The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Trade Development Bank of Eastern and Southern Africa (TDB) on December 14, 2023, for up to EUR 150 million, and held a signing ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on February 26, 2024. The loan is cofinanced with Citigroup (as lead arranger) and Sumitomo Mitsui…
Spa Resort Hawaiians Reopens “Big Aloha,” Japan’s No. 1 Body Slider; 3-Day Campaign Offers 300 Yen Savings
Spa Resort Hawaiians (50 Warabihira, Joban-Toharacho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) will reopen “Big Aloha,” the longest and highest body slide in Japan, on March 15. In conjunction with the reopening, a campaign will be held to offer special rates for the ride. It boasts Japan’s highest body slider, with a height difference of 40.5 m,…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] Urokoya Sohonten and JAL Furusato Ambassadors jointly developed an original Yamagata Prefecture sweet called “Benikasuneri -BENIKANURE-“. The concept is food and SDGs
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Maison de FLEUR collaborates with “Cinnamoroll”. Tote bags/pouches with ribbons/fur charms are available for order.
Maison de FLEUR, a brand developed by STRIPE INTERNATIONAL, has begun accepting orders for its collaborative selection with the Sanrio character Cinnamoroll on its EC site STRIPE CLUB. The tote bag with frill handles is available in two sizes, and the lineup also includes a pouch with ribbon and fur charms in a total of…
DOD, durable and water-resistant Cordura material bag. Backpack/Sacoche/Shoulder, 4 types in total
Outdoor goods brand DOD has launched a series of bags made of durable and water-resistant CORDURA material on its official website, DOD STORE. There are a total of four types: the 35L capacity backpack “Frasak CD” (12,980 yen), the 22L daily use backpack “Daypa CD” (8,910 yen), the 24L large capacity shoulder bag “Dekashoba CD”…
Toyota City installs “Gundam manhole” for the first time in the prefecture. If you guess the pattern and enter the contest, you can win limited-edition goods.
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, will hold a “Picture Prediction Campaign” in conjunction with the installation of the first “Gundam manhole” in the prefecture. The campaign will run from March 8 to 24. The manholes were donated through a project by the Namco Bandai Group’s “Gundam Project. To commemorate the donation, a campaign will be held…
Hokuriku Ouen Wari” for Niigata, Toyama, and Fukui starts today, August 8! Up to 35,000 yen discount per person per booking
Niigata, Toyama, and Fukui prefectures will begin accepting reservations for “Hokuriku Ouenwari” plans from today, March 8 (reservations for Ishikawa Prefecture will be accepted after March 12). The “Hokuriku Ouen Wari” program announced by the government will subsidize up to 50% of the travel price (accommodation products and accommodation travel products with transportation) for domestic…
Kuruma de Odekake PASS, a coupon for a round trip at the foot of Mt. Gotemba Premium Outlets/Fuji Speedway and 8 other facilities
Fuji Motorsports Forest, Fuji Speedway, and Mitsubishi Jisho & Simon will implement the area tour coupon project “Kuruma de Odekake PASS at the foot of Mt. The period is from March 15 to March 31, 2025. Eight large-scale facilities will participate in the project, including Fuji Motorsports Forest, a complex that includes the Fuji Speedway…
Japan Travel Agency to start “Hokuriku Ouenwari” web reservations for Niigata and Toyama on March 8 at 11:00 a.m. JR + lodging also eligible.
Nippon Travel Agency has announced the launch of the “Hokuriku Ouen Wari” program. Travel to Niigata and Toyama prefectures will be accepted on the website from March 8 at 11:00 a.m. Travel to Fukui Prefecture will be available at branches in the four Hokuriku prefectures from 4:00 p.m. on March 8 (varies by branch; reservations…
JICA Chair Invitation Program in Ethiopia | News & Media
summary Conference Title: Ethiopia JICA Chair Invitation Program to Japan Date: Sunday, February 4 – Saturday, February 10, 2024 Organized by JICA Location: Tokyo, Kyoto Main Participants Addis Ababa University of Science and Technology President Dereje Engida Addis Ababa University Worash Getaneh Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Matiwos Ensermu, Director and Vice President,…