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MEGU in New York Wins the Six Star Diamond Award

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Motto: “MEGU continuously strives to leave a memorable impression by welcoming, serving and thanking each guest with the utmost genuine and personalized hospitality.” Philosophy: Meaning “blessing” in Japanese, MEGU presents modern Japanese cuisine, sushi, and sumibi aburiyaki—a grilling technique using bincho-tan, a special charcoal found only near Kyoto and prized for its superior purifying properties. MEGU is a brand and an image of high quality environment that delivers the quality of exceptional things: outstanding food, brilliant design and first class service. MEGU is a harmony of all the finest and rarest ingredients found from around the world. Both MEGU’s menu and design concept are a blend of traditional and modern Japanese times. Authentic and avant-garde … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Arts & Leisure, Communities, Food, Good News To Go, Japan, New York, Today's Good News

China Airlines is pleased to announce the terminal relocation at JFK International Airport

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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from current Terminal 1 to Terminal 4, starting April 30, 2012. Good News is proud to cover the ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a reception at VIP lounge.  The Oasis, to celebrate this important moment with us. Venue: John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4 Door 2, Row 2 China Airlines (CAL) is the largest airline in Taiwan and the flag carrier of the Republic of China. Although not directly state-owned, the airline is owned by China Airlines Group, which is owned by the China Aviation Development. China Aviation Development Foundation is in turn owned by the government of the Republic of China. The airline, with headquarters in and flight operations from Taoyuan International Airport, flies to destinations in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. China … [Continue reading...]

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j-CATION: Sakura

April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Donate for this Activity Saturday, April 14, 2012, 11:00 am-11:00 pm at Japan Society Good News speaks to Ryohei Yamamoto, Program Officer Japan Society.  Japan Society’s annual all-day culture festival j-CATION traditionally promises “a trip to Japan without ever leaving New York City”. But the 2012 installment themed around sakura—or cherry blossoms, a spring season delight in Japan— promises more: one lucky person will walk away with an actual trip to Japan. As the concluding event in the Sakura – Spring Renews, Beauty Blooms programming series commemorating the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to Washington, DC and New York City’s Upper West Side, this year’s j-CATION: Sakura transports visitors to a cherry … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Good News To Go, Japan, Today's Good News

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE ON PEACE EDUCATION 2012

April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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educating for human security and survival: emergencies in ecology, energy, economy AUGUST 11-19, 2012 * JAPAN The 2012 International Institute on Peace Education (IIPE) will be hosted at the National Women's Education Center (NWEC) near Tokyo, Japan, from August 11-19, 2012. This year's Institute is being organized in partnership with the National Peace Academy (home of the IIPE secretariat) and the Global Campaign for Peace Education Japan (GCPEJ) cooperating with a consortium of other national organizations invested in furthering peace education in Japan including the Society for Building a Culture of Peace. For thirty years, IIPE has brought together educators, professional workers and activists in the field of peace education, gathered from around the world to exchange experiences … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Good News To Go, Japan, World Peace Day

Opening Series in Japan

March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Spring Training is entering the home stretch for most clubs, and Oakland and Seattle got the regular season off to an early start, splitting a pair of games in the Opening Series in Japan. Braves icon Chipper Jones made news last week by announcing that this will be his final season. He underwent knee surgery just days later. Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera has been cleared to return to the field after missing a week due to a facial fracture. Six-time All-Star Magglio Ordonez says he is leaning toward retirement, and Philadelphia continues to look for an infield alternative in Chase Utley's absence, while the Brewers signed catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a contract extension.   Schedule Giants vs Rangers Thurs., March 29 9:05 PM … [Continue reading...]

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Arima Onsen (Arima Hot Spring), Hyogo Prefecture

March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Good News shares a meal with the group and learns about the different customs related to Japanese food. The Arima View Hotel. This 7 story Ryokan Hotel (see definition of ryokan styles below) has 62 mostly Japanese-style rooms, and there are indoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only). The Arima View Hotel serves traditional Japanese cuisine to the guests. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 10:00 am. Parking is available. http://www.arima-view.com/ http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/db/arima/arimaview.htm … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Arts & Leisure, Communities, Good News Corporate, Good News To Go, Japan, Pub. Svc. News, Today's Good News, Travel

Interview with Steve Chang

March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Photos courtesy of China Airlines and Rick Ho, Sing Tao Newspapers Taipei, Taiwan - China Airlines (CAL) proudly announces that starting April 28, 2011, flights from Taipei to New York will stop over in Osaka, Japan instead of Anchorage, Alaska. CAL will operate three round-trip flights per week on Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft. The route change provides more choices and comfort to passengers traveling between Taiwan, Japan and the United States, as well as additional frequency on Taiwan-Japan routes with three additional flights between Taiwan and Japan. At present, CAL already operates seven flights a week between Taipei and Osaka, and this schedule change will bring the total to ten flights a week. Osaka is Japan's second-largest metropolis, being just slightly smaller than … [Continue reading...]

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Arigato (Thank You) from Japan ~ 3.11 Rememberance ~ May Peace Prevail On Earth

March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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3.11 Rememberance One year since the great Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Tragedy of Japan, we remember the lives lost and sacrifices made but most of all we remember the great waves of kindness, encouragement, love and prayers which reached the hearts of Japan.   We pray for the continued recovery and rebuilding of the affected region. May Peace be in Japan In memory of this day a thank you video from the people of Ishinomaki. Please Click Here to Watch YouTube Video   … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Environment and Nature, Japan, Overcoming Obstacles, The Water Hour

Good News Planet announces Good News Japan.

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Music by Michio Miyagi. We fly on the exceptional China Airlines through  their new route to Osaka, Japan, and for most they go on to Taiwan.  This trip was for  media and brought to us by China Airlines and The  Foundation for Kansai Region promotion.  We travel along with the leading Asian media in America; Asian Fusion Magazine, The Sing Tao and The World Newspaper and had a fascinating time.  Everyone was special and it was a  trip to remember for a life time.    This post is the first of many to be shared with our audience and we hope that you will share your comments and experiences with us in audio, video or text.  We feature video about The Japanese Doll Festival (雛祭り, Hina-matsuri?), or Girls' Day, is held on March 3.Platforms covered with a red carpet are … [Continue reading...]

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The M-Enabling Summit

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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AT&T attends the M-Enabling Summit is a joint initiative of the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict) and E.J. Krause & Associates (EJK) that will convene the first mobile industry event exclusively dedicated to accessibility and assistive applications and services for seniors and persons with disabilities. The event will be held December 5-6, 2011 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. We hear from; Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, FCC - Federal Communications Commission, Susan Mazrui, Director, Global Public Policy, AT&T Services, Inc,  Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Paul Schroeder, Vice President, Programs and Policy Group, AFB - … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: All We Need Is Love, Education, Enlightenment, Japan, Living & Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Science and Technology, Today's Good News