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Signing of Yen Credit Loan Agreement for Bangladesh: Contributing to the efficiency and connectivity of transport networks through the construction of a dedicated railroad bridge, and to the improvement of living and sanitation conditions and the preservation of the water environment through the construction of a sewerage system ｜ News & PR

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of Bangladesh on November 25 in Dhaka for the “Jamuna Railway Dedicated Bridge Construction Project (Phase III)” and the “Chotgram Sewerage Improvement Project (E/S)”. The projects covered by the Loan Agreement are as follows Signing Ceremony Project Summary Jamuna Railway Dedicated…

Seibu Railway to begin credit card touch payment boarding service at 21 stations including Ikebukuro and Tokorozawa, to all stations by March 2027.

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Seibu Railway will conduct a verification experiment of a ride service using credit cards and other touch-sensitive payment methods at 21 stations along the line from December 16, 2012. The service allows passengers to pass through ticket gates and board trains by using touch-sensitive cards (credit/debit/prepaid cards) or smartphones with such cards installed. Mastercard will…

Suica’s Penguin” winter limited edition cake and pudding, rich chocolate hidden in a cute face.

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Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) will release a new Suica’s Penguin Cake with a new taste on December 1. The long-selling “Suica no Penguin Season Cake” and “Suica no Penguin Pudding” will be available in winter-only flavors that were popular last year as well. read more © Source travel watch Auto Amazon Links: No…

International Emergency Relief Aid for Hurricane Rafael in the Republic of Cuba -Delivery of Donated Goods ｜ News & PR

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Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for damage caused by Hurricane Rafael in the Republic of Cuba have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for the Republic of Cuba arrived in Havana, the capital of Cuba, on November 25. A handover ceremony was held at the Jose Marti…

Japan is now eligible for U.S. Global Entry. Expedited entry for approved Japanese nationals.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on November 26 (local time) that Japan is now an official Global Entry partner. The program is designed to “promote bilateral trade, tourism, and cultural exchange” through a system that allows pre-screened Japanese nationals to smoothly clear customs and enter the U.S. at eligible airports. The program also…

HOKKAIDO LOVE!” official LINE registration campaign to win a pair of accommodation tickets in Hokkaido, ends December 23.

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Hokkaido Tourism Organization is running the “HOKKAIDO LOVE!” official LINE registration campaign to win a pair of accommodation tickets in Hokkaido until 23:59 on December 23, 2012. LINE official account, which distributes information on recommended spots and campaigns in Hokkaido, four winners will receive a pair of accommodation tickets for each of four areas in…