TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is a commercial complex of four high-rise buildings and one low-rise building adjacent to Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku lines), which opens on March 14, 2020. The 2nd district will be a cultural and creative building with a park and a live hall, the 3rd district will be Complex II…
Month: May 2023
Vietjet to Launch First Direct Flights from Hiroshima to Hanoi on July 19. Two round trips per week
Vietjet announced that it will launch its first direct flight between Hiroshima and Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport) on July 19. The outbound flight is from Hiroshima (9:45) to Hanoi (12:35), and the return flight is from Hanoi (2:15) to Hiroshima (8:45). There will be two flights per week on Wednesdays and Sundays. The announcement…
Why Armed Clashes Occurred in Sudan: JICA Field Office Director Sakane Talks about the Situation in Sudan and JICA’s Efforts
Why Armed Clashes Occurred in Sudan: JICA Field Office Director Sakane Talks about the Situation in Sudan and JICA’s Efforts It has been about a month since the violent armed clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the national army, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, occurred in Sudan in northeast Africa…
Establishment of the Food Security Response Facility (SAFE) (Foreign Investment and Loan): Promoting private sector initiatives on food security in developing countries.
On May 22, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) established the Facility for Supporting Agricultural supply chain and Food security Enhancement (SAFE), a loan facility of up to US$1 billion as part of its overseas investment and financing initiatives. The Facility for Supporting Agricultural supply chain and Food security Enhancement (SAFE) was established as part…
Establishment of the Accelerated Climate Change Action and Sustainable Development Facility (ACCESS) (overseas investment and financing): Promoting climate change action in developing countries by the private sector
On May 22, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) established the Facility for Accelerating Climate Change rEsilient and Sustainable Society (ACCESS), a loan facility of up to US$1.5 billion as part of its overseas investment and financing initiatives. Society (ACCESS), a loan facility of up to US$1.5 billion as part of its overseas investment and…
Creation of Facility for Advancement of Financial Inclusion (FAFI) (Foreign Investment and Loan): Improving access to finance and promoting the empowerment of women, low-income people, small and micro enterprises, etc.
On May 22, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) established the Facility for Accelerating Financial Inclusion (FAFI), a loan facility of up to US$1 billion as part of its overseas investment and financing initiatives. This facility was established as one of Japan’s contribution initiatives in light of Prime Minister Kishida’s announcement on May 20, 2023…
JORDAN “Enjoy Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Enjoy Pass” for a discount. Includes 1-day Osaka Monorail ticket + bonus coupon
JORDAN will launch the “Save Money and Enjoy Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Enjoy Pass” on May 22 at 9:00 a.m. on its transfer guide application (Android/iOS version). A mobile ticket that includes an admission ticket to the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture) (Natural Culture Park/Japanese Garden) and a one-day…
LOKAL HOUSE, VOCO Osaka Central’s grill restaurant, to open simultaneously on May 30
voco Osaka Central (1-7-1 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) will simultaneously open the social lifestyle dining restaurant “Lokal House” on the opening day, May 30. Reservations are now being accepted. The restaurant features an open kitchen in an open space with large all-glass windows, offering Western grill dishes to be shared and enjoyed. The…
Best One Cruises launches 9-day mystery cruise to/from Yokohama at 50% discount.
Bestone.com, operator of the cruise booking site “Bestone Cruises,” has launched a new “Mystery Cruise” course. This is a 9-day/8-night cruise departing from the port of Yokohama in June, limited to inside cabins. The fare is 88,888 yen, about half the regular price. The ship name, course, and other details will remain a secret until…
The sewage network was established in the 19th century with the great remodeling of Paris. Part of the active sewage system is now a museum.
The Musée des égouts de Paris (Paris Sewerage Museum) reopened in 2021 after a major 3-year renovation starting in 2018. I have always wanted to go there and finally was able to! It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at the foot of the Pont de l’Alma over the Seine. The museum has…