From cutting-edge manufacturing to tech-enabled finance, the Middle East is transforming at pace. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and wider Middle Eastern and North African region are undergoing rapid economic diversification fueled by digital innovation, strategic investment and young, growing and digitally fluent ...
The Italian Trade Agency believes its mission is not only to open doors but to build lasting bridges of trust and innovation. It has been more than 150 years since relations between Japan and Italy officially began, and for Trade Commissioner to Japan Gianpaolo Bruno, ...
Southeast Asian group members see Japan as long-standing ally
In the 58 years since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Nations has grown from a five-member bloc comprising Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand into a 10-member one that brings together many of the nations in the region. As was written ...
Celebrating 58 years of resilient ties
Today we celebrate ASEAN Day, marking 58 years since its founding in 1967. Having navigated through geopolitical tensions, pandemics and financial crises, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains steadfast to its original declaration of accelerating economic, social and cultural development in the region, ...
World Cosplay Championship 2024 Grand Champions
Vibrant, true-to-character visuals and re-creations of iconic anime scenes — these are not the only things that are evaluated in the World Cosplay Summit Championship. How much respect is shown for the original work and the culture behind it and how much effort was ...
YouTuber Akidearest: From otaku to cultural ambassador
In the world of online Japan-related content, Akidearest stands out not just for her reach, but for her depth. With over 2million subscribers on YouTube, Aki — an American-born creator based just outside Tokyo — has made a name for herself by blending fandom, ...
Tokyo shines bright as a city gaining attention for groundbreaking opera collaborations
Since classical music arrived in Japan in the 19th century, Tokyo has evolved into one of the world’s premier music capitals. Today, the city is home to more than 10 professional orchestras and boasts first-rate venues such as the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and the ...
Tokyo is home to world-class orchestras, exceptional singers and superior technical capabilities, establishing itself as one of the world’s premier classical music cities. The 2025–2026 season highlights this strength with a dynamic mix of tradition and innovation. A major highlight is Wagner’s “Der fliegende Hollaender” ...
In the years since the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, Fukushima Prefecture has become a powerful example of recovery. Among the many sectors affected, agriculture and food production faced major disruptions from infrastructure damage, radiation contamination and the consequences. Against this complex background, ...
In late May, the Soma and Futaba districts of Fukushima Prefecture host an exciting festival with more than 1,000 years of history. The Soma Nomaoi is a large-scale re-enactment of samurai rituals, featuring an evocative combination of beautiful horses, riders in traditional armor and ...
Driving around the country lanes of the town of Okuma in Fukushima Prefecture’s Hamadori region, visitors might spot a painted sign in Japanese saying “Amanogawa (Milky Way) Farm.” This is where French national Emilie Bouquet is carving out her dream of ecological farming. Having ...
La agricultura mejora gracias a la calidad y la determinación
Desde el terremoto, el tsunami y la crisis nuclear de marzo de 2011, la prefectura de Fukushima se ha convertido en un potente ejemplo de superación. Entre los muchos sectores afectados, la agricultura y la producción de alimentos sufrieron importantes trastornos debido a los ...
