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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Japan-Africa Relations Through 30 Years: Evolution of the TICAD Process and Challenges Ahead
TICAD has shaped Japan-Africa relations for 30 years, driving investment and development. Experts discuss its evolution and future challenges.
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An African Success Story—Earthbound: Nzambi Matee
Nzambi Matee transforms plastic waste into durable paving bricks, tackling Nairobi’s plastic crisis in an inspiring sustainability success story.
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Which Airline Offers Best Economy Class?
AirlineRatings.com names Korean Air the best economy class airline of 2025, with Japan Airlines and ANA ranking high for comfort and service.
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Haneda Named World’s Cleanest Airport, as Nagoya, Narita and Kansai also Rank High
Tokyo Haneda has been ranked the world’s cleanest airport by Skytrax. Three other Japanese airports also made the top 10. Find out why Japan leads in airport hygiene and service excellence.
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Which? Reveals Best Long-haul Holiday Cities
Japan has triumphed in an annual UK survey of the best world cities for travelers, according to respected consumer magazine Which? Kyoto and Tokyo finished in the top five
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Sahel Rosa—From War Orphan to Stardom and Helping Immigrants
Sahel Rosa recounts her incredible life from war-torn Iran to Japanese stardom, highlighting the power of resilience, love, and diversity in today’s world.
