JR East will release the official mass control unit for the JR East Train Simulator on February 27 at 12:00 pm. It is a reproduction of the mass control unit used in real trains and is priced at 2.5 million yen. By using this unit to play the simulator, users can enjoy the sensation of…
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Grant Aid Gift Agreement Signed for Sudan: Supporting Improvement of Agricultural Productivity through Collaboration with WFP ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on February 21 at JICA Headquarters for the “Wheat Value Chain Enhancement Program (WFP Collaboration). The grant agreement is for the “Wheat Value Chain Enhancement Program (WFP Collaboration)”. Signing Ceremony A summary of the business is…
Disney Store x MILKFED. joint project, backpack and tote, for spring outings!
On February 25, Walt Disney Japan launched a joint project with MILKFED. at Disney Store. The backpacks are available in two types: 23L (13,500 yen) and 32L (16,500 yen). 23L is available in Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck, respectively, while 32L is only available in Minnie Mouse. The bag comes with a clear pouch for…
Akashi City’s Inclusive City Planning Introduced in Paraguay ｜ News & PR
On February 11, 2025, a seminar was held in Paraguay for local government officials (mayors, city officials, etc.) involved in disability policies to introduce initiatives related to the disability field in Japan, with Mr. Ken Yamada, Deputy Director of the Citizens’ Collaboration Promotion Office and Director of the Inclusive Promotion Division of the Akashi City…
International Women’s Day] Talking with Soccer Legend Honoki Sawa: “A Future Where Everyone Can Show Their Individuality” ｜ News & PR
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a United Nations event, and 50 years after its establishment in 1975, the environment surrounding women around the world is gradually improving, but there are still many issues to be addressed. Ms. Honoki Sawa, a former member of Japan’s women’s national soccer team, and Ms. Atsuko Kamei, Director of…
Logos, 3-way backpack that converts quickly into a table and container. Capacity of 31L, carry-on compatible.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the “LOGOS Camp Tool Backpack with Table. It is priced at 18,700 yen. This 3-way backpack can be carried on the back for carrying and becomes a mini table and container at the campsite. It has a high storage capacity of 31L, and is equipped…
The best of Hawaii’s Happy Hour restaurants: Wine, Steak, Bento, and Pasta! 3 Happy Hour restaurants where you can fully enjoy the uniqueness of Hawaii!
Strip Steak Located on the third floor of International Marketplace, this steakhouse is overseen by Chef Michael Mina, who has cooked for three U.S. presidents. Although it gives the impression of an upscale restaurant, this place also offers a happy hour. Pau Hana Tasting is a reasonably priced way to enjoy the creative flavors of…
POVO launches “Giga Charge Card” at Lawson, which allows users to sign up and add data by paying cash.
KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will release three types of data eSIM “Giga Charge Cards,” which allow customers to add povo data capacity, at Lawson stores on February 25. There are three options to choose from: unlimited data usage (330 yen for 24 hours), 3GB (990 yen for 30 days), and 20GB (2,700 yen for 30…
I saw “The Gate Hotel Yokohama by HULIC,” which will open in a great location overlooking the Port of Yokohama and Yamashita Park.
Hulic Hotel Management will open The Gate Hotel Yokohama by HULIC (11-3 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), the fifth hotel in Japan under its The Gate Hotel brand, on February 26. This article reports on the preview held prior to the opening. The Gate Hotel Yokohama is in an excellent location, facing Yamashita Park…
LAWSON launches “Snoopy” tote bag and wall clock commemorating the 75th anniversary of the PEANUTS comic strip.
Lawson will release tote bags and wall clocks commemorating the 75th anniversary of the birth of PEANUTS comic books at its stores and HMV in Japan starting February 25. SNOOPY BIG GARDEN TOTE BAG BOOK 75th Anniversary Edition” is a tote bag decorated with the 75th anniversary logo. The bag is lightweight but has a…