Takarajimasya will release a wallet featuring the Type 923 Doctor Yellow as a supplement to the February 2025 issue of MonoMax on January 9, 2025. The price is 1,390 yen. The bifold wallet has a bill compartment, four card compartments, a coin compartment, and two hidden pockets, and measures 10.5 x 9 x 3 cm…
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November 18-22, 2024: 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2024) Successfully Concludes ｜ News & Information
summary Conference Title: The 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research 2024 (HSR2024) Dates: November 18 – 22, 2024 Co-organizers (host site steering committee): JICA, Nagasaki University, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Nagasaki City, WHO Research Center for Health Development (Kobe), Japan Center for International Exchange, Global Health Civil Society Network, Nagasaki International…
Logos, Iron Custom Rack Table, which can be used as both a 3-tier rack and a table. Compact design with a thickness of 5 cm when stored.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the “Iron Custom Rack Table,” which can be used as a rack or side table according to its purpose. It is priced at 4,840 yen. The frame, which can be customized to two or three levels, and the three top panels allow for customization into…
Climate-Related Information Disclosure in Asia
reporter Name Affiliation Title Koji Fukuda Long-term Expert (Chief Advisor), SPI-NDC Project, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) summary Date: November 20, 2024 Organized by: Ministry of the Environment Co-sponsored by: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) SPI-NDC, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC) Name of venue (pavilion name)：Japan Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation…
7,000 yen discount on the Fire HD 8 tablet for kids. Disney Princess model also eligible, with 2-year warranty.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Fire HD 8 Kids model (available in 2024). Three colors are available: blue, grape, and Disney Princess, and each is available in two types: body only or with protective film. The Blue Grape and Disney Princess models are available at 12,980 yen (body only) and…
JR Hokkaido Announces “Akai Hoshi” and “Aoi Hoshi” Sightseeing Train Routes. Current “Norokko-go” trains will be out of service in FY2025.
On December 18, JR Hokkaido announced the outline of the operation schedule and route of the “Akai Hoshi” and “Ao Hoshi” sightseeing trains, which will begin service in FY2026. This project was launched in April as the “Star Train Project,” a new sightseeing train that will totally produce a luxurious and high-quality trip. Specific dates…
Amazon Hometown Tax Payment Starts. The earliest next-day pickup of returned goods is also available.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) launched “Amazon Furusato Tax Payment” on December 19. This service allows users to select local governments, tax returns, and other items to donate on Amazon’s website and pay their hometown taxes just as they normally do when shopping. Starting today, the service will be available in phases, starting with some users. Amazon…
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) sells “New Year’s Dream Plan 2025” with a 6,000 yen off per person New Year’s gift coupon.
Hotel New Otani (4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will sell “Hatsume Plan 2025” as its New Year’s first sales plan. The first 60 guests to book between January 4 and February 28, 2025, will receive a “New Year’s gift coupon” worth 6,000 yen, offering a 6,000 yen discount per person off the regular value rate (variable…
Collaboration video of Nagano and Yukopi released in conjunction with the “SUPER OUTLET SALE” at Mitsui Outlet Park
Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management released a new web video “I want to buy clothes” Yukopi feat. Nagano, a collaboration between comedian Nagano and video creator Yukopi. A music video animation expressing “I want to buy clothes” anyway at the Mitsui Outlet Park “SUPER OUTLET SALE”. Mr. Nagano’s illustration appears on the music video of Yukopi’s…
COP29 Side Event] Promoting Adaptation Measures for Climate-Resilient Development ｜ News & PR
reporter Planning Department, Global Environment Department summary Date: November 13, 2024 Organized by JICA Name of venue (pavilion name)：Japan Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation Title Katsura Miyazaki, Vice President, JICA Fatima Yasmin, Vice President for Sectors and Themes, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Kazunori Watanabe, Vice Finance Officer, Ministry of Finance Yutaka Matsuzawa, Deputy Director for Global…