On August 22, the Banyan Group held a press conference in Hibiya, Tokyo, to explain its future plans for opening hotels in Japan. The speakers were Mr. Ho Kwon-ping, founder and Chairman of the Banyan Group, and Mr. Eddie Hsieh, President and CEO of the Banyan Group. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the…
Month: August 2024
The first Disney Halloween appearance of cool ghost sweets made into manju (Japanese sweet buns) is now available by mail order!
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a new frozen treat, Little Ghost Man (4 pieces), to coincide with the “Disney Halloween” special event that will start on October 1. Priced at 1,500 yen. The newest addition to the Tokyo Disney Resort Frozen Selection frozen food series, which delivers gourmet foods from the parks to your home,…
Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Presents Certificate of Appreciation to JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Who Have Returned to Their Countries ｜ News / Media
On July 23, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan held a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Iikura Kaikan (Minato-ku, Tokyo) to award certificates of appreciation to 58 members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers who had completed their term of service and returned to their home countries. The ceremony was attended by…
Half-price reserved seat on ordinary car of Hokuriku Shinkansen “KAGAYAKI” and “HAKUTAKA”. Reservations made up to 21 days prior to boarding.
JR East will offer “Shinkansen e-Ticket (Tokudare Special 21),” a limited ticket for Hokuriku Shinkansen “KAGAYAKI” and “HAKUTAKA” for Ekinet members from October 15 to 31. In conjunction with the Hokuriku Destination Campaign to be held from October 1 to December 31, fares and charges for Hokuriku Shinkansen “Kagayaki” and “Hakutaka” ordinary reserved car seats…
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium x Helly Hansen. Basque shirts and hats designed for the 50th anniversary of the Okinawa International Ocean Expo.
The Okinawa Churashima Foundation has released basque shirts and hats from its HELLY HANSEN series, which are original aquarium products. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Okinawa International Maritime Exposition in 2025, icons such as the official logo and the Expo Mirai Car, as well as illustrations featuring nature, such as the Yaeyama palm…
Zero-scented baths, collaborative menus, and more. Hololive x Gokurakuyu collaboration “Flo Live” Vol. 5
Gokurakuyu will hold a collaborative campaign “FloLive” with the 0th generation of the VTuber production “Hololive” from September 5 to October 2. The event will be held at 33 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA group stores. Collaboration menu items that include collaboration goods and coasters will be sold, collaboration baths with fragrances inspired by the members…
Disney Halloween is back with another bumper crop of limited-edition merchandise this year! Get your hands on dark items that will make you feel like a Villain!
The full lineup of Halloween items for the 2024 edition was unveiled, so let’s take a look at some of the standard items. Tokyo Disney Resort will hold the special event “Disney Halloween” from October 1 to November 7. New items in the motif of the Halloween party hosted by the Villains are bewitchingly glamorous!…
For the Safety and Security of the Ukrainian People: Training of Japanese Mine Clearance Equipment to Ukraine’s Emergency Service Agency ｜ News & Media
In July-August 2024, JICA provided training in the operation and maintenance of demining equipment for the State Emergency Service Unit (SESU), which is responsible for demining in Ukraine. The Japanese government has provided Japanese-made demining equipment to Ukraine, which suffers from landmine and UXO contamination. These demining machines include a crane-mounted demining machine1. This type…
Free experience monitors are wanted for Bakework and RV stays for sightseeing tours around Kumamoto/Kagoshima/Miyazaki. Stay at RV parks and other facilities where you cannot usually stay with your own car.
The Kyushu Round Trip Tourism Revitalization Consortium, in cooperation with seven cities and towns in southern Kyushu, will simultaneously hold a free trial monitoring tour demonstration of vacation work and overnight stay in a car, and a GPS stamp rally to promote round-trip tourism. The monitoring tour is a demonstration experiment in which participants stay…
This Disney Halloween, look out for the Villains Menu! Enjoy the first appearance of these bewitching delicacies!
A big draw this year is the first-ever Disney Villains menu. Special food and drink offerings based on the villains who have been highlighted for their evilness in the movies. Tokyo Disney Resort will hold the special event “Disney Halloween” from October 1 to November 7. Prior to the event, a Halloween-like food menu will…