This year marks the 20th anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, which caused unprecedented damage along the Indian Ocean coast. For Indonesia, which suffered particularly severe damage, JICA continues to provide long-term cooperation, from emergency assistance in the immediate aftermath of the disaster to rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, as…
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Chancellor Tanaka Meets with Diplomatic Missions from 20 Latin American and Caribbean Countries ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with ambassadors and other representatives of 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries in Tokyo on November 27. The meeting was held at the invitation of the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC), a group of 21 Latin American diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo. Overall photo During the meeting,…
Ramen Tour on Meitetsu Railway Special ticket in collaboration with “Nagoya Ramen Festival 2025” on sale!
Nagoya Railroad will release a “Mentetsu Ticket” that includes a train ticket and a ramen exchange ticket in conjunction with the “Nagoya Ramen Festival 2025” to be held in Sakae from January 28, 2012. The tickets will be on sale from December 16 to February 16, 2025. The package includes a round-trip ticket on a…
New Possibilities through Triangular Cooperation: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCAP and Communication at the Triangular Cooperation Forum ｜ News & PR
summary Conference Title: The 6th Director-General’s Level Forum on Asia-Pacific South-South and Triangular Cooperation Date: November 26-28, 2024 Organized by UNESCAP Venue: Bangkok, Thailand Main Participants In addition to ESCAP member countries and UN agencies, traditional donors such as JICA, USAID, GIZ, AFD, FCDO, and emerging donors such as Azerbaijan AIDA, China CIDCA, Colombia APC…
50% discount for “Odoriko” limited express green car with weekday ticketless use. Save on travel to Atami and Izu!
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will for the first time offer a limited time “Ticketless Limited Express Ticket for Conventional Lines (Tokuwari),” which offers a 50% discount on weekdays for the reserved-seat limited express fare plus green car for the limited express Odoriko. The service period is weekdays from March 3 to 31, 2025,…
Shinkansen round-trip + Maihama Sheraton accommodations from 20,000 yen and more on JR East View Travel’s Time Sale!
JR East View Tourism & Sales is offering a time sale on its Dynamic Rail Pack. The time period is from December 10 to February 12, 2025 at 23:40. The applicable boarding periods are December 10 to 20 and January 6 to February 12, 2025 (both weekdays only). Eligible trains and sections are as follows….
Snoopy” face-shaped backpacks are also re-released! LeSportsac x PEANUTS, New Collection
LeSportsac Japan will release a collaborative collection of the New York-based brand LeSportsac and PEANUTS on December 11. The lineup includes a backpack in the shape of Snoopy’s face, a reversible tote to enjoy different designs depending on your mood, and colorful pouches featuring Snoopy and his friends. The lineup is available at LeSportsac stores…
Unlimited rides on the Shinkansen bullet train “Kyun♥Pass” will be re-launched in January. A new 2-day pass has been added and can be used for overnight trips.
The Kyun♥ Pass is a special pass that allows unlimited rides on Shinkansen bullet trains, limited express trains, and ordinary and rapid trains within the JR East free area. The new “2 consecutive days” version, which allows unlimited rides for 18,000 yen, is now on sale. It can now be used not only for weekday…
Logos self-inflating mat with check valve for easy inflating and deflating
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released two sizes of “(Easy Valve, High Density Elasticity) 55 Self-Inflating Mat” in December, which is inflated simply by opening the valve and is easy to expel air during removal. This item is a renewal of the conventional self-inflating mat, and the valve portion has been replaced…
Aeon Bike collaborates with Coleman on bicycles. Two models: 20″ folding/toddler
Aeon Bike will release on December 13 the “Coleman Folding” and “Coleman Kids” bicycles, exclusive to Aeon, in collaboration with the outdoor brand Coleman. They will be available at approximately 259 Aeon Bike stores in Honshu and Shikoku and online at the Aeon Bike Mall. Both models feature earth-toned matte-finish body colors and Coleman’s aluminum…