For Keiko Kimura's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
A 34-year-old Japanese woman has been tasked with studying cooperative unions' medical care and welfare businesses in Asian countries, through a position at the International Labor Organization. "I think connections with people can produce some great power," said Satoko Horiuch, an official with the Japanese ...
Many people attribute longevity in Japan to the traditional Japanese diet. Yet even a balanced Japanese meal, full of health-enhancing elements such as taurine, magnesium and isoflavones, typically has two major flaws: too much salt and too little calcium, which can lead to stroke ...
Traditionally, restaurant kitchens are among the most male-dominated workplaces in Japan. However, thanks to a lot of talent, hard work and perseverance, some women are managing to break through the glass ceiling and in turn have become an inspiration for younger aspirants. Mika Yamasaki, 45, runs ...
Japanese connoisseurs have enjoyed imported wine for years, but some admirers are now focusing their attention on domestic varieties. While wines imported from France and other countries are still popular, wines produced in Japan have gained attention. Some top hotels are stocking them along with ...
Film production and distribution companies are reviving efforts to foster young directors and other moviemaking professionals. The industry is reaching out to foster talent and getting help along the way from the government. The Pia Film Festival, with a 25-year history as a gateway for amateur ...
Amid an explosion of "jun'ai" -- or pure love -- television programs and books in Japan, movie companies are also getting into the act. "Sekai no Chushin de, Ai o Sakebu" ("Crying out for Love, From the Center of the World"), directed by Isao Yukisada ...
