In the report on the implementation of each activity in the first half of the meeting, the TF members expressed their enthusiastic appreciation to the Japanese counterparts for their active cooperation and encouragement from the relevant organizations in Shiga Prefecture, which would not have been possible without such support and encouragement. In particular, it was…
Month: June 2022
[Naoki Wakabayashi’s Travel Photo Gallery] Lake of eternity: Nishinoko
Lake Nishi-no-ko (Nikko), which I will introduce here, is my favorite lake located west of Lake Chuzenji in Oku-Nikko. Lake Nishi-no-ko was once part of Lake Chuzenji, but has since been separated from it. It is registered under the Ramsar Convention as part of the Oku-Nikko wetlands, and is a good place to immerse oneself…
13 new products from Logos: dome tent and fire pit tables
Logos Corporation will begin pre-selling a limited quantity of all 13 of its items scheduled for release in 2023 on June 17. In advance of this, the company has begun accepting reservations. The lineup includes 13 types of products, including the “Acorn PANEL Dome 290-BC,” a large acorn-shaped dome that can be assembled in about…
AMEX x ZIPAIR : 5,000 yen cash-back campaign
American Express is running a “Cash Back Campaign” with ZIPAIR, the only Japanese LCC operating Honolulu and Los Angeles routes, until July 31. The first 50,000 cardholders who pre-register for this campaign are eligible for the campaign. If they use their cards at ZIPAIR’s website during this period, they will receive 5,000 yen for every…
key rings made from flight attendants’ scarves turns : Peach Aviation
Peach Aviation launched the “CA Scarf Key Holder Fly Peach” (900 yen), an original item made from reused flight attendants’ scarves, on June 3, and is available at the Peach online store “PEACH SHOP ONLINE” and onboard flights. The scarves are upcycled by enclosing them in acrylic sheets and cutting them out one by one….
President Tanaka and Special Advisor Kitaoka meet with Mr. Mizutori, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General
On June 2, JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and Special Advisor Shinichi Kitaoka met with Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), at JICA Headquarters. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka congratulated the UNDRR on the success of the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Reduction Meeting* held…
Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino visits with 80 JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
On June 1, 80 JOCV candidates training at the Nihonmatsu Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Training Center as part of JICA’s first contingent for FY2022 received Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino at the JICA Ichigaya Building. Each candidate was able to meet with Their Imperial Highnesses, and although nervous, they expressed their aspirations for…
Vision “Global WiFi Fukuoka Airport Branch” selling PCR and antigen test kits
Vision, an overseas mobile Wi-Fi router rental service provider, began offering home delivery PCR test kits and simple antigen test kits at its Global WiFi Fukuoka Airport branch in response to the increasing number of overseas travelers and airport users. You can apply without prior reservation by visiting the Global WiFi store counter on the…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Introduces New Boarding Class “Premium Comfort”
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced on May 27 (local time) the introduction of a new cabin class, Premium Comfort. This new class of service offers unique service options in a slightly more luxurious and roomy seat than Economy Class, and is more affordable than “World Business Class”. The number of seats ranges from 21 to…
“Ashigara Hobby Fair” selling toys and figures at EXPASA Ashigara
Central Nippon EXIS will hold the Ashigara Hobby Fair from June 3 to July 3 on the off-ramp of EXPASA Ashigara on the Tomei Expressway. The event sells hobby goods that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, such as miniature cars, plastic models, and Self-Defense Forces goods, and is open from 9:00 am…