“Overcoming the barrier of distance, people, cultures, and ideas interact” “Global turns platform (G TURNS)" is a project that shares local charm from Japan with the world via Silicon Valley. The online talk event, which has been well received as a place to connect the world Creating New “Entry-ways to Tatami” From long ago, tatami mats have been a firm foundation in the lives of Japanese people. Although changes to people’s lifestyles have led to tatami becoming distant from the daily lives of many, one ta My favorite part of Japan In the morning, when the sun rises over Shimada City, the first place that its light reaches is the mountains off to the west of the city. When I first researched the city after I learned that I would A Taste Of Craft Valley The first-ever Craft Valley Fair will take place in San Francisco's Japantown in 2022 over the first two weekends of October.This event, meant to promote and connect the region in Japan known as “Craf Top