The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on March 10. The signing took place at JICA Headquarters between JICA Director Hironori Shibata and EIB Vice President Ambroise Fayol. JICA and EIB signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the occasion of the European…
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Emergency Relief Aid for Cyclone Damage in the Republic of Malawi
Emergency Relief Aid for Cyclone Damage in the Republic of Malawi In response to a request from the government of the Republic of Malawi, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Cyclone FREDDY, which passed through the Republic of Vanuatu on March…
Signing of Investment Agreement for Africa “African Start-up Innovation Support Project” (Overseas Investment and Loan): Supporting start-up companies that contribute to solving social issues in Africa through investment in venture capital funds.
On March 15, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures Investment Partnership (VKAV Fund), which is managed by Verod-Kepple Africa Partners (VKAP) JICA’s investment will be JICA’s investment will be used to fund startup companies that use innovation to solve social issues in Africa, such as financial inclusion,…
Osaka Station’s New Umekita Platform, a Test Site for Digital and AI! Facial recognition ticket gates, AI ticket vending machines, smart lockers, and sensor toilets were gathered.
Waiting area that feels like an aquarium At the back of the concourse inside the ticket gates is a waiting area that provides a relaxing atmosphere for daily life. Signage near the ceiling at the entrance of the area and a 14-meter-wide, 3.3-meter-long, 14-meter-wide image on the wall at the back of the area are…
Two Disney Hotels Extend National Travel Assistance Through June 30. Reservations through travel agencies and OTAs only.
Tokyo Disney Resort announced the extension of the “Chiba Tokubari Campaign,” a nationwide travel support program for Chiba Prefecture, and the handling of the campaign at Disney hotels. The hotels and the period of the campaign are as follows. Applicable period Through June 30, 2023 (except April 29-May 7) As in the past, nationwide travel…
Chiba Prefecture Decides to Extend National Travel Assistance to June 30
Chiba Prefecture has announced that it will extend its nationwide travel support “Chiba Tokubari Campaign” through June 30. After resuming at the beginning of the year, the campaign was set to run through March 31 (including check-out on April 1), but will continue until the budget limit is reached. In addition to a flat 20%…
Belle Maison to release second “Mickey Mouse Time Slip” series on March 24; retro 80s-style design
Belle Maison, Senshukai’s mail-order business, will release the second “Mickey Mouse Time Slip” series from its Disney Fantasy Shop on March 24. This time, the retro-pop design is as if we have gone back in time to the 80’s. The original character designs were drawn up to recreate the 80’s style of Mickey and Minnie…
JR West launches cell phone communication service in tunnel sections in the Kinki region.
JR West, in cooperation with NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, and SoftBank, will launch a cell phone communication service in tunnels. The three lines covered are the Kosei Line (between Makino Station and Omi Shiotsu Station), the San’in Line (between Saga Arashiyama Station and Umabori Station), and the Hanwa Line (between Yamanaka-kei Station and Kii Station). Service…
JALPAC launches nationwide travel support for departures from April onward at 4:00 p.m. today. Chiba, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, Okinawa, etc.
JALPAC will release eligible plans for some areas where nationwide travel support will continue after April 1 at 4:00 p.m. today, April 20. Reserved by Departures and stays on or after April 1, 2023 If you use the nationwide travel support, a flat 20% of the travel price (maximum 5,000 yen per night for travel…
ANA Travelers launches nationwide travel support April-July at 3pm today. Hokkaido, Okinawa, etc. You can also earn miles.
ANA Travelers will release eligible plans for some areas where nationwide travel support will continue after April 1 at 3:00 p.m. today, April 20. Target Area Hokkaido and Yamaguchi Prefectures: Until July 15, 2023 for check-out/return Okinawa Prefecture: Until July 21, 2023 for check-out/return *Not applicable for stays between April 29 and May 7. If…