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Leaders of cooperatives vow to strengthen global cooperative movement at the launch of the 2025 United Nations International Year of Cooperatives
NEW DELHI, Nov. 27 — The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) held a kickoff event in New Delhi, India, on Nov. 25 to officially launch the 2025 United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC). Some 3,000 representatives from cooperatives in around 100 countries gathered at the event and agreed to strive to increase the visibility of cooperatives and expand their activities under the IYC’s theme: “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” “We live in a complex time as humanity,” ICA president Ariel Guarco said. “Let us continue to demonstrate that this (organized cooperation) is the best way for all of us to have a dignified life, leaving no one out and leaving … Continue reading
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Tatami Japanese mattress artisan makes 120 instruments and band with 350 musicians
KYOTO, Nov. 24 – Kazuhiro Nishiwaki, a 57-year-old tatami mattress artisan based in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, makes tatami-based instruments to introduce the charm of the traditional Japanese isuga rush mattresses to the world. So far, he has made more than 120 tatami-based musical instruments, such as guitars and drums. Also, he plays the tatami guitar and sings in a band with peer musicians all over Japan. The instruments are made from recycled materials such as isuga mat pieces left from the tatami mat making. He also formed a tatami promotional band named Nihon Tatami Gakki Seizo, which means “Japan tatami instruments manufacturer” in Japanese. The band has been around … Continue reading
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Japan-made cheeses winning more awards at the World Cheese Awards
TOKYO, Nov. 21 — Japan-made cheeses are gaining increasing global attention, with the number of medals won by such cheeses at the annual World Cheese Awards, the largest international cheese competition, increasing by 50 percent compared with five years ago. They are highly evaluated for their good appearance and rich milk flavor. A total of 4,786 cheeses from 47 countries entered this year’s contest, and they were assessed on factors such as the appearance, mouthfeel and flavor. Fifty-four cheeses were entered from Japan and a cheese made using Hokkaido milk was chosen among the 100 Super Gold award-winning cheeses. Aside from the Super Gold, 20 other Japanese cheeses won a … Continue reading
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Perfect gift for “Good Husband and Wife Day” in Japan ready for shipment
SAITAMA, Nov. 17 – Producers of potted Princettia in Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, are in the busiest season of the year to cater to the needs of people looking for gifts for Japan’s “Good Day” or a must-have Christmas decoration. A greenhouse at a flower farm in Honjo, Shiobara Kaen, is filled with the colorful Princettia flowers. The flower farm owner, Shigeo Shiobara, grows five varieties, including the most popular Princettia Pure White and Princettia Hot Pink of eye-catching bright colors. Princettia is a new breed of Poinsettia, is heat tolerant, and has a gorgeous appearance. Its floral symbolism is “compassion,” and that makes it a perfect gift item. Shiobara’s … Continue reading
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Virtual singer Hatsune Miku appears on a gift box for apples from Aomori
AOMORI, No. 15 — JA Tsugaru Hirosaki, an agricultural cooperative in Aomori Prefecture, will sell apples in a gift box with globally popular virtual singer Hatsune Miku printed on it. It is the first time for a farm coop in Japan to collaborate with Hatsune Miku, and JA Tsugaru Hirosaki hopes the move will help boost consumption of apples among younger generations. The gift box comes with a photograph-like illustration of Hatsune Miku holding an apple and smiling against a backdrop of an apple orchard and Mount Iwaki, a mountain located in Aomori Prefecture. The farm coop’s online shopping website started accepting pre-orders on Nov. 15 for the gift box … Continue reading
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