Approaching Tokyo Joetsu Shinkansen Nanana︎ Campaign Enter from the campaign page, make a reservation and use the Joetsu Shinkansen from Niigata to Tokyo via “Ekinet”, and make at least two purchases with Suica to win a prize in a drawing. The period is from March 18 to April 26. The prizes include 7 pairs of…
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Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] In urban areas, the rule of one station and two minutes.
However, it is an old-fashioned human tendency to wonder whether we should rely solely on such technological gadgets. Besides, it is convenient to make a rough estimate of your schedule without having to pull out your PC or smartphone every time you need to go to a train station, and to be able to say,…
CYCLE MODE TOKYO 2023,” a bicycle event gathering road and cross cyclists, to be held April 15-16.
The Cycle Mode Executive Committee will hold the sports cycle festival “CYVLE MODE TOKYO 2023” at Tokyo Big Sight on April 15 and 16. Domestic and international brands of road bikes, cross bikes, and other sports bicycles are gathered for visitors to experience them on a test-ride course over 1.5 km in length overlooking the…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Indonesia: Supporting Post-Korona Economic Recovery through Financial Assistance
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 30 billion yen with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on February 20 in Jakarta for the “Emergency Assistance Yen Loan for the New Coronavirus Crisis (Competitiveness, Industrial Modernization and Trade Promotion Program Loan)”. The Loan Agreement (L/A) was signed…
Signing the Minutes of the Discussion on the Technical Cooperation Project for the ASEAN Region: Toward the Creation of an Autonomous, Fair and Secure Cyberspace through ASEAN-Japan Cooperation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Royal Thai Government on February 17 in Bangkok on the technical cooperation project “ASEAN-Japan Capacity Enhancement Program on Cyber Security and Digital Trust Services. Discussions: R/D) on the technical cooperation project “ASEAN-Japan Capacity Enhancement Program on Cyber Security and Digital Trust…
New event of Detective Conan x USJ has started, featuring Jin, Vermouth, and other black-skulled organizations. Goods include an assortment of unexpected items.
Limited food inspired by Okiya Subaru’s sharing is also available! Limited food “Okiya Subaru’s sharing – Chicken curry soup & rye bread open sandwich” is available on the terrace right next to Lomber’s Landing where the Detective Conan Mystery Restaurant is being held. A type with a lunch pouch is also available for those who…
Unlimited Ride on JR Regular Trains and Tokyo Monorail in 23 Wards. Mobile Suica limited “Monorail & Tokyo Metropolitan Area Pass” on sale.
JR East and Tokyo Monorail will sell the “Monorail & Metropolitan Area Pass,” which allows unlimited rides on all Tokyo Monorail lines and regular unlimited seats on regular JR trains (including rapid trains) within the 23 wards of Tokyo, exclusively through Mobile Suica. The period of use is Saturdays and holidays after March 18, April…
Scheduled Airlines Association to leave the wearing of masks on planes and in airports to individual judgment starting March 13.
The Scheduled Airlines Association announced its intention to leave the wearing of masks on board aircraft and in airports to the discretion of individual passengers and airline employees, effective March 13. Until now, the company has requested the use of masks based on the “Guidelines for Prevention of the Spread of New Coronavirus in the…
Logos designs two types of “Towel Tenugui” produced in Imabari, Japan. Dries in 1.5 hours if room-dried.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released an originally designed “towel tenugui” produced in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. The front has a smooth gauze surface and the back has a pile surface that gives the towel its softness, making it both breathable and absorbent. The towels are thin and highly breathable, and can…
Tokyo Metro to Hold Online Auction of Railway Parts. 19 items including rare directional banners and car number plates to be auctioned.
Tokyo Metro and Metro Commerce will hold the “Tokyo Metro Railway Parts Online Auction” from 12:00 p.m. on February 27 to 10:00 p.m. on March 12. The auction will feature a total of 19 items of railroad parts that were used on Tokyo Metro lines, including a front directional and operation number curtain set for…