Castle of Magical Dreams In celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland’s 15th anniversary, a new park symbol, the Castle of Magical Dreams, was created in 2020. Inspired by the princesses and queens from Disney’s 13 stories, it will be decorated with colors, symbols, patterns, and cultural backgrounds that express their individual personalities. The “Royal Reception Hall”…
Month: December 2022
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to restrict traffic on January 2-3 due to the “Hakone Ekiden” at the beginning of the year. Partial vehicle restrictions on National Route 1 will be guided by a detour map.
The Metropolitan Police Department will enforce traffic regulations on surrounding roads (between Tokyo and Kanagawa) in conjunction with the 99th Tokyo-Hakone round-trip university ekiden relay race (Hakone Ekiden) to be held at the beginning of the year. Regulation date and time (return trip) Lake Ashinoko to Rokugo Bridge: January 3, 2023, approximately 7:30 a.m. to…
Merchandise celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary is now available. Plush badges, catsuits, etc.
Tokyo Disney Resort will release merchandise with designs unique to Tokyo Disney Resort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. The lineup includes designs common to parks around the world, such as merchandise depicting the Disney Park Castle, the symbol of Tokyo Disneyland, and retro-designed merchandise featuring historical motifs. read more ©…
Heavy snow is predicted in Niigata Prefecture from midday on December 23rd through the 25th. Road closures are expected on the Banetsu Expressway and other roads.
NEXCO East Japan is calling for non-essential travelers to stay out of the area as heavy snow is predicted in Niigata Prefecture from midday on December 23 through December 25. Especially during the night of the 23rd, heavy snowfall is predicted in the mountainous areas of the Banetsu Expressway, and the road is expected to…
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, guidance about Hatsumode in 2023. Keihan Electric Railway to operate all night from New Year’s Eve to January 1
Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine (68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan) has announced on its official website about the first visit of the year 2023. The opening hours for prayers, sacred cards and talismans (awarding office), and red seals (ceremonial hall) are as follows. The red seal will only be available in the form of a…
NEXCO West Japan to Close Ozu Road, Matsuyama Expressway, and Other Roads Due to Heavy Snowfall This Morning
NEXCO West Japan has begun closing traffic due to the heavy snowfall that began on December 22. The Ozu Road Ozu Minami IC – Ozu Kitadada IC up and down and the Matsuyama Expressway Ozu Kitadada IC – Nishiyo Uwa IC up and down were scheduled to be closed from 8:00 a.m., but due to…
Local Souvenir Selection] “Walnut Monaka” and “Chocolate Ball MIX” from Karuizawa Souvenirs
Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture is famous for its fresh green foliage and summer resort areas, but this time we would like to introduce two souvenirs from Karuizawa in winter, a favorite destination for seasoned travelers and locals alike. With Christmas just around the corner, the town is abuzz with activities such as the “Starry Forest…
Metro Manila Subway Project (Phase 1) (Phase II)
Despite overcrowding due to population growth, the Metropolitan Manila area lags behind in the development of track-based public transportation as a means of mass transportation, with the total length of the three elevated rail lines (two of which are lightweight) within the metropolitan area being only 50 kilometers, and traffic congestion is becoming more serious….
Southern Chotgram Area Development Project
In Bangladesh, the poverty rate in rural areas, including Cox’s Bazar District, remains high compared to the poverty rate in urban areas where the economy is growing steadily, and rural development is an important policy issue for the Bangladesh government. In the southern Chotgram region, including Cox’s Bazar District, the Japanese government is planning comprehensive…
Dhaka Urban Transport Improvement Project (Route 5 North) (Phase II)
In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, the rapid increase in traffic demand due to population growth and economic growth is causing chronic traffic congestion and air pollution. Such serious traffic congestion deteriorates economic activities and the urban environment, and has become a major bottleneck in economic and social development. Under these circumstances, the government of…