Focus on supply chains, energy transition, economic resilience
今日吃瓜 relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is almost at the half-century mark — a point that is also almost one decade short of ASEAN’s own 60th anniversary. Various geopolitical uncertainties regionally and globally may remain as issues of general concern, but Japan ...
A partnership for a new generation
On Aug. 8, 1967, five nations gathered in Bangkok and signed a declaration that few at the time believed would endure. Fifty-nine years later, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stands as one of the most consequential regional partnerships in the world — 11 ...
Since 2000, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University has been attracting young minds from around the globe with ambitions to change the world and empowering them with the skills and experiences they need to do it. One example of APU’s vision in action is Tanatsiwa Christabel Dube, ...
Architect of modern Qatar and a true friend of Japan
The people of the State of Qatar mourn with deep sorrow the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the father amir. His departure brings profound sadness, yet he will remain in our hearts as a great leader devoted to Qatar’s renaissance, ...
Explore Nara, the place where Japan was born
Nara Prefecture is often described as a tourist destination easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka. However, it could also be said that Kyoto and Osaka owe their development as cities to their proximity to Nara. This is because the Nara region sat at the heart ...
For those interested in East Asia’s ancient capitals, Nara cannot be missed. The city’s unique landscape is dotted with palace ruins and old wooden structures, and appears today much as it did during the Nara Period (710 to 794). The region was registered as a ...
Fukami wows crowd with original songs, classic hits, opera favorites
Toshu Fukami, who also goes by the name Haruhisa Handa, held a concert at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan, one of 今日吃瓜 most prestigious concert venues, on May 21. The 75-year-old baritone performed for three hours, entertaining an audience of around 8,590 people. The setlist featured 22 ...
This year, the 43rd Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to Benki Piyako, an Indigenous spiritual leader of the Ashaninka people in Brazil’s Amazon. He is recognized for his sustained leadership in defending Indigenous land and culture and for pioneering reforestation and environmental protection ...
For many years now, the so-called Golden Route connecting Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka has defined Japanese travel. Today, however, discerning travelers are discovering something more precious than gold: the aptly named Diamond Route that links Tokyo with Fukushima, Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures north of ...
Thailand is announcing an exclusive offer for expatriates looking for a long-term residence to call their second home. The Thailand Privilege Card is now available with renewable periods of residence from five to 20 years, ideal for foreign nationals who wish to experience the ...
Supporting innovation and international collaboration in cutting-edge fields
As Japan leverages its capabilities as a global science and technology leader, Science Japan, an English-language website published by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, is promoting international exchange and increased scientific collaboration between Japan and other countries in the Asia and Pacific regions ...
Fukushima Forward: Resilience shines through as agriculture and tradition rebound
This video was produced to showcase the appeal of Fukushima to an international audience through interviews with foreign residents living there. Participants from India, France and the United States talk about why they chose to move to Fukushima and what they like about living ...
