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…
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 …
TOKYO INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN SYSTEMS IN HARMONY WITH NATURE - Climate change will be the major theme at COP29, which will be held in Azerbaijan from November 11, 2024. In this vein, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting major efforts toward environmental protection and sustainable urban planning, to bolster the coexistence between cities and nature. By sharing these ideas with the international community, Tokyo's urban environmental policy can provide mutual, sustainable development models. Conserving Tokyo’s Green S…
Tokyo Gendai Closes First Edition with Robust Sales and Strong Attendance The inaugural edition of the major new international art fair Tokyo Gendai closed with robust sales, ambitious presentations from 73 international galleries, and strong attendance from local and international visitors. Organized by The Art Assembly, and with SMBC Group as Principal Partner, the Fair took place at Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July) and attracted 20,907 visitors, including leading collectors, art museums, and institutions. Cement…
TOKYO GENDAI ANNOUNCES GALLERY LINE-UP FOR ITS INAUGURAL EDITION IN JULY Tokyo Gendai today announces the list of 79 participating galleries and is delighted to welcome SMBC Group as Principal Partner for the inaugural edition. Organized by The Art Assembly, the Fair takes place at Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July). Comprising galleries from Japan, the wider Asia Pacific region, and across the globe, Tokyo Gendai is a major new platform for commercial, artistic, and intellectual exchange and a nexus of cross-cultur…
THE ART ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR, TOKYO GENDAI FOR 2023 - Eri Takane named as Fair Director Tokyo Gendai, a new international art fair, will take place at the Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July) featuring 80-100 leading galleries from Japan, the broader Asia Pacific region and around the globe. Tokyo Gendai is an exciting platform for commercial, artistic and intellectual exchange, and a nexus of cross-cultural discovery. As one of the world’s cultural capitals, Tokyo boasts a dy…
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