In Kenya, the demand for electricity is increasing year after year due to the country’s remarkable economic growth. In contrast, hydroelectric power generation, one of the main sources of power, has been operating at a lower rate due to recent climate change and drought. The shortage is being replaced by thermal power generation, but the…
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Project to Improve Waste Management Capacity for a Recycling-Oriented Society Phase 2
In Kosovo, waste has been increasing as a result of reconstruction from the conflict and increased economic activity due to the stabilization of the country. However, due to the aging of waste collection vehicles and the limited personnel and budget of the government agencies responsible for waste management, waste collection and transportation is not being…
Tokyo Metro’s original 24-hour ticket commemorating the 55th anniversary of Ultra Seven
Tokyo Metro (Tokyo Metro) will release original 24-hour tickets commemorating the 55th anniversary of Ultra Seven on October 1. The 7-pack of original 24-hour tickets for adults will be on sale with designs of “Ultra Seven (2 types),” “Eleking,” “King Joe,” “Ultra Seven and the Battle of Metron,” “Ultra Hawk #1,” and “Pointer” on the…
Airbnb, South Korea, U.S., Hong Kong, and Australia are the top regions of residence for guests searching for Japan; ban on accepting individual travelers from overseas lifted on October 11.
Airbnb has announced the countries/regions of residence and search terms of the most frequently searched guests for accommodations in Japan, in response to the Japanese government’s lifting of the cap on the number of visitors, exemptions from obtaining short-term visas, and acceptance of individual travelers, effective October 11. The survey found that the largest number…
Special exhibition introducing the Yayoi culture of Hokuriku at the Asahi Asahi Site Museum. Miniature stone tool making experience is also available.
Aichi Prefecture will hold a special exhibition, “Yayoi Culture of Hokuriku: Yokaichi Region Ruins and the Tokai Region,” at the Aichi Asahi Ruins Museum (1 Asahi Kaizuka, Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture) to introduce the Yayoi culture of the Hokuriku region and excavated artifacts. The exhibition will be held from October 22 to December 18. The…
Star Flyer’s September “Star Fly Day” offers great fares for November departures. Haneda-Kansai from 7,400 yen and more.
Star Flyer will launch its monthly “STARFRIDAY” sale on the last Friday of every month on September 30, with special fares for November departures. In this sale, Sora Tabi 55, 45, and 28 will be offered with sale fares starting at 7,400 yen for Haneda-Kansai, and 9,600 yen for Haneda-Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi-Ube, and Centrair-Fukuoka. The…
Kobe is also interesting on the mountain side! I experienced excellent cheese & renovated facilities in a nature-rich satoyama area.
Renovating a mansion and hospital to become a place of relaxation for the community! Visit a former recreation center used for work vacations. The preservation of buildings with a long history is a problem. Also, because of its rich nature and popularity as a vacation home, recreation facilities are neglected due to social and economic…
Tomei: Continuous day/night lane shift restrictions, continuous day/night lane separation restrictions, etc. due to renewal work on the Kakegawa IC to Fukuroi IC.
NEXCO Central Japan, Tokyo Branch will implement continuous day/night lane shift restrictions and continuous day/night lane separation restrictions between the Kakegawa IC and Fukuroi IC on the Tomei Expressway as part of the Expressway Renewal Project. The period is from October 15 to late August 2025. The conventional method of replacing the bridge slab in…
Cab app “GO” offers ¥5,000 coupon for referring a friend. Also applicable to those who participated in the past.
Mobility Technologies’ cab app “GO” will launch a campaign to increase the amount of refer-a-friend coupons in commemoration of its 10 millionth download in its first two years of service. This time, those who have participated in the campaign in the past are also eligible. If you introduce “GO” to a friend and fulfill the…
RV Station Suzuka PA, the first overnight spot for vehicles, opens for a limited time at Suzuka PA; power supply available for 2,200 yen per vehicle
NEXCO Central Japan, Central Japan Exis and Carstay will open “RV Station Suzuka PA,” a spot for overnight stays in a car, at the Suzuka PA on the Shin-Meishin Expressway (E1A) for a limited period. The period is from October 7 to November 27, and reservations will be accepted on Carstay’s website from September 28….