Indian Democracy Thrives Despite Utter Chaos, Money, Castes
Despite being chaotic and cash-driven, Indian democracy remains resilient—where caste dynamics, money, and mass participation shape the world’s largest elections.
JMEC 31 Awards: Celebrating Innovation and Teamwork in Tokyo
On June 6, the Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) marked its 31st anniversary with a vibrant awards ceremony at the Tokyo American Club.
SEGO Projects Expand into New Frontiers
On June 1, SEGO Initiative celebrated World Oceans Day with their annual Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project and mini-regatta at Katase Higashi Hama Beach where participants witnessed a powerful demonstration of the hallmarks of SEGO’s approach to environmental stewardship.
(Dis)Empowered by Context: Female Entrepreneurial Success
On May 27, the United Nations University hosted a compelling session titled “(Dis)Empowered by Context: Female Entrepreneurs, Firm Performance and Institutions” as part of its BIG IDEAS Dialogue Series.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025: Innovation in Urban Sustainability
Tokyo once again positioned itself at the forefront of urban innovation with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, a three-day international event held from May 8–10 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Tokyo Tower Climb: Move for Mental Health in Japan
On May 24, TELL Japan will once again lead the charge for mental health and suicide prevention with the Tokyo Tower Climb.
Japan Students Invited to UN Climate Summit at Oxford
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.
Nobel Laureates, Former Presidents Call For Peace and End to Arms Race
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.
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.
Leadership by Design: A Breakfast Roundtable with Daniel Hewett
Daniel Hewett is a globally recognized design strategist and co-founder of Rhode Island School of Design’s Center for Complexity.
Executive Fight Night XIII: Fighting For a Cause, Fighting For Courage
Tokyo’s premier white-collar boxing event is back for its 13th edition, and this year promises to be bigger, better and more inspiring than ever.
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.