BC getting one million dollars from Japan to help with the clean up of tsunami debris on our coast. The announcement comes just over two years after Japan was devastated by a strong earthquake and tsunami. One and a half million tonnes of debris washed out to sea and some of it is beginnnig to come ashore here in BC. Environment Minister Terry Lake … [Read more...]
10 Things to Know Before You Go to Japan
October 6, 2012 by
There are infinite reasons to book it to Japan, whether its Japanese food, cherry blossom season, or skiing in winter. But before you get there, you'll want to take note of these ten essentials. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Beyond Sushi: Ten Fantastic Foods to Eat in Japan
September 19, 2012 by
If you think the first four dishes on this list are "udon, ramen, and tempura," you've got another thing coming. Japanese food goes well beyond raw fish and noodles. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Trip of a Lifetime: Japan by Train
August 29, 2012 by
There are infinite reasons to hit both Tokyo and Kyoto while visiting Japan (mochi donuts, anyone?). So, why not take the train round trip for a once-in-a-lifetime tour all that this amazing country has to offer? Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Vancouver WaveGuide WaveConnect Japan Mobile Marketing
June 6, 2012 by
Behold Japan, the land of the rising smartphone market. Earlier this year, smartphone adoption in Japan surpassed that of feature phones. Take advantage of this high growth market by participating in the WaveConnect™ Japan – Mobile Marketing Program. Wavefront and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) are actively … [Read more...]
Vancouver WaveGuide™ WaveConnect™ Japan Mobile Marketing
May 26, 2012 by
Date: Friday, June 22, 2012 Time: 9:00-11:30am Location: Oceanic Plaza, 1035 West Pender Street, Hastings Conference Room, Vancouver, BC Cost: Free, Breakfast Provided 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration & Networking Breakfast 9:00 AM – 11:30AM – Presentation Behold Japan, the land of the rising smartphone market. Earlier this year, smartphone … [Read more...]
On Etiquette in Japan
May 13, 2012 by
Japan is a fascinating, complicated society. So to help make sure you save face on your next visit, here are ten hard-won etiquette tips from Angela Davis-Gardner, author of Butterfly's Child. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Acro and Xperia Arc get PlayStation Certified in Japan
November 9, 2011 by
Hello, PlayStation Certification! Looks like the Xperia Play is getting a bit of company in Japan, where Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc and Acro are getting that coveted seal of approval. Updates are actually rolling out across a number of SE phones on NTT DoCoMo, enabling dozens upon dozens of new games to be tailored (and available) for the Arc and … [Read more...]
Sony’s golden NINOKUNI ‘Magical Edition’ PlayStation 3 heads for Japan, Criss Angel’s mind
September 2, 2011 by
Not that Sony's PlayStation 3 hasn't been touched by Midas before, but this is the first time we've seen the new(ish) form factor doused in such official fashion. Per usual, it'll be the homeland that's treated to the NINOKUNI Magical Edition PS3 console, a decidedly wizard-approved bundle that'll include a copy of Ni No Kuni. The only edition … [Read more...]
