The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on February 27 in Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia, for the “Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program for Displaced Persons and Host Communities in Nagorno-Karabakh (UNICEF Partnership)”. (Grant Agreement: G/A) for “Mental Health and…
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I went to Sweden by ANA’s direct flight! Boarding report of the long-haul flight of about 14 hours on the northbound route Haneda – Stockholm route
The aircraft used on the Stockholm route is a Boeing 787-8. The aircraft used for the Stockholm route was a Boeing 787-8 with 184 seats in all three classes (32 Business Class, 14 Premium Economy, and 138 Economy Class seats). Departure was from the international area of Haneda Airport Terminal 2. Upon boarding the aircraft,…
Kobe Dentetsu Ultra Project” started. Special Ultraman train, collaboration goods, and Toshi Furuya’s appearance at the departure ceremony.
Kobe Electric Railway will hold the “Kobe Electric Railway Ultra Project” in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions’ “Ultraman. Kobe Electric Railway’s Series 3000 cars, which debuted in 1973, are called “Ultraman trains” in part because of their coloring. In response to this, a dream tag team was finally realized with “Ultraman,” which has been running in…
We asked Mr. Yoshi Oo, Representative Director of Agoda Japan, “I want to eliminate the hassle of traveling.
The digital travel platform “agoda” sells a variety of Japanese and international travel products, including hotel accommodations, airline tickets, and activities, through its website and smartphone applications (Android/iOS). In this interview, we asked Mr. Yoshihiro Oho, Representative Director of Agoda International Japan, about the “Everyday, Everyday Discount” system, which is part of the brand message,…
JICA Chair Special Lecture in Mongolia by Ms. Tomoko Abe ｜ News & PR
Mongolia Office summary Event Title: JICA Chair Special Lecture in Mongolia by Ms. Tomoko Abe Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Organizers: National University of Mongolia, JICA Location: National University of Mongolia Main Participants Speaker: Tomoko Abe, Manager, General Planning Department, Overseas Business Division, Almec Co. Main participants: National University of Mongolia, Mongolian University of Science…
New Balance, Spring/Summer Urban Outdoor Collection for Comfort in Any Weather
New Balance Japan will launch its second new outdoor wear collection for spring/summer 2025 on February 28. The theme of the second collection is “No Weather Wear” and will feature an urban outdoor collection that is comfortable in any weather. It will be available exclusively at the official New Balance online store, specialty stores, and…
HIS offers up to 60,000 yen discount for summer family travel. Special offers to play at Waikai, Hawaii’s waterfront facility, are also available.
HIS will offer up to 60,000 yen discount on summer vacation family trips from February 28 to May 8. Eligible departure dates are July 19 through September 30. For overseas travel, a maximum discount of 60,000 yen per group of 200,000 yen or more per person will be offered, and for domestic travel, a maximum…
Weekend Ekiben] Hakata Station “PIKMIN x JR Kyushu Limited Edition Lunch Box
The “PIKMIN x JR Kyushu – Explore the Enchanted Planet of Kyushyu” project is a tie-up between JR Kyushu and Nintendo to search for and enjoy the delicious foods and beautiful scenery of Kyushu. The “PIKMIN x JR Kyushu Limited Edition Bento” introduced here is an ekiben that was created from this project that started…
Navitime’s New Feature: AI Creates Optimal Travel Plans by Selecting Classic Spots
On February 27, Navitime Japan launched a new function in its “NAVITIME Travel” travel planning and reservation application that allows AI to suggest optimal travel plans. Select an itinerary of one day or one night and two days, and choose the area you want to visit, and the AI will propose a plan that incorporates…
Apple Watch Ultra 2 at 15% off at ¥99,800, GPS + Cellular model.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is offering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular model) as a Smile SALE New Life. The sale ends at 23:59 on March 4. All bands are on sale, including the Olive Alpine Loop, Orange Ocean Band, and Orange/Beige Trail Loop in the 49mm titanium case, and are normally priced at…