On June 18, Moomin Story will release “PACOON,” an edible spoon-shaped cookie from “Ethical Choice,” an original brand of Metsa that takes the global environment into consideration. The cookies will be sold for 100 yen each at the “PACOON” food stand in Moomin Valley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture). Metsä Village, where visitors…
66th and 67th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) “Peace Building Bonds”
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the 66th (10-year) and 67th (20-year) JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) “Peace Building Bonds” issue. 66th JICA Bonds (10-year bonds) Daiwa Securities Co. Tokai Tokyo Securities Co. Nomura Securities Co. Mizuho Securities Co. 67th JICA Bonds (20-year bonds)…
Contributing to improving the quality of maternal and child health care services in Ghana
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Ghana on June 8 in Accra for a grant of up to 2.455 billion yen for the “Health and Medical System Improvement Project in the Northern Region. Although Ghana is working to improve access to healthcare services,…
Ishiuchimaruyama Ski Resort opens on August 10
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort will be open for summer season for the first time from August 10 to November 13. The “New Viewing Terrace (tentative name)” overlooking the Uonuma Basin will be opened at a location adjacent to the Sunrise Express summit station in the middle of the slope. With a floor area of 232…
Zoff, first glasses and sunglasses made from recycled plastic
Zoff, the eyeglass brand operated by Intermestic, will launch Zoff’s first pair of glasses made from recycled plastic, “See Blue #14,” and from June 10, the first pair of sunglasses collaborated with outdoor brand KAVU, exclusively through Zoff’s official online store. The brand will release a limited edition of 200 pairs of sunglasses. See Blue…
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi offers “Motto Tokyo” plan for Tokyo residents
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi (3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo) will start selling a special plan with a coupon worth 5,000 yen for the first 50 couples from 12:00 p.m. on June 10 in conjunction with the “More Tokyo” accommodation discount program for Tokyo residents that will begin on June 10. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “More Tokyo” campaign…
ASK “Venture Jump” A mobile battery with a jump starter functionality
ASK announced the Venture Jump mobile battery from Goal Zero. It will go on sale on June 10 and is priced at 17,380 yen. Venture Jump” is a mobile battery with a jump starter function, and with a peak current of 800A, it can be used for everything from motorcycles to large-displacement gasoline cars and…
“Motto Tokyo” travel discount for Tokyo residents starts today!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau will launch “More Tokyo,” a tourism promotion program for Tokyo residents, on June 10. The subsidy is available for travel between June 10 and July 31 (including check-out on August 1), and is ¥5,000 per person per night (¥5,000 discount) for overnight stays, and…
Contibuting to the peace and stabilization in Mindanao through the reconstruction and development of vocational training facilities
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on June 8 in Manila for a grant of up to 1.8 billion yen for the “Emergency Socio-Economic Infrastructure Development Plan for the Bangsamoro Region. This cooperation will help discharged soldiers from the armed forces…
“Japan Summit” held in Honolulu
The Japan Summit was held with the aim of encouraging and advancing the momentum for international travel in the lead-up to the summer vacation season, as Japan has eased its border control measures and travel agencies have resumed sales of Hawaii travel products. The Hawaii Tourism Authority recognizes that this is an opportunity to communicate…