Jewelry retailer Kay Uno will release its new brooch “RAPUNZEL ART COLLECTION BY SHOKO NAKAGAWA – Brooch-” on May 8. It features artwork by Shoko Nakagawa, who played Rapunzel in the movie “Rapunzel on the Tower,” and is priced at 770,000 yen. It will be unveiled at “Disney THE MARKET in Hankyu Umeda” on May…
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What is Doha, Qatar like? I took a desert safari and visited the old city on a regular course.
Things to know before you follow me to Doha Time difference from Japan: 6 hours (JST-6/AST) Visa: No advance application required, free 30-day visa upon entry for short stays Currency: Qatari Riyal (1 QAR = approx. 42 yen equivalent, as of April 2024) Currency exchange: At local airports or ATMs. Basic credit card payment (Visa/Mastercard)…
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Meet with Returning Senior Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and Japanese American Community Senior Overseas Cooperation Volunteers ｜ News & Media
On April 19, representatives of the Senior Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and the Japanese American community who have returned to Japan were received by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on their activities in the countries to which they were dispatched. The meeting between the JOCV members and Their…
Tokyo Monorail plans 60th anniversary. Reprinted wrapping, tours, etc.
Tokyo Monorail will hold a variety of events from this summer to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its opening on September 17. From July to November, three commemorative tours using the monorail will be set up: a “High Ball Train” in July, a “Cruise & Monorail Base Tour” in October, and a “Monorail Night View…
JICA Mongolia Office Hosts Seminar to Introduce Mongolian Businesses ｜ News & Media
JICA Mongolia Office is pleased to announce an online seminar for companies, educational and research institutions, NGOs, and local governments interested in solving social issues in Mongolia. Specifically, we would like to invite you to participate in the “Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs (MICS) 2024” program, an open innovation and co-creation initiative that…
Tasteful, affordable, and with a view overlooking the hotel courtyard! Waikiki’s Hidden Food Court
One of the changes in Waikiki over the past year or two has been the opening of food courts in various locations for casual dining. In February 2023, the former Waikiki Alley will be transformed into Stix Asia. Ramen, tempura, soba, udon, sushi, onigiri, and even dessert stores will line the premises. Nearby is the…
Seminar on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation for Central Asia and Caucasus Region Held in Kazakhstan ｜ News & Media
Event Summary Conference Title: Seminar on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation in Central Asia and the Caucasus Date and Time: April 16 (Tuesday) to 19 (Friday), 2024, 14:00 to 21:30 (Japan time) Place: Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR), Almaty, Kazakhstan Sponsored by Kazakhstan International Development Agency (KazAID) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…
All-suite with butler, Japanet’s premier cruise experience
The company has chartered MSC’s “Bellissima” to offer cruise trips such as round-the-Japan and tropical resort cruises at reasonable prices starting from around 200,000 yen. The Silver Moon is an all-suite ship, with a butler (steward) in every stateroom to provide assistance in all aspects of the ship. The Verissima is a 315.83-meter-long, 19-story, 170,000-ton…
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Meet with Returning Senior Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and Japanese American Community Senior Overseas Cooperation Volunteers ｜ News & Media
On April 19, representatives of the Senior Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and the Japanese American community who have returned to Japan were received by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on their activities in the countries to which they were dispatched. The meeting between the JOCV members and Their…
Fairfield by Marriott offers “Dog Friendly Rooms” at seven hotels in western Japan. Rooms equipped with amenities for dogs
Marriott International Japan will offer Dog Friendly Rooms at seven Fairfield by Marriott hotels. The “Dog Friendly Room” is a dog-friendly room with a pet bed from Ambient Lounge Japan, pet sheets, water, and other canine amenities, and can accommodate one medium-sized dog weighing 15 kg or less. A written agreement to stay in the…