Japan’s New Emperor Celebrated in Coronation Ceremony

Tokyo Imperial Palace October 22, 2019—Emperor Naruhito officially ascends the throne today in Japan, making him the nation’s 126th emperor. Guests from 195 countries, including recently retired King 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa, will be on hand to celebrate in what is known as the Sokui no rei ceremony. While Emperor Naruhito was appointed emperor back in May, today marks his official ascent to the...

2019.10.22

A Taste of Peru’s Unique Nikkei Cuisine

The cuisine of Peru is a blend of foodstuffs from the nation’s various ecosystems. Restaurants in this western South American country regularly place in lists of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and in 2019, two Peru restaurants made it into the top 10 of one of those lists. One restaurant in Peru is, MAIDO, which focuses on Nikkei cuisine. “Nikkei” is a term used...

2019.10.10