Snow Peak released two items, the HOME & CAMP Burner tabletop gas stove in white and the ECO CUP, exclusively on Amazon.co.jp on December 16. The “HOME & CAMP Burner” is a tabletop gas stove that can accommodate large pots and pans and can be stored compactly. It can be used not only for everyday…
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Beijing Capital Airlines to Launch New Service on the Kansai International Airport – Hefei – Shijiazhuang Route on December 23. Two round trips per week, 174 seats in economy only.
Kansai Airport announced that Beijing Capital Airlines will launch new service on December 23 on the KIX – Hefei – Shijiazhuang route. The aircraft used is an Airbus A320 with 174 seats in economy class only. Beijing Capital Airlines is an airline based in Beijing, China, and this is the first scheduled flight from Kansai…
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani and his dog Dekopin goods, online lottery sales. t-shirt/mug/drawstring etc.
Space Age is now offering Shohei Otani merchandise that has not yet been released in Japan under an official licensing agreement with the MLB Players Association. This time, a two-shot of Shohei Ohtani with his dog “Dekopin,” which appeared when he won the MVP award, will be made into merchandise and sold through an online…
Mobile Suica commuter pass, balance chargeable from parent’s credit card
JR East will begin charging Mobile Suica commuter pass users only through “One Time Credit Card Payment,” a proxy payment by credit cards of parents and other credit card holders. The service will begin on March 16, 2024. Mobile Suica has introduced “One-time Credit Card Payment” so that students who do not have a credit…
Shohei Ohtani T-shirts and replica uniforms for the Dodgers are available for order at MLB shop.
Fanatics Japan is rolling out a series of merchandise for Shohei Ohtani, his first since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. Orders are now available at the official online store “MLB shop. The lineup includes seven types of T-shirts, including Fanatics original T-shirts with the number “17” on the back and Nike replica uniforms. read more…
Kenya Technical Cooperation Project Discussion Minutes Signed: Contributing to Proper Improvement and Management of Rural Water Supply Facilities through Hand Pump Powering and Guidelines Development ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Kenya on December 15 in Nairobi on the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Rural Water and Sanitation Implementation Capacity for Better Living”. More than 80% of Kenya’s land area is arid and semi-arid, making it vulnerable to…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Kyrgyzstan: Contributing to Efficient Use of Water Resources through Support for Maintenance and Management of Waterways ｜ News & Media
On December 11, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 1,087 million yen for the “Equipment Improvement Program for Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Canals”. In Kyrgyzstan, where water resources from snowmelt from the Tien Shan Mountains and other mountainous regions…
Tokyu Denentoshi Line “Early Riser Support Campaign” to earn up to 1,120 points for early morning rides on weekdays; limited period starting January 9
Tokyu Corporation will conduct the “Denentoshi Line Early Riser Support Campaign” from January 9 to February 9, 2024, in which customers can earn TOKYU POINT for early morning use on weekdays. When passengers enter a station on the Denentoshi Line by the designated time and board a train to Shibuya Station or a station on…
JR East “Ekiben Aji no Jinin 2023” results announced. Akita Prefecture’s “Odate Chicken Meal, Hachiko the Loyal Dog’s Hometown” wins the Grand Shogun Award.
JR East held its 12th annual ekiben summit battle, “Ekiben Aji no Jin 2023,” and announced a total of 14 winning ekiben out of 59 entries. The total number of votes cast this time was 11,437. The first-place “Ekiben Taishogun” that received the most votes was “Odate Chicken Meal,” from Akita Prefecture, the hometown of…
Yamagata Shinkansen New E8 Series: 2,400 people invited to test ride. There is a car for parents and children only.
JR East will hold a total of eight test rides between Ueno and Koriyama Stations (all one-way) before the new Yamagata Shinkansen train, the E8 Series, goes into service on March 16, 2024. In conjunction with this event, 300 participants, for a total of 2,400, will be recruited for each session. Some of the cars…