Day 1 Departure! From Shinagawa, take the Shinkansen Hikari to Nagoya. In Nagoya, I had a famous morning breakfast with my friend. We enjoyed the light meal that comes as an extra (not so extra) when you order a drink. After that, we visited Masashioda Shrine and visited my friend’s Kyudojo (Japanese archery) located next…
Signing of investment agreement for “FinTech Financial Inclusion Support Investment Project” (overseas investment and loan): Supporting startup companies working to expand access to finance in developing regions in Africa and Asia.
On August 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement to invest US$10 million in the Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund, a debt fund managed by Lendable Inc. JICA’s investment will be used to finance early-stage fintech start-ups that are working to improve access to finance in developing regions of Africa and Asia….
Ukrainian Researchers Visit Japan for Technical Training at Fukushima University–Using the Latest Technology for Radiation Dosimetry for Environmental Assessment in Chornobyl
It has been 36 years since the 1986 Chornobyl NPP accident. The Ukrainian government is planning to reorganize the off-limits zone. In the off-limits zone, environmental and ecological changes are expected due to the drop in the water level of the cooling pond (the place where cooling water is supplied to the nuclear power plant)….
KAI SEKISHI, two colors of magnetic blade guards for Sekisoroku household kitchen knives. For outdoor carrying.
Kaijirushi has released the brand’s first magnetic blade guard from the Sekisoroku series, which boasts the top share of the domestic market for household kitchen knives alone. It is available in two colors, black and gray, each priced at 2,420 yen. They will be available at mass merchandisers and home centers nationwide, as well as…
Emirates invests $2 billion to improve first class service, etc. New service to be implemented in August.
Emirates Airlines announced that it will invest US$2 billion (approximately 269 billion Japanese yen) to “improve the in-flight experience,” and at the same time disclosed details of its new service. Award-winning professionals have been hired for in-flight meals. New menu items such as fried salmon trout are already available in first class, and will be…
LOGOS supports first-time campers with a total of 20 “LOGOS 2022 Autumn Sets”. Some sets offer savings of up to 13,100 yen.
Logos Corporation will release a total of 20 “LOGOS 2022 Autumn Set” featuring selected items recommended for fall camping. The sales period is from September 2 to November 30 (scheduled to end). This season’s lineup includes a wide range of sets, including standard items such as fire pits and chairs, warm sleeping bags for the…
APA Hotel invites entries for “APA Willow 2023. President Fumiko Motoya will judge the entries, and the total amount of prizes is worth 1,000,000 yen.
APA Hotel is accepting applications for its original willow “APA Kawayagi”. The period is from May 30 to September 30. The current number of entries is 8,500, and more willow entries are being sought for “Willow Day” on August 25. The APA Hotel President’s Prize, judged by APA Hotel President Fumiko Motoya, is a suite…
Shinkansen goods and Hatsune Miku collaboration goods on the 150th anniversary of the railroad
JR East Cross Station will release Shinkansen-themed goods to commemorate the railroad’s 150th anniversary, as well as goods in collaboration with the character Hatsune Miku, whose 15th anniversary will be in 2022. Shinkansen goods will be available from August 23 at NewDays (52 targeted stores), GENERAL STORE RAILYARD, and TOKYO! (Tokyo Mitsu) will sell a…
Ponta points will be raffled off to win airline tickets, limited to 100,000 ZIPAIR points and the right to redeem Spring Japan airline tickets.
ZIPAIR Tokyo and Spring Japan will hold a campaign in which Ponta points can be exchanged for 100,000 ZIPAIR-exclusive points or round-trip tickets on domestic flights operated by Spring Japan. ZIPAIR limited points can be used for ZIPAIR airline tickets. The Spring Japan ticket will be issued from Narita to either Shin-Chitose, Hiroshima, or Saga….
Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Route Kaizuka to Rinku JCT closed all day in November
Hanshin Expressway will close the route between Kaizuka and Rinku JCT to traffic all day from November 15 to 25 in conjunction with renewal work on the No. 4 Wangan Route. Since this section has not undergone major repairs since its opening, various facilities will be renewed by closing the route to traffic all day…