Sometimes, when living in the capital, it can be easy to get wrapped up in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of globalization. Of course there are neon kanji signs flashing wherever you look, but you are never far away from a Starbucks, a McDonalds, an Italian restaurant or an Irish bar. In fact, despite living in Japan’s […]
Educational Museums in Tokyo That Your Kids (and You) Will Love
July 12, 2017 by Mark GuthrieThere is something about science that can really capture a child’s imagination. Whether it is the natural world, robotics or outer space, getting to grips with our surroundings can be spellbinding for young fertile minds. However, in an age of iPads, YouTube and easily accessible cartoons, it can be difficult to turn little ones on […]
Grape Picking Around Aichi
July 12, 2017 by Mark GuthrieFruit picking is a popular family activity in Japan, and farms across the country offer the opportunity to pick fruit directly from the tree from their orchards. Typically farms will charge visitors a set amount for a set period of time; fees range from 800 to 3000 yen or more, and the set times generally […]
Reform and Accelerate: Advancing Diversity in the Chubu Workplace
July 4, 2017 by adminACCJ Chubu invites you to the Chubu Women in Business Summit. We are pleased to be hosting our fourth annual event at the Westin Nagoya Castle on July 13th. This year’s theme is “Work Style Reform and Male Champions of Change.” Confirmed speakers include Keynote speaker: Dr. Denise Rutherford, President, 3M Japan Limited. Dr. Rutherford […]
Five Art Exhibitions to See in Tokyo – July 2017
June 30, 2017 by Mark GuthrieAs the cultural capital of the country, Tokyo is absolutely awash with great art galleries and events going on all around the city. This is a round up of our favorite five that are going on in the month of July, 2017 Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia 1980s To Now 50 years on from […]
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