International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan In response to a request from the government of the Republic of South Sudan for assistance with flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding that began…
Hanshin Electric Railway installs platform doors on Lines 1 and 2 at Amagasaki Station.
Hanshin Electric Railway announced on November 21 that it will install platform doors on Lines 1 and 2 at Amagasaki Station, aiming for completion around spring 2024. The platform doors to be installed will be of the same type as the “large-opening (double sliding door) type” installed at Kobe Sannomiya Station, and some will also…
International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan
International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan In response to a request from the government of the Republic of South Sudan for assistance with flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding that began…
Sadako Ogata Symposium “What would you do?” -What we learned from Sadako Ogata and how we should live our lives – Report on the Symposium
“This is how ‘field-based’ and ‘human security’ were born!” This month marks three years since Sadako Ogata, who served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), passed away in October 2019. In just three years, the world has changed dramatically. What would you do?” If Ogata-san were…
AOKI improves winter innerwear “Heat Warm Super Warm” to 100% cotton to reduce skin irritation; 4 types including V-neck and tights
AOKI released an improved version of its “Heat Warm Super Warm” moisture-absorbing, heat-generating innerwear, which is now available as a winter item. 100% natural cotton is used inside to reduce irritation to the skin, which is one of the problems with moisture-absorbing, heat-generating innerwear. In addition, the inner fabric has a function that prevents the…
Sadako Ogata Symposium “What would you do?” -What we learned from Sadako Ogata and how we should live our lives – Report on the Symposium
“This is how ‘field-based’ and ‘human security’ were born!” This month marks three years since Sadako Ogata, who served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), passed away in October 2019. In just three years, the world has changed dramatically. What would you do?” If Ogata-san were…
Odakyu starts flat-rate service for Romancecar. Up to 35 km, such as from Shinjuku to Machida, 3,500 yen for 30 days. All segments are 6,000 yen.
Odakyu Electric Railway will sell the EMot Express Passport, a subscription ticket for the limited express Romance Car, as a MaaS application “EMot” exclusive product. The period is from November 24 to March 31, 2023. The ticket is valid for 30 days from the date of use, which can be set at your discretion, and…
Hirosaki and Hakodate, “Snow Miku” and Winter Tourism Campaign. Original goods can be won in a digital rally.
The Hirohako Linkage Promotion Committee will conduct a winter tourism campaign in Hirosaki City and Hakodate City in cooperation with “Snow Miku,” a character derived from Hatsune Miku and a Hokkaido supporting character. Digital check-in rally with “miknavi” app Two-dimensional barcode panels will be placed at five checkpoints in Hirosaki City and Hakodate City. Among…
Fukui Prefecture, “Photo with a message” to promote the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line! The best entry will receive a 50,000 yen travel voucher and other prizes. Excellent works will receive 50,000 yen in travel vouchers, etc.
Fukui Prefecture and the Fukui Shimbun will hold a “Photo with a few words! The Fukui Prefectural Government and the Fukui Shimbun will hold a “Photo with a few words! The theme of the contest is four photos related to the Shinkansen bullet train, supervised by comedian Toru Domae, a native of Fukui Prefecture and…
Rakuten Travel, Inc. and ANA Raku-Pack exceeded 10 million users. Starts campaign for full refund of travel fees.
On November 21, Rakuten Travel launched the “ANA Rakupack Great Appreciation Reduction Festival to Commemorate 10 Million Users” to commemorate the cumulative number of users of its domestic tour product “ANA Rakupack” surpassing 10 million. In the first phase of the campaign, which runs from November 21 at 10:00 to December 19 at 9:59, 100…