What is AFICAT? The Japan-Africa Agricultural Innovation Center for Agriculture (AFICAT) aims to promote the introduction of advanced Japanese technology and agricultural mechanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, and was proposed at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7) in August 2019. JICA has conducted the “Information Collection and Confirmation Study on the Promotion…
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JAL maintains fuel surcharge for October-November tickets. Hawaii 22,500 yen, Korea 4,000 yen.
JAL announced that the applicable amount of fuel surcharge for tickets issued from October 1 to November 30, 2024 will remain unchanged. The surcharge will remain the same for six consecutive months from June to November. The two-month average Singapore kerosene market price for June-July 2024 was $97.89 per barrel. Multiplying this by the average…
Cathay Pacific offers 10,000 yen discount on round-trip tickets from Japan to worldwide destinations until the end of March.
Cathay Pacific Airways is offering a 10,000 yen discount on round-trip tickets from Japan to various destinations worldwide for the first 500 bookings through August 31, 2012. The offer is valid until March 31, 2025, and can be applied by entering the code “JP6F10K” on the website (fuel surcharges, taxes, and fees do not apply)….
Hotel Brand for Redevelopment Building in Odori, Sapporo to be “Park Hyatt
Heiwa Real Estate has signed a hotel management agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and has decided on “Park Hyatt” as the hotel brand for the building complex to be constructed in the Odori Nishi 4 South Area Type 1 Urban Area Redevelopment Project (4-1-1 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, etc.). Park Hyatt is Hyatt’s hotel…
Japan Camper Rental Center introduces “Trip Reservation Cancellation Insurance” to compensate for cancellations due to sudden fever or weather conditions.
which operates Japan Camper Rental Center, has introduced “Trip Reservation Cancellation Insurance” provided by Smart Plus Small Amount and Short Term Insurance. The “Travel Reservation Cancellation Insurance” covers up to 100% of cancellation fees that would otherwise be incurred due to sudden illness, weather conditions, or disasters, and can be purchased online up to six…
Become the Disney Princess of your dreams this Halloween! Authentic Costumes for Kids from Disney Store
Walt Disney Japan has released children’s costumes that recreate popular Disney princess dresses from the Disney Store. Both are priced at 6,000 yen. The “catsuits” (1,900 yen each) and “accessory sets” (2,400 yen each) that go with the dresses are also on sale at the same time, and can be combined to create a total…
KiU, 2024 Fall/Winter patted bag series. Water-repellent quilted fabric for the city and outdoors.
KiU, World Party’s outdoor activity brand, started pre-ordering 34 new patted bag series for fall/winter 2024 at its official online store on August 20. Regular sales will start on September 2. The patted bag series is made of water-repellent quilted fabric, which is also stain resistant. The interior fabric is orange, making it easy to…
ANA resumes Narita – Perth route with 3 flights per week from October. Narita – Hong Kong route increased to 4 round trips per week.
On August 20, ANA announced partial changes to its group air transportation business plan (ANA and Peach Air Japan) for the second half of FY2024. On domestic routes, ANA resumed the Miyako-Ishigaki route. Peach will increase flights on the Kanku – Shin-Chitose/Fukuoka route. The scale of operations (seat kilometers, total number of seats x transport…
Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Expansion of Marvel Area. Art of the new attraction is also unveiled!
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has announced the expansion of its Marvel-themed areas and the introduction of new attractions as part of its long-term expansion plans. Concept art was also unveiled for the first time. The main figure is Spider-Man, and in the back we can see what appears to be Doctor Octopus manipulating four arms….
Disney Princess Q posket now in miniature size! Now available in a total of 4 capsule toys!
Bandai’s Vendor Division is introducing “Disney Q posket Miniature Collection,” miniature figures with boxes, in capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting the second week of August. The price is 500 yen per unit. This is a miniature reproduction of the Disney Princess figures that were offered in the “Q posket” prize line for crane games,…