JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada met with Prime Minister Edi Rama of the Republic of Albania in Tokyo on February 21. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Rama expressed his gratitude for JICA’s cooperation, referring to his country’s history of democratization, and expressed his hope for stronger relations with Japan. He also expressed…
Commemorative lunch packs and Sapporo Black Label, etc., commemorating the opening of the Sotetsu/Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line to go on sale at Rozen/Tokyu Stores on a limited basis.
Sotetsu Rozen, Tokyu Store, Sagami Railway, and Tokyu Corporation will launch commemorative products and conduct a gift campaign for the Sotetsu-Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line, which will open on March 18. Various products with the opening PR logo on the package will be sold at Sotetsu Rozen and Tokyu Store Presse stores. Yamazaki “Lunch Pack Shumai Flavor”…
LeSportsac’s ultra-lightweight “Essential” series to launch third collection in collaboration with stylist Naoko Ohkusa
LeSportsac will release the third collection from its ultra-lightweight “Essential” series in collaboration with stylist Naoko Ohkusa on March 1. Essential is made of lightweight, shiny micro ripstop nylon fabric used for clothing and original aluminum parts that are lightweight and durable. The collaboration will offer a total of six models and four colors, including…
Signing of the Minutes of the Development Plan Study-type Technical Cooperation Discussion for Ukraine: Contributing to the Urgent Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Destroyed Social Infrastructure
On February 24, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of Ukraine on the “Emergency Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project,” a development program study-type technical cooperation. The Russian military invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022 has been protracted, and since October of the same year, missile…
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu offers a flat 50 yen IC fare for children from April 1.
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East, and Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu West will offer a flat 50 yen IC fare for children starting April 1. When using the Kannanaka Bus with an IC card for children, 50 yen will be automatically deducted for each ride in the entire section. If you use an IC card…
Nitori “Soft cleansing towels” 299 yen for 40 sheets. Fine unevenness gently removes dirt.
Nitori is selling 40 soft cleansing towels (299 yen) on the Nitori net and in some stores. The embossed structure prevents fluff from remaining, and the fine bumps and dents gently absorb dirt. It can also be used as a handkerchief or as a wipe after washing your face, keeping your skin clean. Made of…
Thailand Appeals for Business Trips + 1 Night and Sports Stays in 2023. Drama sanctuary tours are also gaining attention.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TTA) held an Amazing Thailand/TJTA Update Seminar on February 21. Mr. Toshinobu Matsuura, Chairman of the Thai-Japan Travel Agents Association (TJTA), who took the podium at the beginning of the seminar, mentioned that the status of the new coronas will be moved to category 5 under the Infectious Diseases Act…
Four Nagasaki Philando gourmet recommendations. From seasonal cold fish to gibier, “Hirado meshi” is what you should eat this winter.
Along with fish, “I want to eat meat too!” If you are such a fan, we recommend our new local delicacy, Hirado Gibier. For those of you who want to eat meat along with fish, the new local delicacy, Hirado gibier, is for you! In addition to the aforementioned Hirado beef, a new local delicacy,…
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Super Star! Harajuku Stamp Rally in Harajuku, Koi Hazuki version. You can get a limited bromide on a first-come, first-served basis.
AppBank has released the smartphone app “HARAJUKU” (Android/iOS version) and the anime “Love Live! Super Star! will hold the fourth “Koi Hazuki” version of the digital stamp rally “HARAJUKU Stamp” 2023 Season 1 from March 1 to 14, 2012. During the period, visitors who tour the Harajuku area and collect 9 stamps will receive a…
Nitori, USB rechargeable LED mirror for storing makeup accessories. Foldable and portable.
Nitori is selling the “USB Rechargeable LED Mirror” (3,990 yen), which can be used to store make-up and other small items that easily become cluttered, on the Nitori Internet and at some stores. The LED dimming/color control can be selected from three levels, and the height and angle can be freely adjusted. It is USB…