On November 22, Expedia and Hotels.com held the “Expedia Group Media Roundtable on Travel Trends for 2023” in Tokyo. Ms. Natsuko Kimura, Expedia Group’s Director of Retail Japan, gave an explanation of the event. Also present at the event were Ms. Saya Ohki of the Korea Tourism Organization, Tokyo Branch Office, and Ms. Shu-Hua Chen…
Blue Impulse display flight for the 150th anniversary of the Aichi Prefectural Government. 26th, the time of the flight and details of the program, etc. are announced.
Aichi Prefecture will host a display flight by the Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse on November 26 as part of efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the prefecture’s administration. Its flight path, transit time, and performance around Nagoya Castle have been revealed. On the day of the event, the aircraft will depart from Komaki…
Marianas Visitors Authority offers $200 coupon for couples taking direct round-trip flights to Saipan
The Marianas Visitors Authority is launching a campaign to give away $200 vouchers to couples who get married after March 2020. Eligible couples must be married on or after March 2020, reside in Japan, and take United’s direct Narita to Saipan flight (UA825/824) for round-trip travel for both spouses (including legally recognized notification such as…
Signature of Minutes of Technical Cooperation Project Discussion for Uganda: ICT Human Resource Development and Enterprise/Entrepreneurship Support to Promote ICT Industry to Create New Jobs
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Uganda on November 11 in Kampala for the technical cooperation project “ICT Industry Promotion Project. Uganda is an agricultural country where approximately 70% of the working population is engaged in agriculture, and is a landlocked country…
Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba, winter light-up with “Witch of Mercury” motif. Sletta and Miorine make an appearance.
Sotsu and NAMCO BANDAI Filmworks will light up the life-size Unicorn Gundam standing statue at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza for the winter season only. The period is from December 2 to February 19, 2023. The “Winter Limited Edition 22-23Ver. Light Up” will be based on the motif of the new “Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury”…
Tokyo Disney Resort to Bring New Stories to Attractions with “Disney Story Beyond. The first installment is the Horned Mansion.
Tokyo Disney Resort will implement “Disney Story Beyond,” a series of further stories that go beyond the stories in the park’s areas and attractions. The first installment will take place at the Horned Mansion. A bride in a wedding dress that guests encounter during their attraction experience and three ghosts who hitchhike on guests’ rides…
Protecting Vulnerable Populations Exposed to Violence under the Influence of Conflict–Confronting Gender-Based Violence
Protecting Vulnerable Populations Exposed to Violence under the Influence of Conflict–Confronting Gender-Based Violence Gender-based violence is a major threat to human dignity. Especially in times of conflict, people are vulnerable to Gender Based Violence (GBV) as they lose their homes, jobs, and livelihoods. Unfortunately, this is a fact that has been repeated throughout history. The…
NearMe launches demonstration test of shuttle service between Akita Airport and the city
NearMe and the Akita Airport Usage Promotion Council will conduct a demonstration experiment to introduce the “nearMe.Airport” system, a unique AI-based carpooling smart shuttle, to some routes of the “Akita Airport Liner”. The period is from November 22 to February 12, 2023. As a result, some services on some Akita Airport Liner routes, such as…
Tokyu Corporation installs multi-payment coin lockers at 8 stations including Shibuya and Jiyugaoka. Compatible with transportation system IC and QR code
Tokyu Corporation will install coin lockers equipped with multi-payment terminals at eight Tokyu Line stations (Shibuya, Jiyugaoka, Miyamaedaira, Saginuma, Azamino, Eda, Ichigao, and Aobadai) on November 24. Supported payment methods include electronic money including transportation system IC, credit card touch payment, and two-dimensional code, details of which are as follows. read more © Source travel…
Camper rental company AROUND JAPAN RV Rental to open Tokyo office on December 1; 30% off campaign
Travel Gallery will open the Tokyo office of AROUND JAPAN RV Rental (1-4-4 Shinkiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo), a camper rental specialty store, on December 1. Located about a 5-minute walk from Shin-Kiba Station, the vehicles handled are the Toyota Camroad-based NUTS “Cresson Journey Evolite” and the also Camroad-based NUTS “Cresson” (both accommodate and sleep 6 people)….