NEXCO Central Japan will sell the “Hayatabi ‘Hida/Toyama Drive Plan’” from July 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. The plan offers unlimited rides for two or three consecutive days on expressways in the Gujo and Hida areas of Gifu Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture at a fixed rate. 8 courses are available, with a choice of…
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Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture sells “Carnival Coupon 2022” 15,000 yen worth coupon
The Echizen-cho Tourist Federation will release “Carnival Coupon 2022,” a travel coupon for 15,000 yen (5 packets of 3,000 yen each) for 10,000 yen, as a digital travel coupon on the digital ticket sales site “Pass Market” on July 1 at 14:00. The coupons can be used at lodging facilities, restaurants, and souvenir stores in…
The 15th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP15)
JICA-sponsored Side Event The Rise of the Independent Living Movement in Latin America: The Role of International Cooperation in Promoting Regional Collaboration summary Conference Title: The 15th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP15) JICA-sponsored Side Event: The Rise of the Independent Living Movement in Latin…
Water Utility Human Resource Development Project Phase 2
Since the end of the civil war in Cambodia, Japan and other donor agencies have been supporting the construction of water supply facilities and capacity building in the operation and maintenance of water supply facilities in Phnom Penh. From 2003 to 2006, Japan supported the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) to improve its capacity…
Contributing to the Development of Renewable Energy in Cuba
In Cuba, thermal power generation, including diesel engine generation, is the main source of power, but 38 percent (2013) of petroleum fuel is imported, posing a risk to energy security. In addition, most thermal power plants were built in the 1970s and 1980s and are aging rapidly, which is causing a decline in power generation…
Developing Combined Technology for Control of Rubber Tree Leaf Blight in Indonesia
Indonesia is the world’s second largest producer of natural rubber after Thailand and Japan’s largest importer. In recent years, the country has experienced an outbreak of leaf blight, which is thought to be mainly caused by the Pestalotiopsis fungus, and the rapid spread of the disease has led to a decline in natural rubber production….
Contributing to Health Human Resources through Continuing Education System in Cambodia
Compared to the early 1990s after the civil war, Cambodia’s public healthcare service delivery system has improved in terms of both quality and quantity, and a basic healthcare service delivery system is now in place, mainly in the capital city of Phnom Penh. However, the number of healthcare facilities, including the number of hospital beds,…
building patient safety through 5S-CQI-TQM in Uganda
Uganda’s health indicators are average or worse than most in sub-Saharan Africa, especially maternal mortality rate, which has been declining in recent years, but is still far from achieving the target values set in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to limited access to health care services for the poor, women, children, and other…
JR Tokai collaborates with “YuruCan△”. Decorated trains on the Minobu Line
YuruCan△” Yamanashi/Shizuoka Tour Event Period: July 4 – August 31, 2022 Contents:. Touring event in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures based on the TV anime “YuruCan△” to be held The “Nashikko Town Tour” held by Yamanashi Prefecture in February 2020 and the “Weekend in Yamanashi” held in October 2020 will be followed by “Yuru Campaign△△” in…
Casio “PRO TREK”, collaboration model with NANGA
Casio and Nanga have started pre-ordering a collaborative model of outdoor gear PRO TREK and NANGA. The price is 66,000 yen. The case, band, and back of the watch are made of environmentally friendly biomass plastic. The NANGA logo is applied to the dial, caseback, and ring. Functions include a solar charging system, 10 atmospheric…