JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada gave a lecture titled “SDGs Connecting the World: The Possibility of Business Development Utilizing ODA” at the “SDGs Connecting the World” publication commemoration seminar (“Special Edition Construction Future Forum”) hosted by Nikkan Kensetsu Kogyo Shimbun on May 27, commemorating the publication of his latest book, “SDGs Connecting the World: The…
Financing Agriculture Sector in Cambodia
On May 13, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with ACLEDA Bank plc. of Cambodia (ACLEDA Bank) for an overseas investment loan of up to US$85 million to finance a loan to Cambodia’s agricultural sector. The loan is cofinanced with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and will apply the Sustainable Finance Framework…
JR Kyushu High-Speed Boat “QUEEN BEETLE”: Japan-Korea Route
JR Kyushu High Speed Boat will operate “QUEEN BEETLE”, a high-speed vessel for Japan-Korea routes, from Hakata to Nagasaki on July 16 and August 11. The Japan-Korea route has been suspended indefinitely due to the spread of the new coronavirus and other factors, and several courses have been set up for the domestic market. The…
Zerostorm Jacket, an Easy-to-Move Waterproof Jacket campaign offers
Descente Japan’s outdoor brand Marmot will launch a campaign on May 27 for its Zerostorm Jacket, a waterproof jacket that pursues ease of movement by incorporating a uniquely developed pattern. Purchasers of the Zerostorm Jacket (17,600 yen) at Marmot Osaka or DESCENTE STORE Online will receive an original Marmot pouch as a free gift. The…
rechargeable smartphone stand: Shinkansen 30th anniversary
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Shinkansen “Nozomi”, JR Tokai Passengers will release “Nozomi 30th Anniversary Commemorative Smartphone Stand with Recharging Function” on June 4. Nozomi 30th Anniversary Commemorative Smartphone Stand with Charging Function” will go on sale on June 4. The product is assembled with an acrylic board. When a compatible smartphone is placed…
6120 yen for a set of clothing, cap, socks, and gloves: workman golf gears
Workman has leveraged its expertise in outdoor work clothes to launch pants, gloves, caps, and socks for golf. The set includes the Find-Out “MOVE ACTIVE Stretch Short-Sleeved Polo Shirt,” which is already on sale, and the newly introduced pants, cap, gloves, and socks, priced at 6,120 yen. The pants are made of MINOTECH, a hydrogen-repellent…
new area opens at “Ryuoh Mountain Resort SORA terrace” in Nagano
Kita Shiga Ryuoh will expand the SORA GLAMPING RESORT glamping facility at the Ryuoh Mountain Resort SORA terrace (Yonanose, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture) on July 9, opening a new area. There are 15 cabins, including 14 domed tents and one suite-style Unkai Cabin, five of which are pet-friendly. The fee for the tents is 18,800…
60% Discount for weekends in Yokohama, starting June 1st
The Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau is implementing the “Find Your YOKOHAMA” campaign, a measure to stimulate and expand tourism demand to Yokohama. As the second phase, on June 1, the company will begin issuing “lodging coupons” with up to 60% discount for weekday use, and start selling reservations for “stay content coupons,” which are…
“JICA Chair” at the University of Costa Rica
On Thursday, May 19 (Japan time), the opening ceremony for the JICA Chair was held in a hybrid face-to-face/online format in conjunction with the University of Costa Rica (Universidad de Costa Rica, “UCR”). The University of Costa Rica is the top university in Costa Rica and has been collaborating with JICA for almost half a…
SUDAKU : hunting chairs in collaboration with Kyoto craftsmen
Leather Studio Sudaku has launched a pre-order sale of hunting chairs produced in collaboration with three Kyoto-based craftsmen on Makuake. The period is from May 26 to June 30. A leather craftsman, a woodworker, and a steel craftsman in Kyoto, each with a small workshop, brought their knowledge to produce a hunting chair. The seat…