summary Conference name: “New Japan-Vietnam Joint Initiative Kick-off Meeting Date: March 27, 2024 Place: Main Hall in the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam Main Participants Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, then Sojitz Corporation President Masayoshi Fujimoto, then Sumitomo Corporation President and…
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Hankyu Bus to launch new EV buses with new design, to be in service on and after March 27
Hankyu Bus will adopt a new standard design for its EV buses starting with the EV bus (electric bus) vehicles that will be put into service at the Inagawa Sales Office on March 27. The new design uses a cream color as in the regular vehicle. In addition to adopting the historic coloring, the new…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors / Regional Love] A walk in the forests of Amami Oshima! JAL Furusato Ambassadors report on the “Amami Oshima: Sightseeing Monitor Tour to learn about the region
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Ace introduces new colors, Vanilla Ivory and Shell Pink, perfect for spring travel from its “Ours” line of suitcases.
Ace released new colors of “Hours” suitcases from the bag and luggage brand “HaNT. The colors are vanilla ivory and shell pink, and there are four types with capacities of 30L/31L/47L/68L. Ours is a suitcase packed with convenient functions in a cute design, with handles and other parts in gentle shades to match the new…
Logos, waterproof sheets and converging chairs for camping, picnics, festivals, etc. Five new products in the “Navajo Pattern Series” are now available.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released a new Navajo pattern series on March 14. In addition to directly managed Logos Shop stores (excluding outlet stores), the new products will be available at sports chain stores and home centers nationwide. The lineup consists of five types: the “Subzero Pack Antibacterial and Design Cooler…
TNOC hokkaido, a Hokkaido travel and lifestyle brand, opens flagship store in Sapporo, selling products made in collaboration with JAL and NIHAM.
North One will open its first directly managed flagship store and café for TNOC hokkaido, a lifestyle brand based on travel and living in Hokkaido, on April 24. It will be located in the Raccuaru Building (4-4-3 Minami 2-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido), just a short walk from the Sapporo City Tram Raccu Shoji…
Tokai Bus to Introduce High-Grade Charter Bus “Grand Luxe” in Izu Area in April. Total of 10 seats, assuming anniversary trips and inbound travel.
Tokai Bus has announced details of its “GRANDLUXE,” the first small chartered sightseeing bus in the Izu region, which will be introduced in April. The concept is “to provide a high-quality transportation space beyond its class, overturning the image of a typical microbus. The buses are designed for travel within the Izu Peninsula, as well…
Emirates Airlines offers in-flight services in time for cherry blossom season. Japanese sweets/Kaiseki cuisine/Sake Nanbu Bijin, etc.
Emirates Airlines will offer services on its Japan-Dubai route to coincide with the cherry blossom season. The service is available on 21 flights departing from Haneda/Narita/Kansai between March 25 and 31. First and business class passengers will be treated to a dessert to celebrate spring: three types of Japanese sweets, including sakura mochi (cherry blossom…
Seibu Railway to test JR East’s in-vehicle platform monitor from FY2025. To improve safety in one-man operation lines.
Seibu Railway and JR East announced that Seibu Railway plans to introduce the in-vehicle platform monitor system (train-complete system), which JR East has been introducing, to one-man operation lines around 2026. This is part of the cooperation in the field of technology under the memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies in 2022. The…
JICA and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank conclude “Agreement on Introduction of Testamentary Trust Services for Prospective Testamentary Donors” | News / Media
On February 20, 2024, Japan International Cooperation Agency (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Akihiko Tanaka; hereinafter referred to as “JICA”) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Kazuya Oyama, hereinafter referred to as “Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd. A bequest donation is a donation made by an individual to a specific organization, etc.,…