JICA has promulgated and enforced the “JICA Guidelines for Environmental and Social Considerations” (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”), and is working to implement projects that take environmental and social aspects into consideration. JICA has also established an Advisory Committee on Environmental and Social Considerations as a third-party organization, consisting of external experts with the…
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Horticulture Expo – New Ambassador “Yuzu”. The age of the street in Yokohama is likened to the “sprout of the kaware daikon” (Japanese radish)
GREEN x EXPO Association held a “GREEN x EXPO 2027 One Year Prior to the Event Press Conference” on March 19. It was announced that the new official ambassadors for the event will be Yuji Kitagawa and Atsuharu Iwasawa of the folk duo “Yuzu” from Yokohama, and that a collaboration song will be created for…
RINGO x Hello Kitty, 2nd collaboration for 10th anniversary. Limited edition set with bag and pouch on sale.
BAKE will collaborate with Sanrio character Hello Kitty from April 1 as the second part of the “RINGO 10th ANNIVERSARY,” a special project commemorating the 10th anniversary of the brand’s freshly baked custard apple pie specialty store RINGO. This collaboration, realized on the occasion of the brand’s 10th anniversary, is a limited-edition project combining sweets…
Osaka Metro, a smartphone stand that reproduces the seat of a subway car. New patterns for moquette pen pouches.
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) will release “Long Seat Type Smartphone Stand” and “Moquette Pencil Pouch” from its manufacturing co-creation project “Osaka Metro Create” at the official online store of Osaka Metro on March 20. This is part of the “Scrapped Train Revitalization Project,” which utilizes scrap materials from retired subway cars. All of…
Slytherin! The voices of the Sorting Ceremony echoed through the Great Hall! The Invitation from Hogwarts, a special event at the Studio Tour Tokyo
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the film, we are reminded to look back at the movie “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” which can be considered the origin of the story. Limited food and goods are also available in conjunction with the special event. In this program, the filming and visual effects…
Starbucks x BEAMS to release 9 models of miniature cars, T-shirts, bags, etc., specially ordered by TOMICA. Original truck” is the motif of the collection.
Starbucks Coffee Japan will release special order items with Tomy’s Tomica on March 27 as the second installment of the “EXTRA Collection” of the BEAMS collaboration. It will be available at the official Starbucks online store and some BEAMS stores. The lineup includes a special minicar (1,320 yen) based on the “Mitsubishi Fuso Canter,” a…
Multifunctional lockers “Multi Ecube” to be installed at Osaka Metro stations; each unit to serve four functions and support advance reservations and shipping
JR East Smart Logistics will install multifunctional lockers called “Multi Ecube” at stations along the Osaka Metro line and begin operating them sequentially from March 19. Fees start at 300 yen, and they support reservations and cashless payment. Payment methods include transportation system IC cards, QR codes, and credit cards. In addition to luggage storage,…
Horticultural Expo Reaches 70 Participating Countries’ Goal One Year Prior to the Expo. YouTube channel started with a “person in the middle” as MC.
Large Project Sponsors Platinum Partners: Nippon Life Insurance, PIECREX Gold Partner: Suntory Holdings Limited He also reported that the number of participants from overseas countries, regions, and international organizations exceeded the target of 70. Senyo Kogyo and Macnica have been tentatively selected to exhibit in the “In-site Mobility Sales,” which will support mobility within the…
Tsukuba Express offers “TX! 1-Day Unlimited Ride Ticket” for spring vacation and GW. Unlimited Ride from Akihabara Station to Tsukuba Station!
The Metropolitan Metropolitan Railway Company, operator of the Tsukuba Express (TX), will release “TX! 1-Day Unlimited Ride Ticket” for spring break and GW outings from March 20 to May 10. The ticket allows unlimited travel between Akihabara Station and Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express Line and is valid only on the day of purchase….
Shizutabi Ticket,” a special discount round-trip ticket for Shizuoka Prefecture, is now on sale. Includes Suruga Bay Ferry, Tokai Bus, and Izu Hakone Railway; 20% discount until the end of March.
Shizuoka Prefecture has launched the “Shizutabi Ticket Portal,” a digital ticket service designed to promote the use of Suruga Bay Ferry. Visitors will be able to easily purchase discounted excursion tickets and other tickets utilizing the ferries from their smartphones or tablets. The first ticket is the “Shizu Tabi Ticket,” which includes a one-way ticket…