Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, has gained global recognition and popularity in recent years, especially after it was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013. This exhibition examines the allure of the quintessential Japanese cuisine from different perspectives.
Workshops give students chance to pitch sustainable products
On Feb. 19 and 20, throngs of people descended on Yokohama to attend the Sustainable Brands 2020 convention at Pacifico Yokohama. This year's convention centered on the notion of "Delivering the Good Life" and invited dozens of companies and hundreds of world-class speakers to explore ...
Stories of altruism woven into history of valued ¡®Port of Humanity¡¯
From the modern glass-and-steel facade of Tsuruga Station surrounded by traditional homes and storefronts to the European-style Red Brick Warehouse and occasional Russian signage, it's obvious at first glance that the city of Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture has seen many visitors from the wider ...
Pristine seaside escape, creative traditions outside ancient capital
The city of Kyotango in northern Kyoto Prefecture ¡ª an area referred to as Kyoto by the Sea ¡ª is home to some of the country¡¯s most pristine beaches along the Sea of Japan. At roughly two-and-a-half hours from the capital city of Kyoto, ...
Every businessperson keen on climbing the corporate ladder or switching to a higher-paying job wants to brush up their business skills ¡ª and returning to school may help one acquire those specific skills.
Since 1998, the Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill University has been proud to offer the top Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Japan. Located in Shinjuku Ward, McGill MBA Japan classes are held in English, two to three weekends a month. With ...
Japanese fashion retailer Hedy is shaking up the market for vintage items, winning customers at home and abroad. Hedy uniquely procures and presents authentic, attractive and high-quality high-end designer brand products at low prices, all without sacrificing the luxury shopping experience. Hedy is in Tokyo's ...
Philanthropist Haruhisa Handa served up a colorful Christmas fair this month featuring special guests from the worlds of sports and cinema: an Olympic medalist, a champion golfer, a two-time Oscar-winning legend and a screen action star with strong ties to Japan. Held from Dec. 6 ...
Bright future lies ahead as trade, investments grow
Malaysia values its bilateral relationship with Japan that has grown from strength to strength. This year marks the 61st diplomatic anniversary between Malaysia and Japan, an important milestone that signifies the long-standing ties between our two nations. The Look East Policy 2.0 (LEP 2.0) is ...
Active and ongoing exchanges further cement strong economic relationship
Starting today, a delegation of Malaysian officials, including those from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and other government organizations, is visiting Japan for the Business Opportunities in Malaysia seminars scheduled to be held in Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo. I hope that ...
Strong potential seen in further transformation
One and a half years have passed since the 14th general election in May last year, when Malaysia's first-ever change of administration was realized. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who has taken the helm of government for the second ...
Kewpie is well known in Japan for its mayonnaise, salad dressings and sauces. But a decade ago, the company embarked on a new and rewarding overseas challenge: the market for halal foods in Malaysia. Tatsuo Kabesu, managing director of Kewpie Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Certifying foods as halal, ...
