AD Opening Reception May 9 (Fri) 2025 17:00 - 20:00 Leave a rating/comment#Painting#InstallationBack to ArticlesSHARE vsNCAA Tournament Saito Finishes Season at NCAA Wrestling Championships3/21/2025 10:53:00 AM | Wrestling the F1 Japanese Grand Prix was held at the Suzuka Circuit This issue of Honda Stories shares an interview with Tsuyoshi Saito President of Honda Mobilityland Corporation regarding Honda’s efforts to expand connections between F1 and the Japanese public After serving as head of the Corporate Governance Supervisory Unit he moved to his current post of Honda Mobilityland Corporation President in 2023 The F1 Japanese GP recently held at Suzuka Circuit was a huge success This year was also impressive in that a combined music and gourmet food event was held in Odaiba The "F1 TOKYO FAN FESTIVAL" was held in Odaiba to bring F1 to people who could not make it to Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture This event was co-hosted by Honda and Honda Mobilityland the event combined music and gourmet food to create an atmosphere that even families and people unfamiliar with F1 could enjoy and visitors could experience F1 through simulators and the Pit Stop Challenge which tasked visitors with changing tires as quickly as they could The WORLD FOOD CIRCUIT ZONE offered gourmet foods from various F1 host countries and the TWILIGHT MUSIC ZONE treated visitors with live music featuring artists from a wide range of genres “Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda,” a F1 car showrun event especially as F1 cars drove on public roads in Tokyo and Yuki Tsunoda had just moved up to Oracle Red Bull Racing This demonstration run event was organized by the Executive Committee for the F1 International Top Motorsport Experience Project with support from Honda and Red Bull Japan The Red Bull Showrun featuring an F1 car was held for the first time in six years since 2019 I believe visitors were able to experience up close the speed driven by four-time consecutive world champion Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda from Oracle Red Bull Racing and Liam Lawson and Isaac Hadjar from Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Liam Lawson and Isaac Hadjar drove the PRELUDE prototype while Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen drove the Honda 0 SUV prototype Honda has taken various initiatives to manage the race and satisfy Suzuka Circuit visitors and will continue its efforts and demonstrate strong collaboration to make F1 more appealing to everyone including people who cannot come to Suzuka and we would like to continue to expand exposure of the F1 Japanese GP outside of the circuit Honda is strengthening its efforts to make the appeal of F1 more widely known One of the initiatives we are most focused on is the F1 Tokyo Festival featuring F1 driver talk shows and F1 car exhibits in Shinjuku Kabukicho in 2023 and in Roppongi Hills in 2024 with Kabuki actor Danjuro Ichikawa as the official Japanese GP ambassador we held a public viewing of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and an F1 car exhibit at the Kabuki-za Theater in Tokyo F1 boasts a 75-year history as the world’s premier automobile racing category 6.5 million people a year watch F1 grands prix at circuits around the world and with more than 700 million F1 fans worldwide F1 is one of the world’s leading forms of sports entertainment The first F1 Japanese GP was held at Suzuka Circuit in 1987 and this year marks the 35th running of the event when the F1 Japanese GP resumed at Suzuka Circuit The cumulative number of visitors to date is more than 8.9 million the Japanese F1 boom in the 1990s was tremendous triggered by race broadcasts and F1 drivers appearing in variety shows on TV brought F1 to the attention of the Japanese in a big way Many will remember the names of drivers such as Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost F1 is seen as a phenomenon of the past in Japan F1’s popularity has increased dramatically worldwide with the number of visitors from overseas rising from 50,000 last year to 80,000 in 2025 Tsunoda has more than 3 million followers on Instagram [as of April 2025] That’s the second most followers among Japanese athletes The F1 scene is once again gaining momentum in Japan Honda Mobilityland’s mission is to foster a culture of mobility and promote and expand motorsports the entire Honda group is promoting various approaches to convey the appeal of F1 to more customers and companies including the younger generation who are not familiar with F1 The first F1 Japanese GP business conference was held on April 4 F1 is in fact increasing its presence as a business venue worldwide In order to convey the appeal of F1 to companies in Japan and encourage them to view the F1 Japanese GP as a business opportunity we held our first F1 Japan GP business conference coinciding with the F1 Japan GP More than 130 people from 70 companies attended the conference with experts talking about how F1 has grown globally what kind of business investments have global companies made and what the possibilities are for business collaboration using the F1 Japanese GP and Suzuka Circuit In order to continue holding the F1 Japanese GP here for many years to come with the help of not only the F1 fans who have supported us and the companies who work with us to make the Japanese GP exciting to maximize the appeal and value of F1 and accelerate our efforts for the next generation By Chris S. Nishiwaki February 18 Restaurateur Yasuaki Saito rolls the dough at three locations  in Seattle with a fourth location set to open in 2025 Saito owns and operates Post Alley Pizza in downtown Seattle, Saint Bread in Portage Bay, and Tivoli in Fremont. Wayland Mill is expected to open this spring on North Lake Union He keeps prices at all three of his current locations reasonable More fundamental to Saito and his business philosophy is contributing to the overall health of the communities where he runs businesses and chronic homelessness at the micro and macro levels For Saito, an avowed lapsed Christian, Saint Bread is symbolic bread is produced and multiplied to feed a crowd symbolizing the value of sharing and sacrifice When he and Katherine Anderson ran the now-closed London Plane in Pioneer Square for 10 years they often tended to unhoused neighbors seeking help more than 20% of the population in Pioneer Square was unhoused the largest concentration of any Seattle neighborhood He continues to serve his neighbors at all three locations the full name of his University District bakery is “Saint Bread people would come in and need a little bit of time out from the rain and another guest would think ‘Why is this unhoused person sitting at a table in the dining room?’ Well it’s part of our commitment to do that sort of thing They just put their stuff down and get a cup of hot water or some coffee Just do that because it’s the right thing to do I can be a good human and not have to expect something from everybody.” and health of his nearly 60 employees are also a priority and closes his businesses twice a year to give his team a rest “She does all the things that make it easier for me to do this work,” he says “You need good people in your life that are going to take care of you and care for you.” Lots of people tried to dissuade Jen Barnes from opening Rough & Tumble among the first women-themed sports bars in the United States “Quite a few tried to talk me out of this because at the time it was crazy,” says Barnes a fourth-generation Seattleite and a huge sports fan who spent… Director at Office of Planning and Community Development Rico Quirindongo received an email from then-Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan in August of 2020 in the throes of the pandemic with the subject line “I want to talk to you about the future of the city.” “I thought it was spam,” Quirindongo recalls with a chuckle “Then I realized this is actually her email and… shortly after opening her now-shuttered Belltown boutique Sassafras she decided to resurrect the neighborhood’s monthly art walk which had fizzled after Roq La Rue Gallery moved south to Pioneer Square “I found an old map of the locations that used to participate When Bob Davidson visited the Seattle Aquarium 22 years ago as newly appointed CEO he brought his three college and high school-age sons along to tour the facility Little had changed or been invested in the city-run Aquarium over the past decades Aging exhibits and informational signs did little to inspire or… Sign up and get Seattle's best events delivered to your inbox every week Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Today's print edition Home Delivery Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for his first visit to China since becoming the head of the junior member of Japan's ruling coalition head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Saito expressed his appreciation for the Chinese side's warm welcome and Liu stressed that the Japanese and Chinese ruling parties should promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between the two countries to contribute to world peace Saito is the first Komeito leader to visit China since the November 2023 visit by Natsuo Yamaguchi Carrying a letter from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to Chinese President Xi Jinping Saito will meet with senior Chinese officials before returning home on Thursday Saito and Chinese officials are expected to discuss China's resumption of imports of Japanese fishery products and the possible establishment of an Asian version of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division The organization honors physician-scientists for outstanding scholarly contributions in biomedical research and pathology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Takeshi Saito, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine, molecular microbiology & immunology, and pathology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) one of the country’s oldest and most respected medical honor societies supporting the scientific efforts and clinical aspirations of physician-scientists Saito’s contributions in bringing together biomedical research and health care delivery exemplify the critical role that physician-scientists play in advancing medical research and the practice of medicine,” said Carolyn C “His election is a testament to his impactful work and commitment to furthering medical knowledge and clinical care.” Saito is among 100 physicians elected in 2024 and one of 19 members of the Keck School of Medicine’s faculty who have been inducted into the society’s membership since it was established in 1908 “It is a huge honor to be selected from among the nation’s physician-scientists to membership in the society,” said Saito “I admire the contributions that many of the society’s physician-scientists have made to understanding disease and advancing the practice of medicine To be included among them for my research is humbling and deeply gratifying.” who earned his medical degree and his PhD in molecular virology at Showa University School of Medicine joined the faculty of the Keck School of Medicine in 2010 Saito treats patients suffering from liver diseases and runs a research laboratory that elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying disorders of the liver His research focuses on learning how hepatocytes perform in their natural state and how they react when confronted with common causes of liver diseases such as hepatitis viruses Saito is known to be an expert in using a state-of-the-art study platform – mice that are bioengineered to grow human livers also known as humanized liver chimeric mice – to understand how liver diseases begin and the pathways involved with their progression “Investigating the mechanisms and the biological processes behind the progression of disease is the first step to finding new treatments,” said Saito Saito noted that it is physician-scientists’ mission to address gaps in knowledge that lead to unmet needs in the clinic which is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States he noted that since most people do not notice or experience symptoms of liver disease until significant damage has taken place they tend not be diagnosed or receive care until they have developed end-stage liver disease many of these patients have no treatment options other than to have a liver transplant “I believe it is our duty as physician-scientists to focus on addressing the gaps in knowledge that contribute to unmet needs in the clinic where early detection and treatment are often lacking,” said Saito “My hope is that our discoveries will lead to new treatments for people with this condition.” the ASCI Council considers nominations of several hundred physician-scientists aged 50 years or younger who have achieved prominence in their field through groundbreaking research Every nomination must be supported by at least four other notable physician-scientists the ASCI selects only 100 new members a year Membership in the ASCI is considered a prestigious recognition of the researcher’s outstanding achievements and a testament to their impactful contributions in academic medicine and science The society is composed of more than 3,000 physician-scientists representing all medical specialties It is one of the few organizations focused on the special role of physician-scientists in research as well 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atSouthern Scuffle Saito Takes First Place at Southern Scuffle1/6/2025 11:57:00 AM | Wrestling Saito Wins Ivy League Wrestler of the Week1/9/2025 11:55:00 AM | Wrestling Saito Receives At-Large Bid to NCAA Championships3/12/2025 10:14:00 AM | Wrestling Adrian Earns Second Team All-Ivy Selection Saito Honorable Mention3/5/2025 10:44:00 AM | Wrestling Saito & Oswalt Among Names to Watch for NCAA Wrestling Selection Show3/11/2025 10:54:00 AM | Wrestling Come back closer to the match starting time for the WTA insider live blog After 39 years as a teacher in Mississauga,in Mississauga Ross Oakes is now the principal of a different kind of school — an academy dedicated to shiatsu a form of Japanese holistic healing using one’s hands Although Oakes is Canadian born and has no ethnic ties to Japan he wants to see shiatsu to grow and flourish in this country with Canadians from all walks of life enjoying its benefits and stimulated his energy levels and his creativity and sharpened his mental capabilities in ways he didn’t think possible he also teaches introductory classes on shiatsu to students at the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo But why are we talking about someone who is not an immigrant in our “Success Story” of the month The reason is that he is an example of the countless Canadians who have been influenced positively by immigrants it was his Japanese-born therapist and founder of the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo After hearing so many good things about the shiatsu master from Oakes I wanted to learn more about Saito and shiatsu in general so I arranged to meet him at his school near Broadview station in the East York neighbourhood of Toronto When our photographer (also a Japanese-born immigrant) begins taking a series of photos of him at work Saito jokes that he was photographed only once before so many times — on his first birthday “Today is my 61st birthday,” he adds with a laugh His original plan had been to pursue journalism after completing his university degree in law 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See our Privacy Policy or contact us for more information: Metroland Media Group Ltd She was presented with the Beppe Croce trophy in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sport to universal agreement at the historic CHIJMES Hall in Singapore Aiko represented Japan at the Seoul 88 and Atlanta 96 Olympic Games it was her work at Tokyo 2020 in which she represented the best of the sport – held at her home club of Enoshima she worked tirelessly to provide support for all teams promoting collaboration and fair play and ensuring all athletes got the chance to perform during the challenging circumstances of the pandemic “I don’t call it hard work; I just enjoy it I started sailing internationally in 1978 at the IYRU Women’s Worlds in the Netherlands – and have been to two Olympic Games as a sailor and four as Team Leader and after that I helped towards sailing activities so I wanted to give something back to sailing and would like to thank everyone I have met in this sport I hope everyone keeps sailing until you get much older and then are able to give something back.”  Aiko has volunteered her time to work on World Sailing commissions committees and working parties – ensuring the needs and interests of coaches and athletes are considered at the highest levels of the sport She has also volunteered to support committees and commissions of the Japanese Sailing Federation since 2001 A post shared by World Sailing 🌎⛵️ (@worldsailingofficial) Aiko supported World Sailing by working as the conduit between coaches and the International Federation and Paris 2024 helping both organisations understand the feedback and needs of the teams and the athletes Aiko also consulted on coach technology and ensuring compliance from coaches with the spirit as well as the letter of the rules double gold-medallist Shirley Robertson OBE described Aiko as “one of the best humans on the planet” and judging by the reaction to the announcement that she had been chosen as this year’s winner it is hard to disagree We use Cookies to keep our website safe and secure, to enhance your website experience, to provide social media features and to help us analyse our site. To learn more about the cookies we use and to learn how to manage your cookie preferences, please see the Cookie Policy section of our Privacy Policy Donald Trump was not the only leader who defied expectations and secured reelection in November despite facing relentless media opposition After stepping down as Hyogo governor in March amid accusations of power harassment and soliciting gifts Motohiko Saito made a comeback with his reelection on November 17 For months, major media outlets, including Nippon TV, national broadcaster NHK, Shincho Shimbun, and Asahi Shimbun dedicated hours each day to covering the allegations against Saito their extensive coverage left the appearance of supporting the claimants While Saito's victory raises serious questions about the influence of legacy media Much has been made of the use of social media in Saito's reelection. Statistics reveal that 70% of voters in their teens and twenties backed him. NHK Party leader and popular YouTuber Takashi Tachibana publicly threw his support behind Saito in the final days of the campaign attributing Saito's win largely to his adept use of social media also oversimplifies the story Its broader significance stems from a very local historical and political context After World War II prefectural governors began to be elected through popular elections Motohiko Kanai became the first elected Hyogo governor in 1962 Kanai's deputy governor at the time was Tokitada Sakai who went on to win the next election in 1970 This marked the beginning of a loop where deputy governors would succeed governors Toshizo Ido's five consecutive terms amounted to a 20-year administration.  Ido intended to have his deputy governor succeed him but this plan fell apart in the 2021 gubernatorial election marking the first change in administration in 59 years in Hyogo Prefecture.  Voters supported Motohiko Saito for his emphasis on economic revitalization and transparent governance Many felt that Ido's administration lacked transparency in decision-making processes particularly regarding public spending and the handling of major projects.  Saito consistently emphasized that Hyogo's finances were in critical condition but the prefecture-owned land and forest assets were overvalued compared to their actual market prices they created the illusion that everything was fine.  there was the issue of bureaucrats taking cushy post-retirement positions many prefectural employees transitioned to external affiliated organizations Taxpayers' money often funded the lucrative salaries and pensions that came with these positions.   there was a plan to rebuild the prefectural government office at a cost of ¥100 billion JPY (over $642 million USD) They lacked seismic (earthquake) reinforcements and still had squat toilets Governor Saito criticized the new government office as wasteful and decisively cut such projects documents were distributed anonymously to prefectural assembly members The documents argued that Governor Motohiko Saito abused his power They professed that when he visited disaster sites he sought and received various favors.  Saito's camp promptly launched an investigation and found the document source It turned out to be a former local official in the prefecture's Nishiharima District Administration Office Key prefectural assembly members also got the anonymous documents They decided to convene a special investigative committee under the Local Autonomy Act Governor Saito and Deputy Governor Katayama were summoned The committee interrogated them based on the anonymous document Media reports expanded the intrigue with their reports.  ANN (TV Asahi) reported on Governor Saito allegedly throwing an object at a senior official out of frustration this is the only confirmed incident.  As for the allegations of receiving gifts from contractors the committee reviewed audio data left by the now-deceased former Nishiharima District official The recording included what seemed to be Governor Saito's voice discussing gifts of wine and salt ― not exactly the makings of a slush fund scandal the individuals who provided these gifts all denied being coerced by Saito into offering them A more troubling discovery involved questionable records related to the late former Nishiharima official's affairs with ten female staff members of Hyogo Prefecture.  In tracing the source of the anonymous documents Saito's team examined prefectural servers and digital records which led to the discovery of the former official's laptop it contained incriminating evidence against the former official including photos and videos spanning a decade The key issue is that this individual held a senior position with authority over personnel decisions these issues were entirely overlooked during the committee sessions When Katayama testified on May 31 and began discussing the computer's contents Let's not discuss private matters," silencing Katayama Before the committee could issue its conclusion the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence resolution against Governor Saito resulting in his automatic removal from office on September 30 he announced his candidacy for the upcoming election Some observers have drawn comparisons between Saito's victory and the strong showing of a young social media-savvy candidate in the Tokyo mayoral race in July That candidate, Shinji Ishimaru, effectively harnessed social media to secure an impressive second-place finish behind third-term Governor Yuriko Koike Media outlets hailed Ishimaru's social media strategy as groundbreaking the media reacted as if he had mobilized an army of online conspiracy theorists Now it was the media who were accusing Saito of election law violations Putting aside the irritation of social media the bias of traditional media had long been evident Months of one-sided editorials and lengthy daytime news broadcasts made clear the media's preference for a local Kazumi Inamura ran as an independent after serving three terms in the mayor's office One of her notable achievements was significantly increasing the mayoral retirement allowance it was ¥4.71 million (approximately $30,000) it rose to ¥22.6 million ($145,000) — an increase of more than five times Saito's reelection represents more than a clash between new and old media The electorate voted for a reformer offering more transparency especially when it comes to public spending Saito has signaled he's prepared to take the heat and do just that Author: Daniel Manning You must be logged in to post a comment ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Laurie Ann Saito (Mama) was born on November 17th 1960 to the late Robert “Packy” Franco and step-mother Eunice Franco in Wailuku She is survived by her husband Don Saito Sr. and daughter Kaysie Saito (Kalani Himan-Kalua) Laurie was also blessed with 9 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Emberlyn Mayoga Throughout Laurie's life she enjoyed many activities like fishing for Oama traveling but mostly being with her family Come celebrate with our Ohana on November 17th 2024 at Paia Community Center 12:00 (noon) – 5:00pm Copyright © 2025 Maui News Publishing Company LTD | https://www.mauinews.com | 100 Mahalani Street [email protected] We are happy to announce the listing of $SAITO The trading pair $SAITO / EUR will be listed SAITO token is the utility token of the network All network node payments and transactions use the SAITO token The Saito Network has a token supply of 7bb There are currentlyc ~4.2bb SAITO tokens in public circulation with the outstanding portion reserved for development and block production lockups A portion of publicly-circulating SAITO is also available in the form of ERC20 / BEP20 tokens that holders can migrate on-chain as needed and which exist for 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living legend among the sushi masters of Japan redefining umami – dining here is an experience that lingers long after the final bite Guests depart with a profound appreciation for the craft of edomae sushi at its most refined It’s all about balance: Saito’s nigiri are a study in harmony where the ingredients are not simply paired but united in equilibrium slightly warm with a delicate touch of acidity and a little bite is the perfect complement to seasonal seafood of unparalleled quality What’s on the menu: Expect silken slices of kohada a cacophony of tuna with a piece of melt-in-your-mouth ōtoro at the top and the deeply complex umami of uni from Hokkaido with Saito-san himself striking the balance between precision and warmth there's a palpable sense of joy: a reminder that even at the highest level How to get in: Sushi Saito works more like a members’ club as Saito’s fiercely loyal customers make their next reservation before they’ve even finished their meal If you don’t know someone who knows someone your best chance to get a reservation is through a high-end hotel concierge the junior partner of Japan's ruling coalition formally endorsed land minister Tetsuo Saito as party leader on Saturday and pledged to restore its strength after setbacks in last month's general election who decided to step down just a month after becoming party chief after losing a seat in the Oct The ruling coalition of Komeito and its senior partner the Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its majority in the powerful House of Representatives in the election selected at an extraordinary party convention will be tasked with shoring up party strength before key elections including one for the House of Councillors next summer The LDP has ensured a stable government for years with the help of Komeito which is backed by the lay Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai The party's weakened support was evident in a drop in votes in the proportional representation section of the general election With the ruling coalition losing its majority in the lower house it now needs to secure support from opposition parties Saito has served as Komeito policy chief and is believed to maintain communication channels with both ruling and opposition party lawmakers Ishiba and Saito reaffirmed their parties' cooperation including joint efforts to secure early passage of a supplementary budget for fiscal 2024 Saito told reporters that he urged Ishiba to further reform the LDP following its slush funds scandal a major factor behind the ruling camp's election setback set to be reelected as prime minister during a special parliamentary session starting Monday separately told reporters he takes Saito's words seriously and will take additional steps to regain public trust in his party was appointed acting leader of Komeito to put a greater focus on women's issues "I hope she will be a leader in achieving the (government's) goal of a 30 percent female Diet member ratio in the next 10 years," Saito said at a press conference Saito conducted research on space development at a Japanese construction company before being elected to the lower house in 1993 Japan PM to tap coalition party member as new transport minister Japan gov't coalition party Komeito to tap transport minister as new chief Ishiba looks set to be reelected Japan PM as opposition votes split To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible One day after Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito scored an upset against No.8 seed Elisabetta Cocciaretto to reach the Kinoshita Group Japan Open quarterfinals The 18-year-old wild card also took out a seed to notch her first career Top 50 win 6-4 after saving two set points in the first set Osaka: Scores | Draws | Order of play The success of Saito and 20-year-old Ito, the two youngest Japanese players in the draw, is noteworthy for several reasons. Both are making their tour-level debuts this week. The last time a WTA quarterfinal lineup featured two players contesting their first main draw was all the way back at Marbella 2010, when qualifiers Simona Halep and Beatriz Garcia Vidagany both made the last eight. It's also a promising sign for the future of Japanese tennis. This week marks the first time in five years two Japanese players have reached the quarterfinals of a tournament. In 2019, eventual champion Naomi Osaka and Misaki Doi both featured in the final eight in Osaka. And it's been 28 years since a quarterfinal lineup featured two under-21 Japanese players -- when 20-year-olds Miho Saeki and Yuka Yoshida both made that stage of Pattaya 1996. Saito and Ito play contrasting styles of tennis. Ito's unorthodox mix of slices and finesse was inspired by Hsieh Su-Wei. Saito is the more conventional of the pair, with her neat groundstroke technique and superb redirections of pace on show against Avanesyan in what she described afterwards as "a perfect match." Both had marked themselves out as ones to watch ahead of their breakthroughs this week. Saito is a former junior No.2 who reached three girls' doubles Grand Slam finals in 2023, and she has cut her ranking from No.364 at the start of the year to No.179 this week. Ito was ranked No.420 this time last year, and is now at No.188. And they're not alone. Japanese juniors have been thriving recently. Sayaka Ishii, 19, and Ena Koike, 17, were also ranked in the junior Top 10 last year. When Ishii made her own WTA main-draw debut in August as a qualifier in Cleveland, she also turned heads by holding three match points on Katerina Siniakova before falling 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5). Wakana Sonobe, 16, became the first Japanese girl to reach a junior singles Grand Slam final since 2010 at the US Open last month. with a focus on depictions of the human body In News by Porter AndersonAugust 29 On the opening night of Frankfurter Buchmesse Harari and Saito discuss issues from their books Images: Astra Publishing and Penguin Random House By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson This public event is part of a series of presentations called “Frankfurt Calling,” produced in in cooperation with the Goethe University Frankfurt and Süddeutsche Zeitung Saito and Harari are said to be expected to talk about a question of whether “a system overhaul is the only way to a future worth living,” a proposition based more on Saito’s latest book than on Harari’s listing Jürgen Neubauer and Andreas Wirthensohn as translators is best known for his 2014 Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind The German-language edition, Systemsturz: Der Sieg der Natur über den Kapitalismus (System Overthrow: The Victory of Nature Over Capitalism) is published by DTV in a translation by Gregor Wakounig The essential idea in Saito’s new book is that capitalism creates artificial scarcity by pursuing profit based on the value of products rather than their usefulness—and by putting perpetual growth above all else As Christopher Beam wrote in May (Is America Ready for ‘Degrowth Communism’?) at The Atlantic “The degrowth movement has swelled in recent years particularly in Europe and in academic circles Instead of finding carbon-neutral ways to power our luxurious modern lifestyles degrowth would require us to surrender some material comforts but he has put his own spin on it by adding the C word As for what kind of ‘communism’ we’re talking about Saito tends to emphasize workers’ cooperatives and generous social-welfare policies rather than top-down Leninist state control of the economy He says he wants democratic change rather than revolution—though he’s fuzzy on how exactly you get people to vote for shrinkage.” The event is set to see its doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Frankfurt Wednesday, and carries admission fees of €28 and €15 with fees (US$31 and US$16). Ticketing information is here More from Publishing Perspectives on Frankfurter Buchmesse is here, more on translation and translators is here, and more on international translation and publication rights is here Porter Anderson has been named International Trade Press Journalist of the Year in London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards He is Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives He formerly was Associate Editor for The FutureBook at London's The Bookseller Anderson was for more than a decade a senior producer and anchor with CNN.com which now is owned and operated by Jane Friedman "My favorite memory is probably choosing to let this slide" Nier director Yoko Taro kept the 2010 action-RPG's save-deleting final ending a secret from producer Yosuke Saito and although it was revealed to him in the end he let it slide because he assumed it was a nod to Dragon Quest's multiple endings and at one point the pair is asked about their favorite memories Taro rather amusingly recalled the higher ups from Square's US office telling him to "'make the main character's torso bigger remembered learning about the game's true ending requiring players to delete their saves and play through the whole game again Yoko kept the fact that the game deletes your save file a secret from me but some other members of the team revealed this to me in secret My favourite memory is probably choosing to let this slide 'It's probably just an homage to Dragon Quest!'" I'm not sure why Saito thought this could've been a reference to Dragon Quest - as far as I know there aren't any Dragon Quest games that make you delete your save for any reason - but he ultimately concluded: "Although apparently it wasn't an homage to Dragon Quest (laughs)." I worked as a copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish you will then be prompted to enter your display name Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo Note: 3110NZ by LDH Kitchen was renamed to Sushi Saito Hanare Nanzuka in January 2025 Sushi Saito Hanare Nanzuka is a collaboration between Shibuya art gallery Nanzuka Underground and renowned omakase sushi restaurant Sushi Saito The space operates as a free public art gallery by day it turns into an omakase sushi experience with just eight counter seats at the bar Exhibitions are set to change roughly every four to six weeks The restaurant is helmed by Ikuya Kobayashi, who helped open Sushi Saito’s second location in Hong Kong in 2018. Kobayashi studied under Sushi Saito owner and chef Takashi Saito, and earned two Michelin stars for his Hong Kong sushi outpost.  facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world A high-level Japanese delegation will deliver a letter from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week as Tokyo strives to avoid getting caught in the crossfire of escalating trade friction between China and the US Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Canada's most decorated chef shares where he likes to go for ramen For Chef Masaki Saito of his eponymous Two MICHELIN Star spot in Toronto "They're more willing to accept foreign cultures." saw the potential and conquered the gastronomic scene in MICHELIN's debut year and still maintains his ranking as Canada's most distinguished chef Acceptance from the community is what brought Saito to Toronto from New York (where he earned Two MICHELIN Stars at Sushi Ginza Onodera): "I want to help Toronto [become] one of the top-tier culinary cities in the world just like New York And with such an influx of talent from all over the world, of course Saito has a few favorites. Below check out where the Starry chef goes on his (rare) nights off, and make sure to check out more insights on where to dine, stay, and more from our Inspectors, chefs, and celebrities Japanese: Kappo Sato I think it's the best Japanese restaurant in Canada They always serve amazing dishes when I'm there French (casual): La Banane I think La Banane is the best casual French restaurant in Canada All of their dishes are well-balance and delicious and their techniques are sensitive and detailed.  They have passion and the place always has good vibes Mott 32 specializes in high-end Chinese cuisine and my preference is for their seafood dishes.  Ikkousha is a ramen restaurant and if you want to eat pork-based ramen Kevin Chau is a Contributor for The MICHELIN Guide From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York Update your must-visit list with The MICHELIN Guide’s new London restaurants the best hotel rooftops are a go-to when you touch down What the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors Saw in 2025 The Mexican capital takes center stage alongside the culinary world's top talents From Texas Barbecue to Mexico City's cutting-edge dining these new MICHELIN Guide hot spots promise unforgettable vacations and world-class cuisine These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit where do fashion’s biggest names retreat for a bite and a bed We imagine the post-Gala sanctuaries of the chicest attendees these iconic chefs mentor professional chefs who have an ego Who knew brisket and biscuits could be so good From tartan fabrics and stag antler furnishings to rare Scotch whiskies and castle views you'll have no doubt which country you're in when staying at these Michelin-Key hotels she has championed America’s farm-to-table movement for 54 years The self-proclaimed “unofficial talent scout” shares his local favorites from the city he calls home Sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a core value embraced by some of North America’s most design-forward hotels Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels For Chef Masaki Saito of his eponymous Two MICHELIN Star spot in Toronto \"People in Toronto and Canada are genuine \"They're more willing to accept foreign cultures.\" Acceptance from the community is what brought Saito to Toronto from New York (where he earned Two MICHELIN Stars at Sushi Ginza Onodera): \"I want to help Toronto [become] one of the top-tier culinary cities in the world just like New York And with such an influx of talent from all over the world, of course Saito has a few favorites. Below check out where the Starry chef goes on his (rare) nights off, and make sure to check out more insights on where to dine, stay, and more from our Inspectors, chefs, and celebrities Japanese: Kappo Sato French (casual): La Banane CNS/MIIS presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms Nobuko Saito Cleary for her long-standing commitment to intercultural understanding Ambassador Richards extends her congratulations from Japan She recalled how her interactions with them when she was a very young diplomat inspired her to work toward the abolition of nuclear weapons  She highlighted the dangers associated with the erosion of the nuclear taboo and a failure to rely more on diplomacy Richards concluded her message by saying “no more Hiroshima; no more Nagasaki.” The event was opened by Masako Toki She related the relevance of the film narrative to today’s risky geopolitical landscape She also spoke to the critical need for advancing nonproliferation and disarmament education Dr. Jeff Dayton-Johnson Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Institute warmly welcomed the audience and thanked Ms Nobuko Saito Cleary for producing this important He also emphasized the affinity between MIIS’ mission and the film’s theme: intercultural understandings and working toward peace and security by reducing the risk of nuclear weapons The event also featured a video message from the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco, Mr. Yo Osumi. He emphasized that people like Mr Mori have been critical to establishing and strengthening friendly deep-seated relations between Japan and the United States Consul General of Japan in San Francisco Yo Osumi congratulates the event Mr. Osumi’s message was followed by the film’s introduction by its producer, Ms. Nobuko Saito Cleary She lauded the compassion and struggle of Mr and spoke about the need to let the world know about his story and mission After the screening, a panel discussion was held, which featured Ms. Cleary and CNS Director Dr. William Potter. It was moderated by Mr. Jean du Preez The panel discussion started with a message from the director of the film Mori’s extensive and meticulous collection of data was one of the motivations behind this project she hoped to highlight the importance of living in a nuclear-free Potter praised the film for its powerful and inspirational message of the power of empathy and reconciliation He hoped that the film would be seen by more policymakers as we grapple with a plethora of nuclear risks He also noted the value of the film in training the younger generation He stressed the need ”to bring in new blood The panel discussion was followed by a questions and answers session, during which many of the exchanges focused on the importance of fostering cross-cultural dialogue and communications. The participants included two local high schools that have been engaged in nonproliferation and disarmament education through the platform of the Critical Issues Forum: Monterey High School and Carmel High School This event underscores CNS’ commitment to building a peaceful nuclear weapons- free world through education and training The Center looks forward to building collaborative networks of individuals and organizations that are working toward this shared goal The event was sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California and was supported by the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and the United States Japan Foundation View the event brochure Masatake Yamanaka, president of the Baseball Federation of Japan (BFJ), introduced former Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) pitcher Yuki Saito as the new Baseball5 Supervisor. Born in 1988, Saito played 11 seasons for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. The right-hander pitched his last NPB game on October 16, 2021. Saito led the Waseda Jutsugyo High School to the National High School title in 2006, earning MVP honours. Japanese media nicknamed him The Handkerchief Prince for his use of a handkerchief to wipe sweat from his face while on the mound. "Yuki Saito has worked hard for the future of baseball since his retirement. To further promote Baseball5 in Japan, we expect Mr. Saito to take the initiative from the inside, not from the outside,” said Yamanaka. The BFJ president added: "I hope Mr. Saito will also work hard to nurture players who will be competitive in the world." Saito's interest in Baseball5 was sparked by an event held in 2023 as part of the Ball City Kiryu Project in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture "I want to be be involved as a player in the future," Saito said. Both Saito and President Yamanaka believe that Baseball5 "will revolutionize baseball in Japan, not only as an introduction to baseball, but also as a new discipline." According to Saito, inclusion in elementary schools would boost Baseball5 development. Saito has worked on a project to develop a new baseball facility. The venue is under construction and it will include a Baseball5 field. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da 斎藤 佑樹 (@yuki____saito) Sitemap Media Data Protection Contacts Avenue Général-Guisan, 45 CH-1009 Pully | Switzerland The WBSC is recognised as the sole competent authority in Baseball and Softball by the International Olympic Committee