New Caledonia has eliminated all entry requirements related to the novel coronavirus, effective August 1. From now on, travelers to New Caledonia will no longer be required to undergo pre-departure and arrival inspections and procedures, nor will they be required to present a justification for their trip (compelling reasons), a negative certificate for the new…
Weathernews Forecasts Widespread Observation Opportunities for Perseid Meteor Shower in Okinawa, Western Japan, and Southern Tohoku
Weathernews announced the weather trend from the night of August 12 to the dawn of August 13, which is the best time to observe the Perseid meteor shower, one of the three major meteor showers. The Perseid meteor shower is known as one of the three major meteor showers along with the Quadrantids meteor shower…
New Trailer Cottage at PICA Fuji Nishiko based on the concept of “stone and fire”. Enjoy stone oven pizza and bonfire!
PICA Fuji Saiko (2068-1, Nishiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi), an outdoor resort facility at the foot of Mt. Fuji, will open two new trailer cottages, “Fire Base TAKIBI” and “Fire Base KAMADO,” on August 12. Fire Base TAKIBI, with its concept of “camping for adults who enjoy bonfires,” is equipped with a large stone deck built…
G-SHOCK, three monotone models with skeleton bezel and camouflage pattern
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release three models from G-SHOCK with a camouflage pattern on the evaporated dial plate and a skeleton bezel. Three base models were used: the DW-5600 and the big-case GA-100/700. They are in monotone colors such as black, gray, and skeleton. The DW-5600SKC-1JF is priced at 13,200 yen, the GA-100SKC-1AJF at…
Improving the logistics environment in Cambodia through the expansion of a new container terminal at the Port of Sihanoukville
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Royal Government of Cambodia on August 6 in Phnom Penh for up to 41,388 million yen for the “Sihanoukville Port New Container Terminal Expansion Project (Phase I). This project will expand a new container terminal at the Port of Sihanoukville, the…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opens “Rosewood Vienna”. In front of St. Peter’s Square
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opened Rosewood Vienna (Peterspl. 7, 1010 Wien), its fifth European property and the brand’s first in the German-speaking market, on August 1. Located on St. Peter’s Square, Vienna’s most famous square. The hotel is conveniently located near the Graben district, Kohlmarkt and Tuchlaubenstrasse, making it easy to reach Vienna’s cultural and…
Pokémon GO, Pokémon with “Meow” and “Cat” in it all at Cross Shinjuku Vision on World Cat Day!
Pokémon will run ads for Pokémon GO on the Cross Shinjuku Vision at the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station from August 8 to September 5. The ad will be off the air all day on August 22. Pokémon with “Meow” and “Cat” in their names (Meowth, Alola Meowth, Garal Meowth, Eneco, Nyarlmar, Choroneko, Meowspur,…
Izuruhara Smart IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway opens at 3:00 p.m. on September 19.
NEXCO East Japan will open the Izuruhara Smart IC, which connects to the Izuruhara PA on the Kita-Kanto Expressway, at 15:00 on September 19. The name “Izuruhara Smart IC” was chosen to indicate to users that it is a smart IC for ETC use only and that it is an entrance/exit to an existing PA….
Honolulu Marathon-approved community exploration event “Honolulu Mood Run & Walk” starts.
The Honolulu Marathon Japan Office has launched “Honolulu Feel Good Run & Walk” as an official event of the Honolulu Marathon 2022. The period is from August 4 to January 31, 2023. While enjoying the event, participants can also participate in a campaign to win original Honolulu Marathon goods. There are two ways to participate…
Gotemba Premium Outlets to hold “Gotemba Night! Gotemba Night!
Gotemba Premium Outlets is holding “Gotemba Night! event, which allows visitors to enjoy their stay at the outlet until night. The event will be held every Saturday from July 30 to August 30. On the first day, a colorful fireworks program, “Yozora Kiraki-rameku Gotemba Hanabi,” was launched from the facility. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere…