Category Archives: Japan
A future at the farm for urban youth?
Terrie’s Take, a weekly look at business issues in Japan, reports (along with Nikkei.co.jp) that the country’s government is recruiting urban youth to take up rural jobs — in farming, forestry, and fishing. It’s part of a masterplan to revitalize … Continue reading
Business in Vancouver column: Osaka air link cancellation will sever vital economic tie for B.C.
Osaka air link cancellation will sever vital economic tie for B.C. Derek Moscato: Podium Business in Vancouver July 29-August 4, 2008; issue 979 At first blush, this past spring’s announcement from Air Canada that it would be cancelling its direct … Continue reading
Japan’s cool trumps L.A’s, apparently…
From food to fashion to music, Los Angeles is seeing a wave of Japanese culture like never before — according to a recent cover story from the L.A. Times. Southern California is arguably the epicenter of Japanese cool in America, … Continue reading
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The hollowing out of small-town Japan
We’ve witnessed it in Canada and the United States. But the boom for cities globally is often taking place at the expense of, or at least in the place of, once-thriving small towns. The New York Times points to the … Continue reading
