Czech Center Tokyo, Czech National Tourist Organization, DIVADEO, and P&M Czech will hold “Czech Festival 2022 in Tokyo,” one of the largest events in Japan to promote the charm of the Czech Republic. The 7th Czech Festival will be held in Shimokitazawa, a town where diverse cultures come and go, from September 30 to October…
Month: July 2022
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Bangladesh
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the People’s Republic of Bangladesh from July 21 to 25. During his stay, he attended a memorial service for the seven people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Dhaka in July 2016 (engaged in the preparatory survey for cooperation in the Dhaka Urban Transport Improvement Project conducted…
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines In response to a request from the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami The earthquake that struck the northern part of the Republic of…
New colors of MEDCOM’s “Masks that Resist Glasses Fogging” to go on sale in the fall.
Medicom Japan will release color variations of its “Masks that Prevent Glasses from Fogging Up,” currently on sale, in the fall. The fit and comfort of the unique nosepiece, developed in the medical field, has been maintained, and three new colors (beige/pink beige/gray) that can be easily coordinated with various outfits have been added to…
Kohitsu Sanso offers “Yama Matsuri” (mountain festival) with up to 15% point reduction
Kohitsu Sanso will hold a “Mountain Festival” at all its restaurants from July 29 to August 22. During this period, selected items such as stocks, headlamps, and burners will receive 15% back in member points, and other regular-priced items will receive 10% back. In addition, four brands (Millet, Merrell, Caravan, and Swans) will also offer…
Moomin Tales, mugs and plates with original drawings by Tove Jansson for the Red Cross
On August 9, Moomin Tales will release a collaborative item between Moomin by Arabia and the Red Cross, featuring an original drawing by Tove Jansson for the Red Cross. The collaboration will donate one euro per item to the Red Cross. The Moomin-patterned mugs and gift sets will be sold exclusively at Moomin Valley Park…
JR Tokai to sell “N700S Moffett Camera Strap” using fabric from train seats.
JR Tokai Passengers will release the N700S Moquette Camera Strap at the JRCP Online Shop on August 3. 300 pieces will be sold in limited quantities, priced at 4,950 yen. The camera strap is made of the fabric (moquette) of the N700S ordinary car seat of the Tokaido Shinkansen, and the “inspection notation” on the…
ANA X Online Tour to Explore the City of Milan, Italy and Japan’s National Parks
ANA X has launched the ANA Traveler’s Online Tour for late August and early September. From the overseas “Purapura Series” comes “Evening Time de ‘Purapura Milano’” in which you can learn about local life and customs through live broadcasts and introductory VTRs by the ANA Milan branch staff. The program will introduce a wide range…
Grand opening of Kishiwada SA on the Hanwa Expressway on August 10.
NEXCO West Japan and West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings will hold the grand opening of Kishiwada SA (off-road) on the Hanwa Expressway on August 10. The SA had its grand opening with the renewal of the food court on February 16 and the shopping area on June 17, and the renewal of the take-out area…
Sapporo City x Pokémon GO, use participating stores/hotels to get limited postcards!
Niantic will hold a “Shop & Get Novelty” campaign at participating stores and hotels in the city center during Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo, which will be held August 5-7 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Show your Pokémon GO game screen when using stores and hotels in the Sapporo Odori shopping district and other areas, and you…