Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on Taisho Pharmaceutical’s New Biofermin S Tablets, 550 tablets for 61 days, normally priced at 3,290 yen, but at the time of writing 37% off at 2,088 yen. Contains Bifidobacterium bifidum, which enhances intestinal regulation in the large intestine, and two types of lactic acid bacteria…
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Impact of 0-second wait time. How to use the MPC (Mobile Passport Control) app, which makes entering the country after arriving in Hawaii much faster and easier.
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is a service that allows eligible travelers to submit travel documents, photos, and customs declaration information using an app. The app is free of charge. Using MPC to answer the questions you will be asked at immigration in advance will streamline the process of entering the U.S. and reduce the waiting…
Porsche Japan offers 12 plans for hometown tax returns, including a one-day charter at a hands-on facility in Kisarazu, Chiba.
On December 5, Porsche Japan announced the details of its hometown tax return program in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and its results. Kisarazu City is home to the Porsche Experience Center Tokyo (1148-1 Nakanodai, Izushima, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture), a brand experience facility, and the company is continuing its community activities for the city. PEC…
Technical Cooperation with INTERPOL to Improve Investigative Capabilities for Money Laundering and Illegal Activities in Honduras ｜ News & PR
JICA, in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization’s (INTERPOL) Corruption and Financial Crimes Center (IFCACC), is providing technical assistance to the Honduran National Police to improve its capacity to investigate money laundering and illegal activities. A workshop was held on November 19-21, 2024 to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies to deal with…
International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood and Landslide Damage in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
December 4, 2024 In response to a request from the government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami The rainfall caused by a low-pressure system in the southeastern Bay of Bengal on November 23…
JR West “Via Inn Prime Kumamoto (tentative name)” to open in summer 2026. 3-minute walk from Shinkansen station, 232 rooms in total.
On December 3, JR West Japan Via-inn and JR West Japan Dairy Service Net announced that “Via-inn Prime Kumamoto (tentative name)” (Kasuga 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) is scheduled to open in summer 2026. This will be the second Via Inn Hotels property to open in Kyushu. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from…
Alpen sees new products such as “Kotatsu Unit” and “Water Repellent Super Low Chair” that are warm and can be used for winter camping even without a power source.
Three sizes of “LED Shade Lanterns” are available for different usage scenarios Three models of LED lanterns with shades are lined up. All models come with a dedicated stand. LED Shade Lantern 200 price: ¥2999 Brightness: 200 lumens Lighting pattern: low, high, flashing (maximum lighting time 3 hours: high) Size (diameter x height): 4.2 x…
Japanese pilot chronograph of the Blue Impulse. Sold on Makuake to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Air Self-Defense Force.
VALORE is selling a Japanese-made wristwatch with a pilot chronograph inspired by the Blue Impulse in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on Makuake until February 27, 2025. Available in silver, navy, and black, the regular price is 39,600 yen, with a 30% discount (27,720 yen), including a very early…
Traveled to Kakegawa City and Shimada City in Shizuoka Prefecture, where you can enjoy “all things tea” such as tea leaves, tea sweets, ramen noodles, etc.
Shimada City is home to the Oigawa Railway, which is famous for its SL and Thomas-go trains, and there are tourist attractions along this line. For example, in 2020, Goka Station was renamed to Pass Station. It is now a place where people can pray for success in exams and other tests. In addition, the…
Business Seminar on AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area) was held ｜ News & PR
summary Event Title: Business Seminar on AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area) Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 17:30-19:00 Co-organized by JETRO, JICA, UNDP, UNIDO Venue: Online Main Participants Opening Remarks: Ms. Mari Fujii, Director, Research Division, JETRO Keynote Address: Dr. Tsotetsi Makong, Chief Technical Advisor Capacity Building, Trade Negotiations and Trade Policy, AfCFTA Secretariat Dr….