summary Conference Title: IMF Headquarters Event “Fiscal Policy Options for Sustainable and Resilient Development” Date: April 13, 2023 Organized by Commonwealth Secretariat Location: IMF Headquarters, Washington D.C., U.S.A. Main Participants Prof. Etisham Ahmad LSE (former IMF Senior Advisor), Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist, Vito Tanzi, former Director of the IMF Fiscal Department, Megumi Muto,…
Month: May 2023
APA Hotel to open two hotels near Hiroshima Station in August and September 2024
On April 28, APA Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansen Exit and APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Stadium Exit. Both hotels are scheduled to open in August or September 2024. APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansen Exit will be the company’s third hotel in the Hiroshima Station area. Located a 3-minute walk…
Ace, lightweight, quiet suitcase made of polypropylene resin, which has a lower specific gravity than water
On April 29, Ace launched the Proteka Triaxis suitcase featuring lightweight and quiet operation. It will be sold at directly managed stores, department stores, and specialty stores nationwide, and will also be available at online stores from mid-May. The product uses polypropylene resin, which has a lower specific gravity than water, to achieve a light…
Let’s stay at a unique facility exclusively for overnight stays in a car! Experience “RV Park Shichirigawa” in Kimitsu, Chiba
The environment is nice and the parking compartment is quite nice! The author’s car is a Honda N-VAN +STYLE FUN, which has a fold-down front passenger seat that allows the floor to be flat except for the driver’s seat. Therefore, a flat floor of about 2.6m long appears on the passenger seat side, where you…
Tobu Railway adds five new colors to the head mark of “SL Taiki” and “DL Taiki”. Representing the symbol of Nikko City
Tobu Railway will add new colors to the headmark of the “SL Taiki” and “DL Taiki” trains operating on the Kinugawa Line. 5 colors will be available by March 2024, and will be displayed for about a month from the start. The first one is scheduled to appear on May 1 and will be “Nikkoukisuge…
Shizuoka City has many places associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu! I went there for the JR Tokai “Where to Ieyasu” campaign.
JR Tokai is running the “Dokoko Ieyasu” campaign, which allows visitors to experience the world of the drama as a “Zurashi Tabi,” a relaxing trip by shifting the peak of the itinerary and sightseeing spots from the standard schedule. This time, I participated in a two-day and one-night press tour in Shizuoka City, one of…
ANA X and JAL PAK representatives tell us about the latest developments and recommended areas in Hawaii (Part 1)
JALPAC Co. Mr. Hiroki Egoshi, Jalpak International Hawaii Mayumi Shirata, Assistant Manager, Overseas Dynamic Package Group, Overseas Planning Products Division –First of all, please tell us about the current state of travel to Hawaii. Hakuta: After resuming tours in April 2022, travel bookings have slowly increased, and in September, since the local PCR test is…
Enjoy GW in Kumamoto: “Carp Streamer Festival” at Canegatate Hot Spring in Kumamoto. Ashikita “Kanko Utase-bune,” a sightseeing boat with on-board dining, is now in operation.
Kumamoto Prefecture is offering events and activities suitable for Golden Week and other major holidays. In the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, the “Cane-date Onsen Carp Streamer Festival” is being held until May 6, and in the southern part, Ashikita Town, the “Kanko Utase Boat” has started operation. This year marked the 43rd “Jetate Onsen…
Vocalist Kotone’s Music Trip] A rainy day trip to Atami! We were very satisfied with the exquisite food, art, and architecture!
When it comes to Atami, seafood is the first thing that comes to mind! Lunch with a huge bowl of seafood Although Atami is easily accessible by train, this is the first time for me to drive there by myself. Since I was going to Atami, I wanted to eat seafood, so I decided to…
Pokemon Center GW Festival” at Yokohama Sky Building. Stamp rally with prizes, etc. April 29-May 7.
Stamp Rally: Tour the museum and collect five stamps to receive a prize. Time: 10:30 – 20:30 each day (last admission at 20:00) Reception: 10F, Sky Building Admission: Free Mini Attractions Original Pokémon Center goods will be given away according to the results of the mini-attraction challenge. Time: 10:00 – 17:00 each day (last admission…