Nagoya has such a unique and diverse food culture that it is called “Nagoya-meshi” (Nagoya food), and there are many bentos with a rich local flavor available at stations. The “Hitsumabushi Roll” introduced here is one such ekiben, with the words “from Owari-Nagoya” written on the package. Incidentally, “Nagoya-meshi” is not specifically defined as originating…
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Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets” opens in Saitama Prefecture on October 20. A total of 133 stores, including apparel and food & beverage stores opening for the first time, will be gathered.
Mitsubishi Estate and Simon will open “Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets” (169 Kuroda, Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture) on October 20, 2012, marking the 10th new premium outlet location in 10 years since Shisui Premium Outlets (Chiba Prefecture) opened in 2013. The 133 stores, mainly high-end brands, will open their doors, including 40 unique restaurants and food retailers,…
Traffic restrictions on the Chugoku Expressway between Suita JCT and Takarazuka IC due to renewal work
NEXCO West Japan is conducting large-scale renewal work between Suita JCT and Kobe JCT on the Chugoku Expressway from FY2020 to extend the service life of the expressway. The traffic control schedule between Suita JCT and Takarazuka IC, scheduled to be implemented from August to December for the Chugoku Expressway renewal work in FY2022, has…
Star Flyer to operate extra flights on Fukuoka – Haneda route, 2 round trips each on August 27-28
Star Flyer will operate two round-trip extra flights on the Fukuoka – Haneda route from August 27 to 28. Tickets are available on the official website, and special fares and schedule details, including the “Sora Tabi 28” (10,300 yen) for early purchase 28 days in advance, are listed on the special page. © Source travel…
Saison Card “SAISON GOLD Premium,” New Loyalty Program Increases Benefits the More You Spend
Credit Saison has begun accepting applications for the SAISON GOLD Premium, a gold card with a new loyalty program. SAISON GOLD Premium” is a program that provides “more benefits the more you spend” and offers premium benefits such as point redemption based on the annual shopping amount spent, original preferential services, and more. One of…
Delta Air Lines Opens New Delta Sky Club Lounge at Haneda Airport
Delta Air Lines opened the Delta Sky Club at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3. It is the only U.S. airline lounge at Haneda Airport and the only Sky Club at a non-U.S. airport. Located on the 5th floor of Terminal 3, bartenders offer complimentary original cocktails, wine, and sake. A noodle bar has also been set…
Czech Festival 2022 in Tokyo” will be held in Shimokitazawa. Enjoy Czech goods, gourmet food, music concerts, etc.
Czech Center Tokyo, Czech National Tourist Organization, DIVADEO, and P&M Czech will hold “Czech Festival 2022 in Tokyo,” one of the largest events in Japan to promote the charm of the Czech Republic. The 7th Czech Festival will be held in Shimokitazawa, a town where diverse cultures come and go, from September 30 to October…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Bangladesh
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the People’s Republic of Bangladesh from July 21 to 25. During his stay, he attended a memorial service for the seven people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Dhaka in July 2016 (engaged in the preparatory survey for cooperation in the Dhaka Urban Transport Improvement Project conducted…
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines In response to a request from the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami The earthquake that struck the northern part of the Republic of…
New colors of MEDCOM’s “Masks that Resist Glasses Fogging” to go on sale in the fall.
Medicom Japan will release color variations of its “Masks that Prevent Glasses from Fogging Up,” currently on sale, in the fall. The fit and comfort of the unique nosepiece, developed in the medical field, has been maintained, and three new colors (beige/pink beige/gray) that can be easily coordinated with various outfits have been added to…