It’s not just nature, good food and hot springs that attract visitors to the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. The popular resort area is also known for a culture and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, including lesser-known treasures such ...
The unique ways of enjoying Japan’s flora, such as ikebana, bonsai and traditional gardens, are already well known, but the Japan Flowers and Plants Export Association is working to promote shipments to further spread this culture, encouraging people worldwide to practice, enjoy and share ...
Co-creating Africa’s brighter future: A new era of partnership
Twenty-five years ago, I visited Senegal for the first time, marking my initial steps into Africa. I was overwhelmed by the dynamism of young students and the continent’s vast potential, which convinced me that Africa had a bright future ahead. Now, that conviction is ...
Co-creating innovative solutions across wide spectrum
Africa is currently the fastest-growing region in the world, both in terms of population and economics. It has also been, however, one of the most vulnerable to disruption from internal and external influences, as the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent global economic crisis demonstrated. Japan’s ...
Since its founding in 1991, Hamaya Corp. has been contributing to resource sustainability by exporting used products through its resale business. With recent growth in its recycling operations, the company’s sales have reached ¥20 billion. President Ippei Kobayashi shared his insights on the value of ...
Opportunity lies in the hands of African nations
Today we have the opportunity to address aspects of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development and to encourage African and Japanese companies to create partnerships for development. For Angola, TICAD 9 comes at a particularly important moment in our history. It coincides with ...
Youth co-creation in summit spotlight
In a world increasingly fractured by conflict and uncertainty, the relationship between Japan and Africa stands out for a simple reason: It is anchored in trust, partnership and built for the long haul. As youth, leaders, partners and others capable of making changes gather for ...
Harnessing youth and innovation: Charting a future for Africa and Japan
As the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development convenes in Yokohama, the spotlight returns to Africa — a continent of extraordinary diversity and opportunity. This year’s conference carries heightened significance. As global challenges deepen — from geopolitical fragmentation to climate change and economic inequality ...
Expanding the horizons of co-creation
From Aug. 20 to 22, the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development will be held in Yokohama. This year’s TICAD is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan’s western commercial hub. Ahead of TICAD, 46 African nations are participating ...
As host of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development this year, Yokohama is actively promoting international cooperation on economic, environmental and other measures with local governments. Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka spoke about the crucial role cities play in addressing pressing global issues and ...
The next 60 years: QNB’s role as a cornerstone of the banking industry
QNB’s vision for the next 60 years is to remain at the forefront of banking in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. With a presence in over 25 countries across these dynamic regions, QNB aims to establish itself as an international wholesale bank. The ...
Better Co-Being: Three stages to greater unity
Digital technology combines with art and nature in a collaborative space at Osaka’s Expo 2025 where experts from diverse fields work together to help us envision a future beyond individual differences. Better Co-Being, one of Expo 2025’s signature pavilions, “explores the potential for creating new ...
