JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met online with World Bank Group President David Malpass on February 8. President Tanaka and President Malpas met during the Deep Dive, an annual consultation between the World Bank Group and JICA that has been held every year since 2014, and confirmed a number of achievements in private sector finance, education,…
USJ, SPY x FAMILY Collaboration. Anya’s churritos, kimeirachokan curry buns, etc.
Universal Studios Japan will offer special menus and original goods in a collaborative event with “SPY x FAMILY” to be held at “Universal Cool Japan 2023. A special set inspired by the Forger family, “SPY x FAMILY Beef Stew Set – Forger Family Special Menu” is available only at the park. The main dish features…
JICA-College of Technology Open Innovation Challenge” wins the Prime Minister’s Award at the 5th Japan Open Innovation Awards.
The purpose of this technical college OI is to provide opportunities for technical college students to work on social issues in Africa, to deepen their understanding and interest in global issues, and to seek innovative solutions with their flexible ideas and advanced technical skills. In response to the challenges set by JICA and its African…
Signing of Subordinated Loan Agreement for “Support Project for Small and Micro Businesses” in Palestine (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to improving access to finance for small and micro businesses through the first overseas investment and loan
On December 12, 2022, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement with Bank of Palestine, a leading private financial institution in the Palestinian territories, to provide US$30 million in subordinated loans, and held a ceremony on February 16 to celebrate the signing. This project will be used to provide loans to small and…
Tokaido Shinkansen arrival and departure chimes, TOKIO “AMBITIOUS JAPAN!” to end around summer.
On February 16, JR Tokai released a new commercial for the Tokaido Shinkansen Line. The commercial depicts a businessman, played by actor Kento Kaku, on a business trip. The commercial depicts a businessman, played by Kento Kaku, on a business trip, and the theme song “Aini Ikou” (composed by Taisei Iwasaki, sung by UA) is…
Nearly 1.5 million foreigners visited Japan in January. More than 1 million from East Asia due to Chinese New Year.
JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) announced that the estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in January was 1,497,300. This is 55.7% compared to the same month in 2019. Compared to December, when demand for travel to Japan increases due to the Christmas vacations and other factors, January is usually a quiet month, especially in…
REQFUL 2.0, a mini wallet with essential functions for a cashless lifestyle; up to 40% off with Makeake pre-sale
Rotir has launched the REQFUL 2.0, a mini wallet with essential functions for a cashless lifestyle, on Makuake. This money clip compatible model has been updated two years after its launch in 2021. It is now able to smoothly take out not only coins and cards but also banknotes, and has been finished to be…
Glamping at an Abandoned School in Tako-cho, Chiba Prefecture. TACO GLAMP “THE MEXICO” opens on March 7.
On March 7, HIMARU will open TACO GLAMP “THE MEXICO,” a resort facility that combines glamping and auto-camping at an abandoned school (former Joban Elementary School) in Tako-cho, Katori-gun, Chiba Prefecture, which has been converted into a resort. Located 30 minutes by car from Narita Airport, it is said to offer a resort experience as…
Disney x Retro cafe menu, a bit nostalgic but new! I went to OH MY CAFE which starts tomorrow!
When we think of Showa retro, many people immediately think of “deformed floral patterns and those unique colors!” Many people must immediately think of “deformed floral patterns and those distinctive colors! The nostalgic, cute, and comforting designs of glasses, pots, hotel keys, and other retro items have attracted renewed attention in the past few years,…
The 50th Mt. Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival” with 1,000 plum trees in full bloom. Cheers to new sake and wines from the fruit special zone!
The Mt. Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival Executive Committee will hold the 50th Mt. The festival will be held from February 18 to March 19. Tsukuba, about 1,000 plum trees bloom from February to March every year. From the “Observation Azumaya” at the top of the ume grove, visitors can look down on the ume blossoms,…