Emergency Relief for Hurricane Lisa in Belize November 10, 2022 In response to a request from the government of Belize, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies for hurricane damage in Belize as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami The hurricane that passed through Belize around 15:00 on November…
Month: November 2022
Poppoya Experience DX”, a simulated experience of being an Isumi Railway train worker, limited to the first 15 people.
Tourism Isumi, which promotes regional tourism in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold the “Poppoya Experience DX,” a simulated experience of being an Isumi Railway train worker, on November 23. The event is open to children ages 3 and up and adults. Visitors can enjoy a virtual driving experience in the driver’s seat of a…
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress meet with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Japanese Community Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) after their return to Japan
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress meet with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Japanese Community Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) after their return to Japan On November 4, representatives of JICA’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) returnedees had the honor of meeting Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on…
Weathernews “Third Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast,” Eastern and Western Japan Plains will soon be at their best.
On November 10, Weathernews released the “Third Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast. Currently, the season is coming to an end in Tohoku, and in eastern and western Japan, the best viewing areas are shifting from the mountains to the plains. Takao (Tokyo), Nametoko Gorge (Ehime), and Fukayabakei (Oita) are expected to be at their best this…
Shiga Discount” offers up to 3,000 yen off at participating stores in Shiga Prefecture. Electronic discount coupons distributed on line every Monday.
Shiga Prefecture has launched a campaign “Buy and Support! Use it and save! Cheer up Shiga! Shiga Discount” will be implemented from November 14 to February 26, 2023. During the period, electronic discount coupons that can be used at participating stores in Shiga Prefecture will be distributed on line every Monday. The coupons offer discounts…
Selection of Local Souvenirs] Kagoshima Souvenirs: “Anno Imo Pai” and “Shirokuma Pudding
Kyumenya “Anno Imo Pai” First of all, sweets made from sweet potatoes, which represent Kagoshima Prefecture. As a healthy food rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, sweet potato kenpi and dried sweet potatoes have recently experienced a resurgence in popularity. In Kagoshima Prefecture, which has a mild climate, the sweet potato season is from September…
Re-acquired international certification for the International Emergency Rescue Team
International Emergency Rescue Team reacquires international accreditation On November 11, Japan’s Japan Disaster Relief Team (JDR) rescue team once again received the “Heavy” rating, the highest classification in the international certification system that evaluates the capabilities of rescue teams from various countries. read more © Source JICA Auto Amazon Links: No products found.Auto Amazon Links:…
Japan RV Association certifies 7 new facilities as overnight accommodations. Some locations overlook one of Japan’s top 100 sunsets.
The Japan EV Association has certified seven facilities as new overnight stay facilities. This brings the total number of facilities available nationwide to 295. The newly certified “Relaxing Metasequoia Store” is located in Makino Town, north of Lake Biwa, adjacent to a glamping facility surrounded by nature. RV Park Lake Shinji is located in the…
Moving Inn TOKACHI” to enjoy the great nature of Tokachi, Hokkaido, with wood-fired open-air bath and sauna in a Japanese-style trailer house.
Moving Inn has begun taking reservations for lodging at Moving Inn TOKACHI (44-5 Koujien, Taiki-machi, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido), which will open in spring 2023. Moving Inn TOKACHI is an accommodation facility with only four lots on a 20,000 tsubo site in the virgin forests of Tokachi. The site offers a “new type of travel” where guests…
PLASTICITY, mini shoulder bag made from reused plastic umbrellas after the “Moomin Valley and Umbrellas” exhibit
PLASTICITY, an upcycled brand by Mondo Design and creator Akiki Saito, has launched a mini shoulder bag (5,940 yen) made from reused plastic umbrellas after the “Moomin Valley and Umbrellas” exhibition. The “Moomin Valley and Umbrellas” event held at Moomin Valley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture) from April to July used approximately 1,200…