Akemi appeared on BBC Radio London earlier this month to discuss her new book The Power Of Chowa. On the programme, Akemi talks about some of the intriguing differences in culture between Japan and the UK, a topic which is … Read More
Akemi will be attending Alcon this coming Friday as a guest of the long-running anime convention. In her presenting and consulting, Akemi aims to promote awareness and appreciation Japanese culture in an accessible and enjoyable manner. As a result, she’ll … Read More
The way we work is changing fast. We are more connected, doing business in multiple languages, across cultures, even across continents. Among my students, there is a real appetite for learning about chowa and, in a business context, learning how … Read More
My first book The Power Of Chowa is published this September. Chowa is a Japanese concept that is often translated as ‘harmony’, but more accurately means ‘the search for balance’. Chowa is both a philosophy and a set of practices … Read More
Finding Your Balance Using the Japanese Wisdom of Chowa One of Akemi’s latest exciting projects is the forthcoming publication of her new book The Power Of Chowa. The Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, … Read More
Akemi Tanaka will be a guest at the forthcoming Doki Doki Manchester Japanese Festival on the 10th November. The organisers of the event have also selected Aid For Japan as their charity of choice for this year’s festival. Akemi Tanaka … Read More
Akemi Tanaka will be a guest at the forthcoming Doki Doki Manchester Japanese Festival on the 11th November. The organisers of the event have selected Aid For Japan as their charity of choice for this year’s festival. Akemi Tanaka will … Read More
On a recent visit to the Fukushima region of Japan, Aid For Japan founder Akemi Tanaka caught up with developments. On the 1st April we gathered at Fukushima railway station and took the bus to Hanamiyama Park for cherry blossom … Read More
Akemi features in this video segment from the BBC discussing the trend of videos focusing on miniature food. YouTube has seen a rise in the number of videos that capture the techniques and skills required to cook food at such … Read More
Japan remains a fascinating country to visit and provides ample opportunity for travelers to experience Japanese culture first hand. Akemi’s daughter Rimika and partner Aidan traveled to Japan earlier this year and the pair provided this insightful blog report which … Read More
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