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Takako’s Take Vol 3: Upper House Election 2022 by Japan ASPI Fellow Takako Hikotani
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Upper House Election 2022

Japan ASPI Fellow Takako Hikotani suggests some interesting points to look out for the upcoming Upper House election in Japan although no surprising outcome is expected at the national level.
H.E. Mr. Jose Castillo Laurel V and Jesper Koll on stage
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Ambassadors’ Circle With the Philippine Ambassador (Recap)

April 27, 2022 — H.E. Mr. Jose Castillo Laurel V gave a presentation titled "Asian Century: The Need for Right Moral Orientation" and discussed much-needed values and principles for the coming century.
Sculptor Takayuki Daikoku in discussion with the audience
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Art for Breakfast 2022: COSMOS (Recap)

March 18, 2022 — Sculptor Takayuki Daikoku talks about “COSMOS” which is a representation of his thoughts that diversity in any forms creates harmony and its relationships create beauty.
Takako’s Take Vol 2: The Spirit of the Japanese Constitution by Takako Hikotani, Japan ASPI Fellow
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The Spirit of the Japanese Constitution

As Japan’s Constitution Memorial Day on May 3 passes, Japan ASPI Fellow Takako Hikotani reflects on her “take” on the spirit of the preamble of the constitution.
Takako’s Take by Takako Hikotani, Japan ASPI Fellow
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Takako’s Take Vol 1

Japan ASPI Fellow’s monthly column, “Takako’s Take”. The column will cover a vast array of topics that is newsworthy as well as new developments in Japan’s public policy debate.
A groupshot of speakers and organizers
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Master Crafts of Japan: Redefining Crafting for Our Shared Future (Recap)

2021 signature art symposium wrapped up the year of Japanese traditional crafts — bringing together activists making grounds in Japan and overseas to new thinking, opening doors, and connecting markets.
His Excellency Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma making a speech
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Ambassadors' Circle with the Indian Ambassador (Recap)

January 11, 2022 — Asia Society Japan welcomed the Indian Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, to the Ambassadors’ Circle.
Dr. Alexander Ling and Dr. Artur Ekert
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Satellite Quantum Communication and its Impact on Cyber Security (Recap)

November 9, 2021 — Alexander Ling from the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore talked about satellite quantum communication and its impact on cyber security.
Mr. Kadota giving presentation
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Art for Breakfast 2021: Manifold (Recap)

December 8, 2021 — Mitsumasa Kadota shared his story about how he became an abstract artist in Japan and how he explores latent emotions and sociality in values on canvas.
Russell Cummer and Jesper Koll on stage
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Startup Nation Japan: A Case Study of Success — Paidy Founder (Recap)

December 2, 2021 — Russell Cummer, the company's founder and executive chairman, talked about how Paidy became one of the biggest global acquisitions of a Japan-based startup in September 2021.