Aeon will hold Black Friday sales at Aeon and Aeon Malls nationwide from November 18 to 27. On its first day, the company will release a limited-design “Black Texture Rubik’s Cube” (¥3058) at approximately 440 stores nationwide and through web-based sales. 6 sides each have a different texture (wood, carbon, stone, hole, mosaic, and leather…
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Signed a grant agreement for Cambodia: Contributed to improving the country’s ability to supply safe water, promoting demining and unexploded ordnance removal, and improving medical waste management
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Royal Government of Cambodia on November 12 in Phnom Penh for three projects totaling up to 6,248 million yen. The following three grant aid projects have been awarded. (1) Pumlek Waterworks Expansion Project (3,361 million yen) (2) Cambodia Mine Action Center Training…
Tokushima Prefecture offers unique policy of additional cash back to support nationwide travel. Up to 16,000 yen discount per night, up to 3 consecutive nights.
In addition to nationwide travel support, Tokushima Prefecture is implementing its own policy, “Minna de! Tokushima Travel Discount Plus,” which offers up to 5,000 yen cash back per night in addition to nationwide travel support. The period is from November 7 to December 20. Tokushima Prefecture, like other prefectures, has already launched the nationwide travel…
Illumination 2022 in Ibaraki Prefecture: Waves seem to emit light at Oarai Beach
IBARAKI FLOWER PARK ILLUMINATION 2022 (November 12 – December 30) IBARAKI FLOWER PARK offers not only viewing but also participating activities in the light production. Visitors can enjoy the 60-meter-long rose tunnel as a “corridor of light,” or become a part of the illumination by making light items such as catsuits and ball wreaths that…
JICA Chair Lecture at Ateneo de Manila University
summary Conference Title: 3rd JICA Chair in the Philippines (Theme: Public Transportation Oriented Development) Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022 Organized by JICA, Ateneo de Manila University Location: Metro Manila, Philippines (Ateneo de Manila University) Main Participants Daisuke Nihei, Minister of Economic Affairs, Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, Tomoko Abe, Manager of the Overseas Business…
New Balance’s new outdoor wear “MT1996” for winter. Water repellent jackets, fleece, etc.
New Balance Japan launched the winter line of its “MT1996” outdoor wear collection. MT1996 is a collection of apparel and accessories using retro design pattern work, functional materials, and eco-friendly materials. The new winter lineup includes water-resistant water-repellent jackets, wide-cut cargo camping pants, and other items that can be used comfortably in the city as…
Tourism mission from France visited Japan. Promoting Burgundy, the land of gastronomy, with its famous wines, Comte cheese, and affordable accommodation rates.
On November 10, a tourism mission from France to the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region visited Japan and held a seminar and a joint interview for travel magazines in Tokyo. This was the first time for a tourism mission from the region to travel outside of France after the new Corona pandemic. Marie-Guite Dufet, Chairman of the Regional…
YAMAKEI releases “Delicious and Loving Disembarkation Meishis in the Kanto Area. Restaurants to stop by after descending in mountain areas
Yama-kei Publishers has released a new book, “Delicious and Loving Downhill Meals in the Kanto Area. The price is 1,100 yen. The author, Yoshiko Nishino, a mountain climbing guide and freelance writer, introduces “downhill meals” at the foot of mountains, which is one of the pleasures after climbing a mountain. The key points in choosing…
Nighttime closures on the Kisei Expressway: Sewa-Taki JCT to Kii-Nagashima IC on November 21, and Sewa-Taki IC to Kii-Nagashima IC on November 22, 24, and 28.
NEXCO Central Japan will implement nighttime road closures on the Kisei Expressway. The closure will take place on November 21 at the Sewa-Taki JCT to Kii-Nagashima IC, and on November 22, 24, and 28 at the Sewa-Taki IC to Kii-Nagashima IC. The hours will be from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on each day. Inspection,…
Gift cards for use at Disney Stores and Shop Disney are now on sale. Approximately 20 types with character designs.
Walt Disney Japan launched gift cards that can be used at Disney Stores and Shop Disney. There are three types of gift cards: 1,000 yen (Chip & Dale), 3,000 yen (Donald Duck & Daisy Duck), and 5,000 yen (Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse), and a special envelope for the card is also included. In addition…