Michinoku Coca-Cola Bottling has resumed accepting factory tours at its Hanamaki Plant (200-1, Ota 29th lot, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate Prefecture), which it operates, and began accepting reservations today. Tours are by appointment only (phone only) and will be conducted on the 2nd/4th Thursday of each month. This will be the first time in three years that…
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Special exhibitions and symposiums to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Himeji Castle’s World Heritage registration. Limited time only Christmas events will also be held.
Special Exhibition “Two Writers Born in Himeji: Abe Tomoji and Shiina Rinzo” (December 2 – February 4, 2024) Abe Tomoji (1903 – 1973) and Shiina Rinzo (1911 – 1973) were novelists from Himeji who both died 50 years ago. The exhibition traces the footsteps of these two writers, who established their own unique literary style…
Aiming for Employment of People with Disabilities that Makes Everyone Happy: Steady Results Shown in Sri Lanka ｜ News & Media
The “Project to Promote Employment Support for Persons with Disabilities in Sri Lanka” launched by JICA in 2021 is a catalyst for a gradual change in attitudes toward employment for persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka, where prejudice and discrimination against persons with disabilities have been deeply rooted. The project was launched in 2021 to…
Rakuten Travel Super SALE, December 4, 20:00. Up to 50,000 yen off coupon distributed in advance.
Rakuten Travel will hold “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” from 8:00 p.m. on December 4 to 11:59 p.m. on December 20, 2012, offering discounts on accommodation facilities nationwide. Hotel and hot spring hotel plans are up to half price, and daily coupons, including a coupon for up to 50,000 yen off, which can be used during…
What the Japanese Education System Has Brought to Egypt: Interview with Fayza Aboulnaga, Egyptian Presidential Advisor ｜ News & Media
The Egypt-Japan Education Partnership (EJEP) is a cooperative project to introduce Japanese educational programs into a wide range of educational stages in Egypt, from early childhood education to basic education, technical education, and higher education, in order to strengthen the capabilities of Egypt’s younger generation. Currently, two major projects are underway under this EJEP: the…
Special Advisor Kitaoka Meets with Mauritius Prime Minister Jagnat ｜ News & Media
On May 27, JICA Special Advisor Shinichi Kitaoka met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Pravin Kumar Jagannath, during his visit to the country. Special Advisor Kitaoka introduced Japan’s response to the stranding and oil spill of the cargo ship WAKASHIO in 2020, the significance of sharing Japan’s modernization experience, and the…
Special Advisor Kitaoka Meets with President Rajolina of Madagascar ｜ News & Media
On May 24, JICA Special Advisor Shinichi Kitaoka met with President Ange Nilina Rajolina of the Republic of Madagascar during his visit. Special Advisor Kitaoka mentioned the country’s potential for development due to Madagascar’s hardworking people, and also stated that Japan’s experience in modernization can contribute greatly to solving Madagascar’s development issues. He also introduced…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Tunisian Foreign Minister Gerandi ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia Osman Gerandi at JICA Headquarters on June 2. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka made a statement to Foreign Minister Djerandi that the Minister’s visit to Japan was a very important opportunity for deepening cooperation between Japan and…
Special Advisor Kitaoka Meets with Mauritius President Lupin ｜ News & Media
On May 27, JICA Special Advisor Shinichi Kitaoka met with President Prithviraj Singh Lupin of the Republic of Mauritius during his visit. Special Advisor Kitaoka praised the natural beauty of Mauritius and introduced that he himself was heartbroken when the cargo ship WAKASHIO ran aground and spilled oil in 2020, and that JICA also provided…
Belkin to Offer 31 Limited Edition Disney 100th Anniversary Phone Accessories on Amazon Black Friday
Belkin will offer up to 68% off Belkin 172 products during Amazon Black Friday, November 24-December 1. Some products will also be available at sale prices during a pre-sale starting November 22. This year’s lineup includes the Good Design Award-winning iPhone 15 compatible MagSafe products and USB Type-C cables, as well as the Disney 100th…