AUDREY TANG: TOKYO'S ROLE IN A WORLD OF RAPID CHANGE Audrey Tang, Taiwanese Cyber Ambassador-at-large and the country’s first Minister of Digital Affairs from 2022 to 2024, will be speaking at the innovation and startup conference SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 in May. Globally recognized for her work using digital technology to foster democratic participation and government transparency, Tang says she looks forward to engaging with entrepreneurs from around the world at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 to promote sustainable, prosocial innovation. Tech for G…
BEYOND SHIRAKAWAGO: WHY HIGASHI-MINO IN GIFU SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT TRAVEL DESTINATION - As the countdown to the Osaka Expo 2025 begins, Japan braces for a surge in tourism. With an event that is set to draw millions of visitors from around the world, the accompanying challenge of overtourism looms large. In addition to Osaka, iconic destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shirakawago that already struggle with the weight of their popularity, are bracing for a larger influx of travelers. This influx raises concerns about preserving the cultural …
Can Japan Become a Country “Chosen” by ASEAN? The Rising Importance of Economic Security -The Shared Future of Asia and Japan - On September 12, 2024, as heavy rain fell in Sihanoukville, a city in southern Cambodia, a ceremony was held to commemorate the completion of the expansion of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), a project that utilized yen loans from Japan. PAS is Cambodia’s only deep-water port and is used for 70% of the country’s marine container transportation. In 2023, around 800,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) were …
DISCOVER AUTHENTIC JAPAN IN HYOGO PERFECTURE Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture is arguably most famous for its succulent Kobe beef, which bears the name of the prefecture’s capital city. However, the expansive Hyogo, which stretches across Japan’s main island from the Seto Inland Sea in the south to the Sea of Japan in the north, offers a vast range of authentic experiences just waiting to be discovered. From the evolution of traditional food and sake, to samurai swords and castles, to Japan’s creation myths, Hyogo is the ideal place for visitors to ex…
ACCOR STRENGTHENS PREMIUM BRAND PORTFOLIO IN JAPAN WITH SIGNING OF PULLMAN TOKYO GINZA - Accor , a global leader in hospitality, has announced a landmark signing to introduce its flagship premium brand, Pullman, to the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district. The signing of Pullman Tokyo Ginza further enhances Accor's premium offerings in the country. The hotel is set to open in late 2027, offering a blend of modern comfort, immersive design, and pioneering experiences tailored to both business and leisure travellers. Strategically …
MATSUYA GINZA TRANSFORMS LUXURY SHOPPING FOR TOURISTS WITH LAUNCH OF DIGITAL PLATFORM - Matsuyaginza.com is the First Japanese Department Store to Offer Global Customers a “Click and Collect” Service Including Tax Refund Matsuya Co., Ltd., through its consolidated subsidiary company, MATSUYA GINZA.com, announces its new online shopping hub ( https://www.matsuyaginza.com/en/ ), which will launch on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. This hub brings the elegance and innovation of Matsuya Ginza into the digital realm. Its unparalleled aesthetics a…
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