The total number of people infected with the new strain of coronavirus in Malawi is 34,390 (1,157 deaths) (as of June 7, 2021, according to the country’s Ministry of Health). The country has positioned vaccination as the top priority in the fight against novel coronaviruses, and has begun procurement of vaccines and vaccination of priority…
Month: May 2022
Bangkok Mass Transit Network Development Project (Red Line) (1)
In the Bangkok metropolitan area, which is the political and economic center of Thailand, traffic congestion and air pollution caused by the automobile-dependent traffic system have become major problems due to the increased industrial activity following Thailand’s economic recovery after the Asian currency crisis, and efforts to reduce environmental impact are necessary. As a countermeasure…
Alpine Outdoors, durable fire pit and detachable top fire table
Alpen Outdoors, an experience-oriented outdoor store operated by Alpen with 21 stores nationwide, released two types of campfire items on May 27. They are available in stores and at the official online store. The lineup includes the “Folding Fire Pit,” an easy-to-assemble and durable fire pit, and the “Fireside Table,” a fire table with a…
Club Tourism : Overseas package tours resumes
Club Tourism will resume full-scale sales of escorted and organized tours (package tours) overseas in 30 countries, following the lowering of the infectious disease risk level in 36 countries on May 26 and the relaxation of waterfront measures upon return to Japan. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, overseas tours have been suspended…
JORDAN and Nara Kotsu “WEST NARA Wan-Day Pass” now available on Mobile
JORDAN has converted the “WEST NARA WANDAY PASS” (500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children), which Nara Kotsu operates with paper tickets, into a mobile ticket and started selling it. This ticket allows unlimited rides for one day in specific areas of Nara Kotsu’s general route buses, allowing you to enjoy sightseeing more…
Kaga City “Flying Cars” flight routes
Digital College KAGA conducted a route verification in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, using a “flying car” paramotor to actually fly a person over an urban area. In this verification, the vehicle flew 25 km over Kaga City at an altitude of approximately 100 m to 200 m for approximately one hour from Yamanaka Onsen in…
charter the Kominato Railway’s Kiha 40 train and spend the night in the car
East Japan Railway (East Japan Railway Company) Chiba Branch, Kominato Railway, and Isumi Railway will hold a tour on July 23 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the railroad’s opening and spend the night inside a chartered Kominato Railway Kiha 40 train and on the platform of Kominato Railway’s Goi Station. Prior to this, the…
AIRDO and Solaseed Air to establish Regional Plus Wings as a joint holding company
AIRDO and Solaseed Air have signed an agreement on the establishment of a joint holding company, based on the “Basic Agreement” signed on May 31, 2021, which was resolved at the board of directors meeting of each company held in late May 2022. The agreement is subject to a resolution at the general shareholders’ meetings…
200/500 yen coupon with new registration for Comfort Hotel “Choice Guest Club”
Choice Hotels Japan, which operates Comfort Hotels, Comfort Inn, and Comfort Suites hotels nationwide, is conducting a “Thank You Campaign for New Member Registration” through June 30, 2012, offering discount coupons to newly registered members of the Choice Guest Club, a free membership system on its official website. The campaign is being conducted until June…
Special Discounts for “Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat 2022”
Tokai Kisen will operate a daily “Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat” from July 1 to September 11. Prior to this, the company will begin accepting reservations on June 1. The Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat will cruise Tokyo Bay on the Sarubia Maru, a large 6,000-ton class cruise ship, while enjoying night views, a food menu featuring…