional contexts and key points for business growth, incorporating the unique perspective of a digital marketing company that expanded into Nara City this past April.

    Speakers


    SoldOut Co., Ltd.

    Hiroaki Date, Manager of the Nara Sales Office, West Japan Sales Headquarters （ Hiroaki Date ）

    Joined the company as a new graduate in 2017. The following year, he was assigned to the Osaka Sales Office, where he supported the business growth of companies in the Kansai region. In 2023, he assumed a leadership role in the Account Consulting Division, where he gained experience as the primary point of contact for LINE Yahoo, developing strategies for new proposals, and fostering organizational development. In March 2026, he established the Nara Sales Office and serves as its Manager.

    ・ Panel Discussion ②

    Theme “Business Opportunities Expanded by the Nara Hub”

    Companies and organizations active in Nara will discuss, from their respective perspectives, their engagement with the local community, the potential they have identified while expanding their businesses in Nara, and their achievements in areas such as new business initiatives ・ and talent recruitment.

    Speakers


    TOMOSU, General Incorporated Association

    Representative Director Akira Nakajima （ Akira Nakajima ）

    Born in 1982 in Nara City. After graduating from university, he worked for a total of 10 years in Tokyo at a human resources services company and a management consulting firm before returning to Nara. After moving to Nara, he simultaneously undertook multiple projects, including establishing “Nara Migration Project,” an organization that supports newcomers to the area, revitalizing commerce in Nara City’s downtown area, and providing management support to NPOs. In April 2019, he established the General Incorporated Association TOMOSU, and in 2020, he was commissioned to manage Nara City’s startup support program. Based at the startup support facility “BONCHI,” he oversees startup support initiatives, operates a coworking space, and advances various projects aimed at creating a sustainable local community. In his personal life, he is a father of three living in a 100-year-old traditional Japanese house in Tenri City.


    Procmo Co., Ltd.

    Representative Director Ken Kawamura （ ）

    Born in Kyoto City, currently residing in Nara City. After graduating from Osaka Public University, he worked on cost-reduction projects for major listed companies at a domestic consulting firm. After serving as Head of Marketing for an overseas operation ・ in the Republic of Fiji, he founded Prokumo in 2013 as a comprehensive support firm that bridges management and marketing strategy ・ execution; the company is now in its 14th fiscal year. The company provides comprehensive support to a wide range of clients, from publicly traded companies to small and medium-sized enterprises, and is also engaged in collaboration with corporate CMOs and the promotion of AI-driven marketing. He organizes the “CROSS POINT” marketer networking event. While maintaining a dual-base lifestyle between Nara and Tokyo, he is also involved in activities that connect the local community with business, such as attracting companies to Nara City.


    Representative, Japan Planet Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Corporation ・ Representative, Japan Planet Co., Ltd.

    Toshihiro Onishi Toshihiro Onishi ） （ Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant ）

    Guided by the principle of “doing the basics right,” the company aims to balance practical support grounded in legal compliance with business management.

    In addition to certified social insurance and labor consultant services, the company operates a BPO business for payroll ・ and social insurance procedures, through process standardization ・, visualization （, and BPR ）, we are committed to redesigning the role of professional services—shifting from “person-dependent tasks” to a “system-driven business.” Under the banner of “Sustena Labor ®,” which pursues sustainable labor management, we are establishing a satellite office in Nara to decentralize operations to the region while advancing the creation of a network of BPO centers that collaborate with certified social insurance and labor consultants across various locations. The goal is to enable specialized work to be carried out in local communities rather than being concentrated in urban areas.

    ・ Panel Discussion ③

    Theme: “The Next-Generation Engineer Community Growing in Nara”

    An engineer community fostered through collaboration among students ・, companies ・, and government “Kotona Tech Project” （ * ） Participants will discuss the project’s initiatives, as well as the new businesses and challenges that have emerged as a result of the project, from their respective perspectives.

    （ * ） Kotonara Tech Project

    Under the slogan “Bringing Inspiration to Life,” the group hosts events such as ideathons and hackathons to solve local challenges in Nara using technology. The group is run primarily by current students, with a focus on students from the Nara National College of Technology.

    Speakers


    Karabina Technology Co., Ltd. / JLead

    Ryuto Tamichi （ ）

    Nara National College of Technology, after attending Osaka Prefectural University, and completed his graduate studies at Osaka Metropolitan University. He works fully remotely from the Kansai region for a major telecommunications company, where he is involved in verifying technology and developing products to automate network operations using AI agents. He also participates in the “Kotona Tech Project” as a member of Karabiner Technology Co., Ltd., supporting the organization of events aimed at solving Nara’s challenges through technology.


    5th-year student at Nara National College of Technology / Student Representative, Kotonara Tech Project

    Takashi Masui （ Shu Masui ）

    Currently enrolled in the Department of Information Engineering at Nara National College of Technology Department of Information Engineering. He is studying program design methods and bioinformatics analysis, and is conducting research on the mechanisms of brain activity during programming. As the student representative for the “Kotona Tech Project,” he is responsible for planning ・ and managing events, and is taking on the challenge of solving regional issues in Nara through the use of technology. In addition to his research and community activities, he is also engaged in contract development and personal projects, deepening his knowledge through hands-on experience.


    Nara City Business Location Concierge （ Nara City Industrial Policy Division ）

    While working to attract companies from outside the prefecture to Nara City, the organization connects incoming companies with local businesses ・ and educational institutions to foster an environment that encourages new collaborations and co-creation. In collaboration with the “Kotonara Tech Project,” we are promoting human resource development and the formation of an engineering community. By creating opportunities for students to interact with engineers from newly attracted companies, we are fostering a community that sparks new encounters and challenges between students and these companies.

    ・ Networking Sessions

    You can speak directly with the speakers of sessions that interest you.

    ■ How to Apply

    Please apply using the registration form below. *Registration Deadline ： September 17, 2026 （ Thu ）

    https:// www.city.nara.lg.jp/ques/questionnaire.php?openid=1024


    Nara City Industrial Policy Division About the [Business Location Concierge]

    In addition to its excellent access to Osaka ・ and Kyoto, Nara City offers an environment conducive to business development, including a relatively low risk of natural disasters, competitive cost levels, and a workforce with a high level of education. Building on these strengths, the city has recently been gaining attention as a location for decentralized business operations.

    The Nara City Industrial Policy Division’s “Business Location Concierge” serves as a consultation desk for companies considering establishing a base in Nara City. It provides support tailored to business expansion, including providing property information, coordinating site visits, explaining subsidy programs, and facilitating networking with the local community.

    This event aims to widely publicize the initiatives of companies and communities taking on new challenges in Nara, fostering new connections and collaborations.

    List of official social media accounts for the Nara City Industrial Policy Division [Business Location Concierge]

    ▼ Official “LinkedIn”

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/107904096/

    ▼ Official “X”

    https://x.com/ Invest_In_Nara

    ▼ Official “Facebook”

    https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61584217343397

    ▼ Official “note”

    https://note.com/ invest_in_nara

    Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding This Matter
    Nara City, Tourism and Economy Department, Industrial Policy Division

    Tel ： 0 742-34-4741

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/06 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Sagashi

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    [Saga City] Let’s Set Off Handheld Fireworks in the Park ！ Social Experiment to Create Summer Memories

    A social experiment launched by Saga City in response to residents’ requests asking, “Can’t we set off fireworks in the park? ？,” is entering its third summer this year. Building on the success of the past two events—which saw a total of over 1,000 participants enjoy the experience safely while observing proper etiquette—the program’s duration will be extended this year. Furthermore, this year marks a step forward in the program’s operation, with collaboration from local neighborhoods where community associations and town-planning councils will serve as supervisors. Local parks are evolving into warmer, more welcoming spaces where families and friends can easily create summer memories.



    Started by Citizens’ Voices ！ A Third Summer Connected by Good Manners
    This social experiment began with feedback from citizens.

    With 500 participants in the first year and 594 in the second, it has become a new summer tradition in Saga. While it has been highly praised—with comments like “I hope you keep doing this every year” and “It was really fun to do this with my friends”—the event has been held safely and without incident thanks to participants strictly following the rules, such as taking their trash home, cleaning up after fires, and bringing their own buckets. It is precisely because of this track record of enjoying the event while following the rules that it has continued year after year.



    Not Just for Obon ！ Extended Event Period
    Previously, the event was limited to a short period during the Obon season, but this year, we’ve significantly extended the event period so that “people can drop by more casually.”

    The program will be held at three locations within the city: Kose Park, Takagise Fureai Park, and Otofuji Park （ in Ekimae Chuo 3-chome ）. At Kose Park, it will be held daily from August 1 to 31, while at Takagise Fureai Park and Otofuji Park, the event will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in August, as well as during the Obon period （ from the 11th to the 14th ） （ from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day ） . This adds another summer pleasure—a casual opportunity to stop by with fireworks on your way home from cram school or during an evening stroll after dinner.

    From the government to the “community.” Creating a warm, community-supported park
    Another major highlight this year is the cooperation of local residents’ associations and community development councils, who will serve as volunteers to keep an eye on things.

    We are moving beyond the previous government-led management model to a new phase of operation in collaboration with local residents. We will create an environment where people can safely and comfortably enjoy fireworks in a space where familiar faces from the neighborhood keep a watchful eye. Saga City aims to continue building a track record of adhering to the rules together with citizens and local residents, and to expand the number of parks throughout the city where everyone can feel free to enjoy themselves.

    “Hand-held Fireworks” in Parks Overview of the Social Experiment
    Implementation Period ： Reiwa 8, August 1 （ Fri ） ～ August 31 （ Sun ） Designated Dates

    Time ： 19:30 to ～ 21: 00

    Venue ：

    1. Kose Park ： August 1 ～ 31 （ Every day ）

    2. Takagise Fureai Park ： August 1 ～ Saturday and Sunday, August 30 ＆ August 11 ～ 14

    3. Otofuji Park ： August 1 ～ Saturday and Sunday, the 30th ＆ August 11 ～ 14

    Rules for Use a> Only handheld fireworks allowed （ Fireworks that are launched into the air ・ Fireworks that produce loud noises are prohibited ）; bring a bucket for extinguishing fires; take your trash home

    Mayor’s Comment
    This initiative began in response to residents’ sincere feedback asking, “Can’t we set off fireworks in the park?” Thanks to everyone’s commitment to following the rules and etiquette while enjoying the event, we are now entering our third year. This year, we have significantly extended the event period and evolved the initiative into a collaborative effort with local residents’ associations and community development councils to help oversee the event. We hope to continue working together with our citizens to ensure that our local parks remain warm, welcoming places where children, families, and friends can create “happy summer memories.”

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/08/06 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Shibamata

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    Shibamata River Jinmachi Museum to Host the 2026 Summer Festival ！

    Event Overview
    Admission ： Free
    *Please note that purchases, workshops, and food and drink at the market are subject to a fee.

    Event Dates ： August 22 （ Sat ） ・ 23 （ Sun ）
    Comedians’ Market 10:00 ～ 17:00
    Outdoor Stage 10:30 ～ 15: 30

    Main Attractions
    ・ Outdoor Stage
    Ventriloquism, juggling, Showa-era pop songs, Awa Odori, wind ensemble, marching band, modern folk songs,

    Tahitian dance, South American folk music (folklore), violin duets, etc.

    ・ Food Trucks
    Food and beverage sales in the outdoor area

    ・ Traditional Festival Stalls and game stalls

    ・ Performers’ Market
    Gourd crafts and workshops, tarot readings, high-energy caricatures,

    Intuitive aura art: single-character calligraphy ・ Handwriting analysis, Massage, Handmade Crafts and Miscellaneous Goods, etc.

    Scheduled Outdoor Stage Performances
    August 22 （ Sat ）
    Happy Mouse KAZU, Performer Ai, Keiko Aso, Katsushika Seiran-ren, Katsushika Symphonic Wind Orchestra

    August 23 （ Sun ）
    Katsushika Wind Orchestra Marching Band, World Folk Song Asobiya, Tamariki Saitama Aita Pair Pair, Andesía,

    Katsushika Town Music Band

    Scheduled to appear at the Entertainer Market
    Arapon, Hirai Pharaoh Hikaru （ You Fool ）, Reppies, Akari Koide,
    Kapipara, Ayano Honda （ The Honda Siblings ）, Yumimi （ Maria ）, E-chan （ Maria ）



    Facility Overview
    Facility Name ： Shibamata Kawajin Townscape Museum

    Address ： 7-19-14 Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo

    Hours ： 9: 00 ～ 18:00

    Admission ： Free
    *Some hands-on programs and food and beverage items require a fee.

    Directions ： 7-minute walk from “Shibamata Station” on the Keisei Kanamachi Line

    Official Website ： https:// www.shibamatakawajin-machinamikan.jp/

    Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/shibamatakawajin_machinamikan/

    Official X ： https://x.com/machinamikan

    Important Notes
    * The event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, or

    performers ・, exhibitors ・, and content may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
    *The latest information will be posted on the official Shibamata Kawajin Machinami Museum website and social media accounts.

    Inquiries
    Shibamata Kawajin Machinami Museum
    TEL ： 03 -5889-9271
    Official Website ： https://www.shibamatakawajin-machinamikan.jp/