King Jim will release “Handy Pouch,” a drawstring pouch that makes it easy to take things out, on September 30. Since it stands on its own even when placed in a padded position, it can be used as a pouch in an outgoing bag or briefcase. The S size has five pockets and the M…
Cross Life Hakata Tenjin” and “Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi” open on October 1. Casual hotels aiming for a place where you can be yourself
ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS will launch CROSS Life as a casual lifestyle brand hotel, with two hotels, Cross Life Hakata Tenjin and Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi, opening simultaneously on October 1. At Cross Life, we aim to propose “favorite places where you can be yourself. In response to the demands of today, when the way…
Cab app “GO” launches new cab dispatch service in Fukui and Yamaguchi.
On September 15, Mobility Technologies newly launched its GO cab app (Android/iOS version) service in Fukui Prefecture (Fukui City/Sabae City/Awara City/Sakai City/Yoshida County/Echizen Town, Niu County) and Yamaguchi Prefecture (Yamaguchi City/Hofu City). The app is free to download and allows users to use functions such as cab dispatch (call now/pre-registered fares/AI reservations), app payment at…
Memorandum of Understanding with Maizuru National College of Technology on Road Asset Management -Supporting solutions to road infrastructure maintenance and management problems-.
On September 15, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on road asset management (Note 1) initiatives with the National College of Technology Maizuru (Maizuru National College of Technology) of the Independent Administrative Institution National College of Technology Organization. The MOU was signed online between Mr. Keisei Tanaka, Director General…
Halloween is here at Tokyo Disneyland! Mickey and the Villains dressed as ghosts will be in two parades, one in the afternoon and one in the evening!
The popular photo shoot has been given a special makeover! Let’s take a ghostly photo in Toontown! One of the most fun things to do at the parks is to take a picture in the elaborate world of the parks, not only to post on social media, but also to look back on it later…
JR East to begin accepting applications for the “Railway Meister Test” on September 16 at 10:00 a.m.
On October 14, which marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the railroad industry, JR East Japan Planning will launch the “Railway Meister Test” service, which allows railroad fans nationwide to quantitatively measure their knowledge. Prior to the start of the service, JRE MALL will begin accepting advance orders at 10:00 on September 16….
Jackery launches “1000 Pro,” a portable power supply that fully charges in as fast as 1.8 hours.
On September 15, Jackery Japan released the Jackery Portable Power Supply 1000 Pro, a portable power supply that supports high-speed charging at a maximum speed of 1.8 hours. It is priced at 149,800 yen. The product is a portable power supply with a capacity of 1002 Wh. It is equipped with 3 AC ports, 2…
Food Crisis Issues: Future Support and Cooperation Based on the Current Situation in West Africa Yasuhiro Tsumura, UN WFP Office in Gambia, and Shinjiro Amameishi, Deputy Director, Economic Development Division, JICA
Food Crisis Issues: Future Support and Cooperation Based on the Current Situation in West Africa Yasuhiro Tsumura, UN WFP Office in Gambia, and Shinjiro Amameishi, Deputy Director, Economic Development Division, JICA Extreme weather, a new coronavirus, the invasion of Ukraine. The number of hungry people in the world is increasing rapidly in the midst of…
Zojirushi Mahobin launches easy-to-clean stainless steel soup jar that keeps food warm for 6 hours.
Zojirushi Mahobin will release a stainless steel soup jar (model SW-KA) on October 21. In response to a survey of soup jar users that showed dissatisfaction with “troublesome cleanup” and the purpose of using soup jars to keep food hot and cold, the new jar was developed with an emphasis on ease of cleaning and…
ANA Blue Base, a training facility, special tour and hands-on experience guided by flight attendants; reservations accepted from September 16, 10:00 a.m.
ANA will hold the “Tour x Experience: Flight Crew Special Edition” tour on October 10 at ANA Blue Base (10-8 Asahi-cho, Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo), one of the largest training facilities in Japan. The “Visit × Experience” tour was launched in December 2021. In response to participants’ requests to “hear directly from employees in various occupations,”…