Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany Ina Lepel (center) with State Ministers for Foreign Affairs Kenji Wakamiya (left) and Keisuke Suzuki (right) during a reception to celebrate the Day of German Unity at the ambassador' s residence on Oct. 3. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
Best Craftsmen of France Chef and President of Jury Arnaud Nicolas (right) with The World Championship of Pate Croute Asia Selection winner Osamu Tsukamoto (left) of Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel Tower's restaurant Coucagno in Tokyo at the French ambassador's residence on Oct. 2. | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FRENCH CHARCUTERIE ASSOCIATION IN JAPAN (ACFJ)
Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan Frank C.T. Hsieh (center) and his wife, Fang-Chih Hsieh Yu (left) welcome Yoko Abe (right), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's mother, during a reception at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo on Oct. 8 to celebrate the 108th anniversary of Double Ten Day. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
