Toei Bus will change the mode of operation of its bus routes on March 5 due to traffic restrictions imposed in conjunction with the “Tokyo Marathon 2023”. The service is shortened in a wide range of areas, mainly in central Tokyo (Shinjuku, Minato, Shinagawa, and Chiyoda wards), but also in Shibuya, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Koto-ku, and…
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Huis Ten Bosch, Easter Event “Flower Festival – Easter of Flowers and Light”. Miffy to appear in parade
Huis Ten Bosch will hold the park’s first Easter event, “Flower Festival – Easter of Flowers and Light. The period is from February 25 to April 28. Miffy” will appear in the “Easter Gift Parade” parade. In addition to the Miffy greeting, this will be a special time to meet Miffy in the parade. Miffy…
Seminar Report “Indonesia NINJA Demo Day
Three Indonesian Social Problem Solving Startups Visit Japan to Pitch to Potential Investors and Business Partners in Japan Demo Day, an investor pitch event for Project NINJA, a startup support project implemented by JICA’s Indonesia office (see note below), was held on February 16, 2023, at JICA headquarters in Kojimachi, Tokyo. The event was attended…
Solare Hotels to Open “Hotel Sakura” in Spring 2023. Large-scale renovation of a hot spring hotel in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture.
Solare Hotels and Resorts will undertake a large-scale renovation of its existing facilities in Ureshino Onsen, opening in spring 2023 as Hotel Sakura (1021 Shimoyado Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga Prefecture), Solare Hotels’ first hot spring hotel. While inheriting the charm and traditions of the town of Ureshino Onsen, which has an ancient history dating back…
JRE POINT and other prizes for raising the maximum speed of the Joetsu Shinkansen Line to 275 km/h
Approaching Tokyo Joetsu Shinkansen Nanana︎ Campaign Enter from the campaign page, make a reservation and use the Joetsu Shinkansen from Niigata to Tokyo via “Ekinet”, and make at least two purchases with Suica to win a prize in a drawing. The period is from March 18 to April 26. The prizes include 7 pairs of…
Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] In urban areas, the rule of one station and two minutes.
However, it is an old-fashioned human tendency to wonder whether we should rely solely on such technological gadgets. Besides, it is convenient to make a rough estimate of your schedule without having to pull out your PC or smartphone every time you need to go to a train station, and to be able to say,…
CYCLE MODE TOKYO 2023,” a bicycle event gathering road and cross cyclists, to be held April 15-16.
The Cycle Mode Executive Committee will hold the sports cycle festival “CYVLE MODE TOKYO 2023” at Tokyo Big Sight on April 15 and 16. Domestic and international brands of road bikes, cross bikes, and other sports bicycles are gathered for visitors to experience them on a test-ride course over 1.5 km in length overlooking the…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Indonesia: Supporting Post-Korona Economic Recovery through Financial Assistance
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 30 billion yen with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on February 20 in Jakarta for the “Emergency Assistance Yen Loan for the New Coronavirus Crisis (Competitiveness, Industrial Modernization and Trade Promotion Program Loan)”. The Loan Agreement (L/A) was signed…
Signing the Minutes of the Discussion on the Technical Cooperation Project for the ASEAN Region: Toward the Creation of an Autonomous, Fair and Secure Cyberspace through ASEAN-Japan Cooperation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Royal Thai Government on February 17 in Bangkok on the technical cooperation project “ASEAN-Japan Capacity Enhancement Program on Cyber Security and Digital Trust Services. Discussions: R/D) on the technical cooperation project “ASEAN-Japan Capacity Enhancement Program on Cyber Security and Digital Trust…
New event of Detective Conan x USJ has started, featuring Jin, Vermouth, and other black-skulled organizations. Goods include an assortment of unexpected items.
Limited food inspired by Okiya Subaru’s sharing is also available! Limited food “Okiya Subaru’s sharing – Chicken curry soup & rye bread open sandwich” is available on the terrace right next to Lomber’s Landing where the Detective Conan Mystery Restaurant is being held. A type with a lunch pouch is also available for those who…