It has been a year since the fighting between the Palestinian armed group Hamas and the Israeli military intensified. While there are still no signs of a conclusion, JICA continues to provide support for the serious humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, making use of the knowledge of the International Emergency Relief Team. What kind…
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docomo x Jalan, campaign to reward d-points for the full amount of the trip
NTT DOCOMO will conduct the “Maximum All Points Return Campaign at Jalan net – No Hazure” from October 31 to December 15. The main point of the Recruit ID is set to d-points, and those who make a web reservation and use the target service during the period will be awarded d-points for the full…
Odakyu introduces d-points on its travel reservation site. Campaign to earn up to 10,000 d-points
Odakyu Electric Railway will introduce d-points on its official travel site, Odakyu Travel Reservation Site, on November 1 at 10:00. By linking the reservation site with a d-account, 1 point (equivalent to 1 yen) will be awarded for every 100 yen spent on travel. The points will be awarded 30 days after the return date…
Starting today, November 1, bicyclists will be punished for driving while using a cell phone or driving under the influence of alcohol. Violators also face jail time.
The Road Traffic Law will be amended on November 1 to apply new penalties for dangerous driving of bicycles. Talking or gazing at the screen of a smartphone or other device while holding it in one’s hand while riding a bicycle is subject to a penalty of up to six months in prison or a…
Disney x FOREVER 21, Holiday Collection with Classic Designs. Initials embroidered sweatshirts and slippers.
FOREVER 21 will launch a new Disney-designed holiday collection. Featuring Mickey & Friends with a classic feel, the collection includes items for everyday wear; a total of 35 models will be available from November 1, and 10 models from late November. The lineup includes embroidered sweatshirts with the character’s initials all over, denim jackets with…
Japan Weather Association’s 3rd “Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast. Mountainous areas in Tohoku and northern Kanto will be at their best, while the Kanto Plain and western Japan will be at their best in the second half of November.
Forecasts for Hokkaido and Tohoku The autumn foliage is expected to be at its best later than normal and similar to last year due to insufficient cold weather in the Tohoku plains, although some locations in the mountainous areas of Hokkaido and Tohoku, such as Naruko Gorge in Miyagi Prefecture, have made good progress and…
Richmond Hotel Sendai in Kakyoin renewed. 272 rooms in total, kids space in the main building/business lounge in the annex, etc.
RNT Hotels, operator of Richmond Hotel, will reopen Richmond Hotel Sendai (1-4-4 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture), which has been closed since August, on December 28. In the main building (former main floor) for leisure and inbound customers, a “family lounge” and “kids’ space” will be newly established. 9 rooms will be opened on…
ANA to produce a limited run of 160 name objects made from Boeing 787 windows. Supervised by mechanics and with registration symbols.
ANA will release on Makuake a limited edition of 160 custom-made name objects made from the cabin windows of the Boeing 787. Applications will be accepted from November 1 at 10:00 until January 28, 2025. Two types of fonts are available: gothic font and italic bold font, priced from 23,000 yen. A dedicated stand is…
Honolulu Cookies, Seasonal “Holiday Confetti”. Ornaments/message cards and other goodies.
Honolulu Cookie Company launched its holiday collection on October 30. The company said that shipping to Japan is not yet available (as of October), but limited items are available at Yahoo! Shopping and some Costco stores. The collection features boxes and gift cans in different sizes and designs, playfully designed by Hawaiian artist and designer…
docomo’s d payment, campaign to win a private event in USJ area
NTT DOCOMO announces “Let’s go with d-payment” to win tickets and other prizes for USJ’s area private events! Universal Studios Japan Asobi no Haru! Campaign 2024″, in which participants can win tickets to a private event in the USJ area. The campaign will run from November 1 to January 25, 2025. During the period, “d-pay”…