Bangladesh’s first urban high-speed railroad, Dhaka Metro Line 6, partially opened. On December 28, 2022, the partial opening ceremony of Dhaka Metro Line 6 (Uttra North – Agargaon section), the first urban rapid transit (metro) line in Bangladesh, was held in Dhaka. Dhaka Metro Line 6 is an elevated line of approximately 21 km in…
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Tokyo Disneyland, Minnie stars in “Minnie Besties Bash!” It begins. We’re off to the park, where cuteness abounds!
Flower beds, plants, and even lights come with ribbons. The pink benches are a popular photo spot. Of course, the park is full of Minnie Mouse-inspired decorations. In particular, the World Bazaar, located just past the entrance, has a new photo spot. The anticipation for the party will naturally increase. The best part is the…
ANA’s air transportation business plan for FY2023. Domestic flight seat-kilometer supply, together with Peach, to exceed the previous year’s level.
ANA Group has formulated the ANA Group Air Transportation Business Plan for FY2023. On domestic routes, ANA and Peach Aviation plan to supply more seat kilometers than in FY2022. ANA and Peach Aviation plan to aggressively capture recovering passenger demand by utilizing the large aircraft (Boeing 777) that resumed operations last fiscal year and by…
Peach to Resume KIX-Hong Kong Service on February 1
Peach Aviation will resume flights between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Hong Kong on February 1. This will be the first time Peach has operated this route in about three years since it was suspended on March 2, 2020. This will bring the company’s total number of international routes from KIX to four, including the…
Drink Minshin” for 2,000 yen per night in Hiroshima Prefecture! Hiroshima Sake Coupon” is now being distributed. Souvenirs of local beer/sake/wine
Accommodation facilities in Hiroshima Prefecture are distributing “Hiroshima Sake Coupons,” which can be used at souvenir stores in the prefecture, until January 30. Hiroshima Sake Coupon,” which can be used at souvenir shops in Hiroshima Prefecture, is being distributed until January 30. Drink it! Hiroshima Sake Coupon” is issued by the Hiroshima Prefectural Sake Brewers…
JR East partially changes its platform door maintenance plan. Musashimizonokuchi and Noborito postponed, Yabe and Furubuchi moved up.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) announced a partial change in its platform door maintenance plan. This is due to delays in the procurement of materials necessary for the development of platform doors caused by the global shortage of semiconductors. The construction of Musashimizonokuchi and Noborito Stations on the Nambu Line, which were scheduled to…
50% discount on sightseeing experiences within Nagasaki Prefecture. City’s own lodging discounts/coupons granted, which can be used in conjunction with National Travel Assistance.
VISIT Nagasaki, a travel reservation site operated by the Nagasaki Prefectural Tourism Federation, is currently running the “Experience Nagasaki, Breathe Your Mind Campaign,” which offers special experience plans to visitors to Nagasaki, in conjunction with the “Nagasaki, Breathe Your Mind Campaign,” a nationwide travel support campaign currently underway. Nagasaki for Heart-Breathing Travel Campaign,” which offers…
Skymark, Haneda-Kobe-Shimojishima one-way sale for 7,000 yen
Skymark Airlines will hold a special fare sale with a limited number of seats as the second phase of its “Miyakojima Smiles & Memories Campaign. The promotion will run from February 5 to 28, and will go on sale at 11:00 a.m. on January 31, 2012. The campaign offers 7,000 yen one-way on the Haneda-Kobe…
Saga Prefecture, Sabaidoru Kahonan’s video showing the charms of Mt.
Saga Prefecture has been disseminating information on Saga’s mountains with the aim of exposing the younger generation in the prefecture to mountain activities (efforts to make the most of mountain resources, mountain management, hands-on learning, etc.). This year, YouTuber “Kahonan,” who is active as a survivalist idol “Sabaidoru,” conveys the charm of Mt. In this…
Signing of loan agreement for “Green Finance Promotion Project” in Bangladesh (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to mitigation of climate change and improvement of environmental issues
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a US$90 million loan agreement with BRAC Bank Limited (BRAC Bank), a Bangladeshi financial institution, on January 10, 2023, and held a ceremony on January 12 to commemorate the signing. The funds from this loan will be used to finance projects that meet the green finance requirements of…