JICA’s international cooperation activities are carried out by experts in various fields, both inside and outside of JICA, who are passionate about their work. In “People Tackling International Challenges,” we focus on the stories of these people and delve into their past progress and their aspirations for the future. In this fifth issue, we introduce…
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LatAm Investment Forum ｜ News & Media
Event Name: LatAm Investment Forum Date: September 12, 2023 Location: Tokyo, Japan Main Participants Embassy of Brazil, Embassy of Chile, Japanese companies, Partia, JICA (Overseas Investment and Loan Division, Private Sector Cooperation Department) Contents On September 12, 2023, the LatAm Investment Forum, organized by Patria, a Latin American private equity firm, was held in Tokyo….
JICA Chair Special Lecture by Professor Akio Takahara on Political and Foreign Policy Trends in East Asia and China at the National University of Mongolia ｜ News & Media
Professor Akio Takahara during his lecture In commemoration of the opening of the course for which credit has been granted at the National University of Mongolia since September of this year, a special lecture entitled “Trends Related to Politics and Foreign Policy in East Asia and China” by Professor Akio Takahara of the University of…
JR East Trading releases “Shinkansen Katanuki Baum” to commemorate Railroad Day; Series E5 Hayabusa, Series E6 Komachi
JR East Japan Trading will release “Katanuki Baum” of E5 Shinkansen Hayabusa and E6 Shinkansen Komachi at its railroad goods store “TRAINIART” on October 14. This is to commemorate Railroad Day. The product weighs 65 grams and is priced at 648 yen. The E5 Series Hayabusa and E6 Series Komachi are printed and cut on…
Started renting electric tuk-tuks at Hatanosu Station on the JR Ome Line. Guided Okutama experience tours also available.
This is a demonstration experiment to address issues such as traffic congestion during the on-season and environmental pollution caused by exhaust gas in tourist destinations where cars tend to be the main means of visitation. JR East Startup and eMoBi will offer an electric tuk-tuk rental service at Hatunosu Station on the JR Ome Line….
Disney Christmas Pasta Set Includes Hot “Shepherd’s Pie”! Soupy pasta will keep your body warm~!
Tokyo Disney Resort, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a festive atmosphere, will hold “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25! During this special time of the year, when the park is more colorful and festive than any other time of the year, each restaurant will be offering a variety of special menus….
Disney’s Christmas Winter Sweets are Adult Flavor of Coffee & Chocolate. Fluffy Lil’ Rin Rin Rin and mochi!
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold “Disney Christmas” from November 8 to December 25. Rich chocolate-based sweets perfect for winter will be plentiful at the park’s restaurants. Chocoholics will be in for a treat this season. Among them, you should check out the “Coffee & Chocolate Mousse” (single item: 550 yen). It is a special sweet…
The panda mailbox of Ueno Park has become a figurine! 1/12 size Postal Box 13 Figure: Ueno Onshi Park Panda Version” can be used as a piggy bank as well.
Post Office Product Sales Service will release “1/12 Size Postal Mailbox No. 13 Figure: Ueno Onshi Koen Panda Version” from October 21 to 22 at the Post Office Product Sales Booth in the Ueno Onshi Koen 150th Anniversary Cultural Festival. It will also be available at some post offices on October 27. The price is…
Weathernews releases “Second Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast. Late summer heat on record brings later-than-normal viewing in northern Japan.
On October 12, Weathernews released the “Second Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast” for the fall foliage season. The start of the fall foliage was delayed in northern Japan this year due to the record-breaking late summer heat, but the autumn air finally began to envelop the country in late September, and the coloring of the leaves…
Disney-themed lighting returns for one day only! Colors of the newest movie “Wishes” also lit up for the first time at Tokyo Skytree!
Tokyo Skytree will be specially lighting up with the theme of “Wishes,” a film commemorating Disney’s 100th anniversary. The event will be held from 5:45 p.m. to midnight on October 16 only. At the same time, seven types of special lighting inspired by Disney and Pixar characters, which were implemented from April to July this…