Tokyo Disney Resort will begin selling Seasonal Gourmet Ticket Sets at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea on June 13. This limited-time set includes tickets that can be used for food and beverages in the parks, as well as special offers that can be used to change flavors. Some of the items include food vouchers, tickets…
Month: May 2023
Support through “LEAP”, a JICA-funded trust fund (overseas investment and loan): Financing for a wind power generation project in Bukhara Province, Uzbekistan
Through its investment in the Asian Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund (LEAP) (Note 1), a trust fund managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), JICA is contributing to the promotion of the Japanese government’s vision of high-quality infrastructure partnerships. ADB has recently signed a loan agreement totaling US$174 million with a special purpose company established by…
Palau Eliminates Proof of Vaccination; Passport Only Needed for Entry After April 25
The Palau Visitors Bureau has updated information on Palau entry requirements for the Corona Disaster, announcing that the previously required two-dose vaccination certificate has been eliminated. After April 25, all that will be required to travel to and enter Palau is a passport and the completion of an “online health declaration form” upon arrival (paper…
NEXCO East Japan’s traffic congestion forecaster introduces ideas for avoiding traffic congestion on expressways during the second half of the five-day weekend.
NEXCO East Japan held its first regular press conference for FY2023 on April 26. At the conference, traffic congestion forecaster Hiromasa Ishigaki explained the key points of traffic congestion in his jurisdiction during Golden Week and how to avoid them. Traffic congestion on expressways during GW 2023 is expected to be higher during the second…
VOYAGESIM for Europe, an eSIM for use when traveling in Europe, is now available.
On April 26, T-Gaia launched VOYAGESIM for Europe, an eSIM for data communication for travelers in Europe. With this service, users can access a dedicated website from their iPhone or other eSIM-compatible smartphone, apply to use the service, and configure settings to enable immediate data communications in 42 European countries. In some areas, 5G communications…
JR Tokai’s “Isa Isa Nara” Vol. 3: Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Takahata. Wrapping bus designed by Ryohei Suzuki starts running.
JR Tokai has launched the third phase of its “Izaza Nara” campaign to promote the attractions of Nara, highlighting the Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Takahata area. As part of this campaign, JR Tokai, in cooperation with Nara Prefecture and Nara Kotsu, has begun operating a wrapped bus service in Nara City. Two limited-edition wrapped buses…
Logos “Devil Block Waterproof Spray” repels water and oil stains from tents. Also repels insects for approximately 6 hours.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released “Devil Block Waterproof Spray” (1980 yen). When sprayed on the mesh fabric of a tent, a fluorocarbon resin coating is formed on each fiber of the fabric, repelling rain, water, oil stains, etc. without compromising breathability. It also contains mentandiol, an ingredient found in lemon eucalyptus,…
HIS Revamps Overseas Travel Cancellation Compensation. Plan includes compensation without limitation of reason.
On April 26, HIS (HIS) renewed its cancellation support for overseas travel in cooperation with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance. Cancellation Support is a service that compensates for cancellation fees in accordance with insurance premiums in the event of an unavoidable cancellation of an overseas trip. The renewed service is now available as the “Basic Plan” and…
BLUETTI offers up to 37% off portable power supplies. Purchasers receive outdoor tableware sets and other gifts.
BLUETTI JAPAN will conduct a “GW Campaign” at BLUETTI’s official online shopping site, offering up to 37% discount on eligible portable power supplies. The period is from April 26 to May 8. For 13 days only, the EB200P, with its high output of 2200W and large capacity of 2048Wh to connect to any electrical appliance,…
President Tanaka meets with Gilbert F. Ngubo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Ngubo at JICA headquarters on April 24. In his opening remarks, President Tanaka expressed his hope for further deepening cooperation with the ILO in areas related to “Business and Human Rights,” such as the protection of the human rights of migrant workers…