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Timothy Schultz
For Timothy Schultz's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jul 4, 2022
Much more than pyramids: Egypt builds the future
Born in Cairo, Ambassador Abubakr's 32-year career as a diplomat began with his education in Egypt, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics and law. He then received a master's degree in international peace studies from Notre Dame University, after which he began his long career in diplomacy. Among other things, his work in and for Libya was instrumental in maintaining a fragile peace during a time of chaos and uncertainty.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 23, 2022
New technologies, pure science made in paradise
OIST President & CEO, Peter Gruss grew up in Hessen, the rural heartland state of Germany. He began his academic career as a doctoral candidate at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, where he earned his Ph.D. Now, as the leader of OIST, Gruss lobbies for change at the highest levels of government and corporate leadership.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 2, 2022
From music industry leader to director of TELL
Giles Duke grew up all over the world. He spent his junior high and high school years in Tokyo, before going to the U.K. for his higher education. Now, as director of TELL, Duke plans to expand the Lifeline, the core mission of Tokyo's premier English-language counseling and support resource.
Japan Times
LIFE / The Big Questions
Mar 28, 2022
Bradley Busetto: Green investments, great returns
Former U.N. diplomat Bradley Busetto has spent his career fostering innovation and sustainability across the world. He's now co-CEO at SDG Impact Japan, one of the world's first SDG-aligned venture funds.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Feb 7, 2022
James Yamanaka: One purpose, many changes
BAT area director drives sustainability into every aspect of the business. He has spent his entire career broadening the sustainability mission that was first highlighted by the DJSI, moving from environmental impact to every aspect of BAT's business.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Feb 12, 2021
Evonne Yiu, U.N. researcher and champion of forests and sea
The early morning sea off Ishikawa Prefecture was gentle, the fisherman sitting casually at the boat’s bow. They were idling just inside a breakwater, an artificial reef made of massive concrete blocks. He pointed at the water and spoke in a local Japanese dialect to his passenger, a polite female academic who had been asking questions around his fishing village. For some reason, he trusted her.

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Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on