Water is essential for human survival and economic activity. However, the world is now facing serious water shortages. Against this backdrop, JICA is promoting the creation of a system in which everyone can benefit from water in an equitable manner. This initiative, called “Integrated Water Resources Management,” is the “key” to achieving many of the…
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Sumitomo Corporation Signs Loan Agreement for “Agricultural Sector Support Project” in Brazil (Overseas Investment and Loan) : Contributing to improving access to finance for the agricultural sector and small- and medium-sized micro businesses ｜ News & Media
On May 1, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Banco Cooperativo Sicredi S.A. (Banco Sicredi), a Brazilian financial institution, for up to US$100 million to support the agricultural sector. This project was mentioned in the “Joint Statement on Further Strengthening the Strategic Global Partnership between Japan and Brazil” released after…
Grant Aid Gift Agreement Signed for Kenya: Contributing to Global Health with Kenya as a Hub ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Kenyan government in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 26 for a grant of up to 3.056 billion yen for the “Kenya Central Institute of Medical Sciences Research Enhancement Project. Infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are among the top six health…
JR West “WEST EXPRESS Ginga” Kinan Course, July-September service information. Kyoto to Shingu is around 8,670 yen one way.l
JR West Japan has announced details of the sightseeing train “WEST EXPRESS Ginga” Kinan Course for July through September, including an outline of the train’s operation and special offers. Operating period: July 1 – September 25, 2024 (21 round trips based on departure date from the first station) Service section: Kyoto – Shingu Station Train…
United Airlines to Launch Direct Flights from Haneda to Guam. One round-trip flight every day for early morning arrival/evening return
On May 1, United Airlines launched a new daily round-trip service between Haneda and Guam. The aircraft used will be a Boeing 737-800 with a total of 166 seats, including 16 business class seats. The new direct daily flights, which will operate year-round, will provide easy access to Guam from central Tokyo. In addition, ANA,…
Oze tour on sale on Tobu Railway’s “Oze Night Tour 23:45”. Early morning hiking leaving Asakusa station at night.
Tobu Top Tours has put on sale an Oze tour on Tobu Railway’s extra night train “Oze Night Train 23:45. This season, the bus will operate for a total of 32 days, mainly on Fridays and Saturdays from June 7 to October 18. The bus departs from Asakusa Station at 23:45, transfers to a special…
Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] Sometimes you can’t get out of the ticket gates? Be careful not to straddle the area with a transportation system IC card.
In principle, the use of transportation system IC cards must be completed within an area. For example, a check of Suica’s area on JR East’s website shows that it can be used in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Sendai, Niigata, Morioka, Aomori, and Akita areas. The mutual use of Suica is also applicable to other JR…
Disney/Moomin/Sumikko’s “Bamboo Uchiwa Letter Set” Limited to Post Offices. Characters are dressed up in summer attire.
The Post Office Product Sales Service released “Bamboo Uchiwa Letter Set” with Disney, Moomin, and Sumikko Gurashi designs exclusively at stores of approximately 3,000 post offices nationwide and at “Post Office Internet Shop”. The set includes one bamboo mini fan, one envelope, and one letterhead, priced at 660 yen per set. The lineup includes Winnie…
MOU Signed with OECD: Strengthening Ties in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on April 30, 2024. The signing took place between Mr. Ohba, Director General of JICA, and Mr. Schaal, Director General of the International Cooperation Relations Department of the OECD. The year 2024 marks the 60th…
Signing of Investment Agreement for “Operation, Maintenance and Improvement Project for LRT Line 1” in the Republic of the Philippines (Overseas Investment and Loan): Promoting High-Quality Infrastructure Investment in Asia ｜ News & Media
On April 25, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with Sumitomo Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Sumitomo) and Hankyu Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Hankyu Corporation), concluded an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 1 (hereinafter referred to as LRT Line 1), an urban passenger railroad…