Special Supplements / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Special Nov 15, 2024
Norway’s lead on equality is result of long effort
by Louise George Kittaka
Norway is internationally regarded as a leader in gender equality and inclusivity, with progressive policies and a commitment to helping citizens balance work and family life. Kristin Iglum, the Norwegian ambassador to Japan, shared her insights on Norway’s success in these areas and how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have come to be embedded in the fabric of daily life. ...
Special Supplements / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Special Nov 15, 2024
by Louise George Kittaka
$(function() { $(".slide_image img").on('contextmenu', function(e) { return false; }); $('.slide_image a').css({'cursor': 'default'}); $('.slide_image a').removeClass('fresco'); $('.slide_image a').click(function(event){ event.preventDefault(); }); }); ...
Special Supplements / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Special Nov 15, 2024
by Kaori Shoji
#DIdiv, #DIdiv h1, #DIdiv h3, #DIdiv p{ font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", "游ゴシック体", YuGothic, "YuGothic M", "メイリオ", Meiryo, "Meiryo UI", sans-serif !important; line-height:175% !important; } $(function() { $("h1").css({'font-family': '"ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", "游ゴシック体", YuGothic, "YuGothic M", "メイリオ", Meiryo, "Meiryo UI", sans-serif', 'line-height': '160%'}); }); ...
Special Supplements Nov 14, 2024
Young activists and seasoned scholars from around the world gathered on Oct. 8 and 9 at Taplow Court near London to discuss the implications and possibilities of “human revolution” — positively directed inner change — a vital key, they claim, to tackling the daunting ...
Special Supplements / Expo Preview Nov 13, 2024
Toward a more prosperous, healthy society for all
by Hirofumi Yoshimura
On April 13, 2025, Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan will open on Yumeshima, an artificial island built on the waterfront of the city of Osaka. More than 28 million people, including 3.5 million from overseas, are expected to attend. The theme is “Designing Future Society ...
Special Supplements / Expo Preview Nov 13, 2024
Bringing city’s strengths, attractions to the world
by Hideyuki Yokoyama
I would like to introduce Osaka’s attractions and strengths, as well as our vision for the future. I believe that the attractions and strengths of Osaka can be expressed by the “three E’s” of expo, economy and environment. The first E stands for the expo, which ...
Special Supplements / Expo Preview Nov 13, 2024
Located north of Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture is easily accessible from Osaka — the venue of the 2025 World Expo? — via public transport such as Japan Railway, Hankyu Railways and Keihan Railway. To make the most of the international event that is projected ...
Special Supplements / Cruise and Port special Nov 5, 2024
For people seeking to visit Japan, there are two ways to get to this island country: by air or sea. In modern times, the sea has been relegated to second place. According to an August? report by Cruise Lines International Association, demand for cruise ship ...
Special Supplements / Cruise and Port special Nov 5, 2024
Taking a cruise on the luxury liner MSC Bellissima is like visiting a dream city where everything that satisfies the needs for gastronomy, leisure, culture and relaxation can be found just outside one’s room. Established 16 years ago, owner and operator MSC Cruises Japan is ...
Special Supplements Oct 30, 2024
Prizes recognize schools for international student programs
by Mami Maruko
In May 2023, the number of international students at Japanese language schools hit a record high of 90,719, according to the Japan Student Services Organization. To help incoming students find suitable, high-quality schools, the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education (Nisshinkyo) issues ...
Special Supplements Oct 29, 2024
Excellent chance to learn how to make the most of life in Japan
?This year, Expat Expo Tokyo 2024 will take place from Friday, Nov. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center’s Hamamatsucho-Kan in the Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba building, a five-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station. The event will run concurrently with the fourth ...
