Venus Travel, a member of the SHK Line Group, has launched a car tour package that includes round-trip New Sea of Japan ferry service to/from Akita Port, passenger car transportation, and one night stay at the Otaru Ocent Hotel. The package is available from September 9 to November 30. The package includes round-trip boarding on…
JR East Japan Commemorates 150 Years of Railway Business: Unlimited Pass on sale
JR East will release the “JR East Pass Commemorating 150 Years of Railway Business” exclusively through Ekinet (web). The pass allows unlimited travel on non-reserved ordinary and limited express trains (including Shinkansen) within the free area for three days, and up to four times on reserved ordinary train seats if reservations are made in advance….
Supporting the horticultural value chain in Uzbekistan
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan for up to US$200 million for the “Horticulture Crop Value Chain Enhancement Project (Phase 2)” in Tashkent on August 29. The project will provide two-step loans through financial institutions in Uzbekistan to farmers and agribusinesses…
“SALTEE” A new business casual backpack from Ace
Ace has released “SALTEE” a women’s business backpack in the form of a daypack that is easy to match with sneakers for commuting and goes well with casual clothes. The price is 15,400 yen for the small size (28 x 12 x 39 cm) that supports a 13-inch PC, and 17,600 yen for the large…
“GLAMPING & CAFE MUKU” in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
Okayama Hoyu has begun accepting reservations at resortglamping.com in advance of the opening of its four-unit glamping and cafe facility “GLAMPING & CAFE MUKU” (1663-1 Hiruguchi, Makino-cho, Takashima, Shiga Prefecture). Located along a row of metasequoia trees in Makino Town, Takashima City, visitors can enjoy the changing seasons: spring with fresh greenery, summer with deep…
Combat Climate Change Focusing on Development in Africa: TICAD8 Event Report
TICAD (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) is an international conference on African development, initiated by the Japanese government in 1993 and jointly organized by the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African Union Commission ( Prior to the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) to be held in…
Rubens exhibition at Palazzo Ducale, tourist information from the Italian National Tourist Office
The Italian National Tourist Office presents information on early autumn tourism. Rubens exhibition at the Palazzo Ducale From October 6 to January 22, 2023, the Palazzo Ducale, located in the heart of Genoa, will host an exhibition of Pieter Paul Rubens, a leading figure in Baroque art. In addition to the works currently in Genoa,…
JR West “setowa round-trip pass” campaign
JR West will revise the contents of some of the 10 setowa excursion passes currently on sale and continue to sell them. The Okayama East Pass will be revised in terms of content and price to offer a more economical tour of eastern Okayama, including Nissei and Ushimado areas. The “Okayama West Pass” and “Hiroshima…
JR West to Extend Unlimited Ride Pass Campaign until the End of March 2023
The new West Navi Green Pass will be on sale until March 12, 2023 for the 3-day version and until March 10, 2023 for the 5-day version. It can be purchased from one month to seven days prior to the first day of use. The period of use will be until March 21, 2023. The…
Kyoto Prefecture to Hold “2022 Ohtamba Drive Stamp Rally”
Kyoto Prefecture will hold the “2022 Great Tamba Drive Stamp Rally” from September 1 to November 30, 2010, where visitors can collect stamps and receive gifts from the Great Tamba region. Stamps will be placed at a total of 14 locations, eight at historical scenic spots and six at spots where specialties are sold. According…