The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah on February 19 for a grant of up to 1.06 billion yen for the “Infectious Waste Management Improvement Project”. With the recent spread and prolongation of new coronavirus infections worldwide, the amount of infectious waste generated by medical…
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Air Tahiti Nui will resume flights to Japan twice a week in October. Offering “Tahitian” service from the cabin.
On February 20, Air Tahiti Nui held a press conference to announce the resumption of its Narita-Tahiti route in October and its 25th anniversary. The company’s Japan route was originally scheduled to resume in November, following the relaxation of entry restrictions in Tahiti in May 2022, but this was postponed until February 2023. The company…
New Zealand’s Fifth “Starry Sky Reserve” Created. Light Pollution Free Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve
New Zealand has announced that the South Wairarapa and Carterton districts, located northeast of Wellington, have been recognized by the International Dark Sky Association as a “Starry Sky Reserve. This has also given the area the name “Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve”. This will be the fifth reserve in New Zealand, and will allow visitors to…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors / Cheering Squad: A JAL flight attendant and JTB have planned an initiative to support new local products in Dounan and a gastronomic tour!
The implementation of national travel assistance has brought renewed attention to domestic travel. JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”). In August 2020, flight attendants selected through an internal application process moved to the area and launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors” to promote regional…
Replica of Max Yamabiko/Tsubasa train position marker. Same material and 70% size as the real one.
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…
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…