The gift that keeps on giving: Food security and sustainable livelihoods
“There is rice in the fields and fish in the water,” is an old saying that speaks to the natural abundance of Thailand as the land of milk and honey with fresh, affordable food aplenty. Most Thais are experts when it comes to naming ...
The initiative to strengthen regional interconnectivity was proposed by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev as part of Tashkent’s new foreign policy strategy aimed at turning Central Asia into a region of security, stability and sustainable development, one that is integrated into ...
In his book “A Brief History of the Future: A Brave and Controversial Look at the Twenty-First Century” (2006), Jacques Attali predicted two industries would emerge as the most influential of the 21st century — entertainment and insurance. According to his book, it is because ...
Taiwan’s Shih recognized for lifetime of service, dedication
This year, the 38th Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to the Venerable Shih Chao-hwei of Taiwan in recognition of her work in peace building through her safeguarding of all forms of life, promotion of gender ethics and gender equality, and her approach to ...
Seeking nominations for the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
Nominations are now open for the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize. This international award recognizes medical research and medical services in Africa and honors change-makers — both individuals and organizations — at the forefront of efforts to combat diseases and improve lives there. These efforts ...
After a month of prayer, fasting and other spiritually orientated activities, Muslims around the world commemorate the end of Ramadan with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. The traditions and ceremonies of Eid vary as widely as the societies where Islam is found. That said, the ...
Overseas water industry expansion helps Japan, world
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognized access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right, and called for international efforts to help countries provide safe, clean, accessible and affordable drinking water and sanitation. In 2015, the U.N. General Assembly ...
Partnerships help address global water challenges
It is not easy to grasp the big picture of water issues, which range from public health and environmental problems to socioeconomic challenges and technological solutions. Professor Satoshi Takizawa, director of the Research Center for Water Environment Technology at the Graduate School of Engineering at ...
Agon Shu adheres to social distancing in Fire Rites Festival
A long procession of people dressed as yamabushi mountain priests makes its way into an amphitheater in the hills of eastern Kyoto to the sound of majestic symphonic music. This is how the Agon Shu Buddhist Association’s annual Fire Rites Festival always begins. But ...
Spring in Japan is not complete without a dash of sakura (cherry blossoms), and Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is offering a host of delectable offerings infused with the seasonal flavor to enjoy in a variety of settings. The annual Sakura Garden Sakura Afternoon Tea ...
Japan’s GIGA School Program equips students for digital society
This is the third article in a Japan in Action series, showcasing key policies of the Suga administration. Japan is moving forward by three years its ¥461 billion ($4.4 billion) plan to digitalize education among the country’s nearly 13 million primary and secondary school students ...
My Number cards crucial for Japan’s move to digitalization initiatives
This is the second article in a Japan in Action series, showcasing key policies of the Suga administration. Japan’s central and municipal governments, as well as the private sector, have traditionally relied heavily on paper documents for administrative procedures. But the coronavirus pandemic has brought ...
