On March 23, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with IndusInd Bank Limited, a financial institution in the Republic of India, for up to 13 billion yen to improve access to finance for farmers and to promote agricultural productivity. The funds from this loan will be used to finance agricultural…
Online application for passport renewal begins. Some municipalities are also making new applications online.
On March 27, the Japanese government made some passport (passport) applications online. The conventional over-the-counter process required two trips to the passport office, once to apply and once to pick up the passport, but with the online application, it is only at the time of pickup. The passport renewal for which the “remaining period is…
ANA and Pokemon operate a special painted aircraft “Pikachu Jet NH”. Original goods sales and animation screenings on board.
ANA will participate in Pokemon’s “Sora tobu Pikachu Project” and begin operating a specially painted international flight “Pikachu Jet NH” on June 4. The “Sora tobu Pikachu Project” was born out of the desire to deliver exciting days more joyously colored with Pokémon when many people are able to travel freely again, and to let…
Three years after the lockdown, the Honolulu Festival was a grand success.
Three years ago, on March 26, 2020, a curfew was imposed in the state of Hawaii to control the spread of the new coronavirus. It was a so-called lockdown, and travelers were asked to stay in their hotels as a rule. After that, flights between Japan and Hawaii were cancelled, and Waikiki was quiet, with…
Hawaiian Airlines offers special fares from 2,600 yen round trip from Fukuoka to Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines has announced special fares for main cabin (economy class) passengers departing from Fukuoka to Honolulu. The base round-trip fare is 2,600 yen, plus 61,000 yen for round-trip fuel and taxes. The sales period is until March 31, and the boarding period is from May 6 to July 13. The route began service in…
Interview with Chancellor Tanaka, “‘Human Security’ is not a story of a distant country,” was published in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
President Tanaka was interviewed by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, and the interview was published in the Asahi Shimbun Digital as “‘Human Security’ is not a story of a distant country” in the series “SDGs to Change. For more information, please click on the link below (paid members only). read more © Source JICA
Logos, 5 original teas recommended for the time of day
Logos Corporation released five types of “LOGOS CAFE Original Tea” series. You can enjoy your favorite cup of tea in a tea bag according to your mood, situation, or time of day. You can enjoy it straight, add sugar, milk, or cut fruits, or enjoy it over ice. Sweet Maple,” inspired by the Logos logo,…
Osaka’s first sauna with complete private rooms available for women, “Private Sauna and Toto” opens in Shinsaibashi, by reservation only.
Princess PROMOTIONS will open “Private Sauna and Toto,” a fully reserved private sauna in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. This is the first private sauna in Osaka that women can use, and the maximum temperature of the sauna is 110 degrees Celsius. With amenities selected by a beautician, this space can be enjoyed by sauna novices, advanced sauna…
Ace, top-opening backpack made of hydrogen-repellent material from “W &.Day/Night” for working women
Ace has released the Mulak Top Open Backpack, a water-repellent material that can be used even on rainy days, from the “W&.Day/Night” work bag brand for working women. The lightweight, rainwear-like, water-repellent material allows the backpack to be used without worry, as it tends to stick out from the umbrella when you notice it. The…
International Emergency Relief for Cyclone Damage in Malawi -Delivery of Donated Goods
International Emergency Relief for Cyclone Damage in Malawi -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have been delivered to the Republic of Malawi (hereinafter referred to as “Malawi”) in response to the damage caused by the cyclone that hit the country. Emergency relief supplies for Malawi arrived…