Technology, Cash and the 21st Century Welfare State
In the rush to adopt new technology, nations such as India are neglecting poverty, said Yamini Aiyar, senior visiting fellow at Brown University in the US.
2 Japanese Named on BBC 100 Women 2024 List
The BBC has named two Japanese on its annual list of 100 inspiring and influential women in the world.
Marriott Boosts Tourism with 100th Property and New Midscale Brand in Japan
Marriott International, Inc. reached a significant milestone in November with the opening of its 100th property in Japan, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda.
Global Responsible Tourism Award Winners 2024
The 20th annual Global Responsible Tourism Awards winners were unveiled in London on November 4, with South Africa, the UK-Ireland, Sri Lanka, India, Peru and Thailand grabbing top honors among 33 regional winners.
Emerging Threats and Security Challenges Facing the United Nations
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security Gilles Michaud visited Tokyo in early November to recruit Japanese staff to help the UN deliver its mandate of promoting human rights and supporting communities in danger zones such as the Middle East, Myanmar and Ukraine.
Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024
Two Japanese executives are honored in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024 listing: Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori and Mori Trust President and CEO Miwako Date.
Docusign Unveils Platform to “Transform Industry”
Docusign IAM will help businesses of all kinds transform agreement data into insights and actions, accelerate contract review cycles and boost productivity organization-wide.
4 Tokyo Bars Crowned in World’s Top 100
Tokyo claimed four spots on the 16th annual list of The World’s 100 Best Bars unveiled on October 22 in recognition of bartenders, owners, cocktails and brands, with Bar Benfiddich in Shinjuku at 25th; newcomer Virtú in the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi (42nd), and two from Shibuya, The SG Club (54) and The Bellwood (89).
Tokyo International Film Festival: A Girl Named Ann
This gritty documentary-style drama tackles contemporary issues with a genuine social conscience to show a side of Japan not everyone knows.
Population Decline and Immigration Policy: How Can Japan Become a Country To Be Chosen?
The foreign technical intern trainee system, which for more than 30 years was one of the ways to hire foreigners as unskilled labor, is being replaced with a new training and employment system.
Which Tokyo Enclave is among the Coolest ’Hoods in the World?
The former university enclave of Takaban is more commonly referred to by the name of its train station, Gakugeidaigaku.
How to Help Contracts Improve Your Business in Japan
At a free bilingual event on October 10, Momentum Tokyo will explain how to overcome pitfalls and create contracts that could solve your problems.