Take and Give Needs will open new hotels in Dogenzaka, Shibuya and Sannomiya, Kobe. TRUNK HOTEL is a “boutique hotel” that caters to customers who seek stimulation and experiences among the four luxury categories of “traditional,” “norm,” “edgy,” and “disruptive. Boutique hotels” are aimed at customers who seek stimulation and experiences. The company aims to…
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FIRE WIRE, a barbecue wire skewer that can transform
Omo company has begun pre-sales of FIRE WIRE, a transformable barbecue wire skewer from Germany. Prices start at ¥2,499, a discount of up to 33%, and will be available from May 19 to July 18. It is 75 cm long and can be wiggled and transformed. By storing it rounded up, it solves the problem…
“Chikyu no Kajikata Sekai no Recipe Book,” a recipe book for enjoying foods from around the world
Gakken Plus will publish “Chikyu no Kajikata Sekai no Recipe Book,” a recipe book for enjoying foods from around the world, and began accepting pre-orders on May 18, prior to its release on June 16. The book is priced at 1,650 yen. This work, which was realized with the supervision and full cooperation of the…
Kawasaki to Launch Electric 3-wheel “Nosris” in Spring 2023
Kawasaki Motors Japan will launch the noslisu, an electric three-wheeled vehicle, in the spring of 2023 through its domestic sales and service network. The “noslisu,” which will be commercialized this time, is an electrically power assisted three-wheel bicycle with an in-wheel motor. The company has been building and testing a business model hypothesis through exhibitions,…
Advisor Kitaoka speaks at the ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2022 (June 1)
Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, Special Advisor to JICA, will make an opening speech at the “ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2022 – toward Innovative and Sustainable Growth” – “Active ASEAN High-Level Human Resources” on June 1, co-hosted by METI, JICA, and other relevant organizations in ASEAN and Japan. I will make an opening speech. © Source JICA Read…
Contributing to the promotion of housing acquisition and improvement of the quality of life of low- and middle-income groups
On May 18, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement of 7 billion yen to PT Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk (BTN) of the Republic of Indonesia to finance housing loans to low- and middle-income groups in Indonesia through an overseas investment loan. The loan is in line with the “Initiative for Overseas…
JR West Seeks Nicknames for New Rolling Stock
JR West Japan (West Japan Railway Company) is inviting names for its new trains to be introduced in Okayama and Bingo area. The period is from May 17 to June 16. The nickname is based on the image of the rich and peaceful Okayama/Bingo area and the new train car, and can be entered by…
Soundproof private booth “Telecube” in JAL Diamond Premier Lounge
VCUBE will install a soundproof private booth “Telecube” in JAL’s Diamond Premier Lounge and begin trial use. The “solo” type booths are designed for individual work, and are ventilated and antibacterial, equipped with tables, chairs, power outlets, and USB ports. In a quiet and secure environment, users can work on documents, e-mail, phone calls, and…
Utano Youth Hostel: Family discount campaign half-price or 1,000 yen off
Since its opening in July 1959 as the nation’s first public youth hostel, Utano Youth Hostel has operated as a locally based accommodation facility aiming to promote the sound growth of traveling youths and contribute to mutual exchange and the local community. In order to encourage families to reconsider and nurture their family ties and…
“East of the Gosho, Now and Then” Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Kyoto City History Museum
Kyoto City History Museum will hold a special exhibition, “Where the Kyoto City History Museum is – East of the Gosho, Now and Then -” in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Kyoto City History Museum, as follows. This exhibition commemorates the 40th anniversary of the museum and introduces the history of the “East…