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…
Tokyo Metro to Revise Chiyoda Line Timetable in March 2024. More direct trains to Kita Ayase Station from 16:00 to 18:00 on weekdays.
Tokyo Metro (Tokyo Metro) will implement a timetable revision of the Hibiya, Tozai, Chiyoda, Yurakucho, Namboku, and Fukutoshin lines on March 16, 2024. On the Chiyoda Line, six trains departing from Yoyogi Uehara bound for Ayase between 16:00 and 18:00 on weekdays will be changed to direct trains bound for Kita-Ayase Station, and the destinations…
JAL changes the start of reservations for domestic and international flights to midnight 360 days in advance. And mileage award tickets.
JAL will change the start date and time of reservations for domestic and international flights to midnight (Japan time) 360 days prior to the boarding date, effective from reservation operations at midnight on March 26, 2024 (as of the start date, reservations can be made for boarding up to March 21, 2025). read more ©…
Continuation of Measures ｜ News & Media
The Organization hereby announces that it has decided to continue its measures against the following persons. subject of the measure Fuji Creative Corporation Initial measure period From March 17, 2023 to December 16, 2023 (9 months) Duration of measures Fuji Creative Corporation from December 17, 2023 until the compliance program of Fuji Creative Corporation is…
JICA-ASEAN Knowledge Co-Creation and Connectivity Initiative Announced: Building a True Partnership for Growing Together ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the “JICA-ASEAN Knowledge Co-Creation and Connectivity Initiative” on December 18 on the occasion of the ASEAN-Japan Special Leaders’ Meeting. Inheriting its projects and principles with ASEAN countries over the past half century, JICA will conduct human resource development projects aimed at building a true partnership of mutual growth…
Keynote Speech by Prof. Takayuki Itami, former President of International University of Japan, at the International Conference of the Association of Latin American Scholars on Asia and Africa (JICA Chair) ｜ News & Media
The 18th International Conference of the “Latin American Association of Researchers on Asia and Africa” (held every other year) was held in Costa Rica from Monday, November 20, 2023, bringing together approximately 200 university faculty and researchers who are conducting research on Japan and other Asian and African regions in the Latin American region. This…
PAUL&JOE, Limited Edition Collection in honor of Cat’s Day. Cosmetics / round pouch / key ring / loungewear, etc.
Albion’s cosmetic brand “PAUL & JOE BEAUTE,” MARK’S, and Arakawa will sequentially release limited design goods “CAT DAY COLLECTION” to commemorate February 22, “Cat’s Day,” starting February 1, 2024. The collection features a design of two of PAUL & JOE designer Sophie’s cats, Gypsy and Nunette, the brand’s icons, sunning themselves in a daisy flower…