Sano Premium Outlets will hold the “Sano Premium Outlets 20th ANNIVERSARY SALE” from March 10 to 21 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening on March 14. In addition to the store sale, the company has announced a raffle and a special meal menu, with details to be released on March 3. read more…
Japan Weather Association, Cherry blossoms bloom normal to early nationwide, starting March 19 in Fukuoka and Kochi.
On February 16, the Japan Weather Association released its second cherry blossom bloom forecast for 49 locations throughout Japan. In 2023, blooming is expected to be on par with or earlier than normal throughout Japan. The cherry blossom front is expected to start from Fukuoka and Kochi on March 19, with blooming in Miyazaki on…
Selection of Local Souvenirs] Akita Souvenirs: “Nama-Moroshi” and “Hatahata Pie Mini”.
Akita Prefecture is a snowy prefecture located on the Sea of Japan coast of the Tohoku region. Akita Prefecture is rich in specialty products that have many fans throughout Japan, such as Akita Komachi brand rice, Inaniwa udon noodles, Hinai Jidori chicken, Iburi Gako, Kiritanpo, etc. On the other hand, if you are asked what…
South Sudan Broadcasting Authority Organizational Capacity Strengthening Project Phase 2
South Sudan has made the transition from a state-owned broadcaster to a public broadcaster following the passage of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) Act in 2013 and the establishment of a management committee in 2016. As the only public broadcaster and TV broadcaster in the country, SSBC plays a very important role and is…
Forest Sector Strengthening and Community Climate Change Resilience Project through Sustainable Forest Management and Landscape Restoration
In Kenya, the long-term economic plan “Vision 2030” (2008) identifies forests as one of the key sectors supporting primary industries. However, due to population growth, social development, land use change including agriculture, non-sustainable use, and lack of governance, the country is losing approximately 52,000 hectares (2010-2018) of forest every year, and this trend is particularly…
Project for the Development of an Integrated Forest Management System Model for the Conservation of Mountain Forest Ecosystems in the Andes-Amazon
The region from the Peruvian Andes to the Amazon maintains a diverse ecosystem due to the various environments created by the different altitudes. In recent years, however, the forest area has been decreasing due to illegal logging, conversion to agricultural land through settlement, and other production activities, including deforestation without proper management plans. In addition,…
Plan for Capacity Improvement of Electricity Supply in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The South Andaman Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, one of the islands under India’s Union Territory, is home to Port Blair, the seat of the executive branch, and is the center of economic activity with 63 percent of the total population of the islands. The South Andaman power system, which covers the South…
Strategic National Port Development Master Plan Project
Timor-Leste has positioned the development of infrastructure in the port sector as one of the priority issues in its national development plan, and is working to strengthen the country’s maritime transportation network. In addition to the construction and operation of the Port of Tivar, a new international port that will replace the Port of Dili…
Project to improve primary health care through strengthening family and community health models
In Nicaragua, the slow improvement of maternal and child health indicators in rural areas has resulted in national disparities, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases account for a high percentage of all deaths due to the increase in life expectancy and changes in eating habits and lifestyle. Under these circumstances, the…
JTB x Pokey presents “Pokey Travel Box” for lodging reservations in Osaka and Kyoto. Empty box monument also appeared.
JTB will conduct the “2023 Spring Pokey Travel Campaign” in collaboration with Ezaki Glico “Pokey” from February 20 to April 23. A limited number of “Poki Tabi BOX” boxes will be given to those who apply for a trip that includes at least one night’s stay in Osaka or Kyoto at any of the 30…