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(Publisher, Custom Media) With extensive knowledge and key contacts from many years in the global print, digital, and broadcast media, Simon leads a diverse team of experienced editors, writers, designers, and photographers.

Simon Farrell

How Happy—or Unhappy—are Your Favourite Cities?
Travel

How Happy—or Unhappy—are Your Favourite Cities?

BySimon Farrell May 21, 2025May 22, 2025

Tokyo ranked a miserable 42nd in the 6th global Happy City Index, which featured 200 locations.

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Japan Students Invited to UN Climate Summit at Oxford
Education | Events

Japan Students Invited to UN Climate Summit at Oxford

BySimon Farrell May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Students and educators in Japan and across the world are invited to come together virtually on 6 June for the “Right Here Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit,” hosted by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in partnership with UN Human Rights.

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Nobel Laureates, Former Presidents Call For Peace and End to Arms Race
Events

Nobel Laureates, Former Presidents Call For Peace and End to Arms Race

BySimon Farrell May 16, 2025May 17, 2025

Two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, three former presidents and the eighth United Nations chief visited Japan this week to speak on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II at two events in Tokyo on May 15.

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The Dom Pérignon Experience on Board Oceania Cruises’ Riviera
Travel

The Dom Pérignon Experience Onboard the Oceania Riviera

BySimon Farrell May 14, 2025May 15, 2025

Miami-based Oceania Cruises’ Riviera briefly docked at Yokohama in April and invited me to join media colleagues for a special Dom Pérignon Experience pairing luncheon. 

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Tokyo Residential: Growing Demand in Emerging Ultra-luxury Market
Real Estate

Tokyo Residential: Growing Demand in Ultra-luxury Market

BySimon Farrell May 13, 2025May 21, 2025

Ultra-luxury residences in Tokyo have enjoyed growing interest from potential buyers and tenants, according to a comprehensive report by global real estate services provider Savills plc. 

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The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Events

The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

BySimon Farrell May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

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.

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Emirates Named First Autism Certified Airline as it Launches “Travel Rehearsals” for Kids in 17 Cities
Travel

Autism-Certified Emirates Rolls Out Kids’ Travel Rehearsals Worldwide

BySimon Farrell May 6, 2025May 8, 2025

As part of Autism Awareness month in April, Emirates is rolling out its Travel Rehearsal programme in 17 global cities.

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Expat Survey Reveals Cheapest and Costliest Cities
Travel

Expat Survey Reveals Cheapest and Costliest Cities

BySimon Farrell May 1, 2025May 9, 2025

From value-for-money Valencia to overpriced Vancouver, the cheapest and priciest cities for expats have been revealed in an extensive global survey.

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Shibuya Toilets
Events

Shibuya Toilets Among Winners in Sony World Photography Awards

BySimon Farrell April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

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.

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Toranomon Hills Glass Rock Opens in Tokyo “To Stimulate Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity”
Real Estate

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock Opens in Tokyo “To Stimulate Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity”

BySimon Farrell April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

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

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“New Niseko” Emerges in Hokkaido With Healthy Activities and Cuisine
Travel

“New Niseko” Emerges in Hokkaido With Healthy Activities and Cuisine

BySimon Farrell April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Is central Hokkaido’s Furano set to challenge the booming Niseko area as the premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts and other travelers?

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Behind the Scenes at Osaka Expo
Events

Behind the Scenes at Osaka Expo

BySimon Farrell March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

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.

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