Mishima Station, a stop on the JR Tokaido Line/Shinkansen and the starting point of the Sunzu Line of the Izu Hakone Railway, offers a wide variety of bento lunchboxes that include the famous eel, beef from the foot of Mount Aitaka, pork from the foot of Mount Hakone, and seafood from the neighboring city of…
Month: March 2023
USJ’s new experience to touch “magical creatures” from Harry Potter. Kamaitachi Yamauchi and Hamaya at the opening ceremony: “Their fur and gestures are too cute!
Universal Studios Japan will launch a new magical experience in the popular “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” area, the limited-time “Magical Creatures Encounter: Encounter with Magical Creatures,” today, January 17. Adorable “magical creatures” such as Hippogriffs, Nifflers, and Pygmy Puffs, familiar from the Harry Potter books and movies, will appear with the postman and merchants…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Panama: Contributing to easing traffic congestion and reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the Panamanian metropolitan area through the construction of a monorail system using Japanese technology
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Panama for the “Panama Metropolitan Area Urban Transit Line 3 Project (Phase II)” in Panama City on March 16, 2012, for a loan amount of up to 92 billion yen. This project is a continuation of the…
Japan’s “Kaizen” for Constant Improvement” is conveyed to young Libyan entrepreneurs and others through Tunisia (collaboration by JICA, WFP, and the Tunisian government).
summary Conference Title “Kaizen” Workshop for Libya (JICA, WFP, Tunisia collaboration) Dates February 27 – March 3, 2023 (Group 1) and March 6 – 10, 2023 (Group 2) Organized by JICA Tunisia Office and WFP Libya Office (Note: In addition, with the cooperation of the Tunisian Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (hereinafter referred to…
News – JICA
Today, JBIC has decided to take measures such as not approving the following parties to be the counterparty to the contract with JBIC. (Subject of measures and duration of measures) Target Company Dentsu Inc. Celespo Corporation (Corporation number: 9013301006441) Fuji Creative Corporation (Corporation Number: 4010601042816) Hakuhodo Corporation (Corporation No.: 8010401024011) Tokyu Agency Corporation (Corporation number:…
Off-peak commuter pass fares can now be searched on Yahoo! Peak at each station is also available at a glance.
Yahoo Japan has made it possible to search for commuter pass fares compatible with JR East’s “Off-Peak Commuter Pass” on the company’s “Yahoo! By selecting “Off-Peak” in the “Commuter Fares” tab, you can immediately compare the existing commuter pass fares. In addition, the transfer guide and map show peak hours for each station, allowing users…
Route 1 Bridge Replacement Project
In Honduras, the majority of land cargo is transported by road, and logistics relies heavily on road transportation. National Highway 1, which is part of the Pan American Highway (PAH), an international highway that connects North, Central, and South America and serves as the backbone of land transportation, plays an important role in the maintenance…
Development of Lifetime Management Technologies for Roads and Bridges to Enhance Resilience in Thailand
Since 1980, Thailand’s aggressive investment in social capital development has led to the construction of the country’s national and regional roads. However, by the 2030s, the percentage of infrastructure structures that are more than 50 years old after construction will increase rapidly, and maintenance of bridges is an issue that must be prepared for in…
Project for Establishment of Employment Support System for Persons with Disabilities
The Mongolian government had been promoting the elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities in health care, education, and employment, and the creation of barrier-free public transportation, roads, housing, and public buildings. However, there was insufficient domestic awareness-raising and the establishment of systems to promote the social participation of persons with disabilities. Under these circumstances,…
Nepal Water Supply Authority Water Supply Capacity Improvement Project
In Nepal, the population growth rate is high, especially in urban areas, and the maintenance of water supply and other facilities has not fully kept pace with population growth. The water supply sector in Nepal is divided into three areas: Kathmandu, the capital city; major cities in rural areas; and regional cities and rural areas,…