LINE Yahoo has started offering “Strawberry Picking Map 2024” on its “Yahoo! Maps” app (iOS/Android versions). The offer is scheduled to last until the end of May. The map allows visitors to view the dates and other information on approximately 400 strawberry picking spots throughout Japan. New this year, it is possible to narrow down…
UNIQLO Announces its 2024 Spring/Summer Collection. Focusing on urban casual wear that is “light” with color, material and functionality for both on and off-duty wear.
On February 7, UNIQLO held the “UNIQLO 2024 SPRING/SUMMER LifeWear Collection” exhibition just prior to the 2024 spring/summer season. The main theme of this season is “Lightness. While clean casual wear, which is simple yet functional and can be worn by both men and women without any restrictions on on/off, has become established, the collection…
Reservations begin at 1:00 p.m. today! Room reservations and restaurant reception for the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel are now open!
Mirial Resort Hotels will begin accepting room reservations (room only) and restaurant priority information at the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel today, February 8, at 1:00 p.m. The dates of stay for reservations are from the grand opening (June 6) through June 8. Rates start at 63,500 yen for the deluxe type “Fantasy Chateau” and…
Metropolitan Police Department, list of speeding and priority enforcement locations for February
On February 1, the Metropolitan Police Department updated its list of public enforcement locations for traffic violations. Speeding violations (PDF) will be enforced at approximately 100 locations in Chiyoda Ward, including Hanzomon Station Road (near Hayatomachi 3), Otemachi Ryogoku Line (near Otemachi 2), Misakicho-Nishi Kanda Line (near Misakicho 3), and Yasukuni Street (near Kandasudacho 2)….
Business and Human Rights: JICA’s First Issue-Specific Training Program ｜ News & Media
JICA conducted the first issue-specific training in the field of business and human rights for administrators and judges in developing countries who are responsible for formulating and implementing national human rights policies. The UN Principles for Action on Business and Human Rights require states to fulfill their obligations to protect human rights in order to…
European Tourism Commission Announces European Travel Trends. Longer stays increase, but travel costs double to triple.
On February 1, the European Tourism Commission (ETC) held its first media event in collaboration with European tourism authorities, presenting an overview of the ETC and its future plans, and featuring a panel discussion by representatives of the ETC Japan Chapter. ETC has a history of more than 70 years as an organization founded in…
Samsonite x New Balance “Live Undefined” two-tone suitcase and body bag
Samsonite will launch a new collection with New Balance on February 14. The lineup includes suitcases and body bags in three sizes, all with bold two-tone designs that feature a single block color or texture on one side of the exterior shell and contrasting colors and textures on the other side. Three colors will be…
Adopting a trendy dull pastel color! Zoff announces the new Disney collection. Why don’t you casually wear spring colors around your eyes?
Eyeglass brand Zoff released a new Disney collection “Disney Collection created by Zoff PASTEL series” on February 1. The collection incorporates dull pastel colors to create a trendy look around the eyes just by wearing the glasses. The temples are made of a rubber material that prevents slippage. On the outside, Mickey Mouse’s three-circle icon…
President Tanaka meets with Ali Shabana, Executive Director of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Armida Alishabana, Executive Director of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), at JICA headquarters on February 5. At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Alishabana, Secretary General of ESCAP, expressed his hope for further relationship building with JICA as a development partner,…
Moomin Valley Park celebrates its 5th anniversary. Original tenugui hand-towel distribution, fireworks over the lake, special stage by the park manager for a day, etc.
Five character objects and a new photo spot! Five character objects including Moomin, Little Mii, Snufkin, Mr. Hemelin, and Moran will appear in the park, and visitors can enjoy taking pictures with the surrounding scenery. In addition, a new swing-type bench has been installed near the Moomin Mansion. Sometimes the friends of the Moomin Valley…