In Bangladesh, electricity supply shortages had been one of the biggest bottlenecks to economic growth, and in response to the increase in electricity demand associated with economic growth in 2009, the available installed capacity was only about 70% of peak demand, forcing the implementation of planned power outages. In addition, in rural areas, electricity demand…
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“Famima Socks” any three pairs for 1,000 yen until August 22.
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. has begun a special sale of any three pairs of “Convenience Wear” socks for 1,000 yen at approximately 16,600 FamilyMart stores nationwide. The sale will run from August 16 to 22. Convenience Wear,” or “Famima Socks,” has become a hot topic on social networking sites and has sold more than 7 million…
Disney Releases 2023 Calendar and Notebook
Walt Disney Japan has released its 2023 calendars and organizers at Disney Flagship Tokyo, Disney Store stores, and the official Disney online store shopDisney (shopDisney). In addition to standard desktop and wall-hanging calendars, the 2023 calendar is the first to feature a reusable calendar. In addition to being used as a wall-hanging calendar, the new…
“Let’s go to Kyoto!” Special plan for Kenninji Temple, the stage of the commercial
JR Tokai has launched a plan to experience Kenninji Temple, the setting of the TV commercial “Let’s go to Kyoto! The plan includes a visit to Kenninji Temple, the setting for the TV commercial “Let’s go to Kyoto! The company’s campaign “Let’s go to Kyoto! Summer Edition. In conjunction with this campaign, visitors can enjoy…
Delta Air Lines launches new Haneda – Honolulu service. Los Angeles flights also resumed.
Delta Air Lines will resume Haneda-Los Angeles service on October 31 in anticipation of the easing of travel restrictions in Japan. After resuming three flights a week, the airline will increase the number of flights to daily service from December 1, 2012. The aircraft will be an Airbus A330-900neo with 29 Delta One Suite seats,…
Hotel Route-Inn Shunan -Tokuzanto Inter-” opened in Yamaguchi
Route Inn Japan opened the Hotel Route Inn Shunan -Tokuzanto Inter- (3219-2 Kume, Shunan-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture), the Group’s 327th location (5th in the prefecture). Located approximately 5 minutes by car from the Tokuyama Higashi Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway, the 10-story building has a total of 250 rooms. The hotel offers a wide range of…
Hakone Tozan Bus revises passenger fares. Starting fare is now 200 yen.
Hakone Tozan Bus applied to the Kanto District Transport Bureau for approval to change the upper fare limit of its general passenger automobile transportation business. For sightseeing routes, the downward swing in passenger volume is expected to continue due to the raising of eruption alert levels around Owakudani in 2015 and 2019, the occurrence of…
Contributing to the restoration of flood-damaged infrastructure and agricultural infrastructure in Timor-Leste
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on August 16 in Dili for a grant of up to 1 billion yen for the “Emergency Flood Damage Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project. This project aims to restore public services in the capital city and agricultural…
“Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Haneda Comic & Books” opens October 1
Core Global Management began operating Relief Premium Haneda on July 1, and will rebrand and open as Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Haneda Comic & Books on October 1. There are five types of rooms: single, double, twin, deluxe double, and deluxe twin. All rooms are equipped with Mirable showerheads and humidifying air conditioners. Various design concepts…
G-SHOCK, Metal Covered Series in Bronze Color. Brown IP treatment on metal bezel
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. released a bronze-colored model from its compact-sized metal-covered G-SHOCK line. The metal bezel is treated with brown IP for a matte, moist texture. The inner case is guarded by a stainless steel bezel, and the metal texture is enhanced with hairline and mirror finish separations. In addition, the dial and band…