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…
The motif is Tink from Disney’s “Peter Pan” movie! The new FEILER product, which also depicts the night sky and London, is too romantic!
German textile brand FEILER will release a new handkerchief, “Shining Night” (2,970 yen), featuring Tinker Bell from the Disney film “Peter Pan” on March 4. The romantic design features a beautiful London night scene and pixie dust and a full moon shining in the night sky, and will be available in two different colors with…
The “Sunflower Satsuma”, a ferry on the Shibushi route, conducts a demonstration test of satellite broadband Starlink. Free connection available on board.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Sunflower will begin a demonstration test of its satellite broadband service “Starlink Business” on the Sunflower Satsuwa, which is currently operating on the Osaka-Shibushi route. This is the first time in the long-distance ferry industry that the service will be opened to the general public. Since it is difficult to use…
Tsuchiya Bag’s lineup of school bags for the 2013 school year is even lighter, and the company has begun a new post-graduation repair service for a fee.
On February 7, Tsuchiya Bag Mfg. announced its lineup of school bags for the 2025 school year and held a presentation in Tokyo. A total of 52 products in 9 series and about 40 colors will be released on February 14 for the 2025 school year. In response to the need for lighter products in…
JR Tokai Railway Club, 6th Anniversary Alarm Clock Leiden and Toilet Paper. First crowd-funded production based on publicly solicited ideas.
JR Tokai’s shopping site, JR Tokai MARKET, is currently running a crowdfunding campaign for original goods “Railway Sound Leiden” and “Toilet Paper with Destination Marker Subtitle and Track Map” until March 25, 10:00. To commemorate the 6th anniversary of the JR Tokai Railway Club, ideas for railroad goods were solicited for approximately one month from…