Okayama University research: Estimating appropriate protein intake In a recent study published in eLife scientists at Okayama show how proteins can hamper an organism’s growth Biochemists have shown that very high protein levels can be harmful to cells in the human body. However, exactly which proteins fall under this category remains a mystery. Mr.Yuichi Eguchi […]
Casio G-SHOCK Unveils Collaboration Model With World-Renowned Jazz Label, Blue Note Records New Model Features Sleek All-Black Look with Blue Accents to Celebrate Label’s 80th Anniversary Casio G-SHOCK unveils a limited-edition men’s watch made in collaboration with the legendary Jazz label, Blue Note Records. Created to honor Blue Note’s 80th anniversary, the latest model is […]
The Japan National Tourism Organization announced that more than 30 million overseas travelers visited Japan in 2018, an all-time record and an 8.7% increase over 2017 (the previous record year). “Tourism to Japan from the United States – about 5% of the total – soared 11%,” says Naohito Ise, Executive Director of the Japan National Tourism Organization in New York, “with […]
Travel + Leisure announced today that Japan is its 2018 Destination of the Year, celebrating the country’s rich history, incredible number of diverse tourism attractions, unique cuisine and the continued increase of international visitors. “We are honored that such a prestigious publication has recognized Japan as its Destination of the Year for 2018,” stated Naohito Ise, […]
JAPANESE CITIES OF TOKYO, KYOTO AND OSAKA RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2018 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Condé Nast Traveler magazine today announced the results of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards, including the “The Best Cities in the World: Best Big Cities” list, featuring the Japanese cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka ranked as #1, #2, and #12, respectively. “This wonderful […]
Koshien Stadium (Photo by Joshua Mellin) In the lead-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Japan will play host to a series of noteworthy sporting events taking place across the country throughout 2018 and 2019. Made famous on the world stage for baseball and sumo wrestling, the country offers a wide variety of […]
“Prince’s protoge spreads her wings on breathtakingly eclectic second album An accomplished pianist with a sensuous, smoky voice” MOJO “the soulful pianist and vocalist is self-assured, distinctive and strikingly contemporary.” WALL STREET JOURNAL Singer and pianist Kandace Springs has released her remarkable second album Indigo (Blue Note), a 13-track LP of originals and choice covers […]
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Returns to World-Renowned Monterey Car Week on August 24, 2018 Photo courtesy of Rolex The luxury-lifestyle event will host seven press conferences throughout the day from premier automotive manufacturers and sponsors including Polestar, Karma Automotive, Gunther Werks, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti and Hennessey Performance WHAT: More than 200 of the collector car world’s finest […]
Open up your YouTube app because the heartthrob boy band 5 Seconds of Summer just released their video for new song Youngblood. The track has a relentless thumping rhythm where the members are shown to switch from a delicate verses to a booming chorus that will have you singing at the top of your lungs. […]
Dutch DJ Duo Yellow Claw is quietly inching towards electronic dance music worldwide supremacy. Formed in 2010, the DJ group made a name for themselves hosting parties for the infamous Amsterdam club Jimmy Woo. Yellow Claw’s music style incorporates elements of trap, house, hip hop, dubstep, hardstyle and moombahton. The DJ Duo has racked up a number of successes over the years […]
