Hotel Okura JR Huistenbosch (10 Huistenbosch-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture), operated by Okura Hotels & Resorts, will sell “Welcome Kamome,” a cake commemorating the opening of the West Kyushu Shinkansen Line, at the hotel’s first floor cake boutique, Pâtisseríe Shunga Kobo. This 23cm long cake is a white chocolate representation of the glossy white car…
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Sustainable Cocoa Platform in Developing Countries “Sectoral Action for the Elimination of Child Labor
On September 30, 2022, the Sustainable Cocoa Platform for Developing Countries, for which the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) serves as the secretariat, released “Sectoral Action for the Elimination of Child Labor The “Sectoral Action for the Elimination of Child Labor” was released on September 30, 2022. The Sustainable Cacao Platform for Developing Countries (the…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Moldovan Prime Minister Gabrielitsa
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Natalia Gavrilica of the Republic of Moldova in Tokyo on September 28. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka, referring to his visit to Moldova in May 2022, said that he was impressed by the country’s efforts to accept refugees from Ukraine, which had been invaded by Russia,…
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) “Toden Halloween”, in operation for the first time in two years
The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau, together with Arakawa Ward, will operate the “Toden Halloween” on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) for the first time in two years. The period is from October 1 to 31. The “Toden Halloween” will be run by Arakawa Ward, with the inside of car 9002 (blue retro car)…
TMG to Respond to National Travel Assistance from October 20
At a press conference on September 30, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced that the national government will start the “National Travel Support” program on October 11, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will start it on October 20. Governor Koike said, “This is the time to start taking into account the opinions of experts. We are…
Tokyo DisneySea to open new night show in November; Japanese-language theme song “Kimi no Wish ga Sekai wo Shining” by MISIA to be distributed in advance.
Tokyo DisneySea will open a new nighttime entertainment program on November 11, “Believe! ～Sea of Dreams” will open on November 11. In advance of this, Universal Music has started the digital distribution of “Kimi no Wish ga Sekai wo Shining” by MISIA, who will sing the Japanese theme song for the first time in 16…
Netflix to jack up JR East’s “Black Yamanote Line,” inspired by the first locomotive at the start of the railroad’s history.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Netflix will operate one “Black Yamanote Line” train, inspired by the first locomotive at the time of the railroad’s inauguration, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Japan’s railroad service. The period is from October 1 to December 31. The train will be fully wrapped in black, reminiscent of…
Huis Ten Bosch to Hold Kyushu’s Largest Fireworks Festival on October 8, 2012, with a total of 22,000 fireworks launched.
Huis Ten Bosch will hold the “Kyushu’s Biggest Fireworks Festival” on October 8. The largest fireworks display in western Japan, with a total of 22,000 shots, will celebrate its 30th anniversary by welcoming a Dutch pyrotechnician as a guest. The climax of the 5-minute fireworks display will be a 1km-wide display of 5,000 fireworks at…
Peach launches “0-night Bullet Fare” during the winter season. Round-trip fares from 6,600 yen for a one-day trip
Peach has launched the “0-night Bullet Fare” available during the Winter Timetable period from October 31 to December 22. The “Zero Night Bullet Fare” is a special one-day round-trip ticket. The fare is available on a total of 19 routes departing from Narita, Centrair, Kansai International Airport, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Naha, and starts at 6,600…
Desginers villa EGDE” overlooking the sea of Awaji Island. 1 building is available for private use, and dogs are welcome to stay with you.
Nomura will begin offering “desginers villa EGDE” (773-53, Fukura C. 773-53, Minami-Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture), a single villa for rent, to tourists visiting Awaji Island on October 1. Reservations for the stay are being accepted through the official website. The edgy triangular building was designed by a local architect. The luxurious structure incorporates Awaji Island materials…