On February 2-3, 2023, the second Dakar Financing Summit (DFS) was convened by President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal (President of the African Union) to mobilize funds for the African Infrastructure Development Program (PIDA). DFS was held in Dakar, Senegal. Traditionally, infrastructure development in Africa has followed a path whereby oil, coal, minerals,…
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government, “Tokyo Souvenir” pop-up store for traditional crafts, stationery, food, etc.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a pop-up store at Yurakucho Marui to sell “Tokyo Souvenirs” jointly developed with private companies. The period is from February 20 to March 5. The lineup of traditional handicrafts such as Daruma dolls, beckoning cats, and kendama balls, as well as stationery and food items, are decorated with “Tokyo…
Waterproof phone pouch with air pump, improved version for multiple model sizes, up to 35% off
Pleasant.japan has pre-released an improved waterproof smartphone pouch with air pump from its brand “Sweetleaff” on Makuake. The regular price of 3,180 yen will be discounted 15%-35% until March 17. By removing air from the case with the included air pump, this product allows smooth operation and beautiful photos and videos even with the case…
What is going on at night on the Shinkansen?
The author has covered nighttime maintenance work on the Shinkansen several times, and according to the data obtained, the time between the start of the work and the end of it is only about three to three and a half hours. During that short time, a wide variety of work is performed, such as replacing…
Hakone Hotel Kowakuen” reconstruction is completed and will open on July 12. Unessan can be used as many times as you like during your stay.
Hakone Kowakuen will open Hakone Hotel Kowakuen (1297 Ninohira, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) on July 12. It closed in January 2018, but was rebuilt anew. During your stay, you can use Hakone Kowakuen Unessan as many times as you like. In conjunction with the opening of the hotel, Hakone Kowakuen Unessan’s dining and activities will…
MLIT Begins Public Call for Plans for New “Transportation/Tourism Linked Project” Aimed at Strengthening Regional Tourism Brand Strength
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has begun accepting applications for the “Transportation and Tourism Coordinated Project (revitalization and high value-adding of tourist attractions and tourism industry in the region as a whole)” plan. The application period is from February 13 to March 31 at 17:00. The project supports efforts by transportation…
Game app “TSUNA CAN-△”, win up to 10,000 yen Amagif for store pre-order and follow RT.
enish is currently conducting a pre-registration campaign to win original goods and Amazon gift certificates for the game app “YuruCan△ Tsunagaru Minna no All-in-One! (Android/iOS version), a game app scheduled for release in spring 2023, is currently conducting a pre-registration campaign in which players can win original goods and Amazon gift certificates. The game (also…
MA-1 in collaboration with WWW and Toki Air, Niigata’s airline company; machine washable
Oasis Lifestyle Group, which develops WWS, known for “work clothes that look like a suit,” will release “WWS×TOKI AIR Washable mechanic MA-1/ Mechanic MA-1″ as a collaboration item with Toki Air, an airline based in Niigata. mechanic MA-1” will go on sale on February 17 at 10:00. This project was realized because Tokio Air has…
An interactive event featuring four of Hideaki Anno’s “Shin” films. Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Godzilla, and Eva will gather in Ikebukuro.
Bandai Namco Amusement will hold “Shin Japan Heroes Amusement World” in Tokyo from March 18 to May 21, where visitors can experience the world of “Shin Japan Heroes Universe,” a project in which four works with the “Shin” in their name will collaborate with Hideaki Anno’s participation. The event will be held from March 18…
Carstay, 2022 Popularity Ranking of Spots to Stay in a Car. Nationwide No. 1 is South Hills, with spectacular views of Hokkaido
Car stay, a vanlife booking platform, has released a ranking of the most popular spots for overnight stays in cars nationwide from January to December 2022. No. 1 is South Hills, located on a hill in Kitami City, Hokkaido. The fact that visitors can stay overnight in their cars or auto-camp while enjoying spectacular views…