Hitachi Building Systems’ new escalator that discourages “one-sided emptying. Installed at Yumeshima Station of Kansai Expo in Osaka, Japan.

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On December 25, Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Building Systems announced an escalator with a function to deter “escalators from being left empty on one side. The system is scheduled to be installed at Yumeshima Station on the Hokko Technoport Line, which will open in 2024 to coincide with the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and will use LED…

Scale of JICA Projects for FY2024 ｜ News & Media

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On December 22, 2024, the Cabinet approved the government’s draft budget for the fiscal year 2024. JICA’s project scale for FY2024 under this government proposal is as follows FY2023 FY2024 vs. previous year vs. previous year Technical cooperation (Note 1) 1,519 1,481 -37 -2.5% Paid financial cooperation (Note 2) 18,940 22,800 +3,860 +20.4% (Note 1)…

Information Dissemination Seminar on Business Matching with ICT Companies in Uganda ｜ News & Media

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ICT Industry Promotion Project (Nickname: UJ-Connect) summary Conference Title: Information dissemination seminar on business matching with Ugandan ICT companies Date: December 15, 2023 Organized by JICA Location: Online (Teams) Main Participants More than 40 companies and individuals interested in doing business in Uganda and Africa Opening remarks:. Mr. Cyrus, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology…

UNIQLO and Marimekko revive collaboration after 6 years! 13 types of fleece, socks, bags, etc., to go on sale January 1!

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UNIQLO will release “New Year 2024 UNIQLO×Marimekko Limited-Edition Collection,” its first collaboration with Marimekko in six years, on January 1. The lineup includes a total of 13 items, including jackets, skirts, and socks made of warm fleece fabric and HEATTECH. Each item is available in pearl gray, gold, and black variations with creative print patterns…

Hotel Route-Inn Miyakonojo opened, 203 rooms, 6-minute walk from JR Nishi-Tsushiro Station.

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Route Inn Japan opened Hotel Route Inn Miyakonojo (No. 18, Kamimachi 14, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture) in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is located a 6-minute walk from JR Nishi-Tsushiro Station, a 20-minute drive from the Miyakonojo IC, and 40 minutes from Miyazaki Airport. With many scenic spots rich in nature such as Kirishima Sake…

Osaka-Sakai Outing Pass” for ICOCA on sale. Unlimited travel on JR West, Nankai Bus and Hankai Railway within the area.

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JR West will sell the “Osaka-Sakai Outing Pass (Go with ICOCA)” from December 25 to March 24, 2024 (available from January 6). This is in conjunction with the “Chotto Kansai Rekishi Tabi” (a little bit of Kansai history travel) in Sakai City, where historical-themed events will be held and introduced. This product includes a JR…

Garmin smartwatch for jet lag, navigation, and golf. Track your activities on the road

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Garmin Japan is promoting the usefulness of its Garmin smartwatch for travel. Garmin’s GPS-equipped models feature map and navigation functions that utilize high-precision GPS positioning. The latest models also feature a sleep management function to counteract jet lag on overseas trips and Body Battery, a proprietary indicator that measures the body’s “energy level remaining” through…

What do you put in your drink? The limited edition Disney Palpalooza bottle is designed to make you feel good every time you use it!

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Tokyo Disneyland will launch the special event series “Disney Palpalooza” on January 10, 2024. In conjunction with the first “Minnie’s Funderland” through March 19, the park is offering a cute and Minnie Mouse-like menu with pop-up souvenirs. The “Souvenir Drink Bottle” is an item that can be obtained for an additional 1,300 yen for participating…