From Paraguay, South America, the “other side of the globe” of Japan, one can hear the Tosa dialect–? In fact, many Japanese moved to Paraguay and other South American countries after World War II, and today there are 2 million people of Japanese descent living in these countries. Surprisingly, many first-generation Japanese in Paraguay, in…
Month: November 2023
UNIQLO Thanksgiving Day, November 23-30. Special prices on over 39 items including HEATTECH and cashmere sweaters for winter.
UNIQLO will hold an eight-day “UNIQLO Thanksgiving Festival” from November 23 to 30. The lineup includes a special Ultra Light Down Jacket (special price ¥5,990), HEATTECH innerwear (special price ¥990), 3D cashmere crew neck sweater (special price ¥7,990), and other great items to prepare for the winter season at UNIQLO’s 39th Anniversary Thanksgiving prices. On…
USJ’s Christmas and farewell events for Spider-Man the Ride, which will end in two months. There will be a display of past merchandise and a countdown to the end of the ride.
Universal Studios Japan’s Amazing Spider-Man Store is hosting a special showcase titled “Spider-Man Farewell Exhibition” through January 22, 2024. This is one of the programs of the “Spider-Man the Ride Final Campaign” to deepen the excitement and emotion of the ride, which has only two months left until it closes. In a special space set…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Togo: Bypass Construction to Ensure Smooth Transportation along the Togo Corridor ｜ News / Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Togo on November 17 in Lome for a grant of up to 4,018 million yen for the “Sokodé City Bypass Road Construction Project. The Togo Corridor, which runs through the Republic of Togo from north to south,…
Signing of Loan Agreement for Kom Ombo Solar Power Project in Egypt (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to Climate Change Mitigation through a 500 MW Renewable Energy Project ｜ News & Media
On November 30, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a project finance loan agreement with Abydos Solar Power Company SAE of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the Kom Ombo solar power project. The project will be co-financed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Egypt has been aggressively increasing its power generation capacity, mainly thermal…
Lead Manager Selected for the Issue of “JICA SDGs Bonds” (JICA Bond No.71) for Retail Investors ｜ News & Media
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of “JICA SDGs Bonds” (JICA Bond No. 71, 5-year bonds) to individuals. JICA SDGs Bonds” for individuals (71st JICA Bonds, 5-year bonds) Mizuho Securities Co. SBI Securities Co. Daiwa Securities Co. Rakuten Securities, Inc. (*Alphabetical order except…
Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for Cambodia Signed: Support for Strengthening Cyber Security Capabilities ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Royal Government of Cambodia on November 29 in Phnom Penh on the technical cooperation project “Cyber Security Capacity Building Project. In Cambodia, CamCERT (Cambodia Computer Emergency Response Team), a national CSIRT (see note), is assigned to the ICT Security Department of…
President Tanaka Receives Order of the North Star from the Mongolian Government: Contribution to Mongolia’s Development through JICA Projects ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka received the Order of the North Star, the highest decoration awarded to foreigners by the Mongolian government, at a ceremony held in Tokyo on November 29, where he received the decoration from President Ofer Hrelsuf. The Order of the Northern Star is awarded to those who have contributed in the fields…
Marubeni Corporation Signs Loan Agreement for Waste Power Generation and Treatment Project in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam (Overseas Investment and Loan): Reducing the Risk of Environmental Pollution and Contributing to the Realization of a Recycling-Oriented Economy ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement on December 9 to provide up to US$7 million to Binh Duong Water Environment Joint Stock Company (BIWASE) in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This loan will contribute to the “Initiative for Overseas Investment and Loan to ASEAN” (*1) announced by the Japanese government in…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Rwanda: Contributing to Stable Water Supply to Kigali Citizens through Improvement and Renewal of Water Transmission and Distribution Facilities ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on December 6 in Kigali City for a grant of up to 3,005 million yen for the “Water Supply Service Improvement Project in North Central Kigali City”. This project aims to improve water pressure and reduce…