A commitment to learning and growing with Japan
With the Rugby World Cup coming this autumn and the All Blacks being the reigning world champions, New Zealand is currently enjoying a particularly high profile in Japan.
Yoko Wylegala: The best lesson in life is to never stop learning
Albert Einstein once said that the "important thing is not to stop questioning." A similar aphorism applies to composer and classical musician Yoko Hamabe Wylegala, whose life has been defined since the age of 7 by studying and questioning one subject or another. "My parents ...
Pioneering flexibility and empowerment in retail
Name: Veronica Prat van Thiel Title: President & CEO, Cartier Japan URL: https://www.cartier.jp/ DoB: Sept. 26, 1972 Hometown: Barcelona, Amsterdam Years in Japan: 4 Cartier Japan President and CEO Veronica Prat van Thiel and her team are testing the boundaries of the retail experience. To Prat van Thiel, ...
Yu Nakamura: A sweet affinity between Japan and Thailand
An entrepreneur and cultural innovator, Yu Nakamura helps Thai farmers with her coconut sugar business.
Tatsuhiko 'Ryu' Akashi knows you're never too old to play
Medicom Toy's urban vinyl and other designer toys keep the inner kids alive in their adult fans.
Adventurous choices lead to broadcasting in Japan
Peter Barakan is a familiar and comforting presence to many. People around the nation look forward to his radio programs, where he acts as a sound sommelier of sorts, serving up an eclectic dose of music.
Flexibility and connections at the core of hospitality
When visiting the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, one might encounter an impeccably dressed, broad-shouldered individual diligently picking up absent-mindedly discarded bits of trash, returning a stray pamphlet or straightening a sign.
Maho Kato: Living life by nature's design
Drawing from nature and past experiences, jewerly maker Maho Kato says don't fear failure to live life to the fullest.
Engineering background ties into diplomatic career
Name: Khaled Omran Alameri Title: United Arab Emirates Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (since March 2016) URL: http://www.mofa.gov.ae/ DoB: Oct. 1, 1976 Hometown: Al Ain, UAE Years in Japan: 9 United Arab Emirates Ambassador Khaled Omran Alameri readily admits that growing up in the UAE city of Al Ain, often described ...
Publisher aims to bridge fictional fun and reality
Name: Frank Foley Title: Managing Director, HarperCollins Japan (since 2017) URL: http://corporate.harpercollins.co.jp DoB: March 5, 1961 Birthplace: Cork, Ireland Hometown: Kamakura Years in Japan: 30 For Frank Foley, joining HarperCollins Japan as managing director in 2017 was akin to coming full circle, as it was also the first company he ...
Aiko Tanaka: A bundle of laughs in America
From dancing in clubs to stand-up comedy, Aiko Tanaka's experience in the U.S. has helped realize her dream of making it in the entertainment industry.
Aki Fujita Taguchi on life behind the camera
Rock photographer Aki Fujita Taguchi reveals how to snap the essence of a band in just three songs.
