Tokyo Metro and Obayashi Corporation announced that they have been selected as the project partner for the Higashi Ueno 4-chome A-1 District Redevelopment Preparatory Association, which was established on March 26. The A-1 district is a 1.0-hectare area located at the intersection of Showa-dori and Asakusa-dori in the “Higashi Ueno 4/5-chome District Plan” formulated by…
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Nepia launches three-ply moisturizing tissue. From a new brand specializing in carry-along products.
Oji Nepia will launch the first product under its new “Nepia Yosoi Iki” brand, a line of portable moisturizing tissues, on April 1. The three-ply tissue is said to be made with moisturizing ingredients and is designed to be firm and thick, with an embossed finish to prevent it from falling apart. The product lineup…
Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone, one-day-only cafe to view cherry blossoms at the top of the mountain
On March 31, Anest Iwata will hold a one-day-only cafe offering free coffee in the lounge at the top of the “Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone,” for which it holds naming rights. This event is held from the end of March to the beginning of April every year, when someiyoshino, yamazakura, and mamezakura cherry trees are…
Hilton Tokyo “Twelve Sashis” offers Temakizushi Lunch from May 7. Parfait and hana-cha (flower tea) after the meal.
Hilton Tokyo (6-6-2, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) will offer a “Temaki-Sushi Lunch” at its Japanese restaurant “Junisyo” from May 7 to July 4. The “Temaki-Sushi Set,” which allows customers to make their own hand-rolled sushi, comes with 11 kinds of ingredients, two kinds of rice (red vinegar and white vinegar), and six kinds of toppings such…
LaDonna offers three handy fans, including the “Toffy Chilly Handy Fan” equipped with a cooling plate that cools you down.
On April 2, Ladonna will release three new handheld fans for 2024: the Toffy Chilly Handy Fan, Toffy Chilly Hands-free Fan, and Toffy Aroma Handy Fan Mini. The “Toffy Kikkuri Handy Fan” and “Toffy Kikkuri Hands-free Fan” are equipped with a cooling plate that enables “cooling” by directly contacting the skin in addition to “air…
JAF, Traffic rule video for electric kickboards. Familiarizing the public with the correct rules for potentially dangerous situations such as entrapment and side passing.
On March 27, JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) released four electric kickboard traffic rule videos. The video, which was produced in response to the high number of traffic violations involving electric kickboards in the Tokyo area, uses four videos to inform people of the correct rules and warn them to be careful when riding on public…
International Emergency Relief Aid for Snow Damage in Mongolia -Delivery of Donated Goods ｜ News & Media
International Emergency Assistance for Snow Damage in Mongolia -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for snow damage in Mongolia have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for Mongolia arrived in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, on March 25. At 16:00 (local time) on the…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for the Philippines: Using Japanese Technology to Help Alleviate Traffic Congestion in Metro Manila and Strengthen Ties with North and Central Luzon Island ｜ News & Media
On March 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Philippine government in Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, for two projects totaling up to 250 billion yen. The two projects covered by the Loan Agreement are as follows. Signing Ceremony (1) Dalton Pass East Alternative…
Special Address by Vice President Yamada at the Kick-off Meeting of the New Japan-Vietnam Joint Initiative “Development Potential of Japan-Vietnam Cooperation Utilizing ODA” ｜ News & Media
summary Conference name: “New Japan-Vietnam Joint Initiative Kick-off Meeting Date: March 27, 2024 Place: Main Hall in the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam Main Participants Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, then Sojitz Corporation President Masayoshi Fujimoto, then Sumitomo Corporation President and…
Ace introduces new colors, Vanilla Ivory and Shell Pink, perfect for spring travel from its “Ours” line of suitcases.
Ace released new colors of “Hours” suitcases from the bag and luggage brand “HaNT. The colors are vanilla ivory and shell pink, and there are four types with capacities of 30L/31L/47L/68L. Ours is a suitcase packed with convenient functions in a cute design, with handles and other parts in gentle shades to match the new…