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EXPO MILANO 2015

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Japan embraces global cuisines in 'washoku' culture
Japanese cuisine has never been as popular around the world as it is now. Sushi is available in the most unexpected places, and dishes like tempura, sashimi and teriyaki can be readily found, too. Japan itself is recognized as a mecca for great cuisine from all parts of the world, with the Michelin Red Guide awarding Tokyo more stars than any other city it surveys. The dedicated and enthusiastic diners of Japan's capital have attracted major international food franchises and famed chefs, who have opened branches of their establishments there at an ever-increasing rate in recent years.
Japan Times
WORLD / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Wide variety of events welcome Milan visitors
From May 1 through Oct. 31, Italy will host the Expo Milano 2015, a global event bringing together 145 countries, three international organizations, 13 nongovernmental organizations, many corporations and citizens to address issues related to the global food challenges, nutrition, the culture of food and food waste. Japan will participate in the event with one of the biggest pavilions, with an exhibition area of 4,170 sq. meters. Expectations and curiosity about what Japan will present at the site are high.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Possible role for 'washoku' culture in healthy global diet
Expo Milano 2015, which is the first expo focusing on food, opens today.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Ministries work hand in hand to shine spotlight on Japan
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has played a leading role in Japan's participation in World Expositions since Expo Osaka in 1970. This year, METI is acting as organizer together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for the Japan Pavilion in Expo Milano 2015, which will be held under the theme of "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life."
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Showcasing innovation, food culture
Sushi, tempura and teriyaki are probably some of the first things that come to mind when Japanese food comes up among foreigners.
Japan Times
WORLD / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Expo Milano 2015 open to the global community
Expo Milano 2015 is a universal exhibition that will be held from May1 to Oct. 31 in the northern Italian city of Milan. More than 140 countries will participate in the expo, which is a global showcase of their technology offering a concrete answer to a vital need; being able to guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the planet and the balance of nature.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Kinki University leads way in aquaculture evolution
Tuna has been popular, especially as sushi, among the Japanese for many centuries. But as the popularity of Japanese food has continued to rise throughout the world, the supply of tuna is now considered to be reaching the point of depletion. This is especially true for northern bluefin tuna, which has been highly praised for its delicate taste and thus has been overfished in recent years.
Japan Times
WORLD / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Chiba University successfully producing vegetables in factories
Bright green lettuce leaves are ready for picking, while ripe red tomatoes bow their stalks. Natural produce as they seem to be, the lettuce is grown inside an artificially lit plant factory, while the tomatoes are cultivated inside a solar plant factory, both operated by Chiba University.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
'Sake on The Table' with Italian food
As a related event to the Expo Milano 2015, "Milano Sake Week" is set to take place in Milan in July. Under the theme, "Arranging Tables Around the World with Japanese Sake," the event will showcase the taste, history and culture of sake and propose new richness to tables of Japan and beyond by adapting sake to the food cultures of different countries. During the event, a private sector project "Sake on The Table," which is aimed at creating lifestyles using sake and promoting the development of Japanese traditional culture, will organize a promotion of Japanese sake.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Sake helps spread Japanese culture globally
Japanese people have been sake drinkers since ancient times. Throughout the history of rice cultivation, sake production went through a number of trials and errors before evolving into what it is today.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu brings 'kawaii' in Italian debut
Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's image of Italy is of a luxurious country, loaded with world-famous clothing brands and other items. Yet, she said when she travels to the country for the first time in July, she's most excited about the chance to eat lots of Italian food.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Rethinking, updating traditional crafts
Despite a decline in the handmade craft industry, especially with a lack of young people to pass the baton to in recent years, the Expo Milano 2015 that kicked off May 1 is a big chance for densan, or traditional Japanese handcrafted products, to promote their charm and elaborate workmanship to the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Landscape artisans spread beauty of Japanese gardens
Kosugi Zohen Co. Ltd. is a landscaping company in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Starting as family owned farming and nursery business, Kosugi's history goes back more than 300 years. Now focusing on the design, construction and maintenance of gardens for homes, condominiums and commercial properties, Kosugi Zohen has an outstanding customer base of more than 2,000 clients in Tokyo, Yokohama and the surrounding areas.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Milan's diverse tourist allure
Milan, the capital of Lombardy, has captured the interest of the world with its dynamism, creativity and innovation. The world exposition has only been held in Italy once before, back in 1906, and even then the city chosen was Milan. At that time, the theme was transport, which was celebrated by the inauguration of the Milan-Paris railway line. More than a century later, the universal exposition has returned to Italy, once again in the city of Milan. The city, which is the second-most populous in Italy today, is opening its doors to the world. In addition to visiting the expo site, travelers should take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the historic city, which is a major world fashion and design center and home to beautiful architecture and art masterpieces.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015
Take advantage of the opportunity to step out of Milan and enjoy all that Italy has to offer
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