The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on May 14, 2024 (New York time) the following terms and conditions for the issuance of Global U.S. Dollar Denominated Notes guaranteed by the Government of Japan. Issue amount: US$1 billion Issue date: May 21, 2024 Term: 5 years (redeemable on May 21, 2029) Surface interest rate: 4.750%….
Solaseed Air doubles miles when boarding “Summer Ahead: Double Mileage Campaign
Solaseed Air will hold the “Summer Ahead Double Mile Campaign” from May 29 to July 15, 2012, offering double mileage accumulation for boarding. Applicable to all routes and fares eligible for accumulation excluding Solaseed Special, award tickets, and preferential tickets (catalog). If you purchase a ticket with a member login, you will automatically receive bonus…
Comfort Inn to open a series of 22 hotels along expressway interchanges and major highways nationwide
Choice Hotels Japan will open 22 “Comfort Inns” mainly in roadside locations nationwide from July onward, accepting reservations on its official website from May 15. Each facility offers room types including one-bed rooms as well as rooms with loft beds. Bedding uses “Choice Pillow” and “Choice Bed Pad,” which were jointly developed with a bedding…
G7 Countries Release Joint Statement with Development Finance Institutions: Cooperation in Responding to Complex Crises ｜ News & Media
On May 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with development finance institutions from the G7 countries*, released a joint statement to the effect that they will work together to respond to complex global crises, including climate change and food security. This Joint Statement promotes collaboration through finance and investment by G7 development finance…
NANGA’s first 30-year anniversary items. Down blanket for summer, STANLEY collaboration vacuum mug/pint, etc.
Dot Air UTILITY PK SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT (17,600 yen each) A limited edition shirt commemorating the 30th anniversary from the Dot Air series. It features large pockets like a safari shirt, and is available in five colors (BLK/BROWN/MUSTARD/BEG/S.BEG) and two colors (GRY/KHA) exclusively at directly managed stores. Dot Air UTILITY PK CARGO SHORT (13,200 yen…
JR West to Revise Fares in Keihanshin Metropolitan Area from April 1, 2025. Abolished classification within the Osaka Loop Line and expanded applicable area.
Current fares within the Osaka Loop Line: 1-3 km 130 yen, 4-6 km 160 yen, 7-10 km 180 yen Train specific section: 1-3 km 130 yen, 4-6 km 160 yen, 7-10 km 180 yen Trunk line (extended section): 1-3 km 150 yen, 4-6 km 190 yen, 7-10 km 200 yen New fares (within the Osaka…
G-SHOCK Collaborates with Surfrider Foundation to Protect Coastal Environments
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release a new model of its shock-resistant “G-SHOCK” watch on June 8 in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation, an organization that conducts activities to protect the coastal environment. The price is 19,800 yen. The Surfrider Foundation is an international environmental NGO founded in California in 1984, currently operating in 23…
JAL to operate A350-1000 daily flights between Haneda and Dallas/Fort Worth starting August 15
JAL will launch its new flagship international Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on the Haneda – Dallas/Fort Worth route (JL12/11) on a daily basis starting August 15. The aircraft currently operates daily on the New York route (JFK) and every other day on the Dallas-Fort Worth route (DFW). The latest flight schedule is as follows. read more…
Korean Air to Resume Narita – Jeju Route on July 19 after 4.5 years of absence
Korean Air will resume its Narita-Jeju route on July 19, 2019, after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus beginning in November 2019. The service will operate three times a week. The resumption of flights from Japan to Jeju Island, which previously required a connection to a domestic flight in South Korea, will allow direct flights to the island….
JAL Myakmyak JET No. 2 to begin international service on June 3. Commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo
JAL will begin operating the second JAL Myakmyaku JET aircraft on international flights on June 3 to commemorate the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Exposition. Following the first phase on J-AIR aircraft, international Boeing 787-8 aircraft (registration code: JA823J) will be specially painted with original Osaka-Kansai Expo designs, including the official character “Myakmyak. This will appeal to…