On October 12, Poketalk released “Poketalk Simultaneous Interpretation,” PC software that enables real-time translation. This is an evolution of the currently released “Poketalk Subtitle,” and in addition to the function of immediately displaying subtitles in the language spoken by the other party, it also outputs the translated content in audio. The release date is currently…
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IKAROS Publishing presents “Dynamic Nature and Retro Cute Towns: To the Big Island of Hawaii” by photographer Kaori Mitani, introducing the old and new Big Island.
Ikaros Publishing Co. released “Dynamic Nature and Retro Cute Town: To Hawaii Island” on October 14. The price is 1980 yen. Kaori Mitani, a writer and photographer who has lived on Hawaii Island, the largest island in the state of Hawaii (the Big Island), for over 20 years, introduces spots where you can enjoy the…
Rakuten Travel to Hold Special Sale “LUXURY DAYS” October 14, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Luxury Accommodations Only Up to 15% off domestic lodging, etc.
Rakuten Travel will launch “LUXURY DAYS -Special Sale only for Luxury Inns-” on October 14 at 8:00 p.m., offering special deals at luxury hotels and inns in Japan. During the period, more than 1,200 accommodation facilities will be offering special plans and a number of coupons that can be used when making reservations. In addition,…
Support through the JICA-funded trust fund “LEAP” (overseas investment and loan): First green bond investment listed on the domestic market in Georgia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), through JICA’s “Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund” (LEAP), will invest US$8 million in a green bond () in Georgia on October 13, 2022. On October 13, 2022, the ADB invested US$8 million (US$4 million ADB direct investment and US$4 million JICA/LEAP investment) in a green bond in Georgia. This is…
TAG Heuer x Mario Kart Announces Two New Collaboration Watches
TAG Heuer has unveiled the second of two “Mario Kart” themed TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Collector’s Limited Editions, the second of the brand’s collaborative watches with Nintendo. Two models are launched: a chronograph and a tourbillon chronograph. TAG Heuer and Nintendo collaborated to customize every detail. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart…
Keiko Kitagawa’s glamorous appearance on the Keio Inokashira Line! New Morinaga Biscuit Commercial “Moonlight “Kirie” Train
Morinaga Seika has appointed actress Keiko Kitagawa as the new image character for its Morinaga Biscuit series, and has been airing the new commercial “Morinaga Biscuit Moon Goddess Arc” nationwide since October 4. Following this, “Moonlight ‘Kirie’ Train,” in which advertisements are displayed inside trains on the Keio Inokashira Line, will run for a limited…
NewDays/NewDays KIOSK accepts JRE points. First convenience store chain
NewDays” and “NewDays KIOSK” operated by JR East Cross Station will be able to use JRE POINT from November 2. This is the first time that JRE POINT can be used at a convenience store chain. By presenting your JRE POINT card or JRE POINT application barcode at checkout, you can use points at 1…
Mammut x GO OUT, backpack based on a rope bag
Mammut has collaborated with outdoor fashion magazine “GO OUT” to release a backpack arranged as a rope bag for storing climbing ropes. The price is 13,200 yen. The cargo area is also equipped with a ground seat that comfortably seats an adult and can be used as a ground seat for ropes. The front cord…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government to open the first loop of Loop 5 (Sendagaya) to traffic on December 3 at 2:00 p.m.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will open an 805-meter section of Tokyo Urban Planning Road Trunk Route No. 5-1 from Sendagaya 5-chome, Shibuya-ku to Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku to traffic at 14:00 on December 3. The new road will strengthen the network connecting the two subcenters of Shibuya and Shinjuku and improve the roadside environment by easing traffic…
Jetstar’s set lunch price sale for domestic one-way flights for ¥802, starting at 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 14.
Jetstar Japan will hold a “Set Lunch Price Challenge! Sale” from 5:00 p.m. on October 14 to 5:00 p.m. on October 17. In order to allow more people to experience the low-cost travel that only LCCs can offer, we are selling airline tickets that are as easy and economical as a quick set meal lunch….