Kinki Nippon Railway Co. will begin operating two new “Tobashima Memory” trains (two cars per train) to promote the attractions of Toba and Shima, with one train scheduled to debut on February 6 as “Tobashima Memory: Nami no Sho” and the other in late February as “Tobashima Memory: Umi no Sho. Both trains were designed…
Ukrainian and Fukushima Researchers Together Aim for the Future of Land Use after the Nuclear Accident
Ukrainian and Fukushima Researchers Together Aim for the Future of Land Use after the Nuclear Accident To utilize the land after the nuclear accident, Ukrainian and Fukushima researchers aim for the future together The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused great damage to research institutions in Ukraine, and many researchers have been forced to…
Local Souvenir Selection] “Ototo Senbei” and “Kamado Pie” as Kagawa Souvenirs
This time, we will introduce two carefully selected products from Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan, yet it is well-known for its “Konpira-san” shrine, and its “Kintohira-gu Shrine,” which is famous for its scenery that looks like a Ghibli movie. Although Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan in terms…
Ace, “W &.Day/Night” work backpack new colors for working women
Ace has added new colors to the “Ricca” and “Poet” series of backpacks from its “W&.Day/Night” line, which offers work bags for working women. The Ricca Square Backpack is now available in a new sage green color. The Poet Round Backpack will be available in light gray. Both models keep your belongings neatly organized and…
Adoption of a resolution expressing gratitude and praise for JICA’s cooperation in the Mindanao peace process: President Tanaka delivers the first speech as a foreigner at the Bangsamoro Transitional Authority Congress in the Philippines
On January 18, President Akihiko Tanaka delivered the first speech by a foreigner to the Bangsamoro Transitional Authority (BTA) Congress in Cotabato City on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, praising the BTA’s steady progress in the peace process in cooperation with the Philippine government and strongly emphasizing that JICA will continue to cooperate with…
Project for Strengthening Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration for Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta Region under Climate Change
The Mekong Delta region in southern Vietnam is a major producer of rice, fruits, and marine products, with exports accounting for 20 percent of the country’s GDP, making it an important region for the country’s socioeconomy and neighboring Mekong countries. It is also one of the three deltas most affected by climate change in the…
National Health Insurance System Strengthening Project to Achieve Universal Health Coverage
In Sudan, the National Health Sector Strategic Plan II (2012-2016), a mid-term health goal, has been developed by the Ministry of Health. One of the pillars of this strategy is to expand coverage and improve the quality of primary health care (PHC). However, the necessary funds and equipment have not fully reached medical facilities at…
Project to strengthen agricultural and rural development projects that ensure inclusiveness and contribute to peacebuilding
In 2016, the Colombian government signed a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the largest left-wing guerrilla force, ending more than half a century of armed conflict that has caused an estimated 7 million internally displaced persons. Following this peace agreement, in 2017, the National Planning Agency (DNP) developed the Territorial…
Clean Cities Project in Sudan
In Sudan, the amount of waste generated is increasing in Khartoum State, where the largest city is located, due to the high population growth rate in urban areas. However, due to a lack of materials, equipment, and administrative officials’ systems and experience, collection and disposal capacity is low, and there are concerns about the deterioration…
Project to establish a value chain by improving the safety of horticultural crops
In Myanmar, the poverty gap between rural and urban areas, where agriculture is a major industry, is growing, and there is a need to increase farmers’ income through improving agricultural productivity and adding value to agricultural products. However, in Myanmar, there are many small-scale farmers, and in addition to their lack of knowledge and skills…