On September 16, JICA Special Advisor Shinichi Kitaoka met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen during his visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia. At the beginning of the meeting, Special Advisor Kitaoka expressed his gratitude for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with Mr. Abe. He also expressed his deep appreciation for…
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Cosmos Festival 2022″ at Flower Station Ikoma Kogen in Miyazaki Prefecture, where 1 million cosmos trees are in full bloom and gourmet products can be enjoyed.
Miyako Shop and Restaurant is holding the “Flower Station Ikoma Kogen Cosmos Festival 2022”. The period is from September 17 to October 23 (9:00-17:00 each day). The venue, “Hana no Eki Ikoma Kogen” (8565 Minami-nishikata, Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture), is a tourist facility located at an altitude of 500 meters. The vast site, about 2.5…
Hotel “WAKU NARITA SANMONMAE” pre-opens on October 1 on the approach to Mt. Lunch and afternoon tea available.
WAKU project will open “WAKU NARITA SANMONMAE” (379-1 Nakamachi, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture) on the main approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. In addition, Mr. Ebizo Ichikawa, who is scheduled to assume the name of Danjuro Ichikawa Shirasaru XIII, will be appointed as a brand advisor. The Ichikawa Danjuro family and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple have been…
Smart Rurubu Kamakura,” a smartphone-only app, features AI-based model plan suggestions and 3D images for exploring the city
JTB Publishing has released “Smart Rurubu Kamakura,” a digital area guide exclusively for smartphones. This is a smartphone-oriented website created by the travel guidebook “Rurubu” with the aim of promoting sustainable tourism and building local fans. In addition to reading popular articles and features from “Rurubu Kamakura” and the “Rurubu & more.” website, the site…
Citizen Promaster “Eco-Drive Diver 200m” with whale shark motif
Citizen Watch will release a limited edition Eco-Drive Diver 200m model (BN0225-04L) with a whale shark motif from the Citizen Promaster line on October 20. It will be limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide and priced at 66,000 yen. Whale sharks live in the ocean near the equator, where plankton is abundant, so the dial and…
NEXCO Central Japan Campaign to Distribute Sign Stickers, etc., on the First Anniversary of the Opening of the Central Japan Highway to Traffic
NEXCO Central Japan will hold the “Mutual Use Campaign for Roadside Stations and Expressways” to commemorate the first anniversary of the opening of the Central Japan Expressway (E52) to traffic. The period is from October 1 to 31. During the period, you can get a present by obtaining a pamphlet distributed at SA/PAs on nearby…
Rakuten Travel, Top 10 hotels with the best meal reviews, including “Blanchette Nanki-Shirahama” in Wakayama Prefecture with a popular live kitchen
Rakuten Travel, Inc. has released a ranking of lodging facilities across Japan that have received high word-of-mouth reviews for their meals. The period covered was from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. The ranking of hotel categories based on the number of word-of-mouth reviews (out of 5 points) received from hotel guests in the…
Tokyo Disney Resort, 40th Anniversary Event “Dream Go Round. New Parade, Merchandise, Decorations, etc.
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold an anniversary event, “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary ‘Dream Go Round’” for 352 days from April 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. The 40th anniversary of the Disney Resort will mark a year of celebration together, connecting the colorful dreams of guests, cast members, and Disney friends into one. Opening…
HIS Device Support Pack, a travel insurance policy to protect your smartphone and PC. Free for up to 2 months for ¥550/month
HIS launched HIS Device Support Pack, an insurance-type service for electronic devices such as PCs, smartphones, and cameras. This service is available to travel applicants only. In the event of data loss, malfunction, or damage, the service provides support such as data recovery and up to 50,000 yen in repair costs during the trip as…
JR East subsques child-carrying electrically power assisted bicycles with dedicated bicycle parking at 9 stations, including Nishi Ogikubo
JR East Urban Development Corporation will begin accepting applications for its new CHARICO electric bicycle rental service area with dedicated bicycle parking on September 26. CHARICO is a subscriber service for electrically power assisted bicycles equipped with a rear child seat (so-called “child-carrying electrically power assisted bicycles”), which includes a vehicle, non-life insurance, and bicycle…