On December 26, expressway companies summarized their “Maintenance Policy for Improving Convenience at Expressway SAs and PAs” and announced that they would “consider charging a fee for use of service areas and parking areas beyond a certain time” over the medium to long term as a measure to relieve congestion at these areas. In response…
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UNWTO and JICA co-host TIPs introduction seminar for the Central American Tourism Integration Organization (SITCA) ｜ News & Media
summary UNWTO and JICA co-hosted a seminar to introduce TIPs for the Central American Tourism Integration Organization (SITCA) date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Friday, November 17, 2023 organizing JICA and UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Location online Main Participants Mr. Gustavo Santos, UNWTO Regional Director for the Americas Ms. Morena Valdez, Minister of Tourism, El…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Laos: Contributing to social participation of people with disabilities and promotion of sports and cultural activities through renovation and improvement of Chao Anuwong Stadium ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on December 26 in Vientiane for a grant of up to 4,171 million yen for the “Chao Anuwong Stadium Renovation Project. Chao Anuwong Stadium was built in 1950 in the center of Vientiane,…
Flying Blue x JCB “Gold Card” new member campaign offering up to 45,000 yen worth of Miles
Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch a campaign to recruit new members for the Flying Blue JCB Gold Card, a credit card in partnership with JCB. The period is from December 16 to February 29, 2024. In addition to the 5,000 miles awarded to card issuers during the period, bonus miles will…
The encounter rate is 0.2%. If you can get on the “New Year’s Eve Taxi 2024” limited to 100 cars in Tokyo, you may win a prize!
News Technology and S.RIDE will conduct “New Year’s Eve Taxi 2024,” a limited edition of 100 cabs in Tokyo, from January 1 to 14 as part of a project utilizing the “Canvas” mobility vehicle window media. During the period, passengers who ride in the “New Year’s Eve Taxi 2024” running in the 23 wards of…
The 9th Study Session for Municipalities and Other Waterworks Related Parties Held ｜ News & Media
summary On December 7, 2023 (Thursday), the 9th Study Session for Municipalities and Other Parties Involved in Water Supply Business (hereinafter referred to as “the Study Session”) was held online. The supply of safe tap water, of which Japan is proud, is maintained by the know-how and efforts of local governments, etc. Their cooperation is…
Fujikyu Highland to hold New Year’s Day sunrise viewing party at the 55-meter-high observatory “FUJIYAMA Sky Deck
Serialized JAL hometown ambassadors/supporters ask about their love of the region I want to convey the good points of Amami Oshima that I know now that I have moved to the island! Tour planned by JAL flight attendant Club Tourism “Environmental Conservation on Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage Island and Behind-the-scenes Tour of Amami…
Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple opens a special website for Hatsumode in 2024. Traffic regulations around the approach to the temple will be in effect until the end of January.
Serialized JAL hometown ambassadors/supporters ask about their love of the region I want to convey the good points of Amami Oshima that I know now that I have moved to the island! Tour planned by JAL flight attendant Club Tourism “Environmental Conservation on Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage Island and Behind-the-scenes Tour of Amami…
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, guiding the hours of worship for Hatsumode in 2024. Traffic restrictions in the center of Kamakura on Mikagahi.
Visiting Hours December 31, 2023 – January 2, 2024: 24 hours possible January 3, 2024: 0:00 – 20:30 After January 4, 2024: 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Live camera feeds are available on the official website so that visitors can check on the temple grounds from home to see how crowded it is. In addition,…
Traffic regulations for Meiji Jingu Shrine’s Hatsumode 2024; vehicle traffic to be closed around Harajuku/Yoyogi Stations from Jan. 31 to Jan. 3.
Serialized JAL hometown ambassadors/supporters ask about their love of the region I want to convey the good points of Amami Oshima that I know now that I have moved to the island! Tour planned by JAL flight attendant Club Tourism “Environmental Conservation on Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage Island and Behind-the-scenes Tour of Amami…