Seto Inland Sea

Wellness Tourism in Hiroshima "KAMOSU* TABI": Geishu Kanko Co., Ltd.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

One of the reasons for the proximity of the breweries is the water used for sake brewing.

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  • One of the reasons for the proximity of the breweries is the water used for sake brewing.
  • The water used in Saijo's sake brewery district comes from the rain and snow that falls on Mt.
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    Wellness Tourism in Hiroshima KAMOSU TABI (Photo: Business Wire)
    KAMOSU TABI is a wellness tour that invites you to feel a connection with ‘nature,’ ‘local community,’ and ‘people’ through the traditional Japanese art of sake brewing.
  • For lunch, enjoy a meal that takes advantage of the blessings of the sea and mountains, and sake from Saijo.

Seven Secret Places in Setouchi to Visit in 2024

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Setouchi, Japan, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the new year now upon us, the Setouchi DMO is announcing seven locations in each of its participating prefectures that deserve the tourism spotlight in 2024.

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  • Setouchi, Japan, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the new year now upon us, the Setouchi DMO is announcing seven locations in each of its participating prefectures that deserve the tourism spotlight in 2024.
  • Situated in the northern parts of the scenic Setouchi region, the town presents a blend of cultural heritage and serene landscapes.
  • Known for its Edo-period ambiance, Kinosaki Onsen's charm lies in its seven public bathhouses, each offering unique therapeutic experiences, and traditional ryokans renowned for their exceptional hospitality.
  • As overtourism impacts mainstream areas, Setouchi stands out as an authentic and accessible destination for 2024.

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces Complementary Programs to “Symbiosis: Living Island” Exhibition

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Monday, May 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, announces two exhibition-related programs to complement its current exhibition “Symbiosis: Living Island," which explores the groundbreaking Inujima “Art House Project” designed to revitalize the depopulated Japanese island of Inujima through a unique symbiosis of art, architecture, community, and ecology.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, announces two exhibition-related programs to complement its current exhibition “Symbiosis: Living Island," which explores the groundbreaking Inujima “Art House Project” designed to revitalize the depopulated Japanese island of Inujima through a unique symbiosis of art, architecture, community, and ecology.
  • The exhibition, on view through July 5, 2023, celebrates and transports visitors to this “living art” island through an experiential diorama of the island and its art pavilions.
  • Additionally, as part of exhibition-related content JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles features an online article on “ Revival through Art: Art & Ecology on Inujima Island,” providing a deeper dive on the tiny island of Inujima.
  • For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Discover Japan’s “Living Art” Island at Japan House Los Angeles Exhibition Opening April 2023

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Explore the groundbreaking Inujima “Art House Project” with “Symbiosis: Living Island,” an exhibition on view at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles from April 15 – July 5, 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Explore the groundbreaking Inujima “Art House Project” with “Symbiosis: Living Island,” an exhibition on view at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles from April 15 – July 5, 2023.
  • The exhibition celebrates and transports visitors to this “living art” island through the sights and sounds of everyday island life, captured through an experiential diorama of the island and its art pavilions.
  • The tiny island of Inujima was once a thriving center of copper refining and stone quarrying.
  • For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn .

EH216 Completes Demo Flight Tour in 4 Japanese Cities to Mark 1,000-Day Countdown of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Notably, on July 18, EH216 made a stunning appearance on the ceremonial day marking the 1,000-day countdown to the opening of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.

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  • Notably, on July 18, EH216 made a stunning appearance on the ceremonial day marking the 1,000-day countdown to the opening of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
  • On July 6, EH216 performed Japans first eVTOL demo flight over the sea for aerial sightseeing in Fukuyama City in Hiroshima Prefecture.
  • On July 13, EH216 completed Japans first eVTOL point-to-point demo flight for air mobility in Oita City in Oita Prefecture.
  • On July 21, EH216 conducted a demo flight carrying 80 kilograms of cargos for logistics transportation in Sakaide City in Kagawa Prefecture.

PowerX to build its first GW scale battery assembly plant

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

TOKYO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerX, Inc. announced today the plan to establish "Power Base," its first home-grown GW scale battery assembly plant. Situated in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, Power Base will begin pilot production in 2023, followed by product delivery for EV fast chargers and other battery energy storage systems in Spring 2024.

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  • "Power Base" in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Architect Kazuyo Sejima
    Pilot production will start in 2023, followed by product delivery in Spring 2024
    TOKYO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --PowerX, Inc. announced today the plan to establish "Power Base," its first home-grown GW scale battery assembly plant.
  • Besides battery assembly lines, the campus-like site also houses facilities such as R&D centers, offices, and conference rooms.
  • To tackle those challenges, PowerX is establishing its own GW scale battery plant, Power Base, to produce turnkey energy storage systems, including grid-scale stationary batteries, EV fast chargers, marine batteries, and home batteries.
  • Aspired by the city's favorable geographical position and natural resources, Power Base will prioritize sustainable, eco-friendly manufacturing through its automated assembly lines and production optimization.

PowerX to build its first GW scale battery assembly plant

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 23, 2022

TOKYO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerX, Inc. announced today the plan to establish "Power Base," its first home-grown GW scale battery assembly plant. Situated in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, Power Base will begin pilot production in 2023, followed by product delivery for EV fast chargers and other battery energy storage systems in Spring 2024.

Key Points: 
  • "Power Base" in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Architect Kazuyo Sejima
    Pilot production will start in 2023, followed by product delivery in Spring 2024
    TOKYO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --PowerX, Inc. announced today the plan to establish "Power Base," its first home-grown GW scale battery assembly plant.
  • Besides battery assembly lines, the campus-like site also houses facilities such as R&D centers, offices, and conference rooms.
  • To tackle those challenges, PowerX is establishing its own GW scale battery plant, Power Base, to produce turnkey energy storage systems, including grid-scale stationary batteries, EV fast chargers, marine batteries, and home batteries.
  • Aspired by the city's favorable geographical position and natural resources, Power Base will prioritize sustainable, eco-friendly manufacturing through its automated assembly lines and production optimization.

Sporting Events to Look Out for in Qatar 2022

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The Qatar Open (14 - 19 Feb. 2022)

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  • The Qatar Open (14 - 19 Feb. 2022)
    Part of the ATP 250 tour, this annual men's professional tennis tournament is played outside on hard courts.
  • Qatar Ladies Open (20 - 26 Feb. 2022)
    This professional women's tennis tournament is a WTA 500 event on the WTA Tour.
  • To find out more information on new sporting adventures and developments in Qatar, visit: https://www.visitqatar.qa/en/things-to-do/adventures
    Travellers set to transit through Qatar should look to combine their sports and adventure trip with the world's best value stopover packages , launched by Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar and supported by Qatar Tourism.
  • Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar, facilitating the sector's exponential growth.

“DEEP JAPAN” Exhibit on Seto Inland Sea Has Opened at Kansai International Airport

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Monday, February 17, 2020

The Setouchi area, which includes the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, is a region rich in nature exceeding 900,000 hectares and containing 727 islands.

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  • The Setouchi area, which includes the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, is a region rich in nature exceeding 900,000 hectares and containing 727 islands.
  • Seto Inland Sea was central to ancient Japan's sea routes.
  • Now, Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay, the easternmost point of that area, serves as a key gateway connecting Setouchi to the world.
  • The LED lighting patterns are generated from Seto Inland Sea wave data as well as data from the timetable of international flights arriving at Kansai International Airport.