JICA’s international cooperation activities are carried out by experts in various fields, both inside and outside of JICA, who are passionate about their work. In “People Tackling International Challenges,” we focus on the stories of these people and delve into their past and future aspirations. In this special edition, we interviewed two people working in…
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Capsule hotel “Nine Hours” directly connected to Shinagawa Station opens on August 9. All 70 rooms are equipped with a sleep analysis service.
Nine Hours will open its 13th capsule hotel under the brand, Nine Hours Shinagawa Station Sleep Lab Powered by NTT DATA, on August 9. It will be located on the first floor of the Aarea Shinagawa Building (1-9-36 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo), directly connected to the Konan Exit of JR Shinagawa Station, operated by NTT Data,…
The classic “Winnie the Pooh” pattern is hard to resist! The second embroidery and knitting handicraft kit
HobbyLa Hobbyle will release its second “Winnie the Pooh”-themed handicraft kit on June 10. Visitors can enjoy creating works of art using cross-stitch and knit to create authentic knitted items. Four types of items using embroidery are on sale. Cross Stitch Frame (12,100 yen), ~Together with Story~ (9,000 yen), ~From a Picture Book~ (9,460 yen),…
Seven new villas at “Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f” surrounded by the nature of Sengokuhara, suites with hot springs, open in summer
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f” (1286-116 Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture), operated by Hotel Management Japan, will newly build seven one-story villas in harmony with nature in a new area this summer. The company began accepting reservations on May 24. The new area consists of the “Ibuki VILLA Area” and the “Kodachi VILLA Area,”…
Limited Fragrance with Rapunzel Design Released. The fragrance is MUSK LILY, which is inspired by a “glowing magical flower!
John’s Blend will release “Rapunzel Limited Edition,” a fragrance series inspired by the Disney film “Rapunzel on the Tower,” on May 30. The lineup includes five items: “air freshener” (550 yen), “reed diffuser” (2200 yen), “fragrance room mist” (1430 yen), “fragrance gel can” (880 yen), and “hair and body mist” (2420 yen). The “MUSK LILY”…
RUN the Anna Snow area this fall! Run event “Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024” will be held.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will host the run event “Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024”. The event will run from November 2-3. Four types of races are available: 10K, 5K, 3K, and Kids Races. Participants can run through the park as runners. Of particular interest is the “Anna and the Snow Queen Explorers 3K,” which…
I went glamping at “THE FARM” in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture! Harvesting vegetables, feeding the animals, playing with water, hot springs, and much more!
A wide variety of glamping buildings are available. THE FARM has a variety of accommodations, but this time we chose glamping. Glamping includes Riverside, Athletic, Family Suite, Cliff Suite, Villa, Forest, and Grand Terrace, all located along the river. This time, I chose “Athletic” near the Kid’s Park, which includes a playground complex, to let…
Keihin Kyuko Bus Limousine Bus Hino Selega” bound for Haneda Airport to become Tomica! On sale on May 26
Keikyu Store, a Keikyu Group company, will sequentially release “Tomica Keihin Kyuko Bus Limousine Bus Hino Selega” on May 26. The price is 1,100 yen. The model is a Keihin Kyuko Bus Limousine Bus, which provides express transportation from Haneda Airport to various destinations. The Hino Selega, the main model, makes its first appearance in…
Applications are now being accepted for the “Disney Dreamers Experience.” Open to 5th and 6th graders nationwide.
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold the “Disney Dreamers Experience. This is a program to think about dreams while having fun through interactions and experiences with the company’s Cast Members. Participation is open to 5th and 6th graders from all over Japan. The program will be held on July 20, August 3, and August 24 from…
Here are the chilly menus at Tokyo Disney Resort that you can drink and eat now! I want to eat everything from noodles to drinks to sweets!
The standard noodle dishes are also dressed up for summer a little earlier than usual. Udon Noodles or Mazesoba Noodles? Tokyo Disneyland offers three types of noodles: cold udon, mazesoba, and chilled noodles. The “Chef’s Recommendation Set” (1,640 yen) at Plasma Ray’s Diner is a chilled mild curry udon with beef ribs and eggs. Kids…