ZEN Resort will open its first glamping facility in Oku-Nikko, ZEN RESORT NIKKO (2482-1-27 Nakamiya Shrine, Nikko-shi, Tochigi Prefecture), on December 25. Located in the national park where the vast nature of Oku-Nikko still remains, the camp offers a panoramic view of Lake Chuzenji and Mt. While retaining the unique charm of camping, such as…
Signed a grant aid agreement for Sierra Leone: Contributed to the stable supply of electricity to un-electrified areas through the construction of substations and transmission lines.
On December 19, 2022, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, for a grant aid of up to 2.07 billion yen for the “Electricity Distribution Network Expansion Project along Freetown Peninsula”: (G/A) for the “Electricity…
NEW ERA×WWS collaboration cap is now available for pre-order. Highly water-repellent and packable
Oasis Lifestyle Group has begun accepting pre-orders for the WWS x NEW ERA Packable Cap (5,940 yen), a collaboration between cap brand NEW ERA and WWS, the brand that originated the work suit. The new material “ultimex/ultimex” developed by our company is used. The material is washable, water-repellent and quick-drying, and the EVA material used…
FUKUTOKU TOMICA” celebrates the New Year. Total of 6 types with motifs of auspicious peacock and zodiac sign “Rabbit”.
TOMY will release the “Fukutoku Tomica” (770 yen) on December 29 to celebrate the New Year. The lineup consists of a total of six types, including the auspicious “Peacock” and the zodiac sign for 2023 “Rabbit,” as well as “Lion,” “Eagle,” “Tendomushi,” and “Kabutomushi” motifs (the lottery format does not allow selection of the type)….
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Senegalese President Sall
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal in Tokyo on December 19. At the beginning of the presentation, President Tanaka introduced that new cooperation projects in education and fisheries will be launched in Senegal, that plans are in place to promote business development in other areas, and that…
Car side tarp “Carap+” with suction cup attachment and 5 minute set up. Can also be used for light
Ryson will begin accepting purchases of the “Car Wrap + (Plus),” a car-side tarp for use in auto camping and other camping activities, on December 21 via the support purchase service Makuake. The planned selling price for the general public is 23,800 yen. The ease of spreading it out has been improved from previous products…
Winter lights up at Yamaguchi Prefecture’s scenic “Akiyoshido” cave. Seven colors of light and sound create a fantastic atmosphere.
Event Summary Dates: December 21-25, 2022 and February 10-14, 2023 Color light-up: 10:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 15:00 Entry: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (cave closes at 5:30 p.m.) *Normal lighting outside of event hours 1DAY Free Pass: Adults 1,300 yen / Junior high school students 1,050 yen / Elementary school students…
APA Hotel Koriyama Ekimae reopens with 89 new guest rooms
APA Hotel has reopened “APA Hotel ” (1-9-18 Ekimae, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture). Located a two-minute walk from the west exit of Koriyama Station, the hotel has increased the total number of rooms to 89 by converting the entire second floor into guest rooms. In addition to 74 single rooms, there are 8 double rooms…
Hints for Rail Travel by Koji Inoue] Going North on an 18 Ticket. Excel-based comparison for itinerary planning
For example, if you are heading north on a regular train If there is only one possible route, the story is simple, but there may be situations where multiple routes are possible, or where it is possible to extend the itinerary to multiple possible destinations for comparison. Therefore, since it is the season for 18-kippu…
UnBroke-LSH” safety shoes look like sneakers. Impact-resistant Kevlar material and slip-resistant lining
Gloture launched the UnBroke-LSH safety shoes (¥9,625), which look like sneakers, on its own e-commerce site, MODERN g. The sole is made of Kevlar, which is said to be five times stronger than steel and is resistant to impact. The material is both sturdy and flexible, making it ideal for long hours of work, camping,…