Greece's outbound ambassador passes torch
Loukas Karatsolis, the outgoing Greek ambassador, met with The Japan Times at the embassy in April to share upcoming developments. He predicted a busy time ahead, with Japan and Greece celebrating 120 years of diplomatic ties in 2019.
CEO's eye for opportunity forged from global career
Name: Hans Heijligers Title: CEO, IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan (since January 2016) URL: www.anaihghotels.co.jp DOB: Sept. 10, 1959 Hometown: Amsterdam Years in Japan: 5 For IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan CEO Hans Heijligers, Japan's efforts in the men's 4x100-meter relay during the 2016 Olympics speak volumes about Japanese ...
Mayumi Uejima-Carr: Setting the Table For Two in the United States
After reading about the NPO Table For Two, a quick Google search and a "passionate email," Mayumi Uejima-Carr now educates American students about the health benefits of Japanese cuisine.
Iona McIntosh: Keep calm about volcanoes
Volcanologist on what would happen to Kanto if Mount Fuji actually erupted.
From Chiba to LA, and acting to filmmaking
Director/scriptwriter Atsuko Hirayanagi's film "Oh Lucy!" reflects some of her own opinions on cultural divide.
Ken Theriault: Wholesale retailers relish ongoing success in Japan
When Ken Theriault heard Miyagi-born crooner Muneyuki Sato's "Arigatou" at a function in Sendai heralding the impending retirement of Kentaro Ohyama from his role as president of Iris Ohyama, the song shook him to his core.
Hawken King: Staying on his game in Tokyo
Designer-programmer and founder of games studio Dadako talks about unlocked achievements and life in Japan.
Importance of friendship transcends march of time
A former high-flying chemical engineer working in fertilizer development and management, it's no surprise that Indonesia's Ambassador to Japan Arifin Tasrif, was once working all across the Indonesian archipelago in Borneo, Sumatra and Java. Of no less importance, especially given his current role, is ...
Naoyuki Kawahara: Helping Sudan heal with medicine and more
Naoyuki Kawahara quit his job as a medical attache for the Embassy of Japan in Sudan to set up a non-profit organization, Rociantes, and provide much-needed medical care in Sudan.
Dyeing to keep Japanese textile crafts alive
Kimono artist Masanobu Ota on traditional Japanese customs, his design process and sneakers.
As HMI expands, sights set on drawing Indian visitors
Name: Ryuko Hira Title: Representative Director of Hotel Management International Co. (since June 2010) URL: www.hmi-hotel.co.jp DOB: May 30, 1948 Hometown: Jaipur, India Years in Japan: 52 When 24 million people visited Japan in 2016, it marked the first time the number surpassed 20 million, a figure that the government ...
Ryoko Hori: The art of massage and crafts
Born and raised in Osaka, Ryoko Hori, 37, moved to Tokyo to study fashion design at the age of 18. As a student she was lucky enough to work for the famous clothing brand Issey Miyake, but she wanted even more experiences in life. ...
Tak Tokumine: It's all about love and noodles
Founder of Japan Centre and Shoryu Ramen says the U.K. is now his home.
