EMT Recertification of International Emergency Medical Teams by the World Health Organization The Japan Disaster Relief Team (JDR Medical Team) was re-certified as an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type 2 by the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 17. When a large-scale natural disaster occurs overseas and causes extensive damage, various emergency medical teams are…
Month: November 2023
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress Meet with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Japanese Community Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) who have returned to Japan ｜ News & Media
On November 4, representatives of JICA’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) returnedees had the honor of meeting Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on their activities in their home countries. The meeting between the JOCV returnees and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress has continued since the Japan Overseas…
Christmas at USJ, I saw “Frosty’s Electric Snow Party,” the first live Christmas show in four years!
Universal Studios Japan is holding “NO LIMIT! Christmas 2023” until January 8, 2024. The event includes a greeting show featuring popular park characters in special Christmas costumes, a newly designed giant party tree, and a completely redesigned live night show. This article reports on Frosty’s Electric Snow Party, a flashy new Christmas live show that…
Christmas at USJ, a limited time only meet and greet where you can take pictures with the Minions!
Universal Studios Japan is holding “NO LIMIT! Christmas 2023” until January 8, 2024. The event includes a greeting show featuring popular park characters in special Christmas costumes, a newly designed giant party tree, and a completely redesigned live night show. This article introduces the “Minion Happy Christmas Greetings” and “Minion Hilarious Greetings – Christmas ver!…
Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary Grand Finale Design Confectionery is Now Available! Let’s munch and nibble!
Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary “Dream Go Round” will finally reach its grand finale! Special design items will be available from January 23, 2024. The theme is “Everlasting Dreams,” which means “this dream will continue from now on,” and the confectioneries perfect for souvenirs are also designed in the grand finale design! The “Churros Snacks”…
SwitchBot’s Smart Lock now has a Pro model. 15 unlocking methods, Matter support
SwitchBot has begun accepting pre-orders for its SwitchBot Lock Pro smart lock product. The price is 15,980 yen. The product will be available on the official website, Amazon, and electronics retailers. A higher-end model of the SwitchBot lock, it supports 15 different unlocking methods, including smartphone and Apple Watch. Combined with a fingerprint pad (sold…
Toshiro Hirose, former captain of Japan’s national rugby team, talks about the potential of sports and international cooperation: Message for “Global Festa Japan 2022” to be held on October 1 and 2 ｜ News & Media
Global Festa Japan 2022, one of the largest international cooperation events in Japan, will be held on October 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.). The event will be held in a hybrid format, with the Tokyo International Forum as the venue and online streaming. The theme of this year’s event is “The World Connected from Here….
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Assistance Project for the Philippines: Project for Enhancing the Resilience of Public Assets against Natural Disasters through Public Insurance Improvements ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on November 22 in Manila on the technical cooperation project “Enhancing the Resilience of Public Assets against Natural Disasters through Public Insurance Improvement”. The Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia with…
USJ’s Christmas, snowman Mario & Luigi, winter decorated Peach Castle, food and merchandise!
Mario and Luigi snowman photo spot and other attractions are now available. First, at the entrance “Super Star Plaza,” snowmen with images of Mario and Luigi will welcome visitors. The tree in the back with the Superstar at the top is also a must-see. Step through the clay pipe that leads to Mario’s world (also…
Novelty is a stainless steel mug with 420mL capacity in 39 colors! UNIQLO Thanksgiving Day” starting on November 23rd, aim for the morning! Special design “Koala March” will also be given away on a first-come, first-served basis!
UNIQLO will hold an eight-day “UNIQLO Thanksgiving Festival” from November 23 to 30. The lineup includes many items to prepare for the winter season, such as Ultra Light Down jackets, HEATTECH innerwear, and cashmere crewneck sweaters, all at great prices to celebrate UNIQLO’s 39th anniversary. Also, during the period, one novelty “stainless steel mug” will…