The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supports businesses that can contribute to solving social issues in developing countries through the “SME and SDG Business Support Program” (1), etc. On July 16, 2020, JICA signed an “Agreement on Support for Formation of Startup Ecosystem (2)” with eight government-affiliated organizations (3) to establish the “Platform for Unified…
Christmas is coming to USJ! Super Nintendo World” First Winter Decorations, Limited Edition Goods & Food, and More!
Universal Studios Japan has launched its winter event “NO LIMIT! Christmas. The event will run from November 11 to January 9, 2023. This Christmas, under the slogan “Super Genki Special Zone,” the world’s only Mario world “Super Nintendo World” will be decorated with winter decorations for the first time since its opening. At the entrance…
Vending machine of “Suzume no Dokkimari” appeared at JR Ochanomizu Station.
JR East Cross Station Water Business Company has been collaborating with the latest movie “Suzume no Dotokomari” for its mineral water “From AQUA: Natural Water of the Tanigawa Mountain Range” since November 11. The “Suzume no Domekimari” design stickers will be displayed on the side of acure vending machines installed in JR East Ekinka (100…
Nippon Kotsu’s “Illumination Taxi” offers a new-normal sightseeing experience for touring Tokyo’s nightscape.
Nihon Kotsu will operate the “Illumination Taxi,” a tour of illumination spots and night views throughout Tokyo, from November 25 to December 25. This season, the “Carefully Selected Illumination Course” will take visitors on a route recommended by the sightseeing cab crew, while the “Custom-made Course” can be arranged according to the user’s wishes. Both…
Signing of a grant agreement for St. Lucia: Contributing to the promotion of the fishing industry through the improvement of facilities at the Chaussures Fishing Port
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of Saint Lucia on November 10 in the capital city of Castries for a grant of up to 1,263 million yen for the “Shosair Fishing Port Improvement Project. The fishing industry is one of the most important industries in the Caribbean…
Breitling offers three chronographs inspired by three generations of the founding family
Inspired by three generations of its founding family, Breitling has introduced three chronographs with tourbillons in precious metal cases. The Premier Collection was created when the world was still under the influence of World War II. At the time, wristwatches were tools used by pilots, navigators, engineers, and other professionals, but in 1943, the Premier…
Launch of “TAKI BE TREE,” a fire pit that looks like an ordinary fire pit but has secondary combustion.
Ironfield Gear will release “TAKI BE TREE,” an open-shaped fire pit with secondary combustion, in November. The price is 16,500 yen. The product realizes a hybrid type that crosses the merits of a fire pit (open shape) with those of a secondary burning fire pit (tubular or box shape), allowing the use of firewood as…
Emergency Relief for Hurricane Lisa in Belize
Emergency Relief for Hurricane Lisa in Belize November 10, 2022 In response to a request from the government of Belize, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies for hurricane damage in Belize as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami The hurricane that passed through Belize around 15:00 on November…
Poppoya Experience DX”, a simulated experience of being an Isumi Railway train worker, limited to the first 15 people.
Tourism Isumi, which promotes regional tourism in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold the “Poppoya Experience DX,” a simulated experience of being an Isumi Railway train worker, on November 23. The event is open to children ages 3 and up and adults. Visitors can enjoy a virtual driving experience in the driver’s seat of a…
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress meet with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Japanese Community Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) after their return to Japan
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress meet with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Japanese Community Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) after their return to Japan On November 4, representatives of JICA’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) returnedees had the honor of meeting Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on…