The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards (CWA) announced its latest winners on April 24, in an annual showcase of funny, upbeat and positive images from around the world.
Autism-Certified Emirates Rolls Out Kids’ Travel Rehearsals Worldwide
As part of Autism Awareness month in April, Emirates is rolling out its Travel Rehearsal programme in 17 global cities.
Expat Survey Reveals Cheapest and Costliest Cities
From value-for-money Valencia to overpriced Vancouver, the cheapest and priciest cities for expats have been revealed in an extensive global survey.
Shibuya Toilets Among Winners in Sony World Photography Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards announced the winners of its 18th edition on April 17, including the Architecture and Design Award for images of public toilets in Japan.
Toranomon Hills Glass Rock Opens in Tokyo “To Stimulate Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity”
Seven unique stores offering food, beverages and retail goods that stimulate intellectual curiosity and creativity opened on April 7 in the Toranomon Hills Glass Rock building
“New Niseko” Emerges in Hokkaido With Healthy Activities and Cuisine
Is central Hokkaido’s Furano set to challenge the booming Niseko area as the premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts and other travelers?
Behind the Scenes at Osaka Expo
Despite fears about sinking infrastructure, contaminated water, rising costs, safety and security, missed deadlines, environmental damage, I saw mostly positive signs during an exclusive preview of Expo 2025 Osaka.
Sir Jackie Stewart and the Race Against Dementia
Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on April 6 and appearing at a major fundraiser in Tokyo for his global charity on April 2, three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE spoke to Simon Farrell.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability—a Conversation with Japan
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile spoke on his nation’s current G20 presidency and denied white farmers are being murdered during illegal land grabs.
Microsoft Philanthropies: AI Skilling for Everyone
“Skilling and democratizing AI is my domain,” says Microsoft Philanthropies’ Skills for Social Impact Asia Regional Leader Caroline McGrath.
Is Your Country Among the World’s Most Prosperous?
Where does your country come in the latest Legatum Prosperity Index, which evaluates 167 nations using 104 different variables categorized into nine equally weighted sub-indexes: Economic Quality, Business Environment, Governance, Education, Health, Safety & Security, Personal Freedom, Social Capital and Natural Environment?
Nature in Focus Photography Awards
Here are my favourite winners and runners-up from the latest annual Nature in Focus Photography competition that showcases precious moments in natural history and aims to raise awareness of key conservation issues.