A culinary journey through Asia for Europeans
BANGKOK – Asia, the largest and most diverse continent in the world, is known for its rich and varied cuisine. From spicy curries to fresh seafood to sweet desserts – Asian cuisine has something to offer for every taste. Here … Continue reading A culinary journey through Asia for Europeans
Panasonic: A journey from crisis to renaissance
TOKYO – After years of crisis and stagnation, the Japanese electronics company Panasonic has achieved a remarkable turnaround. Thanks to a new strategy and a series of reforms, the company was able to record its highest net profit ever in … Continue reading Panasonic: A journey from crisis to renaissance
Population Decline in Japan Impacts Real Estate Market
TOKYO — The significant population decline in Japan is having far-reaching effects on the country’s real estate market. According to recent reports, more than nine million residential properties stand vacant, presenting both challenges and opportunities for foreign investors. The Population … Continue reading Population Decline in Japan Impacts Real Estate Market
Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
TOKYO – What motivates people to get involved in politics in their free time? How can they derive pleasure from it? In this new book publication (in German), DIJ political scientist Sebastian Polak-Rottmann analyses how people in rural Japan try … Continue reading Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
TOKYO – Masayoshi Son, the visionary founder of SoftBank Group Corp., is embarking on an audacious mission to reshape the semiconductor landscape. His latest endeavor, Project Izanagi, is a $100 billion AI chip venture that seeks to challenge the dominance … Continue reading SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
TOKYO – Ryuichi Sakamoto was one of the most influential and versatile composers of our time. He created music that spanned genres, cultures, and media, from electronic pop to classical symphonies, from film scores to environmental soundscapes. He collaborated with … Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
Japan’s tourism industry hardest hit by Corona
TOKYO – Japan’s tourism industry was one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted travel plans and forced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The number of foreign visitors to Japan plummeted from a record 31.8 … Continue reading Japan’s tourism industry hardest hit by Corona
Singapore: Green Float future city concept
SINGAPORE – Under the Green Float future city concept, an unprecedented project to build a floating structure has begun in Singapore as an environmental protection measure against global warming and increasing sea levels. In the near future, Singapore may witness … Continue reading Singapore: Green Float future city concept
Japan: Government strategy to fight loneliness
TOKYO — With the first uptick in suicides nationwide in 11 years amid pandemic-linked restrictions, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has created a cabinet post to alleviate social isolation. Older Japanese unaccustomed to communicating online have become more isolated from the … Continue reading Japan: Government strategy to fight loneliness
Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Tokyo – Two Japanese ships have completed short cruises to nearby ports in recent weeks. Both were operated under limited capacity and strict new policies for passengers and crew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Mitsui OSK Passenger Lines’ Nippon … Continue reading Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market