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THE BIG QUESTIONS

Moore has seen firsthand the powerful impact that a Montessori learning environment has on students-including his own children.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Mar 31, 2025
Montessori head educates Tokyo’s children for life
British James Moore’s next goal is method’s first high school in Japan
Jean-Pierre Charriton
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Dec 2, 2024
President of L’Oreal Japan leverages innovation
Entered L’Oreal in 1991, in charge of the Biotherme products. After a career path in many countries, he arrived in Japan in 2021.
Satish Sethi
COMMUNITY / The Big Questions
Sep 24, 2024
Emirates works to fly better, cleaner and smarter
Born in New Delhi, he joined Emirates in 2001 where he developed an international career until becoming Emirates’ country manager for Japan in 2021
Mylene de Joya Garcia-Albano
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Sep 4, 2024
Philippine envoy highlights climate and smart farms
A native of the Philippine city of Davao, Mylene de Joya Garcia-Albano arrived in Tokyo in December 2022 as ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
Catherine Wallace
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 27, 2024
Hitotsubashi’s Catherine Wallace on business ethics
Active in cross-cultural collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Wallace worked as a diplomat and is now a professor at Hitotsubashi University
Paul Kraft
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Apr 29, 2024
JapanIQ consultancy eases entry to tough market
Kraft began his career at The Schwan Food Company, then moved to C.H. Robinson Worldwide before starting his consulting firm, JapanIQ, in 2023
Alex “Rami-chan” Ramirez
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Mar 1, 2024
Baseball star Alex Ramirez’s NPO helps special kids
Founder of Vamos Together, Venezuelan Alex Ramirez played for Yakult Swallows and Yomiuri Giants, then became manager of the Yokohama DeNa BayStars
Oliviero Morelli
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Aug 8, 2023
MSC Cruises' Morelli aims to sail the ocean green
We grew up with Japanese anime and manga in Italy. Many companies found it cheaper to buy the rights from Japan than from the USA
Japan Times
People / The Big Questions
Jul 4, 2023
Destiny and a little luck: EU Ambassador Paquet
Ambassador of the European Union to Japan, Jean-Eric Paquet graduated from Robert Schuman University in Strasbourg, the official seat of the European Parliament, with a degree in international and public policies in 1988.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jun 5, 2023
Petronas’ Japan chief Ezhar tells of net-zero path
Ezhar Yazid Jaafar join Petronas as a civil engineer in 1990 and became chief representative of the Japan office in 2020, right around the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 8, 2023
H&M’s Pokucinska seeks something for everyone
Name: Aneta Pokucinska
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Apr 24, 2023
Dean Wilson sets new course at Temple University
Name: Matthew Wilson
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jan 30, 2023
BCCJ head Lyle cultivates change for sustainability
Name: Richard Lyle
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Nov 28, 2022
Lululemon leader takes change and runs with it
Tudor took the helm at lululemon Japan in March 2020. Since opening its first Japanese store in 2020 in Roppongi, the athleisure brand has expanded to eight locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Shizuoka. The latest addition is the Aoyama store, which just opened this month.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 31, 2022
A store is a ballet stage: LVMH Japan head
Norbert Leuret's career spans more than four decades and his passion for elevating the luxury brand retail experience is palpable. In his eyes, every aspect of a store is an integral part of the total package, from the window display and products to the music and temperature.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Sep 5, 2022
From banana stem: One Planet Cafe grows change
Born in Malmo, Sweden, Ekberg and his wife established their company One Planet Cafe in 2012 with a mission statement to reduce poverty and environmental problems through positive business solutions. In 2020 it was recognized by the economy ministry as one of Japan's 15 best practices for small and medium-sized companies working toward the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Aug 22, 2022
Fulfilled destiny, leveraging diplomacy for development
After completing her master's degree in International Policy and Practice, Shorna-Kay Richards began working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Kingston. In 2009 she was assigned to the Jamaican High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, and in 2012 as Jamaica's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations in New York. 8 years later she become Jamaican ambassador to Japan
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
Jun 6, 2022
Swiss envoy ‘creating value together’ with Japan
With a career that spans three decades, Swiss Ambassador to Japan Andreas Baum hopes to work with Tokyo to tackle climate change through innovation.
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.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
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