The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on August 3 in Manila for the technical cooperation project “Master Plan Development Project for the Metro Manila Railroad Development. In the Philippines, a transportation roadmap for Mega Manila (8,099 km2), which consists of…
VOYAGESIM for Korea, INK K-POP Concert Invitation Campaign
T-Gaia has launched a campaign inviting users of its eSIM “VOYAGESIM for Korea” for travelers to Korea to the event “THE 14th INK K-POP CONCERT” to be held in Incheon on September 9. The event is a live event featuring leading K-pop artists. This campaign is open to those who purchase “VOYAGESIM for Korea” between…
Nighttime ramp closures at the Oizumi Interchange on the Gaikan Expressway/Kanetsu Expressway from September to November.
NEXCO East Japan will close the Oizumi Interchange on the Gaikan Expressway and Kanetsu Expressway at night due to bridge construction work. The closure will take place on September 4, 7, October 5, 16, 23, 26, and November 1, 2023, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each day. The closure covers the Oizumi IC exit…
Aeon Bike, mountain bike “KAGRA D-3” at 55,000 yen. Aluminum frame and F suspension, suitable for city riding.
AEON BIKE, an AEON bicycle specialty store, has released the KAGRA D-3. It is priced at 55,000 yen. The original brand “KAGRA” is a sports bike designed with a detailed frame that suits Japanese people’s body shape. The KAGRE D-3 is a mountain bike for city riding equipped with a front walk with suspension, and…
La Vista Kannonzaki Terrace, a seaside resort hotel, opens. Trial Plan” to enjoy an open-air bath with a view is available until the end of August.
Kyoritsu Maintenance opened “La Vista Kannonzaki Terrace” (2-1157-2, Runsui, Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture) on August 4. Located at Kannonzaki on the eastern tip of the Miura Peninsula, the hotel features rooms with ocean views overlooking Tokyo Bay, an open-air bath with a natural hot spring view, and glamping facilities where guests can easily enjoy seaside camping…
Special Twiste x Disney 100 design! The students in platinum outfits are super valuable, and if you’re a supervising student, you’ll want them!
Small Planet, a company that sells and plans character goods, has announced special design goods for the school adventure game “Disney’s Twisted Wonderland” and Disney 100, available for pre-order at DisneyStore.jp until September 5. Note that “Disney’s Twisted Wonderland” is a popular smartphone game spun with rhythm and battle, featuring characters inspired by the charm…
August 7 “Tokyo Banana Day” commemorative campaign. Win an extremely rare carry case and a summer-only Piyo Lemon!
GrapeStone’s “Tokyo Banana World” will hold a giveaway campaign to celebrate “Tokyo Banana Day” on August 7. Tokyo Banana has been a popular Tokyo souvenir since its birth in 1991. This year, a limited number of “Tokyo Banana Carry Case,” a prize designed in the same style as the well-known package, will be offered to…
Mooch off the Halloween menu at Tokyo DisneySea. Continue the ghost dinner at home with a luncheon mat!
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold the special event “Disney Halloween” from September 15 to October 31. In conjunction with the special event, Tokyo DisneySea will offer Halloween menus perfect for fall appetites. Prior to the opening of the event, each restaurant will start offering the menu on September 1. The Horizon Bay Restaurant at Port…
What kind of year will you have in 2024? Disney Store calendars come in a variety of types, from wall hangings to tabletop pop-ups to organizers
Walt Disney Japan will release the 2024 calendar on August 8. It will be available at Disney Flagship Tokyo, Disney Store stores, and Disney Store.jp, the official online store of Disney. Wall-hanging type, from gentle touch to standard type, you can find what you want. The wall-hanging type includes a standard wall-hanging calendar with a…
Vice President Yamada Meets with Deputy Prime Minister Quang of Vietnam | News & Media
JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada met with Deputy Prime Minister Tran Lu Quang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on August 1 during his visit to the country. At the beginning of the meeting, both parties were pleased to meet again for the first time since May 2023, and Vice President Yamada expressed his pleasure…