On December 11, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 1,087 million yen for the “Equipment Improvement Program for Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Canals”. In Kyrgyzstan, where water resources from snowmelt from the Tien Shan Mountains and other mountainous regions…
Tokyu Denentoshi Line “Early Riser Support Campaign” to earn up to 1,120 points for early morning rides on weekdays; limited period starting January 9
Tokyu Corporation will conduct the “Denentoshi Line Early Riser Support Campaign” from January 9 to February 9, 2024, in which customers can earn TOKYU POINT for early morning use on weekdays. When passengers enter a station on the Denentoshi Line by the designated time and board a train to Shibuya Station or a station on…
JR East “Ekiben Aji no Jinin 2023” results announced. Akita Prefecture’s “Odate Chicken Meal, Hachiko the Loyal Dog’s Hometown” wins the Grand Shogun Award.
JR East held its 12th annual ekiben summit battle, “Ekiben Aji no Jin 2023,” and announced a total of 14 winning ekiben out of 59 entries. The total number of votes cast this time was 11,437. The first-place “Ekiben Taishogun” that received the most votes was “Odate Chicken Meal,” from Akita Prefecture, the hometown of…
Yamagata Shinkansen New E8 Series: 2,400 people invited to test ride. There is a car for parents and children only.
JR East will hold a total of eight test rides between Ueno and Koriyama Stations (all one-way) before the new Yamagata Shinkansen train, the E8 Series, goes into service on March 16, 2024. In conjunction with this event, 300 participants, for a total of 2,400, will be recruited for each session. Some of the cars…
Logos x Toyota, limited to 100 multi-table units. 4 uses for overnight stay in car, remote work and outdoors.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” is offering pre-orders of the “Multi-na Table” jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corporation on Makuake. 100 units are limited and will be available until March 12, 2024. The planned general sales price is 33,000 yen, with a 5% off early bird discount at 32,450 yen. production will…
HIPSHOP×PEANUTS, all three types of boxer shorts featuring Snoopy and friends. Christmas limited design
HIPSHOP, an underwear brand by Pro-Vision, has launched a Christmas limited edition “HIPSHOP PEANUTS Series “HOLIDAYS DESIGN” featuring Snoopy and his friends. The brand’s new line is a “HIPSHOP PEANUTS Series. There are three designs: Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Woodstock. The lineup includes three sizes, from M to LL, and seamless types that can be…
The New Tokyo-Nagoya Line is about to be fully opened to traffic, and we visited the construction site including the most difficult “Takamatsu Tunnel.
On December 14, NEXCO Central Japan’s Tokyo Branch opened to the press the construction site of the New Tomei Expressway (E1A) between Shin-Hatano IC and Shin-Gotemba IC, which is currently under construction with the aim of opening to traffic in FY2027. The three sites open to the public this time are the Kouchigawa Bridge, Yamakita…
Rakuten Hometown Tax, the number of municipalities eligible for travel coupons with a validity period of 3 years exceeds 500. Rakuten Travel offers up to 30% discount on donations.
Rakuten Group announced that the number of municipalities offering “Rakuten Travel Coupon Returns” through Rakuten Furusato Tax has surpassed 500. The coupon is a travel coupon worth up to 30% of the donation amount when you make a donation to an eligible municipality through Rakuten Furusato Tax. The coupon can be used for 3 years…
Coleman’s Cocoon 2024 Limited, a top-of-the-line tent that can handle temperatures in excess of -30°C below zero.
Coleman (Newell Brands Japan) will sequentially roll out a series of new products for 2024 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its top-of-the-line “Master Series” tent models. The first product, the Cocoon 2024 Limited, will go on sale in mid-December. It will be priced at 199,290 yen. The Master Series is a top-of-the-line series that…
Harry Potter Mahoutokoro, new Boston bag and pouch set. Antique pattern of magical animals
Benelic will release the “Compact Boston Bag” (5,060 yen) and “Multi Pouch Set” (3,850 yen), new products in the “Harry Potter Hogwarts Travel Series” at “Harry Potter Mahoudokoro,” which specializes in official “Wizarding World” products. (3,850 yen) will go on sale in mid-December. The textile features artwork in antique colors, including the symbolic animals of…