[Interview]Sisyu and the art of Japanese calligraphy
➀What are your thoughts regarding the importance of Japanese calligraphy today?
Many people believe in kotodama, or the living soul of a word.
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[Interview – Comment] Ogasawara Keishousai and the Japanese Etiquette
①You have an important role as a guardian of Japanese etiquette. How do you see your role in today’s Japanese society?
[Interview – Comment]Peter Hamann on Japanese culture
1.What do you consider to be the most important elements of Japanese culture that AYF fellows should learn to understand and appreciate?
[Fellow Interview] Amanda Rogers on an eco-conscious lifestyle
Category: #Interview #Awaji #Agricultural & food Interview date: August 23rd, 2018 Writer: Valentin Defossez From the USA’s sunshine state of California, Amanda was raised in a Japanese-American family. From a very young age, she established a deep connection with the Earth. As Amanda grew up and studied landscape architecture, she became knowledgeable about urban ecology[…]
[INTERVIEW] Mbuli Charles Boliko, Director of the Liaison Office in Japan for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations talks about FAO and agriculture for the future
Category: #interview #Agriculture & Food Interview date: Sep 27th, 2018 Writer: David Question: Could you tell us about FAO’s mission to achieve zero hunger and your activities in Japan? Mr. Charles Boliko: FAO is a specialized agency under the United Nations which focuses on issues related to food and agriculture. Its main objective is to[…]
[INTERVIEW] Terrie Lloyd, CEO of Japan Travel KK talks about tourism industry
Category: #Interview #Awaji #regional revitalization #tourism Interview date: Sep 11th, 2018 Writer: KamilQuestion: What is the importance of tourism to Japanese economy now? How do you expect that it will develop in the coming years? Mr. Lloyd: There are three distinct tourism markets in Japan but only one of them is growing substantially. The traditional and largest market is[…]
[INTERVIEW] Hiro Katsuse, CEO of Handy Japan Inc. talks about Entrepreneurship
Title:Category: #Interview #Entrepreneurship Interview date: Sep 28th, 2018 Writer: David In your opinion, how can entrepreneurship solve social issues? Can social entrepreneurship be profitable? Mr. Katsuse: In order to be sustainable, all business, including entrepreneurship, requires an emphasis on solving social issues even if it must make profits to be sustainable. With increasing awareness of[…]
[INTERVIEW] Yasushi Nakayama, former mayor of Kyotango city talks about regional Revitalization
Category: #Interview #Regional Revitalization Interview date: Sep 26th, 2018 Writer: Valentin Defossez What were the main problems facing Kyotango when you became mayor? Mr. Nakayama: I became the mayor of Kyotango one month after six smaller towns had merged into one, and at that time it was full of problems, which covered a wide spectrum[…]
[Interview] Yasuyuki Nambu, Pasona group CEO talks about the Future of Awaji
Category: #Interview #Awaji Interview date: Sep 17th, 2018 Writer: Valentin Defossez What do you want to achieve on Awaji Island? How do you envision Awaji ten years from now? Mr. Nambu: In 10 years, I would like to witness the birth of a new utopia on Awaji Island. In order to create this utopia, it[…]