NEXCO East Japan held its first regular press conference for FY2023 on April 26. At the conference, traffic congestion forecaster Hiromasa Ishigaki explained the key points of traffic congestion in his jurisdiction during Golden Week and how to avoid them. Traffic congestion on expressways during GW 2023 is expected to be higher during the second…
VOYAGESIM for Europe, an eSIM for use when traveling in Europe, is now available.
On April 26, T-Gaia launched VOYAGESIM for Europe, an eSIM for data communication for travelers in Europe. With this service, users can access a dedicated website from their iPhone or other eSIM-compatible smartphone, apply to use the service, and configure settings to enable immediate data communications in 42 European countries. In some areas, 5G communications…
JR Tokai’s “Isa Isa Nara” Vol. 3: Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Takahata. Wrapping bus designed by Ryohei Suzuki starts running.
JR Tokai has launched the third phase of its “Izaza Nara” campaign to promote the attractions of Nara, highlighting the Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Takahata area. As part of this campaign, JR Tokai, in cooperation with Nara Prefecture and Nara Kotsu, has begun operating a wrapped bus service in Nara City. Two limited-edition wrapped buses…
Logos “Devil Block Waterproof Spray” repels water and oil stains from tents. Also repels insects for approximately 6 hours.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released “Devil Block Waterproof Spray” (1980 yen). When sprayed on the mesh fabric of a tent, a fluorocarbon resin coating is formed on each fiber of the fabric, repelling rain, water, oil stains, etc. without compromising breathability. It also contains mentandiol, an ingredient found in lemon eucalyptus,…
HIS Revamps Overseas Travel Cancellation Compensation. Plan includes compensation without limitation of reason.
On April 26, HIS (HIS) renewed its cancellation support for overseas travel in cooperation with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance. Cancellation Support is a service that compensates for cancellation fees in accordance with insurance premiums in the event of an unavoidable cancellation of an overseas trip. The renewed service is now available as the “Basic Plan” and…
BLUETTI offers up to 37% off portable power supplies. Purchasers receive outdoor tableware sets and other gifts.
BLUETTI JAPAN will conduct a “GW Campaign” at BLUETTI’s official online shopping site, offering up to 37% discount on eligible portable power supplies. The period is from April 26 to May 8. For 13 days only, the EB200P, with its high output of 2200W and large capacity of 2048Wh to connect to any electrical appliance,…
President Tanaka meets with Gilbert F. Ngubo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Ngubo at JICA headquarters on April 24. In his opening remarks, President Tanaka expressed his hope for further deepening cooperation with the ILO in areas related to “Business and Human Rights,” such as the protection of the human rights of migrant workers…
Dinosaurs appear at Gurinpa, an amusement park at the foot of Mt! Enjoy stamp rally where you can get real fossils from April 27!
Fujikyu Group’s amusement park “Gurinpa” (2427 Fujiwara, Suyama, Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture) will hold “Gurinpa Dinosaur Park,” an event featuring various dinosaurs in the park, from April 27 to May 21. In addition to the appearance of six types of dinosaurs, including a Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, and Iguanodon, visitors can enjoy a photo spot where they…
NEXCO Central Japan adds an alert function to its traffic information notification application “MICHIRAJI. Notification is given 2 km before the event occurs.
NEXCO Central Japan has added a function to its smartphone application “MICHIRAJI” to alert drivers before the point where a sudden event occurs. The new system will provide notifications approximately 2 km before an accident, falling objects, or other incident occurs. The company claims that the new system will be useful in supporting safe driving…
Coleman Introduces Stylish New “Glaze” Color for Six Types of Chairs
Coleman is selling the chairs in the new 2023 “glaze” color (six models in total). A calming glaze color is now available for six types of chair products. By combining them with items in the same color, such as hexatarp and sleeping bag, you can create a camp site with a stylish atmosphere. The “Healing…