It’s a little known fact that the BBC’s Dragons’ Den started in Japan titled "Manê no Tora", (Money Tigers), created by and broadcast on Nippon Television. Now, one of the most successful Dragons’ Den pitches has made the journey back …
While watching the 'Munich loves you' Winter Olympics promotion video, I was once again struck with how slick, impressive and inspiring bid presentations can be. The team bidding to bring the 2018 Winter Olympics to Munich, whose hugely impressive Lord …
Having watched HMA David Warren's regular reports on TV on the situation in Japan during March, always delivered with calm and precision, even at the height of the crisis, I decided to attend a briefing he gave in London at …
Ewe had better believe me that you missed a ewe-nique event last week. On 13 May at the British Embassy, the British Wool Marketing Board presented awards to Japanese companies which have contributed strongly to the promotion of British wool. …
It's always good to know what you're doing is making a difference. We were thrilled recently to receive this piece of feedback from Kate Wright and Adrian Cronin. They are directors of a UK company, Isle of English, with whom …
If you ever need proof that Japan's population is aging fast - curently 21% are over the age of 65 - just head down to the Sugamo area of Tokyo on a Sunday morning. The streets are thronging with people …
If you needed proof that shopping really does make you feel better, look no further than post-earthquake Japan. An informal survey by a consumer brand consultancy one month on from the 3/11 quake and tsunami showed that although only a …
I think everyone has been moved by the plight of the areas of Japan hit by last month's earthquake and tsunami. Everyone's wanted to do their bit to help - but how to do that in a way that is …
It was the power of nature that threw Japan cruelly off-course in March, with the horrific damage and loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunami. And it’s the power of nature that’s gradually getting things back on track …
I was delighted to welcome the UAE Ambassador and his First Secretary to the North East last week. They visited Newcastle and Durham and had a programme of events ranging from a cultural overview given by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, to lunch …
