Nagano Prefecture has been implementing the “Shinshuwari SPECIAL” as a prefectural residents’ discount (block discount) program, and will start a transportation coupon program on October 1, prior to the transition to nationwide travel support on October 11. Traffic coupons can be used to purchase tickets and cab fares for transportation within the prefecture. They cannot…
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Japan Weather Association predicts autumn foliage will be normal or late nationwide.
On September 29, the Japan Weather Association released its first “Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast. The best time to view autumn foliage is earlier when autumn (September to November) temperatures are low and later when temperatures are high, but September temperatures were higher than normal nationwide. Temperatures in September were higher than normal nationwide, and the…
Signing of loan agreement for “Financial Inclusion Support Project for Low Income Groups” in Thailand (Foreign Investment and Loan): Improving access to finance for low-income groups affected by the Corona disaster and price hikes
On September 27, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement of 9.9 billion yen to Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited (MTC) of Thailand for the provision of loans to farmers, small businesses, individuals, and other low-income earners in Thailand through overseas investment and loans. The contract signing ceremony was held in Bangkok on…
Japan’s first LNG-fueled ferry, “Sunflower Kurenai,” will start service on the Osaka-Beppu route on January 13, 2023. Reservations will be accepted this fall.
Ferry Sunflower will launch Japan’s first LNG-fueled ferry, Sunflower Kurenai, on the Osaka-Beppu route on January 13, 2023, starting with the outbound service (from Osaka to Beppu). The “Sunflower Kurenai” is a newly built ship that uses LNG (liquefied natural gas) energy, which reduces CO2 emissions. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the 199.9-meter-long large ship is…
Chairman Tanaka meets with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Abduhakimov
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Aziz Abduhakimov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan, at JICA Headquarters on September 21. In his opening remarks, President Tanaka welcomed the progress being made in cooperation between the two countries in the areas of tourism and higher education under…
Japan Tourism Agency launches Instagram account for “Second Home Building Project”.
The Japan Tourism Agency has opened an Instagram account for its “Second Home Building Project” and unveiled a logo for the project. The Agency is proposing a new style of travel, “a second hometown,” based on the theme of “a trip to return to the region again and again” under the theme of “a trip…
What is the difference between “National Travel Assistance” and “Prefectural Discount?”
The Japan Tourism Agency will offer “National Travel Assistance” from October 11 to late December. The table in this report summarizes the differences between this program and the “Prefectural Discount” program, which is in effect until October 10. National Travel Support Prefectural Discount Period October 11, 2022 – Late December – October 10, 2022 Discount…
New Year’s Day at Tokyo Disney Resort! 2023 will be a spectacular year to celebrate the 40th anniversary!
Entertainment Program Tokyo Disneyland At the parade route, Mickey Mouse and other Disney friends will appear in kimono. At Tokyo DisneySea Mediterranean Harbor, Mickey Mouse and other Disney friends in kimono will appear on a boat. Decorations Kadomatsu with designs of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and characters associated with the Chinese zodiac sign for…
the b hotels launches free snack service “tottette” at 12 stores nationwide.
Ishin Hotels Group will launch a free snack service called “tottette” at 12 of its “the b hotels” urban hotels nationwide on October 1. While lavish and hearty meals are a staple at hotels, many people prefer to have a light breakfast or are too busy to go to a buffet. This service responds to…
Commemorative goods for the 150th anniversary of the start of the railroad business are now on sale at JR Group station outlets. Railroad collections, iron seals, etc.
Six JR Group station retailers nationwide will release the third series of “Limited Edition Commemorative Goods for the 150th Anniversary of the Railway” on October 4. Tomytec’s “Railway Collection” series of display models of railcars will now include the “Collaboration ver. of 6 JR Passenger Companies,” the first time that cars from all 6 JR…