Denison’s purpose is to inspire and educate its students to become autonomous thinkers discerning moral agents and active citizens of a democratic society We are thrilled that you are considering Denison during your college search and we look forward to getting to know more about you and experiences to campus; see how Denison helps them make this college their own and upcoming events from all around the hill and beyond The Denison Museum presents: ka’yasu’/ne’nakw [ka] (‘ya) (su’)/[ne] (‘nakw)[driven away/returning home] A shadow is formed by the presence of a form disrupting light An empty pedestal suggests the absence of a statue… but was it torn down Do freshly plowed fields indicate the absence of crops or signal fresh crops to come While visiting the Earthworks I became acutely aware of the contrasting absence and presence of Ohio and the abundance of artifacts revealed by erosion and excavation for expansion and development I read text describing these sites and objects as prehistoric and primitive suggesting they were made before sophisticated knowledge and social systems and reinforcing the narrative that the cultures and peoples who made them no longer exist materiality and precision construction of The Great Circle and Octagon testify to intelligence and although the descendants of the Moundbuilders may have been driven away from their traditional territories they carry with them an understanding of the sun knowledge passed through generations that affirms their enduring presence and connection to this place Carey Newman - Hayalthkin’geme This exhibition is funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission and is in partnership with the Great Circle Alliance The Denison Museum presents: "YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME," a senior visual arts exhibition The Denison Museum presents: Echoes of Ohio's Indigenous Legacy: Bridging Past and Present The Denison Museum presents: "The Future is Not Binary" Denison Museum presents: "Portraying Identity" The Denison Museum presents: "I Will Never Properly Comprehend The Line" Camilo Villalvilla Soto explores socio-political concepts The Denison Museum presents: "Unarchive the museum: archaeological collections and replicas from Ecuador" The Denison Museum presents: "Kawsay Ukhunchay Andean and Amazonian Indigenous Art and Cultural Artifacts Research Collection" Interns at the Denison Museum spend time with antiquities and objects that enhance their learning and deepen their connection to their research Alexander Liberman’s Path is back to its home outside Burke Hall Professor Micaela de Vivero’s exhibit offers a unique perspective into the narrative and history of colonization in South America Denison's Cinema Department presents the "49th Annual Denison Film Festival." Stay up to date with the latest campus news and upcoming events the triple yasu has made an unwelcome return Most alarming lately have been movements in the bond and currency markets In total since April 1st the dollar has fallen by more than 4% against a basket of major currencies at the same time as yields on ten-year Treasury bonds have risen by 0.3 percentage points (see chart) Why what you’ve read about the trade deficit hurting growth is wrong A martini doesn’t just steady the nerves after a rollercoaster week Fund managers smell an opportunity to get even bigger A truce is still possible, but no one wants to be first to pick up the phone LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio how often do you think about where the fish comes from The answer can vary depending on where you are in the world there’s a good chance it comes directly from Japan he was impressed by the quality of some locally caught fish He began making connections to get linked up with local fishermen who were catching fish off the coast of San Clemente “The ocean waters are deep with clear water,” Ouchi said as he described the pristine conditions for catching quality locally caught fish Sushi was first served in Tokyo in the 1820s as a type of “fast food” when it was known as Edomae “I'm trying to create a process like Japan but in California by connecting with local fishermen and doing that,” Ouchi said While fresh fish is essential for the quality of the sushi Ouchi points out that freshly caught fish can lack flavor and slight aging allows it to develop more umami flavors The marker of quality sushi must contain a balance of freshness and flavors Ouchi wants to use the same framework for locally caught fish in California “That's not to say that imported fish is inherently unsustainable; you just don't know which fishery it's from so usually a little research is required to figure out the sustainability of a catch,” Rahiam said Other factors to consider when determining sustainability are the various specific endangered or protected fish that populate the state’s rivers and oceans Rahiam uses the example of California salmon whose fishing season has been closed for the last two years," not because of overfishing minimally decorated room with a room-length sushi bar with a modern aesthetic and a small row of tables against the back wall The space feels upscale yet still approachable Ouchi's menu features a mix of fish locally caught in Southern California and imported from Japan He also serves locally caught sea urchin from Santa Barabra but business is not sustainable at the moment Everything is expensive right now,” Ouchi said When sampling some of the local cuts at Ouchi you can taste the difference in the fish he uses He constantly tinkers with the flavor profiles regarding the age of the fish and salt added to the amount of vinegar used in the rice for each piece of sushi the standards are different from Japanese sushi There is a style of sushi already,” Ouchi said The difference in taste is subtle in terms of delivery The quality of the locally caught fish is quite apparent once you try it melt-in-your-mouth feel that I look for in every sushi experience — the perfect balance of flavors with slightly vinegared rice and the texture of flesh containing a mixture of soft yet firm Ouchi has his work cut out for him when winning over L.A.'s sushi-going masses He understands that many potential customers want that “authentic” sushi experience especially those looking for a high-end experience and wanting sushi to contain fish from Japan we can get more reasonably priced fish that is high quality and easy to access daily,” he said “I want to make my sushi restaurant like one in Japan.” his answer was simple when asked why he is so committed to locally caught fish and sustainability: “Community.” significant qualities of high-end fish cuts are auctioned off to the highest bidder who can purchase the most and are often sent to places like China or Thailand Ouchi believes it will increasingly become more challenging for Japan to enjoy the best fish their home country can offer Ouchi wants to offer the people of Los Angeles the experience of locally caught fish “And the technique is authentic; it's the same So we can use local fish and use genuine techniques and you should make it a good sushi at the regional level so we can be sustainable in the community.” Yasu Michino has designed for Saint Laurent he makes sophisticated luxury handbags more accessible without compromising on quality After over two decades of experience at Parisian maisons Japanese designer Yasu Michino founded his own independent leather goods brand The collection fuses French elegance with a Japanese sense of simplicity and specializes in sophisticated handbags for a cosmopolitan clientele Featuring timeless silhouettes in classic shades where the finest traditional craftsmanship turns leather from prestigious French tanneries into exquisite accessories Michino’s vast experience as a luxury handbag designer includes tenures at Saint Laurent As a seasoned expert in leather fabrication Yasu wanted to offer clients a more budget-friendly alternative to established designer brand handbags without compromising on high-quality materials and sophistication of design He endeavors to create handbags that are understated functional and chic for everyday versatility who filled us in on his thoughts about Tokyo and his sources of inspiration.  Tokyo has as many definitions of “fashion” as its vast population The fascinating thing about the city’s medley of aesthetics is its juxtaposition with a cultural inclination toward conformity I believe that the people of Tokyo understand the importance of balancing the two: They can contribute to a sense of collective harmony when needed while also expressing their originality as individuals Each individual possesses a unique interior world and that is why you cannot judge a Tokyoite by the cover — this contrast colors Tokyo’s dynamic fashion scene with styles at once polished and wild I could go on forever about the city’s hidden gems immerse myself in a variety of cultures and interact with locals I believe that there is much to learn from perspectives different from our own and that our own mindset can expand and shift unexpectedly as we wander who are often well versed and well traveled I have always been fascinated by history — I like to draw inspiration from art history and biographies I find that constant learning is crucial for creatives.  Find Yasu Michino’s designs at michinoparis.com and on Instagram at @michinoparis. Michino ships worldwide, and prices include shipping, import tax and duties.   Ryan Pfeffer Downtown Cotoa is an Ecuadorian restaurant that proves palo santo isn't just for smelling and sweet plantain isn't just for frying These are our favorite places to eat in Downtown Ryan is a native South Floridian who's written professionally about his strange home (and its cheeseburgers) for over a decade Getting wigged out is highly encouraged at the Young Adult Survivors United Halloween party 25 at the Rivers Casino Event Center in Pittsburgh a Pine-based support group for young adult survivors of cancer or those diagnosed at 18 to 45 years of age — is a night to let loose and have fun they get to take a break from cancer and the everyday stress it causes Their supporters join them as they celebrate life and their survivorships,” said Stephanie Samolovitch Guests are encouraged to wear wigs and costumes to the party which will include tunes spun by TJ the DJ live performances by the Pittsburgh Samba Group A VIP reception is also being held for sponsors from 5 to 6 with complimentary refreshments and a special dance performance by the owners of Nova Ballroom Sponsorship opportunities are still available Cancer patients/survivors/thrivers pay $25 Note that Rivers Casino enforces a strict policy against face paint or Halloween masks that cover the face a former Hampton resident who lives in Mars said the wigs make it even more enjoyable and relaxing especially for those going through treatment “(Partygoers) love how everyone wears a Halloween wig and therefore can’t be identified as a cancer patient ,since everyone is in wigs join one another on stage during the survivor dedication and have something to look forward to as a community each year,” she said along with their caregivers and co-survivors who was diagnosed with leukemia when she was a college junior in 2005 knows from her own experience that there aren’t very many support groups for people suffering from cancer in this stage of life and to add on a financial burden makes it even more challenging Wig Out will help raise money to support the nonprofit and provide services for people experiencing the same situation “It is YASU’s biggest annual fundraiser that helps us continue to provide a wealth of supportive programming for young adults impacted by cancer who have a variety of needs from emotional It also gives our members a chance to celebrate life with one another and receive the recognition and applause for all they’ve overcome,” said Samolovich Last year’s party drew 600 guests and raised $64,000 and we know first-hand that they provide hope and memory-making opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be possible,” Samolovich said Any young adult in the United States who has been diagnosed with cancer can register for a free membership to access YASU’s services which include virtual and in-person support groups YASU also provides financial assistance grants to members in need of additional support visit yasurvivors.org or call 724-719-2273 Natalie Beneviat is a Trib Total Media contributing writer Motts Run Reservoir was created as a water source and recreation area in 1974 Motts Run Reservoir is a popular spot for boating and fishing which offers educational exhibits and programs on weekend afternoons is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year which coincides with the park’s 50th Motts Run Reservoir has been a recreation area since its creation in 1974 A visitor fishes on a pier at Mott’s Run Reservoir on a cool summer day Rob Maple of the Fredericksburg Trails Alliance pedals along the Motts Run Reservoir loop Minutes from Fredericksburg’s busiest commercial district and crowded Route 3 developments Motts Run Reservoir is surrounded by thick woods The quietly lapping water and tranquil scenery has provided a reprieve for countless runners boaters and hikers seeking to escape heavy traffic and busy workweeks for the past 50 years “You can be in Central Park around all these cars and stores but then just a couple miles away you can be surrounded by nature,” said Fredericksburg Superintendent of Recreation Callie Brown To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation has planned several events to gather the community at the park 4 celebrations will begin with a special season of the “Concert by Canoe” performance series “Concert by Canoe” has been taking place for several years in the spring but this year will feature a fall season as well Visitors can float on the still waters of the reservoir while listening to music resonate from a live band on the pier Concerts will occur each Wednesday in September at 6 p.m free anniversary celebration will take place on Sept the community is invited to enjoy the natural area’s usual offerings along with some added draws visitors will have a chance to try their hand at archery and an exhibit at the Nature Center will showcase pictures from over the years for longtime visitors who want to reminisce Musician Tommy Filkoski and old-time skiffle group Larry and organizations such as the conservation group Earthquest and Virginia Bluebird Society will be present to connect with community members The 50th anniversary is only one of many milestones the natural area is having this year It’s been 30 years since the start of Camp Wildwood a weeklong day camp for elementary and middle school students that introduces them to hiking canoeing and other outdoor activities; 20 years since the opening of the Nature Center which provides education on the area’s flora and fauna on weekend afternoons; and 10 years since the play area was built “You don’t want to miss a milestone like this one,” Brown said The reservoir was created in 1974 by Spotsylvania and the City of Fredericksburg to serve as a back-up water supply for the city and county Over time it has become the main water supply supplying running water to all of Fredericksburg and parts of Spotsylvania County Motts Run was also a park and recreation area The City of Fredericksburg manages the park while Spotsylvania takes care of the water it was primarily geared toward fishing and boating but over time it has expanded to include a wider variety of outdoor activities Extensive hiking trails were cut around the 860 acres of the preserve almost 12 miles of bike path have been added Brown said the park offers many opportunities for guided exploration in nature including adventure programs every weekend and camps in the summer but I think that’s a good thing because more people are enjoying it.” Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation employee Ben Acors said the care and enthusiasm of the people who come to the park is what makes it special He said almost all visitors have respect for the park and its landscape a man was showing everyone a 7-pound bass he and his son had caught It’s moments like this that make Acors appreciate what the park has to offer and the community it builds Emmanuel Butler and RJ Turner were fishing at the end of one of the piers enjoying the cool summer weather Butler keeps coming by to the park for the peaceful environment He said Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation keeps it clean and well maintained “I would say it’s pretty chill vibes around here,” Turner said “This is a great spot to hang out with friends And what’s a better place than Motts Run to do it at.” Motts Run has played a role in many childhoods and shaped many memories It has for Butler who said he has been coming to the park since he was 5 or 6 “I used to come out here on the dock with family members who would fish and coming with friends and introducing them to it,” he said Email notifications are only sent once a day Roundup of arts and entertainment events happening in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas A roundup of news and notices from Fredericksburg-area places of worship Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account LAS VEGAS, USA — London International Awards (LIA) has announced the Evolution and Creative Use of Data and Audio & Radio juries will chair the Evolution and Creative Use of Data Jury Executive Creative Director of GUT Buenos Aires was an early pioneer of interactive advertising His passion for creativity and technology has been a marked characteristic throughout his career notably when he founded a cutting-edge R&D offering Yasu was named Dentsu’s Global Chief Creative Officer responsible for leading Dentsu’s global Creative Practice He sets the standard for creative excellence and is key to building a culture of creativity and innovation across the whole of Dentsu In accepting this position as Evolution and Creative Use of Data Jury President, Yasu said “When data is infused with the power of ideas It is a great honor to judge these two exciting categories I look forward to seeing the ideas that will transform the world.” As technology becomes more integrated into marketing and creative ideas agencies have to be adaptable and innovative tell a compelling narrative that resonates with the consumer New technologies are emerging very quickly and many brands are keen to be part of an emerging technological trend and now artificial intelligence is in play It will be very interesting to see the trends that emerge from the Evolution and Creative Use of Data jury room.” will preside as Jury President for Audio & Radio In accepting the position Laura said “I am so happy and honored with the news I like the idea of being able to see everything and have the big picture I am interested in selecting the pieces that renew the category but without leaving aside those great scripts that always make us smile That’s what we are going to look for.” It has been said that traditional radio’s importance is resurging worldwide Listeners are tuning in to respected broadcasters for reliable news and entertainment figures show that 55% of Gen Z listen to AM/FM radio daily And more Americans listen to the radio than use Facebook each week radio holds the highest collective trust across all advertising channels It has the power to paint pictures in our minds by just using music Judging will take place onsite at Encore @ Wynn with all jurors reviewing all entries submitted in their respective categories through all rounds of judging These elite juries of creative experts will be searching for work that not only demonstrates great creative ideas but also stands out for its innovation and impact work that will push the future of creativity Judging in Las Vegas commences on September 29 LIA is one of five global shows that is included in the WARC Creative 100 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The unveiling was attended by Fredericksburg officials University of Mary Washington staff and administrators Fredericksburg’s Civil Rights Trail has become even more informative A crowd gathered Tuesday morning outside Combs Hall on the campus of University of Mary Washington to witness the unveiling of two new informational signs One sign talks about how the institution was desegregated 10 years after Brown v The other tells of the triumphs of the “Big Five,” a group of trailblazing Black women who attended UMW in the late 1960s and early 1970s the first Black graduate from Mary Washington who later graduated from the University of Virginia medical school and became a lieutenant colonel in the U.S Three other new markers related to Black history on UMW’s campus also make visible the stories of students and faculty who transformed the college during the last century These five markers on the UMW campus are the culmination of a four-year effort to educate citizens and visitors about the Fredericksburg’s history of civil rights history through Fredericksburg’s Civil Rights Trail The first part of the trail was dedicated in February 2023 and includes 12 informational signs placed along a 2.6-mile walking tour through Fredericksburg’s historic downtown The city’s civil rights history destinations have also been added to the United States Civil Rights Trail system The effort to commemorate area civil rights history began in early 2020 before the murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests spurred a national reckoning on race assistant director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center at UMW tourism stadium and sports sales manager for the City of Fredericksburg said that the city tourism department wanted to do more to tell the history of Black people in the city but lacked knowledge of the stories “We were doing a really good job about telling George Washington’s story and a really good job telling the Fredericksburg Civil War story and not doing a good job about telling our Black history,” she said work with famous civil rights leader James Farmer and experience as a journalist helped him collect oral histories that would guide the Civil Rights Trail A class of university students led by Associate Professor and Director of the Center of Historical Preservation Christine Henry did additional research Professor of Geography Steve Hanna and a group of students prepared the maps people involved with the project delivered speeches and acknowledgements in Dodd auditorium who said he hoped that knowing the stories of courageous students and faculty of the past would inspire current students Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine shared a similar sentiment in her speech She said that as a social studies teacher she knows “there is nothing more important than young people being able to see and connect and touch and walk in the steps that people have forged for them.” Director of Multicultural Affairs Ameeta Vashee spoke about the James Farmer Multicultural Center The Multicultural Center was formed in 1990 Its initial goal was to primarily provide support for Black and first-generation students but later expanded its mission to serve students from all underrepresented groups She spoke about the legacy of the center’s first leader The Multicultural Center is named after Farmer who took part in the freedom rides and later taught at Mary Washington A monument to Farmer on UMW’s campus is another stop on the Civil Rights Trail His sister Gladys White Jordan is remembered along the Civil Rights Trail for being the first Black woman to apply to Mary Washington the first Black woman to attend Mary Washington as a residential student Williams and Matthews both said it was rewarding to see their work come to fruition They also said they were grateful for the collaboration between the city and the university “It’s been wonderful to have the full support of not just the city of Fredericksburg but also the University of Mary Washington for this endeavor,” Williams said “There have been other entities in different parts of the South who probably have not had that type of support and it’s very important to highlight the support that we’ve been given by the city and the university.” Yasu Shinozaki: yshinozaki@freelancestar.com from a resident in the 2700 block of McKenzie Lane off Tidewater Trail who claimed that someone was … A Stafford County home was badly damaged by a fire that broke out late Sunday Police arrived to find the subject on the ledge of the bridge on Garrisonville Road (State Route 610) getting ready to jump onto Interstate 95 Emergency crews battled fires at a landfill and a house in separate incidents Monday ammunition and various paraphernalia were seized Tuesday Long Beach Business Journal a boutique restaurant that opened in Belmont Shore last summer is closing on June 25 and will relocate to Corona Del Mar in late 2024 “We want to say a massive thank you to the Long Beach Community!” the post read. “We have chosen to change our location and have decided to expand our business to Corona Del Mar The restaurant was open for just under a year and had just started serving brunch on the weekends in February The menu included items that were inspired by owner George Stavros and his family’s travels from Greece From pork chops to alternative takes on sushi Stavros did not respond to a request for comment on the closure and relocation When Stavros first opened the low-lit restaurant Yasu on Second Street last August he was hoping to bring a hip date night spot to the neighborhood We wanted to make it a boutique-type restaurant that people could dress up or not have a nice date night or celebratory family night,” he said in January “It’s just something that I felt was needed on Second Street.” Yasu ties the ‘whole world’ into one restaurant NEWSLETTER SIGN UP the series This Is Us came to an emotionally charged end on May 24 closing a significant chapter in the annals of network television and in the lives and careers of everyone involved in bringing the show to life Cinematographer Yasu Tanida was with the series for all six of its seasons having joined when the show was ordered to series following production of the pilot episode Panavision caught up with Tanida just before the final episode aired to reflect on his work over the past six years Panavision: As you began your work on Season 1 how did you approach building on the foundation that had been established in the pilot episode Yasu Tanida: In respecting the approach to Brett’s work I stuck with not shooting the time periods any differently This helps with editing by allowing the show to cut between eras seamlessly We also preserved the shooting style of keeping every era handheld and consistent in coverage The one change we made when we were starting episode 2 was to choose different lenses director-producer Ken Olin and series creator Dan Fogelman What drew you to Primo primes as the foundation of your lens package Tanida: I’ve been using Panavision Primos for most of my career and hands-down the main reason is because of how the lenses render faces There’s something about the Primos that takes a human face and puts what I see with my own eyes onto the screen — actually it takes what I see with my eyes and improves on it The lenses have a way of bringing out the oval shape of a human face and giving it depth on a two-dimensional plane but the simplest reason is that a Primo renders a human face better than any lens out there Read More A landmark new pilot study from ScreenSkills and 4Skills has provided a first of its kind detailed look at the British Screen.. The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG IATSE Local 600) has announced the tentative results of its 2025 national election The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has confirmed that Kaye Elliott will join as its new CEO commencing 16th July 2025 Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns enters its 17th year of business next month owner Mako Ueno has noticed a need for her restaurant to attract younger customers Ueno said summer this year was probably the slowest period the restaurant has seen since it opened and she attributes that to an aging customer base One regular customer even celebrated her 98th birthday there recently it demonstrates how loyal their regular customers have been "They’re kind of like family," Fakhoury said And it allows them the opportunity to get creative to see how they can draw in the younger crowd "And the young people — I don’t think they’d do that but if there are many young people that come here and there Chez Yasu has two dining rooms just off the lobby area with a combined capacity to seat a little over 60 people nestled in a brown building it shares with Fakhoury's law office less than a half mile from Washburn University "A lot of the customers who travel a lot to Europe are like it reminds me of this little town in France I went to,' " Ueno said Ueno and Fakhoury started the French restaurant at the end of 2002 The pair met while studying at Ottawa University in the late 1980s Ueno began working at Tatsu's French Restaurant in Kansas City and this French restaurant in Kansas City was owned by Japanese," Ueno said Ueno said she finds it strange when people ask why she The food cultures in Japan and France are actually quite similar she argues — because the countries have longer histories than the U.S. they have had more time to refine their signature dishes There are so many cuisines from all over the world." Ueno tries to travel back to Japan at least once a year to visit her mother Ueno notes that her family and background have influenced what is served at Chez Yasu "I was exposed to really good food very young," Ueno said but also going out is a big part of culture But that has also made her a picky eater — not in the sense that she never eats certain foods but that she wants to make sure the food she pays for is worth the price "So I’m really picky about the way I present the food (at Chez Yasu) and she does a taste test to give the final seal of approval "We have two full-time chefs that are basically our two head chefs and they’re a husband-and-wife team," Fakhoury added Sometimes our son will come in and bus tables and so forth." Ueno and Fakhoury have experimented with offering brunch They hosted a crepe brunch a few weeks ago and plan to have a holiday brunch Dec so opening for the Sunday brunch is kind of a special thing," Fakhoury said They have also considered doing a monthly brunch starting next year "Topeka seems like people are looking for more events and also we want to reach a younger crowd," Ueno said maybe I can do a crepe brunch or a holiday brunch.' We did the crepe brunch a couple of weeks ago and it seemed like lots of people really enjoyed it." Getting fresh faces through the door is ultimately the goal But Ueno and Fakhoury are also proud of what they serve "And I know that they’ll find something that they’re happy with." Everything is made from scratch or cooked fresh their sauces — like the red wine sauce they use to top the beef medallions — take two days to make And some customers have described their yellow squash soup as "liquid gold." I didn’t know how good the food was,'" Ueno said because those are the people who will tell their friends AFRICAN culture was on full display at the Rhythm and Voices event which took place at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village Newsday photographer Ayanna Kinsale visited the village at the Queen's Park Savannah Drummers of the Malick Folk Performing Company perform during Rhythms and Voices Africa at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah Members of the Egba Omo Oni Isese Traditional African Association perform during Rhythms and Voices Africa at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah Dancers from the Chaguanas Women and Youth Group perform during Rhythms and Voices Africa at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah shows off her hand fan pieces with her mother Patsy Howe and sister Afiya Howe during the opening of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah Members of the San Juan South Cultural Organisation perform during the opening of the Emancipation Support Committee's Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah Members of the San Juan South Cultural Organisation perform during the opening of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah and Chair of the Emancipation Support Committee Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada cut the ribbon during the opening of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah The Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village opened at the Queen's Park Savannah on July 27 Drummers of the San Juan South Cultural Organisation performed at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village on July 27 The village boasts booths with dozens of local artisans food vendors and others with the aim of strengthening the celebrations surrounding Emancipation Day now titled African Emancipation Day which is commemorated annually on August 1 Yasanyah El of Djhowtey Adornments displayed her popular Trinidad and Tobago earrings at her booth in the village on July 27 The village is named after activist and past co-chair of the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago who was instrumental in advocating for the Government to officially recognise Emancipation Day as a public holiday Members of the San Juan South Cultural Organisation put on an entertaining performance at the village opening on July 27 In addition to the artisan and vendor booths the village will be home to several events including the Rhythm and Voices of Africa series the Shikamoo concert in tribute to calypsonian King Luta and other cultural showcases culminating in the main celebrations on August 1 Skirts were a-twirl as members of San Juan South Cultural Organisation perform on stage at the village's opening on July 27 Emancipation Support Committee director Khafra Kambon and his wife Dr Asha Kambon enjoyed themselves at the performances on July 27 Calypsonian Edwin "Crazy" Ayoung perform during the opening event of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village at the Queen's Park Savannah on July 27 At the opening of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village on July 27 at the Queen's Park Savannah showed off her fan designs with her mother Patsy Calypsonian Zachary Ransome wowed the crowds at the event's opening on July 27 Each year, the Catawba County Library hosts a fun-filled Summer Learning adventure to keep children actively engaged and to invite the entire community to connect This year’s theme – ‘Imagine Your Story’ – focuses on fairy tales The spotlight performer this month is Yasu Ishida he will treat kids to an online adventure called Dreamer’s Carnival The virtual show will introduce viewers of all ages to the art of kamishibai a form of Japanese picture board storytelling and it will showcase Ishida’s expertise in traditional paper-folding as he produces a variety of animal figures and other origami creatures Registration for the performance is available through the library’s online events calendar or via https://forms.gle/7Pp1MNYgmgkAyTCB8 Registered participants will be notified of the Zoom code prior to the presentation he came to the United States to become a professional hospital clown He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre for Young Audiences and also graduated from the prestigious Chavez Studio of Magic ​Yasu has been working with kids all over the country including at Disney Summer Stage Kids in New York and the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington Summer Learning activities and challenges are still available for families who would like to register Many of them are tied to the ideas and themes in Dreamer’s Carnival and all of them can be done affordably from home with instructions and forms that are available online as well as at the local library Completing these activities will help participants earn badges as part of their Summer Learning goals and also help them become eligible for grand-prize drawings in August Leaf KYOTO ［Matsuo Suzuki will direct a recitation play "Kamata Koshinkyoku" at the Kyoto Art Theater Shunjuza ShareSaveLifestyleStyle & BeautyYasu Michino On His Fashion Label, Michino ParisByFelicity Carter Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 12:52pm ESTShareSaveThis article is more than 7 years old.If one thing is certain designer Yasu Michino gives good arm candy The Paris-based Japanese designer founded his eponymous brand in 2014 having spent time at the major fashion houses including the likes of Yves Saint Laurent his ambition is to combine innovative shapes with an acute attention to detail and a practicality the collections are designed in Paris and manufactured in Italy with the very best craftsmanship at the heart of the process Felicity Carter: What was your first fashionable memory Yasu Michino: It was entering the fashion school Studio Berçot and the encounter with the headmaster Marie Rucki  She has educated many designers for many decades and lived through the changes from Haute Couture to Prêt à Porter  I am very proud to still be in touch with Marie - she has changed me in many ways and how I envision what Fashion is about  The memory is about coming to Paris with a dream not being able to express myself properly in French and the encounter with Marie YM: I always knew I wanted to study fashion design but first I studied Art history and French Literature at NYU I moved to Paris when I was 20 and enrolled at Studio Berçot then Givenchy and then I got my first job at Yves Saint Laurent I was always in the bags department and without being intentional about it FC: What were the greatest lessons learned when it comes to fashion YM: Great authentic design comes from positive energy  true passion and love for what we are doing  To design something that has meaning and sincerity designed with care and a lot of consideration  Keeping oneself happy is essential to being a good designer but our aesthetic sense is nurtured through our experiences I used to live in the US and now I’ve been living in Paris for 15 years YM: The signature style of Michino is that there is always a dose of joy or twist while staying function there might be something strange or completely disconnected but that’s also Michino  The designs and technique of leather goods are well considered  Even a fun detail will be executed well because I truly believe that a good idea or design is never good enough if it is not made well YM: I use a lot of smooth calfskin as that is what I consider the base material to quality leather goods for everyday use I also like suede for the casual look and watersnake for a more luxurious touch Each collection is inspired by a destination  I’ve done a collection that took me to Kyoto or Palm Springs Panarea of Paris - which is the latest FW18 latest collection Existing styles are revisited in colors and prints that made me think of the destination we travel to the destination and make a lookbook shoot there Harvey Nichols sell Michino bags at the Knightsbridge store we are at Hyundai and in Japan we work with Isetan Takashimaya and quite a few independent stores FC: Which is your favorite item/s from your new arrivals The Phedra clutch is more of cocktail clutch but a lot of our customers use the clutch as a crossbody day bag with its detachable shoulder strap - I love the versatility of this clutch and depending on the material and print each collection the bag looks so different even when you are wearing a very simple outfit It’s an efficient bag in that sense - with this bag I like the Sibylle bag for its shape we don’t see often a hybrid between a tote and a hobo View more here: www.michinoparis.com the realities of working in the film industry are a lot like those in other lines of work be ready to work long hours and have the skills to troubleshoot a range of problems But then there’s that moment when a scene plays exactly like he envisioned — sometimes “That’s the ‘magic of film’ people talk about.” Long before Tanida landed his job as director of photography for the award-winning NBC series “This Is Us,” he was a shy kid who’d never really thought of making films until he needed to find a major for college “What got me out of my shell was wanting to learn about filmmaking,” he says “I was very comfortable being in a class or crew where the objective was making a film — a place where your hard work and creativity are the main ingredients you need he took a class in which he shot and edited a video diary of all the year’s dances “I guess that was a small spark in starting my interest in cinematography,” he says Tanida visited a “Location Filmmaking” class at Chapman University He was impressed with the hands- on style of the program in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts where students actually made films themselves his cinematography professor screened the documentary film “Visions of Light.” “I remember walking out of class and feeling like grabbing a camera to start shooting a film right there,” he says Tanida thinks of particular moments – racing to load a 16mm film magazine as others timed his speed workshopping student films and checking out equipment from the Gold Room to shoot a spontaneous music video That and other awards bolstered his confidence “I have very fond memories of my life at Chapman The friends I made there are still some of my closest to this day,” he says “All my film professors were very kind and patient with me.” A junior-year internship proved to be a turning point Thanks to a recommendation from his cinematography instructor he worked on a feature film called “The Green Dragon.” On that project he met crew members who brought him onto subsequent shoots Eventually Tanida earned cinematography credits on more than 20 films and he connected with writer-producer Dan Fogelman whose screen credits include “Tangled,”“Crazy Love” and “Cars.” Fogelman brought Tanida onto a pilot for a show called “Pitch,” a fictional story about the first female Major League Baseball player They bonded over their mutual love of baseball Then Fogelman asked Tanida to look at a second pilot for “This Is Us.” The cinematographer was blown away “It’s very humbling and cool to know that 10 to 15 million households are tuning into ‘This Is Us’ every week and watching my work,” he says “It’s taken me a long time to get to this point so I think slow and steady can get you pretty far if you stick with it.” The cinematographer behind the critically acclaimed American TV series This Is Us opens up about his Hollywood career in an exclusive interview creating an intimate atmosphere at every angle — it’s so organic it strikes a chord in the heart You forget you are watching and start living the story This is the Yasu Tanida effect: creating life-like moments on screen The magic of his photography lies in its simplicity It’s an understated subtlety that never imposes on the story; just a guiding hand unintrusive enough to not draw attention to itself yet strong enough to influence an audience of 10 million viewers a week a man who proudly diminishes the line between real and reel life spoke with TW over Zoom to discuss his glittering career as a Hollywood cinematographer I think it was that moment when I visited film sets during my freshman year of college It was just how I felt about the cinematographer handling lights and cameras where I was studying for my BFA in Film/TV Production I realized not everyone had decided on the subject they wanted to specialize in Four years of this gives you a general idea of the process with the exception of a few of us who were interested in being cinematographers This allowed me to shoot many student projects The first camera I practiced on was a Canon AE-1 35mm which I bought in my first year of college while taking an experimental photography class I also tried choosing visually exciting projects to build a portfolio of videos The goal was to get more opportunities to shoot after college I did a lot of low-budget independent projects It was a short 34-minute black-and-white movie all in Japanese with English subtitles The film highlights the isolation and the disconnect one can feel amidst the crowded subways of Japan I loved Chris’s vision and truly enjoyed that project Later I went on to work with Chris on August Evening a film that won the John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Award and was the winner of Best Film at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2007 I won the Best Cinematography Award at the Phoenix Film Festival when I was 28 Variety does a “Best Cinematographers to Watch” piece annually and I was featured although I didn’t have an agent until then which in turn helped me get a better body of work I gravitated towards references like films I think of concepts subconsciously to reflect my sense of aesthetics and taste I like highlights with a certain depth and glow and I try to soften my frames while making the image a little dirtier This is Us is a show a lot like how I imagine life to look and feel I think I try to make it beautiful and ugly at the same time There are only a few Japanese people in Hollywood and all of them are extremely talented many Japanese students were in film schools here but 99 percent of those students returned to Japan and quite a few are doing very well in the Japanese film industry He’s the cinematographer for the Rurouni Kenshin series Although it would be nice to have more talent from Japan I feel we benefit today by having digital streaming platforms as storytellers A place to share and watch great cinema from around the world It’s always good when there’s room for dialogue and communication between a cinematographer and his director I worked with Ken Olin on This Is Us and he is very open to mixing it up and changing things with lighting and camera — I appreciate that flexibility Ken and I have similar creative sensibilities so collaborating with him is always a pleasure When trying to tap into an emotion or going through a flashback sequence of a different era I would say the music score of a project is the cinematographer’s best friend aced it and amplified the visuals on the screen I love the anticipation before shooting a big scene I love collaborating with hundreds of people all coming together to create something bigger than themselves I love the long hours I spend color correcting a show in a dark theater with my colorist I especially love watching what I have photographed at home with my wife on the couch I love knowing that my work makes millions of people feel real emotions but I can disclose that I will be working on a spy thriller Please allow the acquisition of cookies in order to display the video Synergies of Belgium subsidiary Zetes and Panasonic contributing to ties between Belgium and Japan Panasonic Connect CEO Yasu Higuchi (right) with Ambassador Roxane de Bilderling was awarded the Officer in the Order of the Crown medal - a national order of the Kingdom of Belgium - which was handed to him by Roxane de Bilderling at a ceremony held at the Belgium Embassy in Tokyo on December 2 The Officer in the Order of the Crown is one of the highest orders of the Kingdom of Belgium It is attributed by His Majesty the King of the Belgians to those who have made distinguished services to the country The award was given in consideration of the success of Zetes a supply chain optimisation and citizen identification solutions company headquartered in Belgium which joined the Panasonic Group as a wholly owned subsidiary in 2017 Zetes has managed to successfully create strong synergies with Panasonic and thus contributed to strengthen the ties between Belgium and Japan Zetes falls under the umbrella of Panasonic Connect and the two organizations have been creating mutually beneficial business results since 2017 Higuchi proclaimed his gratitude for the prestigious award by saying "It is a great honor for me to receive this award We are very grateful for the good relationship we have enjoyed with Belgium over the years Zetes and Panasonic will continue to collaborate deeply on producing even better results that can benefit both companies and both countries." Panasonic Connect will continue to develop solutions and contribute to the development of countries around the world under its purpose to "Change Work Public Relations Dept.Panasonic Connect Co. Zetes is headquartered in Brussels and has approx. 1,300 employees in 22 countries across EMEA. In 2017, Zetes became a subsidiary of the Panasonic Corporation. For more information visit www.zetes.com or follow on LinkedIn The People ID division of Zetes provides secure solutions that allow governments to accurately identify their populations and satisfy the strictest international requirements concerning the issuing of documents and the organising of democratic elections Zetes has more than 20 years experience in the implementation of sensitive projects for governments and supranational organisations Zetes' government solutions are characterised by reliability combined with flexibility and operational capability citizens are secure in their ability to prove their identity and exercise democratic rights Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. was established on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group's switch to an operating company system With roughly 28,500 employees worldwide and annual sales of JPY924.9 billion the company plays a central role in the growth of the Panasonic Group's B2B solutions business and provides new value to its customers by combining advanced hardware and a wealth of knowledge in industrial engineering accumulated in its over 100-year history Connect to Tomorrow." By driving innovation in the supply chain Panasonic Connect aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and to ensure well-being for all Press Kits UK — The recently concluded D&AD Festival thoroughly hyped creative excellence Apart from showcasing award-worthy and impactful work it gathered today’s leading creative industry experts who imparted insights on design and innovative branding and advertising frameworks One creative leader in particular engaged the audience of advertising giants with his insightful discussion on the convergence of human creativity and AI.  Dentsu Global CCO Yasuharu “Yasu” Sasaki took the stage at the D&AD Festival and addressed a full house of creatives on his session topic, “Humanizing Brands with Creativity.” Yasu emphasized that amidst a world captivated by AI creating emotional connections through storytelling and creativity is a philosophy that should be embraced by brands and a way forward to create lasting engagement with people.  “Technology such as AI should work for humans as emotional creatures That’s where our creativity is needed,” Yasuharu remarked adding that technology and AI can be used to improve society and create emotional connections “The more advanced society becomes with data and AI the more we need to think about happiness and fulfillment for society — something that is quite difficult to measure.”  Yasu shared some campaigns that embody a more human-oriented approach to tech implementation such as the Tokyo Mobility Foundation Technology “Voice Watch” campaign which demonstrates how technology helps people with disabilities participate in sports and improves accessibility for athletes using AI-powered sports commentary “We dealt with technology that has been slowly trying to help save culture and society and ensure accessibility.”  Another case study Yasu presented is a campaign where Eurofarma and Dentsu joined forces to develop an AI-powered phone app that could slow down Parkinson’s disease progression The “Scrolling Therapy” campaign featured an experimental tool that uses facial recognition technology for Parkinson’s patients This collaboration not only helped Parkinson’s patients it also won the Cannes Pharma Grand Prix in 2023 Yasuharu capped his case study showcase with dentsu’s “My Japan Railway” campaign to further demonstrate his theme of humanizing brands through creativity.  With Japan’s oldest railroad company celebrating its 150th year dentsu took on the brief to encourage people to discover the joy of traveling known for its practical convenience and punctuality wanted their customers to see it in a more personal way “The agency worked with 65 train companies They wanted to learn about the train journey but also about the joy of traveling and the concept of discovery.”  Acquiring information on the history and culture of more than 900 stations and the community they served the agency created wood-cut style stamps for each station Further enhancing human and tech connectivity the agency worked with Adbrain and Creative Power Unit to create an interactive web app specifically designed for rail users turning everyday commuting into a brand experience customers were encouraged to travel by rail to more distant destinations and could use the app to express their creativity as they visited scenic attractions throughout Japan “We put a lot of work in the craft,” Yasu commented “(Because) craft is the final contact surface between the brand and user My Japan Railway impressed the judges at D&AD Awards 2024 and was awarded five Pencils The work then went on to win a Black Pencil in the Art Direction category an award reserved only for truly groundbreaking work.  “When you use your creativity to humanize your brand you must draw a line between AI and humans,” Yasu concluded “Try accepting the unpredictable instead of the planned face the inconvenient rather than the convenient search for clues in what makes you personally happy rather than the trend adobo Magazine is an official media partner of D&AD 2024 its ocean theme advanced by shell-shaped tiles and wave-patterned wallpaper alluding to Hokusai’s famous Ukiyo-e print A glowing backbar holds a 45-bottle inventory of Japanese whiskies about which our cordial barman is incredibly knowledgeable and designers have captured all sides of the Valley with award-winning and insightful writing and investigative features keep our 385,000 readers in touch with the Valley's latest trends desi fans of Santa Claus can't stop grooving to the trending carols from Yasu Da Janam to Jassu Di Balle Balle Are you one of them and which Carol is your favourite Viral Christmas Carols: Christmas is one of those cozy festivals that almost everyone enjoys we must remember that India is a country where creativity never stops constantly knocking on new doors with fresh ideas it's true—creativity has made its mark again Desi fans of Santa Claus have expressed a desire for some desi music to groove to this Christmas The carols trending on social media have taken the internet by storm like Yasu Da Janam and Jassu Di Balle Balle Santa fans have even created many carols for their Indian friends ensuring they enjoy the festival with even more fun and excitement The viral carols were shared together on the Instagram account 'nobilian_king_chakraborty' with the caption "Vibe toh hai." The video received many reactions from users A post shared by Kingshuk Chakraborty (@nobilian_king_chakraborty) Carol singing has always been an important part of the Christmas season Churches all over the city are busy with activity as people come together to enjoy the special traditions of Christmas The homes across the city are all set with sparkling lights let's dive into the comment section from different Instagram reels to see the reactions of the users "Those Christmas carols from the start of December," a user wrote "yes being from a convent school Christmas was celebrated like a Diwali," another user added "The vibe is in the first song only," added a third user "This Christmas you will get cake instead of pie and rice," added a fourth user " Christmas Playlist check." added another user ALSO READ: Meet YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's Fan Who Kept Karwa Chauth For Him; Check Out Her Viral Videos And Photos ALSO READ: Trisha Kar Madhu Viral Video: Bhojpuri Actress' Sizzling Performance In Black Dress Takes Internet By storm Jagran English brings you all the latest and breaking news from India and around the world Follow english.jagran.com to stay updated with the latest English news Yasu Ogita first felt the call of the Arctic at 22 He admits that his personality — rare for someone from Japan — has always been then I will turn left.” His left turns have led into a sustained and successful career in arctic adventure ExplorersWeb spoke to Ogita as he prepares for yet another journey across the white wilderness I wanted to do something but I didn’t know what I was watching TV when Mitsuro Ohba came on a talk show He was active in the 90s and manhauled across the North and South Poles He planned to take a bunch of university-aged youths to arctic Canada on a 700km expedition to the North Magnetic Pole the Canadian village where arctic explorers congregate we manhauled to the Magnetic North Pole in 35 days which spoke to my restlessness at the time I’d had no interest in the Arctic or in exploration at all What kind of training did you do before your first expedition I used to live in the mountains in Kanagawa so it was easy for me get out for a trail run I’ve never trained by dragging tires or anything like that I don’t really do anything now before I depart I suppose the amount of training you need depends on how active you normally are you’ve done a lot more besides these icons: for example Some would say that these lesser known paths mark the true arctic traveler rather than merely the trophy hunter and this makes me want to go to the places they talk about There are many difficult routes in arctic Canada the 1,000km route I took three years ago from Canada to Greenland was quite difficult It was quite a legendary route interwoven with the stories of many explorers it’s really difficult to go there solo and without resupplies I didn’t have any problems keeping warm or anything like that You drift several kilometers in your tent at night It’s a really formidable and foreboding place but unless you see people dying right in front of your eyes you cannot appreciate just how terrible it is I failed from lack of mental preparation and understanding I was again doing it without resupplies and I couldn’t keep on schedule because of poor ice conditions I spent a lot of time on the first half and did not have enough food to last until the North Pole Hauling through an obstacle course of sea ice smashed together by winds and current such as by giving speeches at company events and the like I worked for half the year to build up the funds to live and travel all I do is plan and run my own expeditions I have a few contracts with different sponsors What do your sponsors require of you in return Panasonic wanted me to use one of their cameras They then used the photos I took in their commercials I don’t think any of my sponsors are doing it for purely business reasons but the effort you put into building relationships pays off in the end Why do you prefer the Arctic to the Antarctic I’ve been skiing arctic Canada and Greenland for almost 20 years but I went to the South Pole just last year I prefer the North because it is more changeable and people live there — they’re not just stationed there It seems that a lot of Japanese arctic explorers do the same I think it’s a difference in the way East and West think about exploration Westerners tend to have fun as they go and enjoy combining forces with others The Japanese fixate on their activity of choice and go deep A professional potter will take an incredible amount of time to finish just one You could make 20 in the same amount of time But the idea is to spend enough time to create one that you can feel proud of: This is part of Japanese culture from long ago: to delve in And the same concept applies to exploration He was starting at the North Pole and heading south to Canada I was with him for three weeks when I was training at Resolute I was still a novice in arctic travel and it was my first solo I thought his was big project and I was impressed do you not wonder about the competence of getting frostbite and losing toes and getting frostbite indicates a certain lack of skill The temperature never rose above -45°C the whole time which shows it can be avoided if you prepare well that his polar travel skills were not so great But what was astonishing was his ability to move forward It’s like the people around him get drawn into his projects without even noticing He evokes incredibly strong emotions in people But his infectious energy and ability to simply achieve by pure force of will ranks at the extreme upper limit of the scale He used this energy to cover deficiencies in other areas He made huge mistakes that cost him his fingers you will guide young Japanese in the Arctic I want to give other young people the same experience that Ohba-san gave me I want them to stand at the doorway of the pure white world How did you choose the participants in your project there were 17 or 18 who expressed interest After the process of attending the monthly meetings They are a little concerned about whether they can keep up with the boys we will be living very close together for 30 days Some are worried about the mental aspect of that can you describe the pleasures of solo arctic travel when it’s -30 What’s important is to live your life more actively or proactively – to live rather than to simply be alive walking the Arctic is the best way to do that You gain a lot from taking responsibility for your life and achieving something entirely by your own strength It’s great to follow your own heart rather than have to do something because you are told to the opportunities to integrate your experiences back into your life in society increase Sign up to receive ExplorersWeb content direct to your inbox once a week The chairman of a subsidiary of Japanese major oil refiner Eneos Holdings Inc in the third such incident within the corporate group since 2022 was found to have sexually harassed a woman during a social event The latest case comes after Eneos Holdings in December fired its then president Takeshi Saito who was found to have inappropriately hugged a woman while drunk It followed the removal in 2022 of former CEO Tsutomu Sugimori who was forced to step down after it was reported in a weekly magazine that he sexually harassed and injured a hostess at a bar The company later admitted "inappropriate" conduct had taken place Japan Renewable Energy said it was informed of the misconduct by Yasu in late December after an anonymous report was lodged with its whistle-blowing system An internal investigation established Yasu had engaged in sexual harassment Eneos Holdings said in a statement it "deeply apologizes" concerning Yasu's dismissal Japan oil firm ENEOS president dismissed after hugging woman while drunk To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below 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McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, hainoonaz.com THE Queen’s Park Savannah came alive with the sounds and rhythms of Africa on July 30 as the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village played host to ongoing pre-African Emancipation Day activities The event was titled Rhythm and Voices of Africa Newsday photographer Ayanna Kinsale visited the village and brought back these images DANCE OF PRIDE: Dancers from the Chaguanas Women and Youth Group perform a traditional African dance at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village The Unified Cultural Beacon Group go through their paces at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village Dancers from the Second Freeport Sea Scouts perform during the Rhythms and Voices of Africa show on July 30 at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village a member of the Daffodils Cultural Group beats on a drum almost half of his height at the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain on July 30 Anyone taking a stroll along Second Street lately may have noticed a relatively new boutique restaurant with a Japanese name: Yasu one might assume that Yasu is a Japanese steakhouse Let’s just say that owner George Stavros is well-traveled he’s brought his family’s favorite dishes from around the world to Yasu opened in the heart of Belmont Shore over the summer Even the restaurant’s name has multiple interpretations—with a different spelling “We brought the whole world into one restaurant,” Stavros told the Business Journal Many were drawn from international cuisine the Stavros family has tried somewhere along their travels like the “teddy roll,” are family creations decor with color contrasts and uptempo music as soon as the patio and doors open at 5 p.m Stavros said he and his sons will begin brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays Yasu’s menu is partially organized by temperature Under “cold,” you’ll find adventurous takes on sushi rolls tacos as well as Greek and Italian inspired small plates The “strawberry roll” packs a unique punch of flavors patrons can peruse a whole other spectrum of unique offerings from fried chicken to mussels butternut squash and achiote marinade—was based off of a dish he tried in Marbella Yasu’s pork chop comes from a trip to New York City and is served with a cauliflower mash with mushrooms was inspired by a dish Stavros’ family tried at a Japanese restaurant in Greece—a subtle hint to where the name Yasu (or Yassou) was drawn from wine and Champagne selection as well as a list of craft cocktails made with Sabe vodka Sabe tequila and Sabe rum—distilled spirits with sake blended down to the legal limit of beer and wine “You can’t tell the difference,” he said of the spirits within cocktails like the island dream Stavros also advises patrons not to skip over some of the more familiar menu items which is basically a blend of beef and bacon “This cheeseburger is out of control,” he said “I own fast food restaurants and I’ve always wanted an amazing burger” on this menu Stavros has been in the food business since he was 20 years old when he first got involved in building restaurants as a contractor he owns two fast food restaurant chains—Hot Off The Grill and Mr Pete’s Burgers—which have eight locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties Having grown up in Belmont Heights and Huntington Beach Stavros has warm memories of frequenting Second Street with his family Yasu was something he felt strongly about bringing to the seaside dining corridor have a nice date night or celebratory family night,” he said Brunch service will start in February on Saturdays and Sundays Kat Schuster is the editor at the Long Beach Post and the author of Off the Clock Photographs by Keijiro KAI │ Interview & Text by Satoshi TAGUCHI a surgical error left him with serious difficulties with his left hip he became passionately involved in wheelchair basketball Was selected as the MVP of the Japan Wheelchair Basketball Championship and joined the professional league in Italy becoming one of Japan’s most well-known wheelchair basketball players Switched over to wheelchair fencing in March 2015 and is aiming for a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics won repeat national titles in each age bracket Won the All Japan Fencing Championships in his second year of high school and has had a long reign as Japan’s top fencer Won the silver medal for the men’s foil individual event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a silver medal for the men’s foil group event in the 2012 London Olympics—both a first for Japan Has served as the President of the Federation Japonaise D'Escrime since 2017 Top Projects Dedication to food and each other fostered success (Editor's note: This is one of ColoradoBiz's “dynamic duos” of Colorado business who reflect on their working relationships what brought them together and where they’re going.) 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This quote comes from a Japanese story of a famous warlord The sum of the anecdote “explains our relationship well,” says Toshihiro Kizaki relocate from London to Denver to help Toshi launch his restaurant concept the sushi trend was picking up speed on U.S soil and Colorado’s population of Japanese-Americans had grown in part as a result of the 1940s internment camps on the Eastern Plains The cultural and culinary traditions were sticking the oldest one is given the responsibility to take care of younger ones,” says Toshi we had to cook our own meals since our parents had a farm and they worked late in the fields.” the brothers’ meticulous care was palpable encompassing three independent eateries – Sushi Den Izakaya Den and OTOTO  – attracts throngs of customers who linger nightly on the sidewalk and cluster in the angular doorway at the corner of South Pearl Street and East Florida Avenue Predawn visits to the local fish market set the pace for the precision and reverence of culture that shapes every square inch of their restaurants The technical and traditional peculiarities of the ingredients sources and experience cultivated are unmatched but competitively gone after their culinary competition “I put my brother’s needs first,” says Yasu of his decision to move to Colorado and his title – vice president – in their umbrella business Hiro & Company Inc “I was pounded with that idea since I was born … If you don’t have hierarchy in a relationship there is no way to figure it out.” Toshi “It is important to have someone you trust completely to share important decisions,” Toshi putting measured attention on others – Toshi heritage and family … that’s why we have been able to stay in business for so long.” but I am also trying to give mental stimulation through education,” Yasu says of the duo’s mission to introduce Japanese culture to Denver through food Austin and Breanna Brabec take ownership of Image360 Denver Tech Center bringing experience and a fresh visio[...] 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the people issues and enterprises impacting Colorado’s business landscape Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series about long-running they were discouraged by the lack of fine-dining restaurants in the city she saw a “For Rent” sign on a small restaurant at 2701 S a chef she had met when she worked as a server at Tatsu’s French Restaurant in Prairie Village “Yasushi had mentioned he would like to start a business together,” Ueno-Fakhoury said Chez Yasu continues to serve French cuisine to Topeka in an atmosphere that is both classy and comfortable whom Ueno-Fakhoury called “an amazing chef,” began his career working in a Tokyo hotel’s French restaurant He also worked at another smaller restaurant on his off days he spent 10 years at Tatsu’s before arriving in Topeka I thought it was very pretty — artistic,” Hatasawa said Chez Yasu’s basic menu has stayed the same since the restaurant opened Hatasawa said customers depend on consistency and protest if a dish is dropped Even the specials are kept on the menu for a month “People know what they want before they come here,” he said “The menu’s consistency is really important They want to eat the same thing they did the last time they were here.” Hatasawa said the menu’s seafood selections are popular fresh salmon sautéed in a lemon-butter sauce; Seafood Crêpe scallops and mushrooms served in a crepe with a light dijon cream sauce; and Feuilletê de Sole au Saumon stuffed sole with seafood mousse in a puff-pastry pie Ueno-Fakhoury said dishes also can be prepared to serve customers with special dietary concerns who has worked at the restaurant for more than three years said Hatasawa "makes sure every plate that leaves the kitchen is perfect and how he wants it.” The chef credits the skill of the staff for allowing him to create more specials and menu items as well as restarting quarterly wine dinners “We’re very lucky to have wonderful people working for us Everyone is cheerful and works well together It is not easy to have that connection,"  Ueno-Fakhoury said “It’s nice to work for people you get along with and who care for you," Ortega said Ortega and Ueno-Fakhoury pointed out the importance of the restaurant’s loyal customers who have become more like friends through the years “We hope people will find us and come experience French cuisine and though we are a fine-dining restaurant On the House is Eater's column that goes behind the scenes of the restaurant business, written by the owners, operators, chefs and others who make our favorite establishments tick. Today, Yasu Kizaki, co-owner of Sushi Den and Izakaya Den recounts the journey of sourcing fish directly from a Japanese fish market I've always stayed behind and held the fort down in Denver traveled to Japan to visit the fish market where we purchase the fish that flies fresh directly to Sushi Den in Denver Now it was my turn to journey to my homeland and observe the fast-paced world of the Japanese fishing industry for myself My visit to one of the largest fish markets in Southern Japan was a fascinating and truly awakening experience Some part of me recognized I had safely arrived on Kyushu Island with a population of just over 1 million people and is the major city on Kyushu Island I was totally exhausted when I arrived at my youngest brother's place at 11 p.m After three airplane rides and some 24 hours after leaving Denver to go the fish market." "Sure," I responded without thinking much I was simply too tired to ponder what he had suggested at that time Koichi goes to the fish market at 2:30 a.m every day to purchase the best fish available for that day for both Sushi Den and Izakaya Den I looked at the clock with my eyes half closed It was as if my brain had completely stopped functioning I was still more than half asleep and thought regretfully " Didn't I go to sleep just a few minutes ago Why did I agree to go to the fish market with him at this early hour of the day I just need to sleep more." I was so exhausted When we left the house just before 2:30 a.m. it was pitch dark and freezing cold - the bone-biting Japan in winter is one of the coldest places on earth The day before had been the coldest day of the year in all of Japan I could see snow flittering in the beams of the streetlamps Fortunately my brother's home and the fish market are only 5 minutes away from each other I could see many lights in a huge building looming in the darkness I could also see many fishing ships docked right beside the building with men unloading the fish on to a platform where they auction freshly caught seafood every morning I have never seen anything like it," I said "It is the size of a football stadium," Koichi replied Space is a premium commodity in Japan and the Japanese are experts at building above and below ground to provide the maximum amount of space alive and glowing like a fortress in the middle of the night anticipating the excitement of what would happen in my fish-buying visit The smell of the sea and fresh fish permeated the building This drama plays out every single morning at 2:30 a.m but inside the bare light bulbs hanging from the high ceiling brightly light-up everything "on stage." The market is packed with every variety of seafood Many buyers are wheeling and dealing with a specific purpose in mind: to buy the best available fish at the best price I could see a perfect rhythm and harmony in what happens there some 1000+ people are already busy in buying and dealing My brother was busy negotiating prices with the wholesalers while I took photos "This is the place to do the serious fish business" my brother whispered as he advised me not to take photos too obviously since the fishmongers are not used to having a camera aimed at them and their fish My brother had finished purchasing and I was finally wide-awake I was getting used to this atmosphere and I liked it a lot I will need to find two more mackerels for the Denver Sushi Den," he said then started walking up and down the aisles He was looking for two specific sizes of mackerel in the next half an hour as the market was starting to wind down for the day It literally dawned on me as the day was dawning Japanese consumers are the most discriminating of seafood consumers and the highest grades of fish are sold in Japan just arrived from the nightly fishing ships "I wonder how many people actually understand the process of sourcing our fish." I was grateful to Koichi for his dedication and commitment to what he does all he thinks about is his next trip to the fish market · 12 Biggest Dining and Food Stories of 2012 [EDen]· Sushi Den Cocktails [EDen]· Den Masters: Denver's Sushi Den [5280] Japanese Fish Market [Photo: Courtesy of Sushi Den and Izakaya Den Restaurants] it welcomes you with its comfortable ambiance while you enjoy the talented artists’ wonderful sounds and vocals you get to look over the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya from its balcony It has been confirmed that Janne Da Arc has disbanded as of April 1 this was preceded by bassist ka-yu withdrawing from the band on March 31 The official statement published on the band’s website states that in the month of September 2018 The contents were serious enough to put ka-yu’s activities to a halt details on the letter contents could not be disclosed as there is a possibility that it could be taken to court in the future This situation created conflicts between ka-yu and the other band members but they concluded that he had done nothing that “transgressed the law” the band explained to ka-yu that he needed to prove his innocence while focusing on musical activities ka-yu decided that even though Janne Da Arc was important to him there was something more he wanted to protect there were other uncertainties that lead to the final decision of Janne Da Arc disbandment One was the uncertainty surrounding vocalist yasu and his still on-going recovery from health issues that lead him to his hiatus in 2017 Another was a matter of feeling that they could not continue as a four-member band—thus they decided to disband Janne Da Arc formed in 1996 with the lineup consisting of yasu They made their major-label debut with their first album D.N.A released on March 8 2000 and released their final album Joker on June 15 the members pursued solo activities with vocalist yasu most notably forming Acid Black Cherry and went through a period of inactivity Read our full translation of Janne Da Arc’s statement: We regret to announce the withdrawal of bassist ka-yu from the band Janne Da Arc from the company Uprise Product as of March 31 various discussions about the future of Janne Da Arc were held a few days ago between yasu yasu is currently receiving medical treatment and had to suspend his artist activities Janne Da Arc considered that they wouldn’t be able to promise new proposals or specific guidelines in this current state As declaring Janne Da Arc as a four-member band would be unrealistic and absolutely dishonest and because the band lost the possibility to continue their activities as a five-member band we regret to officially announce the dissolution of Janne Da Arc today April 1 We are aware that announcing the dissolution of Janne Da Arc at the same time of ka-yu’s withdrawal is harrowing and a lack of respect toward fans To fans who supported Janne Da Arc for such a long time please accept our deepest apologies for such a painful announcement We would like to give you more explanations about ka-yu’s withdrawal from now during the preparation of Ka-yu’s new album announcement and the promotion of a live tour our company received from a law firm a content-certified mail addressed to ka-yu The matters described in the document were a significant violation of social justice and in a state in which we couldn’t establish precisely the veracity of these facts we took the decision to put on-hold any project linked to ka-yu As the content details may possibly be disputed in trial in the future we ask for your understanding in not being able to disclose them we thought that the truth would come out quickly by going to trial thanks to the judgment of the administration of justice coming to a final conclusion will take much more time than we expected regardless of facts that will be disputed during the trials we have witnessed ka-yu’s behaviour against morality apart from the moral violations mentioned above we assumed that ka-yu did nothing which would have transgressed the law and we have had a conversation with him in person about the future We explained to ka-yu that the company need to prove his innocence as soon as possible by making some things clear with the pride of being a Janne Da Arc member and for fans who are supporting the band to focus on the musical activities of the band The meeting lasted a long time and eventually ka-yu decided that despite Janne Da Arc being something very important to him there are things he wants to protect more than Janne Da Arc He had no choice but to leave the band and the company we then decided to make this report as a sign of respect for his decision There are many regrets that we can’t put into words but as our fellow mate who went through joy and pain with us during more than twenty years we sincerely hope from the bottom of our hearts that ka-yu will completely prove his innocence under a fair judgment during the trials and that the life he has chosen will be without any regrets we are aware that is a very selfish request seeing you all warmly supporting them as always would be our greatest happiness As we said at the beginning of this report we are devastated that we had to make such a painful announcement to you fans who for such a long time have supported Janne Da Arc kept sending Janne Da Arc those warm encouragements and cheers we express from the bottom of our hearts our deepest gratitude Correction 2019-04-03: After reviewing Ka-yu’s recent activities we have given the statement translation greater clarification by correcting the segment mentioning “the preparation of the new album announcement” to “the preparation of Ka-yu’s new album announcement” Topic Artist and one-fourth of the JROCK ONSEN podcast residing in the UK who has adored visual kei for 10 or so years now recently added under his responsibility the creative leadership of Ecuador he has managed to raise the creativity of the Peruvian office "I am very excited to continue taking new steps in my career here at Ogilvy It is an opportunity to open new creative paths in Ecuador Our focus will always be on proposing creative solutions that impact our client’s business and people in a relevant way while having fun with the team during this process" Arakaki said Marco Salvador will also join Ogilvy Ecuador as executive creative director "I am very excited to join the team and take on this new challenge to enhance Ogilvy Ecuador’s creative capacity I am convinced that creativity is the most powerful mobilizer to solve client and business problems I think that from our role and approach we can create campaigns and ideas that don´t seem like advertising Now our challenge is to entertain from any communication channel I join this great team to achieve a real local and regional impact" Marco has more than 15 years of experience in the industry He has collaborated with important local and international brands He has also been a jury in the Cannes Lions Entertainment category El Ojo de Iberoamérica and Mad Stars in Asia "We have always been recognized for our creative excellence taking our Borderless Creativity philosophy to the next level I am proud of the team we are in both markets and the strength with which we continue to grow bringing the best creative solutions to our partners," said Carlos Peñaherrera said: "I have no doubt that Marco will be key at this stage that we are going through seeking to generate synergy in the region and throughout our entire network”.