Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA Greetings summary Conference Name 70th Anniversary of International Cooperation “International Cooperation Mirai Conference date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. organizing (Co-sponsored by) JICA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Location JICA Ichigaya International Conference Hall Main Participants (Speakers) Yuko Obuchi, Member of the House of…
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Soccer Euro 2024 to turn the front of the Brandenburg Gate into grass! Berlin Tourism Bureau Discusses Summer Attractions
The Berlin Tourist Board held a seminar for the press in Tokyo on May 17. A mission team from Tokyo visited Japan to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Tokyo and Berlin in 2024. Mr. Burkhardt Kieker, representative of the Berlin Tourism Bureau, explained that the number of Japanese who visited…
Pre-sale of “Travel Thrudy” neck pillow “Travel Thrudy” without being seen sleeping on Makuake
Ace Luggage is offering the multifunctional neck pillow “Travel Thrudy” for pre-order on Makuake. The period is until June 29. This product from Sky-haven Travel, USA, is an anti-theft neck pillow that doubles as an eye mask, elbow rest, and hoodie. It is machine washable and has anti-bacterial and quick-drying features. The ergonomic design is…
Casio celebrates 50th anniversary of its watch business with “Sky and Sea” model across 6 brands. Casiotron/G-SHOCK/EDIFICE, etc.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release a cross-brand model “Sky and Sea” in blue and gold accent colors on June 7 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its watch business. This model is available under the six brands CASIOTRON, G-SHOCK, OCEANUS, EDIFICE, PRO TREK, and BABY-G. This is the first time that the six different…
Black x high-performance apparel “Macqlo” opens its first permanent store in Miyashita Park, Shibuya. Black T specialty “#000T” is also back.
Oasis Lifestyle will open its first permanent store “Macqlo MIYASHITA PARK” at MIYASHITA PARK (6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in Shibuya, the first store of the new “Macqlo” brand, which is exclusively “black and highly functional. (6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) on June 5. Macqlo is a brand that offers items targeting men in their 30s and…
Emergency Relief Aid for Torrential Rain Damage in Federative Republic of Brazil ｜ News / Media
May 20, 2024 In response to a request from the government of the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies to the country in response to the damage caused by torrential rains as follows record damage from the earthquake and tsunami The torrential flooding that occurred in…
Sumida Aquarium collaboration afternoon tea at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo. Jellyfish-inspired cocktails are also available.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (6-6-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will offer afternoon tea in collaboration with Sumida Aquarium (5th and 6th floors of Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo) from July 1 to September 30. The venue is “NAMIKI667” on the 3rd floor of the hotel. The SUMIDA AQUARIUM is based on the concept of “The closer…
Air New Zealand to Offer 10 Weekly Flights on Narita-Auckland Route in Winter Timetable 2024
Air New Zealand has announced that it will increase the number of seats it supplies on key Asian routes in its 2024 winter schedule. In conjunction with this, the Boeing 777-300ER or 777-367ER will be deployed on the Narita – Auckland route with 10 flights per week (currently one flight daily). The period is from…
Nitori cool dress and blouse with xylitol processing and contact cooling
N+, Nitori’s apparel brand, has launched a dress and blouse made of fabric using xylitol, a natural plant-derived commemorative ingredient. In addition to the contact cooling function, the xylitol treatment cools the garment when it comes in contact with sweat or moisture, making it comfortable to wear even on hot days. read more © Source…
MOL Cruises Announces Six Debut Cruises on New All-Suite Mitsui Ocean Fuji New Year’s Eve tours to Korea/Nagasaki/Beppu/Hiroshima also available.
On May 21, MOL Cruises announced the six debut cruises of its new ship, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, which will go on sale in July. MITSUI OCEAN FUJI is the first product under the new MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES brand that the company announced in October 2023. The debut cruise will depart from Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kobe…