On May 18, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement of 7 billion yen to PT Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk (BTN) of the Republic of Indonesia to finance housing loans to low- and middle-income groups in Indonesia through an overseas investment loan. The loan is in line with the “Initiative for Overseas…
JR West Seeks Nicknames for New Rolling Stock
JR West Japan (West Japan Railway Company) is inviting names for its new trains to be introduced in Okayama and Bingo area. The period is from May 17 to June 16. The nickname is based on the image of the rich and peaceful Okayama/Bingo area and the new train car, and can be entered by…
Soundproof private booth “Telecube” in JAL Diamond Premier Lounge
VCUBE will install a soundproof private booth “Telecube” in JAL’s Diamond Premier Lounge and begin trial use. The “solo” type booths are designed for individual work, and are ventilated and antibacterial, equipped with tables, chairs, power outlets, and USB ports. In a quiet and secure environment, users can work on documents, e-mail, phone calls, and…
Utano Youth Hostel: Family discount campaign half-price or 1,000 yen off
Since its opening in July 1959 as the nation’s first public youth hostel, Utano Youth Hostel has operated as a locally based accommodation facility aiming to promote the sound growth of traveling youths and contribute to mutual exchange and the local community. In order to encourage families to reconsider and nurture their family ties and…
“East of the Gosho, Now and Then” Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Kyoto City History Museum
Kyoto City History Museum will hold a special exhibition, “Where the Kyoto City History Museum is – East of the Gosho, Now and Then -” in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Kyoto City History Museum, as follows. This exhibition commemorates the 40th anniversary of the museum and introduces the history of the “East…
Kyoto City: Tanabata Special Event
The Kyoto City Zoo will hold the “Tanabata Special,” a special event to fulfill your dream of “doing something like this at the zoo,” in honor of the Star Festival. The Kyoto Zoo will hold the “Tanabata Special” as follows to make your dreams come true. We look forward to receiving your application. The Zoo…
Shiga GLAMP ELEMENT creates twin rooms w/ water terrace
Oku-Ibuki Kanko will hold a grand opening on June 18 of three new twin domes with terraces on the water at its large-scale glamping facility “GLAMP ELEMENT” (60-1 Ikeshita, Maibara, Shiga) in Shiga Prefecture, where guests can enjoy an elegant space. GLAMP ELEMENT is a popular facility where glampers can enjoy glamping in a luxurious…
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Waikiki “Classic Omelette”
I thought that breakfast in Hawaii (U.S.A.) should be pancakes or omelets, so I went outside to check out IHOP next to the hotel, but the waiting area was too crowded, and there was a huge line outside Denny’s Lewers next to the Halekulani. I tried Denny’s Leewards next to Halekulani, but the line was…
5-day limited sale : Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen tour
JR Tokai Tours will offer special plans for travel along the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines to Tokyo, Maihama, Shin-Urayasu, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Hakata. The sale period is from 5:00 p.m. on May 19 to 5:00 p.m. on May 23, and the applicable travel period is from departure on May 27 to return…
JR Osaka “Umekita Park” construction begins
Mitsubishi Estate and nine developer JVs (operator JVs) for the Umekita 2nd phase development, consisting of Osaka Gas Urban Development, ORIX Real Estate, Kanden Real Estate Development, Sekisui House, Takenaka Corporation, Hankyu Corporation, Mitsubishi Estate Residence, and Umekita Development Special Purpose Company, have announced that they will start full-scale construction of “Umekita Park (tentative name)”….