The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of Mongolia on January 30, 2009 in Ulaanbaatar for the technical cooperation project “Market Oriented Agriculture Promotion Project (MON-SHEP)”. The agro-pastoral industry in Mongolia is a key industry in the country, accounting for approximately 11% of GDP (in 2022), second…
New Tokorozawa Kaido Nishihara Shizen Koen Dori – Rokkaku Jizoson intersection to be opened to traffic on February 14. Expected to ease traffic congestion at Kitahara intersection.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will open the Nishi-Tokyo 3, 4, and 9 Hoya Higashimurayama Route (Shin-Tokorozawa Kaido) near the Nishihara Shizen Koen Dori – Tokorozawa Kaido Rokkaku Jizoson intersection (approximately 400 m) to traffic on February 14 at 1 pm. The opening is expected to ease traffic congestion around the Kitahara intersection, where Tokorozawa Kaido…
JR Tokai x dancyu, “Oishii Shinkansen”, Sushi and snacks in the Tokaido Shinkansen’s Green Car
JR Tokai, in collaboration with the food magazine “dancyu,” will hold a “Delicious Shinkansen” event on March 24, where passengers can enjoy sushi and snacks on board the Tokaido Shinkansen train. The first 64 people to apply can do so on the JR Tokai Tours official website starting at 12:00 p.m. on January 31. The…
Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino Visits JICA Returned Experts ｜ News / Media
On January 25, JICA experts who have been engaged in JICA projects in their home countries met Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino at Akasaka Gosho to report on their activities and episodes. The first meeting with Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino began in 2004, and this year marks the 20th time…
Hanshin Expressway, Free Smart Sightseeing Telescope at Otsu PA (ocean side) on the No. 4 Bayshore Route. Save images on your smartphone, SNS connection, etc.
Hanshin Expressway will begin a demonstration experiment using the “dXscope” smart sightseeing telescope in the 11th floor observation room at the Izumiotsu PA (ocean side) on the No. 4 Bayshore Route. The period is from February 3 to 25. dXscope is a 40x optical zoom smart sightseeing telescope equipped with functions for saving images to…
Taiheiyo Ferry offers “Access Special Discount” for a one-way trip from Sendai to Tomakomai for 7,700 yen; B-sleeper only; free breakfast buffet for Kitakami
Taiheiyo Ferry will offer the “Access Special Discount” plan between Sendai and Tomakomai (Hokkaido), limited to B-sleeper berths, for 7,700 yen one way. The service covers Ishikari Kiso/Kitakami flights departing from March 1 to April 10. Both departures from Sendai/Tomakomai depart at 19:00 and arrive the next morning. The B bunk beds are bunk bed…
Studio Tour Tokyo, new goods themed on four classes, including Defense Against the Dark Arts
Warner Bros. Studios Japan launched a new “Classroom” series of products themed on the four classes of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the main store of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo on January 29. The theme is based on four classes: Spell Literature, Herbology, Potions, and Defense Against the Dark Arts, and…
PRETTY CURE 20th anniversary, pop-up store “PRETTY CURE GENIC ROOM” opens for a limited time. Fashion and art items for adults to enjoy.
Toei Animation will launch the “PRECURE GENIC” project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the birth of the “Pretty Cure” anime series. As the first phase, a pop-up store “PRECURE GENIC ROOM” will be opened at Shimokitazawa ADRIFT (3-9-23 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo). The store will be open from March 1 to 6 from 11:00 to…
Nihon Kotsu Enters the Japanese Ridesharing Market. Pre-entry for prospective drivers begins.
Nihon Kotsu announced its entry into “Japanese-style ridesharing” and began accepting pre-entries for prospective drivers on January 31. The company has begun preparing to hire Japanese-style rideshare drivers, and is accepting pre-entries in advance. Specific dates will be determined based on a notice from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Pre-entries are…
Pioneer’s COCCHi smartphone navigation system, updated to implement night mode.
On January 31, Pioneer updated its COCCHi car navigation application for smartphones. A new “night mode” has been implemented to make the screen background and text black, improving visibility at night and in tunnels. It can also be automatically switched according to the time of day. In addition, the frequency of voice guidance can now…