Universal Studios Japan announced that “Sesame Street Fun World” will end on May 10. Since its opening on March 16, 2012, the Elmo and Cookie Monster attractions have been popular with parents and children. However, the company has decided to terminate the operation “in order to further evolve the park experience and future initiatives with…
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International Cooperation as a Force for Japan (3) “A Society Where No One is Left Behind” Driven by Experiences in Developing Countries ｜ News & PR
One of the social challenges facing Japan is the social isolation of people who have no place in their communities, schools, or homes. Against this backdrop, entrepreneurs who aim for an inclusive society that transcends disability, age, gender, nationality, and other factors are attracting attention. We interviewed two social entrepreneurs active in the fields of…
JR East submits notification of discontinuation of the Kururi Line between Kururi Station and Joso Kameyama Station as of March 9.
On March 9, JR East notified the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the discontinuation of its railroad business between Kururi Station and Joso Kameyama Station on the Kururi Line, in accordance with Article 28-2 of the Railway Business Act. On December 22, 2025, an alternative bus service plan was reported at a…
Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Presents Certificate of Appreciation to JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Who Have Returned to Their Countries ｜ News & PR
On February 25, a ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Iikura diplomatic mission (Minato-ku, Tokyo) to present certificates of appreciation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sixty-six JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers who had completed their term of service and returned to their home countries attended the ceremony, where…
Supporting Women Engaged in Mine Countermeasures – Women, Peace, and Security(*) Training Program for Cambodian Mine Action Center, Provision of Women’s Protective Clothing to Ukrainian Emergency Service ｜ News & PR
JICA encourages women’s participation and leadership in peacebuilding. Landmine and UXO countermeasures are work that puts lives at risk. Did you know that women have been playing an increasingly active role in this field in recent years? JICA is providing support for women working in mine and UXO clearance sites to create an environment where…
The disappearing “Mizonokuchi/Shin-Yokohama Zubatto short-circuit bus” is regretted. History of resistance against the new railroad line in our family
Warp to the Shinkansen station with a view! This bus route between Kawasaki City and Yokohama City has almost no parallel public roads, so it is fair to say that there is almost no demand for pure travel between Mizonokuchi and Shin-Yokohama. Despite this, the bus line has been useful for a long time since…
Cab fare increase in Keihin, Sagami and Kamakura areas. First ride 500 yen up to 1 km.
Operators in the Keihin, Sagami, and Kamakura areas that are members of the Kanagawa Prefecture Taxi Association will revise their fares on March 16. The Odawara area will not implement the change. The new fares will reduce the distance that can be traveled with the initial fare by 91 meters to 500 yen for up…
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, 60% off for a one-night stay. Enjoy USJ in spring with a discount!
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until March 20, 2012, offering great deals on travel reservations for spring, GW, and summer holidays. Up to 23% off can be applied to hotels affiliated with theme parks when combined with a coupon, and there are also many half-price or more plans available only for the…
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, 71% off for unlimited night stay, with USJ bonus goodies, group use also a great deal!
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until March 20, 2012, offering great deals on travel reservations for spring, GW, and summer holidays. Up to 23% off can be applied to hotels affiliated with theme parks when combined with a coupon, and there are also many half-price or more plans available only for the…
We have seen Sotetsu’s new 13000 Series. Elegant x futuristic navy cars, barrier-free facilities with two types of priority seating.
Safety x Security x Elegance x Future” Sotetsu has been promoting the “Design Up Project” since 2014. As part of this project, the company has been changing the body color to a custom-made “YOKOHAMA NAVY BLUE,” which is most noticeable to the casual observer. However, this is not just a project to change the appearance…