On December 18, NAA (Narita International Airport) and Market Enterprise concluded a business alliance for the reuse of unwanted items generated at the airport. The partnership will offer hard-to-find retired airport goods for sale to the general public. Market Enterprise’s reuse platform “Oikura” is currently being used by more than 200 municipalities to build a…
COP29 Side Event] Case Study on Innovative Solutions for Financing and NDC Implementation to Strengthen Livelihood Resilience at the Community Level
reporter Name Affiliation Title Yasuko Inoue Project Long-term Expert, Sustainable Forest Management and Landscape Restoration for Forest Sector Strengthening and Community Climate Change Resilience (SFS-CORECC) Project, Kenya, JICA summary Date: November 14, 2024, 17:00-18:00 (local time) Co-sponsored by the Government of Kenya (MECCF (Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Kenya) and NT (Ministry of…
A trip to Shizuoka City, a city of craftsmanship. A traditional crafts complex where you can enjoy Tororo soup, a specialty of the inns on the Tokaido Highway, and Tamiya!
The red seal is also in the style of a plastic model runner! Nippon-daira Ropeway to Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine First, we went to Nippon-daira, one of the most famous scenic spots in Shizuoka. After walking around the observation corridor of the Nihondaira Yume Terrace, an observation facility built at the top of the mountain, we…
COP29 Side Event] High-Level Meeting of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC) ｜ News & PR
reporter Name Affiliation Title Ryosuke Takahashi Research Manager, Planning Dept. summary Date: November 13, 2024 Organized by: International Development Finance Club (IDFC) Name of venue (pavilion name): International Development Finance Club (IDFC) Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation Title Megumi Muto Special Assistant to the President, JICA Stephan Wintels President, German Finance Corporation for Reconstruction (KFW) Serge…
Chancellor Tanaka Meets with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliya Sviridenko ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliya Sviridenko at JICA headquarters on December 16. During the meeting, President Tanaka stated that Japan will continue its support for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Ukraine with a view to sharing Japanese knowledge and technology, and emphasized that Japan…
JR East to integrate membership information of each service into “JRE ID”, starting in February 2025, including Mobile Suica/Ekinette.
On December 17, JR East announced that it plans to launch the integrated ID service “JRE ID” in February 2025. It allows seamless use of various JR East Group digital services such as Mobile Suica, ticket reservation “Ekinet”, and mail order site “JRE MALL” with a single ID. Each service will be introduced gradually toward…
IWATANI’s MYDANRO interior fireplace powered by cassette gas and batteries. Fluctuating flames and aroma can be enjoyed.
Iwatania iCorrect will pre-sell MYDANRO, an interior fireplace that can be enjoyed with cassette gas, on Make. The sales period is from December 18 at 11:00 to February 27, 2025. A super early bird discount of 33% (31,840 yen) will be offered on the regular price of 47,760 yen for a set of the main…
Logos large cabin tent with easy 90-second setup and spacious interior. Great for camping with a large family of 6 people.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the Tradcanvas Easy Set Cabin Tent XL-BE, which can be easily set up in 90 seconds and offers excellent livability. It is priced at 68,200 yen. This cabin tent combines a large living space with excellent storage, making it suitable for camping with a large…
IHG to Re-launch ANA Crowne Plaza in Okinawa in 2025. Rebranding of Ansa Okinawa Resort
IHG-ANA Hotels Group Japan signed a management contract with BHR Okinawa Management, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land, on December 16. The company will promote the re-launch of the “ANA Crowne Plaza” brand in Okinawa. Ansa Okinawa Resort (1468 Ishikawa Yamashiro, Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture), a 45-minute drive from Naha Airport, will be rebranded and renovated…
KidZania events for adults to play, to be held in February and March. Limited to 3 facilities in Tokyo/Koshien/Fukuoka
KGJ GROUP will hold “KidZania for Adults,” an event in which adults can also participate, at KidZania, a facility for children to experience occupations and society, in February and March 2025. The event will be held at KidZania Tokyo, KidZania Koshien, and KidZania Fukuoka, with an admission fee of 5,500 yen. The event will be…