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…
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Penang Island was an attractive island with UNESCO cultural heritage city, reflection spots, beach resorts, and natural beauty!
Enjoy local delicacies at hawker stalls. The hawker center is a convenient place to enjoy local food in Malaysia. This time we stopped by New World Park Food City, which is located in a shopping mall called Shinsegae. At a quick glance, there are more than 20 stalls, each offering their own specialties. I ordered…
Ishikawa Prefecture “Hokuriku Ouen Wari” eligible plans start accepting reservations today, December 12! Up to 35,000 yen discount per person per reservation
Ishikawa Prefecture will begin accepting reservations for “Hokuriku Ouen Wari” plans from today, March 12 (reservations for Niigata, Toyama, and Fukui prefectures will be accepted after March 8). The “Hokuriku Ouen Wari” program announced by the government will subsidize up to 50% of the travel price (accommodation products and accommodation travel products with transportation) for…
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resort, limited to one group per day, including Kenrokuen Garden and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa tour
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resort (1-4-23 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) is offering “Ajiwamashi! Kanazawa Katamachi Enjoyment Plan” for a limited number of one-day stays. Room rates start from 25,700 yen per person per night (from 12,850 yen per person when using a double occupancy room with the Hokuriku Ouen Wari discount). The period…
Cool “Moomin” collaboration room newly opened at Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro. Take-home goods also available.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel (3-1-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo), operated by Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide, will offer “Moomin Special Rooms” as an official hotel of Moomin Valley Park. The offer is limited to two rooms per day for stays between April 6 and September 30. The current rooms will be temporarily closed after the March 31…
Seibu Railway’s campaign to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the La Vue Express & Moomin Valley Park
Seibu Railway and Moomin Story will launch a joint campaign to commemorate the fifth anniversary of both the La Vue express and Moomin Valley Park on March 16 for one year from March 15. The design is based on the motif of “Anemone Nemorosa,” a flower that is one of the symbols of spring in…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government releases report on bicycle helmets. Video shows effects on head from falls when not worn.
On March 11, the Bureau of Citizenship, Culture and Sports of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government released a report on “Wearing and Safe Use of Bicycle Helmets” in response to the revision of the Road Traffic Law to make the wearing of helmets while riding a bicycle mandatory. The report surveyed 2016 people who live in…
JICA and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Conclude “Agreement on Introduction of Testamentary Trust Services for Prospective Testamentary Donors
On February 1, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Akihiko Tanaka; hereinafter referred to as “JICA”) and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Akihiro Fukudome; hereinafter referred to as “Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation”) signed the “Agreement on Introduction of Testamentary Trust Services for Prospective Bequests,” a first…
Social Innovator Hub (SIH) Call for Participants! | News & Media
Social Innovator Hub (SIH) Call for Participants! Program Overview Social Innovator Hub (SIH) is a co-creation type incubation program that connects Japan and developing countries to foster “next generation social innovators” who aim to solve social issues in their respective countries through business. Organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), participants are invited from…
Disney Palpalooza is a fun way to have fun with Donna Cordova! With handheld items and berets, matching coords are the way to go!
The newly unveiled items can transform you into Donald Duck, the star of the event, just by wearing them. Let’s check it out right away. Tokyo Disneyland will hold the second installment of the “Disney Palpalooza” special event series, “Donald’s Quacky Duck City,” from April 9 to June 30. Berets, heart-shaped catsuits, and bow ties!…