JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Mr. Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at JICA headquarters on October 19. President Tanaka and High Commissioner Grandi shared their recognition of the importance of strengthening partnerships as development and humanitarian agencies to address the increasing and complex refugee problems around…
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Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for Rwanda: Contributing to the Development of High-Value-Added Human Resources to Meet the Needs of Industries Contributing to Economic Development ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on November 3 in Kigali City on the technical cooperation project “Quality Technical Education Project for Human Resource Development for Social Change. In Rwanda, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries account for about 27% of GDP (in…
Hands, “Black Friday” deals on suitcases, winter wear, and more. Earn 10x Hands Club points!
Hands is holding “Black Friday” through November 26, with sale prices on fall and winter items and more. The store offers travel goods such as suitcases for the fall holiday season and year-end and New Year’s trips home, mobile goods such as waterproof wireless speakers, and warm-weather items at reasonable prices. In addition, a point-up…
WiFi Travel offers “Winter Travel Campaign” for routers in 15 countries including Hawaii and Korea; add a LINE friend for an additional 10% discount
Cross Data will launch a “Winter Travel Campaign” for its “WiFi Travel” overseas Wi-Fi router rental service. The campaign is valid from November 6 to January 31, 2024, and applies to travel dates within 90 days of the application date. During the same period, unlimited data plans will be offered at campaign prices for 15…
Sotetsu and Sotetsu Point Miles, a point service common to the Sotetsu Group
Sotetsu Group will launch a common point service, Sotetsu Point, in March 2024. In conjunction with this, the “Joyous Point” service, which can be used at Sotetsu Group commercial facilities, and the “Welcome Card Point” service at Sotetsu Rozen will be unified into the Sotetsu Point service. On the same day, the “Sotetsu Point Miles”…
Hanshin Tigers x Tavio limited-quantity collaborative socks to go on sale in advance at Hanshin Department Stores
Tabio will start selling a limited quantity of socks in collaboration with the Hanshin Tigers at “Tabio Hanshin Department Store” (1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) on the 6th today. They will also be available at “Sock Store,” “Tabio,” and “Tabio MEN” stores in the Kinki area, as well as at Tabio’s official online…
Disney Store teams up with Gregory for the first time! The classic items for daily use and travel are now available in the D100 design!
Disney Store has teamed up with California-based outdoor brand GREGORY for the first time. As jointly planned products, GREGORY will release items featuring Disney’s 100th anniversary design on GREGORY’s standard items. The lineup includes a backpack, a body bag, and a shoulder bag. The base color of all bags is black. They are finished simply…
BRUNO’s “3-Way Boston Carry,” which can be used according to the amount of luggage and the occasion
BRUNO released the STLAKT 3-way Boston Carry from the MILESTO travel brand on October 30. It has a 42L capacity and is priced at 24,200 yen. From the “STLAKT” series, which has mastered functionality and design, comes a 3-way Boston carry-on with a Y-shaped zipper. It is now easier to put in and out luggage…
Decorate your room with tapestries! New Disney Christmas merchandise stars characters in red and white costumes!
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold the special event “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25. A large Christmas tree will appear in the park, creating a romantic world unique to the season both day and night. The special goods that will be available for the event include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed as…
Collaboration illumination based on the motif of Disney’s 100th anniversary movie “Wish! HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2023” at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will hold “HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2023” from November 16 to December 25, 2023, under the theme of “magical moments. The illumination will be held in collaboration with Disney’s 100th anniversary movie “Wishes” from November 16 to December 25, 2023. The Hibiya Step Plaza will be lit up with multi-colored gradations and…