The Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project is an international cooperation activity proposed by NGOs, universities, private companies, etc., and implemented in cooperation with JICA. This December marks the 20th anniversary of the program. On October 18, Sapporo Beer launched “HOPPIN’ GARAGE: The Door of Inca,” an old South American favorite called Sacha Inchi. It is a…
Protecting Lives from Infectious Diseases and Preparing for the Future: The Role of the JICA Global Healthcare Initiative ｜ News & Media
It has been two and a half years since new coronavirus infections began to threaten our health and way of life. In order to control the spread of infectious diseases beyond national borders and to prepare for a new pandemic, it is essential to take measures not only within one’s own country but also in…
EMT Recertification of International Emergency Medical Teams by the World Health Organization ｜ News & Media
EMT Recertification of International Emergency Medical Teams by the World Health Organization The Japan Disaster Relief Team (JDR Medical Team) was re-certified as an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type 2 by the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 17. When a large-scale natural disaster occurs overseas and causes extensive damage, various emergency medical teams are…
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress Meet with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Japanese Community Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) who have returned to Japan ｜ News & Media
On November 4, representatives of JICA’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) returnedees had the honor of meeting Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on their activities in their home countries. The meeting between the JOCV returnees and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress has continued since the Japan Overseas…
Christmas at USJ, I saw “Frosty’s Electric Snow Party,” the first live Christmas show in four years!
Universal Studios Japan is holding “NO LIMIT! Christmas 2023” until January 8, 2024. The event includes a greeting show featuring popular park characters in special Christmas costumes, a newly designed giant party tree, and a completely redesigned live night show. This article reports on Frosty’s Electric Snow Party, a flashy new Christmas live show that…
Christmas at USJ, a limited time only meet and greet where you can take pictures with the Minions!
Universal Studios Japan is holding “NO LIMIT! Christmas 2023” until January 8, 2024. The event includes a greeting show featuring popular park characters in special Christmas costumes, a newly designed giant party tree, and a completely redesigned live night show. This article introduces the “Minion Happy Christmas Greetings” and “Minion Hilarious Greetings – Christmas ver!…
Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary Grand Finale Design Confectionery is Now Available! Let’s munch and nibble!
Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary “Dream Go Round” will finally reach its grand finale! Special design items will be available from January 23, 2024. The theme is “Everlasting Dreams,” which means “this dream will continue from now on,” and the confectioneries perfect for souvenirs are also designed in the grand finale design! The “Churros Snacks”…
SwitchBot’s Smart Lock now has a Pro model. 15 unlocking methods, Matter support
SwitchBot has begun accepting pre-orders for its SwitchBot Lock Pro smart lock product. The price is 15,980 yen. The product will be available on the official website, Amazon, and electronics retailers. A higher-end model of the SwitchBot lock, it supports 15 different unlocking methods, including smartphone and Apple Watch. Combined with a fingerprint pad (sold…
Toshiro Hirose, former captain of Japan’s national rugby team, talks about the potential of sports and international cooperation: Message for “Global Festa Japan 2022” to be held on October 1 and 2 ｜ News & Media
Global Festa Japan 2022, one of the largest international cooperation events in Japan, will be held on October 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.). The event will be held in a hybrid format, with the Tokyo International Forum as the venue and online streaming. The theme of this year’s event is “The World Connected from Here….
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Assistance Project for the Philippines: Project for Enhancing the Resilience of Public Assets against Natural Disasters through Public Insurance Improvements ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on November 22 in Manila on the technical cooperation project “Enhancing the Resilience of Public Assets against Natural Disasters through Public Insurance Improvement”. The Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia with…