ANA will hold “Haneda Hangar Private Tour” on March 23 and 30, organized by an active mechanic. In addition to the hangar, one active mechanic per group will guide the group through the maintenance shop, which is the first time the company has opened it to the public. During the tour, the mechanic will provide…
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APA Hotel opens for the first time in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. Equipped with an open-air bath and within walking distance of Akabane Station.
APA Hotel opened “APA Hotel ” (2-66-8 Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo). The 15-story building has a total of 269 rooms. The hotel has the latest specifications of a “new urban hotel,” including “cozy rooms” with sofas. In order to accommodate the increasing number of foreign visitors to Japan, the hotel has adopted pictogram-centered signs and information,…
President Tanaka meets with President Yang of the 79th UN General Assembly ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with the President of the 79th UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, at JICA Headquarters on January 31. Chancellor Tanaka and UN General Assembly President Yang exchanged views on issues and prospects for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as research related to the SDGs. They also exchanged views…
Ceremony Held to Commence New Ferry Service in Djibouti: Improved Accessibility between Djibouti, the Capital, and the Northern Provinces Will Help Promote Rural Development and Reduce Disparities ｜ News & PR
On January 30, a ceremony was held to commemorate the maiden voyage of a new ferry supported by grant aid to the Republic of Djibouti, at the ports of Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti, and Tajura City in the northern region. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Abdulkader Kamil Mohammed, Minister of Infrastructure…
Disney Cruises Forms Business Tie-Up with NYK and Yusen Cruises; Sailings Scheduled for FY2028
Oriental Land concluded a basic agreement with NYK and Yusen Cruises for a business alliance in the cruise business related to the Disney cruise scheduled to begin service in 2028. The three companies will study the “cruise business consulting” and “ship management and operation management of cruise ships” to be conducted by the NYK Group…
MUJI, 15 items of 100% cotton functional innerwear with contact cooling sensation that can be worn lightly. Shirts/tank tops/socks, etc.
Ryohin Keikaku, which operates MUJI, will begin selling 15 items as its “Saratto Cotton” series of functional innerwear for spring and summer in stores nationwide and online starting February 10. This functional innerwear series uses a portion of cotton with enhanced moisture absorption and desorption (moisture absorption and desorption) to absorb and release moisture within…
Interview with President Tanaka appeared in Asahi Shimbun Digital ｜ News & PR
President Tanaka was interviewed by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, and the interview article, “Japan’s Strategy to Involve China in the Framework for Supporting Developing Countries, According to JICA’s Top Official” was published in the Asahi Shimbun Digital (February 4). For more information, please click here (paid members only). read more © Source JICA Auto Amazon…
Free entry and exit to Fantasy Springs! Also mentioned on the official website.
Tokyo DisneySea has added new information on entry and exit to the official website for the eighth theme port, Fantasy Springs. The following statement was added: “*Entry and exit to Fantasy Springs is unreserved. Even those who do not use the attractions may enter” has been added, allowing visitors to enter the area with only…
Disney★JCB Card has limited design, new one is Retro Mickey & Friends
Walt Disney Japan and JCB have introduced a new “Retro Mickey & Friends” design on the “Disney★JCB Card Gold” for a limited time. The issuance period is from February 4 to March 31, 2026. To celebrate the introduction of the new design, a campaign is also underway. New cardholders who enroll or switch to the…
Report: Africa Conversation 2024 4th: First Steps to Africa: Creating Opportunities for a Prosperous Future ｜ News & PR
The entire event venue On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the fourth edition of the Africa Conversation 2024 took place. With the theme “First Steps to Africa: Creating Opportunities for a Prosperous Future,” more than 243 participants from all over the world, including online attendees, attended the event. The event provided an opportunity to explore specific…