La Clef Bangkok introduces a new dimension of residential hospitality to the Thonglor¨CSukhumvit area. Opened in June, this 115-unit luxury property offers a practical yet refined environment for guests planning extended stays in the Thai capital. It is the first project under The Crest ...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency began dispatching volunteers through its Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers initiative in 1965. It has been 60 years since the first 29 volunteers were sent to Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Kenya. To date, over 58,000 volunteers have been ...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency has established 20 global agendas to promote collaboration and co-creation with stakeholders both in Japan and abroad. Among these, JICA¡¯s Sport and Development agenda aims to promote and strengthen sports programs while fostering human connections, social inclusion and peace ...
Fukushima Prefecture is scattered with gorgeous footpaths that allow visitors to experience the nostalgic scenery of the towns, explore the rural landscapes and catch a glimpse of daily life, rather than just visit tourist sites. These paths can be found throughout areas that were ...
Have you ever seen people in sky-blue checkered uniforms talking to foreign visitors on the streets of Tokyo? They are tourism volunteers who provide guidance in various languages as part of an initiative by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. According to Tokyo Metropolitan Government statistics, the ...
Sailing to a green-fueled future on next generation of ships
Â鶹´«Ã½ shipbuilding and maritime industries play a vital role in supporting the nation¡¯s economic security and society. In a recent interview with The Japan Times, Keita Arakaki, director-general of the Maritime Bureau at the transport ministry, discussed the strengths that can be leveraged and ...
Creating conditions for success with effective policies
Five years ago, I was the director of the Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Division of the Maritime Bureau at the transport ministry, which oversees shipbuilding. At the time, Â鶹´«Ã½ shipbuilding industry was in a crisis, affected by a global shipbuilding slump and a stronger yen. ...
Crafting policies to navigate Â鶹´«Ã½ most critical sector
Â鶹´«Ã½ maritime industry is now at a critical juncture. Shipping and shipbuilding are more than just one industry. They form the foundation for people¡¯s lives and livelihoods, and they are the cornerstone of Â鶹´«Ã½ economic security. For Japan, which relies on maritime transport for 99% ...
Â鶹´«Ã½ shipping and shipbuilding industries have long been the bedrock of the nation¡¯s economy. Now they stand at a major crossroads. These industries achieved a miraculous recovery from the catastrophic damage of World War II, becoming world leaders in the process. However, amid intensifying international ...
Seizing the moment to build our industry¡¯s green future
Japan, a maritime nation surrounded by the sea on all sides, relies heavily on marine transportation for much of its trade. The shipbuilding industry, which constructs vessels for marine transportation, is especially key for the nation¡¯s economic security. Furthermore, Â鶹´«Ã½ shipbuilders collaborate with companies in ...
Bunraku broadens appeal with anime stage art
Bunraku is a traditional performance art in which the narrator (tayu), shamisen player and puppeteers combine their mastery ¡ª cultivated over decades of training ¡ª to breathe life into otherwise lifeless puppets. Formally known as Ningyo Johruri Bunraku, it originated in Osaka in the early ...
It¡¯s time to wander the wonders of Japan. Visitors can discover the deep aesthetic regard that¡¯s prevalent in every art exhibit. Learn about the stories lurking in their details and the harmonious relationship between natural wonders and scientific innovation. The Japan Cultural Passport connects people, ...
