The Sado Island Tourism Exchange Organization will hold “Shimamu in Sado 2024,” an event where visitors can enjoy “performing arts and food” of Sado Island, in commemoration of the decision to register the gold mine on Sado Island as a World Cultural Heritage site. The event will run from September 1 to October 27. It…
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Seminar for Teachers to Provide JICA Delivery Courses “Learn about the Middle East and Syria! ｜ News & Media
summary Event Title: Seminar for teachers to provide JICA delivery course “Learn about the Middle East and Syria! Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024, 19:00-20:30 Organized by JICA Method: Held online (Microsoft Teams) Background and Objectives Since 2016, JICA has been implementing the “Bridge to Peace and Human Resources Development Program for Syrian Refugees (JISR)”, a…
Oigawa Railway x OJICO, Type C10/21000/Kuha 600 eco-bag. Sold at Shinkanaya and Senkashira stations.
Oigawa Railway has launched eco-bags designed by the brand “OJICO” at the kiosks in Shin-Kanaya and Senju Stations. The price is 1,320 yen per bag. The lineup includes three types: the C10 steam locomotive (SL), the Series 21000 train, and the Kuha 600 passenger car for the Igawa Line. The size when unfolded is approximately…
Aqua Hotel Annex”, 1 minute walk from Sakuhira Station, renewed on August 1. Total 139 rooms, large hinoki cypress bath on the top floor.
Asama Resort will reopen Aqua Hotel Annex (23-6 Sakuhira Ekikita, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture) on August 1. Based on the concept of “a comfortable space one minute from the station for both work and rest,” the entrance and guest rooms have been updated with a soft gray tone and a warm wooden interior. The top-floor…
JR West rewards 10% of the amount spent with points for watching videos and using trains in Osaka Prefecture 6 times “Train de De-Carbon Stamp Rally”.
JR West will hold the “Osaka CO2CO2 (Tipsy) Point + Train de De-Carbon Stamp Rally” from August 1 to September 11. This is part of the Osaka Prefecture’s “Osaka CO2CO2 Point+” program for products and services with low CO2 emissions. During the period, one stamp will be awarded for each video clip viewed and one…
Entire “PLATFORM13” video projection system at Ueno Station Line 13 opened; “Blue Period” contents to be screened from August 1, etc.
JR East will open the entire PLATFORM13 video projection system at Ueno Station’s Line 13 on August 1. The facilities have been completed since the partial opening in January, and video content is projected over a 100-meter stretch of the platform wall. Speakers and power supply facilities have also been installed to accommodate a variety…
Comfort Inn Kofu Ishiwa opens July 31. Total of 91 rooms, located approximately 7 minutes from Ishiwaonsen Station by car.
Choice Hotels Japan will open Comfort Inn Kofu Ishiwa (1195-54 Hirose, Ishiwa-cho, Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi) on July 31. Located approximately 7 minutes by car from JR Ishiwa Onsen Station. There are many one-day bathing facilities in the Ishiwa Onsen area, which are easily accessible by car from the hotel. The hotel offers a total of 91…
An aerial photographer’s first experience with GoPro. How do you use the mount to expand your zipline, ATV, and video shooting possibilities?
This highly versatile mount combines three essential tools in one: a lightweight tripod function, arm, and grip. It can be said that this is an indispensable mount that can be used in all kinds of situations with just one. Secures GoPro by clamping it between objects up to 5 cm in length. The flexible neck…
The 3rd penguin goods from HONORIYA x Suica. Set with omusubi at stores, 3-color set at JRE MALL, etc.
JR East Cross Station is developing the third collaboration project between Suica penguins and “Honoririya”. An eco-friendly bag depicting Suica penguins in the shape of omusubi is available as a merchandise item. The “Suica no Penguin Omusubi Set with Eco-Bag” is available for 2,480 yen (200 yen discount if purchased with transportation e-money) at the…
Hawaii Tourism Authority x Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology launches a new project! High School Teachers and Selected Members of the “Exploring Hawaii Trip” (Part 1)
Related Article The purpose of the “[High School Teachers] Hawaii Study Tour Project for Planning Inquiry-based Overseas Training” is to provide an opportunity for teachers who are trying to improve the quality of “overseas educational training” and establish “inquiry-based learning” classes at high schools throughout Japan to visit Hawaii. The project aims to provide an…