Nishigaki will open a 20-unit glamping facility “Grand Dome Chiba Futtsu” (1660-3 Minato, Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture) in August. In advance of this, the company began accepting reservations at resortglamping.com. The six types of rooms, including five types of dome-type glamping and outdoor villas, each have their own unique features, such as hot springs and private…
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Samoa’s independence and the 50th anniversary of the JICA volunteers in Samoa.
JICA Special Advisor Shinichi Kitaoka delivered remarks at the Samoa Embassy in Tokyo’s ceremony held on June 15 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Samoa’s independence and the 50th anniversary of the dispatch of JICA volunteers to Samoa. © Source JICA Read More
Contributing to the expansion of private investment and the promotion of logistics in Kenya
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Kenya on June 16 in Mombasa for a grant of up to 6 billion yen for the “Infrastructure Development Project in Mombasa Special Economic Zone in Dongokundu Region. Based on the “Mombasa Special Economic Zone Development Master…
Improving Quality of Local Medical Services: Bangladesh Ship International Hospital
On June 18, an opening ceremony was held in Dhaka City, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, for Ship International Hospital, which was established through the East West Medical College Hospital Project (funded by an overseas investment and loan). In addition to a video message from Bangladesh Minister of Health and Family Welfare Zahid Malek, many Bangladeshi…
“Life Security” Sadako Ogata’s Aspirations
Sadako Ogata’s Aspirations and “Human Security” Today June 20 is “World Refugee Day,” a day designated to raise awareness and support for those who have been forced to become refugees due to conflict and other reasons. Sadako Ogata, who served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and President of JICA, has advocated the concept of…
Prince Hotel invites chefs from Royal Hawaiian and other fairs throughout Japan to experience Hawaiian food and culture
Prince Hotels will hold “Hawaiian Fair 2022” at 14 hotels nationwide, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The fair will run from July 1 to August 31. Under the theme of “Feel The Hawaii,” the event will offer content that will allow visitors to feel the authentic Hawaiian atmosphere in Japan. For the first time…
Yokohama-Yokosuka nightly Roadblock : bridge construction between Konandai IC and Asahina IC
NEXCO East Japan will close the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road between the Konandai IC and the Asahina IC to traffic during the night on July 27 for the construction of the Yokohama-Yokosuka Loop South Line project. Hours are 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Reserve days are July 28 and August 1. For those who once exit the…
APA HOTEL annex opens in SHIZUOKA EKIGITA KITA
APA Hotel has built a new 180-room addition to the APA Hotel , which is currently operating in Shizuoka City, on the hotel site, and opened it as a two-building, 269-room hotel together with the existing 89-room building. Located a 5-minute walk from Shizuoka Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line and Tokaido Shinkansen. The…
Huis Ten Bosch to open “~Kids World~ Fantasy Forest “
Huis Ten Bosch will open a major new attraction, “~Kids’ World~ Fantasy Forest” on July 16. The symbol is the large “Tree of Beginning – Giant Tree” that catches the eye as soon as you enter. Inside the large tree, which looks like a secret base, are ball swings and net slopes, allowing visitors to…
Tokyo Summerland to Open Outdoor Pool Area “Adventure Lagoon” in July
Tokyo Summerland (600 Kamishirotsugu, Akiruno, Tokyo) will fully open its outdoor pool area, Adventure Lagoon, on July 1. There will be a total of five types of pools, including “Great Journey,” one of the largest flowing pools in Japan with a circumference of 650 meters, “DEKASLA,” an attraction in which visitors slide down from a…