On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of TICAD (Tokyo International Conference on African Development), we look back on JICA’s efforts and look forward to the future with Africa in our “30 Years of TICAD” series. In this issue, we interviewed Mr. Naoki Yanase, Director of JICA’s Africa Department, who explained that through discussions at…
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CITIZEN: Two limited edition models from the “Crosshi” hikari collection inspired by morning sun and moonlight
CITIZEN CROSSY hikari collection Eco-Drive electric wave watch Titania Happy Flight Limited Edition (ES9497-61X) The model inspired by the morning sun features a cherry pink case and band. The pale pink gradation on the white butterfly shell dial is etched with the fresh light emitted by the morning sun. The dial is decorated with four…
VASTLAND launches “Boasleaf Inner Shrug” that can be combined with a shrug to increase heat retention effect. 20% discount for advance sales.
Camping gear brand VASTLAND will begin pre-sales of the “Boa Fleece Inner Shrug” on Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten Ichiba on November 4. It can be used in combination with a sleeping bag for increased warmth retention, or as a stand-alone item. The fleece material with shaggy finish on both sides is long and soft to the…
Japan’s largest and western Japan flagship “Mammut Kyoto” opens on November 18.
Mammut Sports Group Japan will open “Mammut Kyoto” (688 Sosamachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) on November 18, 2012. Positioned as the largest flagship store in Japan and western Japan, this will be the first directly managed store in Kyoto. Under the key concept of “MAMMUT MEETS KYOTO,” the site will convey the appeal…
Prince Hotel expands into New York. The Prince Kitano New York to Rebrand and Open on December 1
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide will rebrand and open The Prince Kitano New York (66 Park Ave, East 38th St, New York, NY 10016) in New York, USA on December 1 The Prince Kitano New York will be located at 66 Park Ave. The Kitano Hotel New York, the only Japanese-affiliated hotel in New York with…
Taiwan Tourism Association, Bibi Bibi! A mini-game and neon sign making experience that will electrify you. You can also taste freshly baked Taiwan sponge cake!
Tourism Expo Japan 2023 Osaka-Kansai, one of the world’s largest travel events, is being held at INTEX Osaka (Suminoe-ku, Osaka City) for four days from October 26 to 29. The Taiwan Tourism Association’s booth is marked by a Taiwanese-style neon sign, and the 2023 tourism promotion “Vivi Vivi! Taiwan,” the catchphrase for the event, the…
CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY” opens at the former site of Palette Town
TOM’S will pre-open “CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY” on October 28, and prior to this, business details were disclosed to interested parties. TMS, which operates one of Japan’s top racing teams, will operate this EV kart circuit as an “urban mobility entertainment facility. At present, it is the only kart circuit in the 23 wards of…
Star Flyer’s “Star Friday” in October: ¥9,600 Sale and Coupons for Travel Products
Star Flyer has announced the details of its “Star Friday” campaign for October. Star Friday is held on the last Friday of each month with the concept of “making you want to plan your trip. First, a 9,600 yen fare sale will be offered for flights boarding between November 24 and January 31, 2024. Fares…
Sake Brewery Tourism Promotion Council, a booth for adults where you can taste the best sake. You can also deepen your knowledge of sake!
Tourism Expo Japan 2023 Osaka-Kansai, one of the world’s largest travel events, is being held at INTEX Osaka (Suminoe-ku, Osaka City) for four days from October 26 to 29. The Japan Sake Brewery Tourism Promotion Council booth, together with the Sasaki Sake Brewery of Kyoto Prefecture, the Kuma Shochu Brewery Tourism Council of Kumamoto Prefecture,…
Win round-trip air tickets to Hawaii and hotel accommodations! The Japan Tourism Association and the Hawaii Tourism Authority are sponsoring the “Go Overseas Now! Campaign” by the Japan Tourism Promotion Association and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Tourism Expo Japan 2023 Osaka-Kansai, one of the world’s largest travel events, is being held at INTEX Osaka (Suminoe-ku, Osaka City) for four days from October 26 to 29. JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) and the Hawaii Tourism Authority Japan Branch held a joint press conference at the venue, and announced the expansion of…