Interior store Francfranc has announced “VILLAINS NIGHT by Francfranc,” a collection featuring the five Disney Villains, which will be available at Francfranc stores nationwide and at the official online Francfranc stores nationwide and online. Villains is a generic name for the villains that appear in Disney’s films. For this collection, Francfranc’s unique design incorporates not…
Zojirushi’s Smart Dry futon dryer is now available in a smaller model. For drying clothes and shoes indoors.
Zojirushi Mahobin will release the “Smart Dry (RF-UA10)” futon dryer (open price) on September 1. Smart Dry is an industry-leading series launched in 2012 that eliminates the need for mats and hoses. Just pop it open, set it up, and start operating it right away. The new product retains this unique feature and is a…
Preventing head-on collisions on long temporary two-lane bridges and tunnels: Three NEXCO companies expand trial installation of demarcation fences. 20 routes nationwide, totaling 13 km.
On August 3, the three NEXCO companies announced that they will expand the number of locations where demarcation fences will be installed on a trial basis on long bridges and tunnels on temporary two-lane expressways. These temporary two-lane roads currently use many rubber poles, and it has been difficult to install wire ropes as demarcation…
Session at the 19th General Assembly of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ｜ News & Media
summary Date: May 22-June 2, 2023 Location: International Conference Center Geneva, Switzerland Main Participants Japanese Government Delegation: Japan Meteorological Agency (Director General, Atmosphere and Ocean Department, International Office), Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva, JICA (Disaster Management Group, Global Environment Department) Background and Objectives JICA participated in the 19th General Assembly…
Navitime Offers Choco Monaca Jumbos for Off-Peak Summer Highway Driving. First 10,000 people to arrive
Navitime Japan will conduct the “Let’s Drive Off-Peak Campaign to Coolly Avoid Summer Traffic Jams” on its car navigation applications “NAVITIME Drive Supporter” and “Car Navitime”. The period is from August 10 to 20. During the period, the first 10,000 drivers who drive a cumulative total of 30 km or more on the expressway during…
100 Acre Woods and Winnie the Pooh to be Musical with Life-Size Puppets! Japan Tour Announced for 2024!
Arcs International has announced that the Japanese premiere of the musical “Winnie the Pooh, Disney” will take place in the spring of 2024. Written by A.A. Milne, the musical is in the vein of Disney’s popular animated feature film “Winnie the Pooh,” which premiered in New York in 2021 and has been performed in London,…
Fuji, with crowds peaking from August 11-14, increasing the risk of accidents.
Yamanashi Prefecture is calling for safe climbing of Mt. Fuji as the peak of the summer mountain season approaches. This year, in addition to the deregulation of the new Corona, the 10th anniversary of the registration of Mt. Fuji as a World Heritage Site is expected to attract many climbers from Japan and abroad. In…
Tiger Thermos Bottle, vacuum insulated bottle with 100 Disney designs. It looks schmutz, and it’s a W name design!
Tiger Thermos will release the MMZ-K50D vacuum-insulated bottle with Disney’s 100th anniversary design on August 21. Under the theme of Disney100, three patterns will be available: “Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck,” “Pooh & Tigger,” and “Darth Vader” from Star Wars. In addition, the 100th anniversary logo of Tiger Thermos is designed on the back of…
Seminar Report: “African Economy from Okinawa – Start-up Market Potential 2023” Seminar! (July 12 in Okinawa) ｜ News & Media
summary Conference Name African Economy from Okinawa – Startup Market Potential 2023 date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) July 12 organizing Japan International Cooperation Agency, Cosponsored by JETRO Okinawa / Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Okinawa Office Location JICA Okinawa Main Participants lecture Mr. Ahmad Batule, National Digital Innovation Agency of Nigeria Naoto…
Disney Halloween Special Sandwiches – Which one do you want? Plenty of ham and beef ribs OR chicken-based, I can’t decide!
Baymax sandwiches at Tomorrowland Terrace! Raising the Happiness Level A “Special Set” featuring the Baymax face of the Care Robot is also available at “Tomorrowland Terrace”. The “Baymax Burger (Beef Ribs & Pumpkin)” is a very powerful menu item with sweet and spicy beef ribs and patty. Pumpkin and tomatoes are also sandwiched in between,…