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Timothy Schultz
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jul 4, 2022
Much more than pyramids: Egypt builds the future
Born in Cairo, Ambassador Abubakr's 32-year career as a diplomat began with his education in Egypt, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics and law. He then received a master's degree in international peace studies from Notre Dame University, after which he began his long career in diplomacy. Among other things, his work in and for Libya was instrumental in maintaining a fragile peace during a time of chaos and uncertainty.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 23, 2022
New technologies, pure science made in paradise
OIST President & CEO, Peter Gruss grew up in Hessen, the rural heartland state of Germany. He began his academic career as a doctoral candidate at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, where he earned his Ph.D. Now, as the leader of OIST, Gruss lobbies for change at the highest levels of government and corporate leadership.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 2, 2022
From music industry leader to director of TELL
Giles Duke grew up all over the world. He spent his junior high and high school years in Tokyo, before going to the U.K. for his higher education. Now, as director of TELL, Duke plans to expand the Lifeline, the core mission of Tokyo's premier English-language counseling and support resource.
Japan Times
LIFE / The Big Questions
Mar 28, 2022
Bradley Busetto: Green investments, great returns
Former U.N. diplomat Bradley Busetto has spent his career fostering innovation and sustainability across the world. He's now co-CEO at SDG Impact Japan, one of the world's first SDG-aligned venture funds.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Feb 7, 2022
James Yamanaka: One purpose, many changes
BAT area director drives sustainability into every aspect of the business. He has spent his entire career broadening the sustainability mission that was first highlighted by the DJSI, moving from environmental impact to every aspect of BAT's business.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Feb 12, 2021
Evonne Yiu, U.N. researcher and champion of forests and sea
The early morning sea off Ishikawa Prefecture was gentle, the fisherman sitting casually at the boat’s bow. They were idling just inside a breakwater, an artificial reef made of massive concrete blocks. He pointed at the water and spoke in a local Japanese dialect to his passenger, a polite female...
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen
Sorane Sakihama, a 22-year-old college student, speaks at a rally in the city of Okinawa on Sunday protesting against sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers.
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky delivers a speech during a handover ceremony of Self-Defense Force vehicles to Ukraine, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, in May last year.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns
The Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo in September 2019. An inspection of the base by Japanese government officials on Friday came amid public pressure to investigate suspected links between the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the U.S. base and contamination of soil and groundwater in western Tokyo.
North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says
North Korean special forces soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang in April 2017.

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