On March 18, JR East Trading will release replica goods of Max Yamabiko and Tsubasa train position markers made of materials used for actual railroad markers as the second series of the “Tekketsu-intense series. Prior to this, the company started pre-sales at the TRAINIART JRE MALL store (EC site). The price is 4,400 yen. Each…
Month: February 2023
Dusit to open luxury hotel “Dusit Thani Kyoto” in 2023 and “ASAI Kyoto Shijo” to enjoy the vitality of the local community. Major Thai management team promotes first Japanese expansion.
ASAI Shijo Kyoto, a lifestyle hotel opening in June 2023, will precede Dusit Thani Kyoto and is a new brand developed by the group under the concept of “BE A LOCAL EVERYWHERE. ASAI means “to live together with local people” in Thai. The location is close to the vibrant Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s kitchen….
Signing of a yen loan agreement for Botswana: Contributing to economic and social stabilization by assisting the poor and vulnerable groups severely affected by the spread of the new coronavirus
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 15 billion yen with the Government of the Republic of Botswana on February 17 in the capital city of Jaborone for the “Emergency Assistance Loan for New Coronavirus Crisis Response”. This project will provide financial assistance to the government of Botswana,…
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department releases traffic regulation map for Tokyo Marathon, phased in from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 5.
The Metropolitan Police Department will enforce traffic regulations on March 5 in conjunction with the Tokyo Marathon 2023. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office will be the starting point, and traffic regulations will be enforced on the course and on roads near the course. As a result, vehicular traffic will be prohibited for an extended period…
The too-beautiful 2.5D Yol-san and Anya’s uniform! SPY×FAMILY, a full-fledged food and merchandise company, makes its USJ debut! Universal Cool Japan 2023 Experience Report
Various SPY x FAMILY collaboration goods! Finally, let’s take a look at the “SPY x FAMILY Secret Mission” collaboration goods at Universal Cool Japan 2023. Personally, I was very interested in the tunic inspired by the uniform of Anya’s Eden School (unfortunately, it was only available in kids’ sizes, I cried). I’m sure we’ll see…
Ace, “Free Walker GL” suitcase with large-diameter casters for easy diagonal pull
Ace released the “Free Walker GL,” a suitcase that can be pulled in three different ways, from the Japanese travel bag brand PROTECA. The deposit size (50L/67L models) are equipped with 70Φ Bearon casters. The larger diameter casters improve performance over bumps, and since they can travel greater distances with fewer revolutions, they reduce wear…
Snow Miku x Hokkaido Air System stamp rally at 7 airports served by the airline. 7 stamps prize is a miniature ATR 42-600 in Snow Miku wrapping.
HAC (Hokkaido Air System) and Crypton Future Media will hold the “Snow Miku Stamp Rally” from March 1 to May 31. This is part of the “Let’s Fly Hokkaido’s Skies Campaign,” a tie-up between HAC, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in service, and Snow Miku, a character that supports Hokkaido. HAC will present HAC…
Premier Hotel Group, share your trip to Guam to win a total of 1 million yen worth of Amagifs.
Premier Hotel Group (Ken Real Estate Leasing Co., Ltd.) is conducting the “#Imagine Guam” SNS Campaign, in which those who post on social networking sites about Guam will win Amazon gift certificates worth a total of 1,000,000 yen. The “#Guam Now” SNS Campaign” is now underway. The campaign will run from February 20 to April…
FY2022 “Business Support Program for Small and Medium Enterprises and SDGs”: 59 projects selected
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected a total of 59 projects for the SME/SDGs Business Support Program, for which it invited applications in September 2022 (see attached list of selected projects). 52 out of the 59 projects are for SMEs. The total number of projects supported to SMEs is 1,117(*), and proposals from…
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo renews 398 rooms in the main building. New “Deluxe Family Rooms” for up to 6 persons, etc. to be opened sequentially.
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (17 Nishi Kujoin-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will complete a total of 398 guest rooms on the 6th through 10th floors of its main building in August. Prior to this, the hotel will open on April 20, starting with some of the floors. The hotel is inspired by the traditional…