The ALL Kanto Camper Fair 2023 Executive Committee will hold the ALL Kanto Camper Fair 2023 at G Messe Gunma on July 29-30. More than 100 models will be on display, including easy-to-use overnight cars and trendy light campers. There will also be an exhibition and sale of camper accessories, a bargain corner for outdoor…
Month: June 2023
Kumamon announces new songs. Three songs, including an addictive dance song, will be distributed on July 12.
Kumamoto Prefecture will reopen Kumamon Square (Tetoria Kumamoto Building 1F, 8-2 Tetorihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City), Kumamon’s activity base, on July 21. To mark the 10th anniversary of its opening, the facility’s appeal will be enhanced with a new circular stage where visitors can enjoy Kumamon’s dynamic movements from various angles, and the introduction of AR-compatible…
Signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and held a meeting with ICRC President Spoliarich.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on June 9. The signing took place online between JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and ICRC President Miliana Spoliarich. On the 14th, JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada met with President Spoliarich at JICA Headquarters. Since the…
Airbnb Introduces “Reservation Screening” Technology in Japan. Preventing Unwanted Party Usage by Surrounding Parties
Airbnb will introduce a new “reservation screening” technology to counter party use that may disturb others. The introduction of this technology in Japan is a follow-up measure to the July 2022 announcement of the codification of the prohibition of party use that would cause inconvenience to others. Identify potential high-risk reservations based on whether the…
Tokyo Station Grand Roof renewed as “Gransta Yaesu”. GRANROOF GARDEN,” an outdoor deck overflowing with greenery, is now open.
JR East will reopen the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Station Grand Roof as “GRANROOF GARDEN” on July 1. A public space where anyone can comfortably spend time is created by adding tables and counters with power supply in an outdoor space full of greenery. The building aims to be a new hub that responds…
What’s Happening Behind the Scenes Behind “Trapped in a Train with a Broken Wire? I have seen a comprehensive accident response drill of the Tokaido Shinkansen.
On June 7, JR Tokai conducted a comprehensive accident response drill at its Torikai rail yard in Osaka. This large-scale drill, which is held once a year, is attended by 1,000 employees from various systems related to the Tokaido Shinkansen Line. Train overhead line restoration drills to minimize train “entrapment The overhead wires that send…
We have compiled a list of things you need to know about the Studio Tour Tokyo, an interactive Harpotta facility just prior to its opening!
What kind of facility is it? What can I see inside? The largest Harry Potter indoor facility in the world and the first to open in Asia, Studio Tour Tokyo is a walk-through indoor entertainment facility where you can learn about the behind-the-scenes production of the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” film series and enjoy…
Tourism in the Czech Republic in 2023, new fun, including the WBC’s hot baseball game and the birth of a museum of spirits.
On June 8, the Czech National Tourist Organization and China Airlines held the “Let’s #GoCzech Republic” joint seminar for travel-related businesses at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic boasts a variety of tourist resources, including beautiful architecture and wine, and has many things to offer visitors, such as century-old restaurants, castles where…
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for Morocco: Contributing to Ensuring the Stability and Sustainability of the Fisheries Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
On June 14, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco on the technical cooperation project “Blue Growth-type Aquaculture Development Project. Sea fisheries are one of the industries that support Morocco’s economy. While nearly 90% of Morocco’s fisheries production comes from the Atlantic…
Experience to be a “moving portrait” of Hogwarts Castle! Even the stairs move! Studio Tour Tokyo Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo Making of Harry Potter” is scheduled to open on June 16. This article introduces the “Moving Portraits of Hogwarts. In the “Harry Potter” movie series, the corridors and staircases of Hogwarts Castle were decorated with many portraits of wizards and witches that moved and talked. At Studio Tour Tokyo, you…