Gakken has begun accepting reservations for “Gakken no Ehon Zukan: Camping Zukan” to be released on April 4. The book is 207 x 217 mm in size, 32 pages, and priced at 1,430 yen. The book explains the basics of camping, such as how to pitch a tent or tarp, how to play outside and…
ANA renews international in-flight meal collaboration menu supervised by famous chef for the first time in three years
ANA has renewed its collaboration menu for international in-flight meals supervised by the famous chef of THE CONNOISSEURS for the first time in three years. THE CONNOISSEURS” members have developed new menus ranging from Japanese and Western-style menus to special in-flight meals for first/business class passengers departing from Japan on international flights. Using the “In-flight…
Shizuoka Prefecture’s “Fujippi” finally speaks! Using Yamaha’s AI Technology, Fujippi Gets a Voice and Becomes an Apprentice PR Team for the Prefecture!
Shizuoka Prefecture has equipped its image character “Fujippi” with a “talking speaker” function. By giving voice to Fujippy, who was previously unable to speak, he can now disseminate information in a friendly manner through videos, SNS (@fujippy_shizuokaken), events, etc. The voices were provided by Mariko Suzuki, an actor with the Shizuoka-based theater company SPAC. The…
Signing of loan agreement for “Support Project for Small and Micro Businesses” in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to improving access to finance for small and micro businesses, including women-owned businesses ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on February 19 that it has signed a contract with a microfinance institution in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Limited Liability Company ” Microfinance Organization “KMF ” (“KMF”). (“KMF”), and small and medium-sized microenterprises (“MSMEs”), including women-owned businesses, in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The signing ceremony was held in…
Recruitment of new graduates (career-track employees) ｜ News & Media
JICA is now accepting applications for new graduate recruitment (starting in April 2025). For details, please refer to the related links below. We look forward to hearing from highly motivated individuals who are committed to “nation-building” in developing countries as career-track employees of JICA. read more © Source JICA
Tourism “Contributes to All the SDGs” and Why it is Called the Global Force for the 21st Century [Knowing the World Better! 3] ｜ News & Media
Today, the world is facing a variety of problems such as climate change and food crisis. We invite experts from various fields to discuss the current situation and solutions to these problems with Ms. Marika Sera, a university student and TV personality who is eager to “learn more about the world! and university student and…
Hikone Castle x NAKED’s Cherry Blossom Digital Art Light-up, tickets on sale March 22-31.
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. has begun selling tickets for “Hikone Castle Nighttime Special Public Viewing: NAKED Hikone Festival 2024 Sakura Supported by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The price is 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and free for preschool children. The event will be held at Hikone…
United Airlines to offer daily nonstop flights from Haneda to Guam starting in May
United Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights between Haneda and Guam on May 1. The flights will operate year-round, complementing United’s 32 weekly flights between Narita and Guam. The aircraft will be a Boeing 737-800 with a total of 166 seats, including 16 business class seats. With the opening of this new route, there will…
Special supplement to the April/May issue of “Waraku” is a BIG tote bag featuring Doraemon and Birds and Beasts Caricatures.
Shogakukan released the April/May issue of “Waraku. The special supplement is a BIG tote bag featuring “Doraemon” and the national treasure picture scroll “Choju-giga (caricatures of birds and animals)” (owned by Kozan-ji temple), priced at 1880 yen. This square tote bag made of durable canvas is large enough to hold plenty of luggage (40 x…
JR West to win sightseeing train + lodging, 10,000 points, and more with WESTER app × ICOCA payment
JR West Dairy Service Net is conducting the “Join the lottery and get a little thrill with Ikoka? Eki-naka WESTER Campaign” at participating stores in the Eki-naka area, excluding the San’in area, until March 31. After entering the campaign through the WESTER application, customers will receive one stamp to participate in the lottery when they…