Anna Netrebko: ‘La Dolce Diva’...

And this soprano is... World’s Top Soprano – Live in Tokyo! Anna Netrebko... Not an opera fan yet?  In that case, you may want to check out this story and the YouTube Links below – to make sure you are not missing out on something truly attractive.  This highly talented and good looking soprano may just be the one who could turn you into an opera lover overnight….. For those of you who are already...

Tokyo: New Carbon Emission Trading Program...

Pioneering scheme by Metropolitan Tokyo a ‘World First’ Tokyo: Wants to keep its skies blue and clear .... Effective April 1, 2010, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has introduced an emission trading scheme for businesses as part of its plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2020, compared to 2000 levels. The scheme may also provide business opportunities for foreign companies with technology products...

Tokyo Sinfonia: Classical Music with a Difference&...

Why I like this orchestra Curious about classical music but not yet been to a live concert?  Or you’re  already a keen classical music fan but looking for something new?  Either way, I recommend you join a live Tokyo Sinfonia concert – for a fresh and unique experience. And a perfect introduction to classical music for ‘newcomers’. Here are my 5 reasons why. Great Sound. One immediately striking feature of...

Wine: Carménère, The Bordeaux of Chile...

How this ‘lost’ French wine re-emerged in the New World Tokyo April 29, 2010. Looking for a new, good red wine?  Then try Carménère from Chile!  – If you are not familiar with it already?  This is actually one of my recent wine ‘discoveries‘ – which I have since come to like more and more.  And, in fact, I am not the only one!  In the last few years Chilean Carménère wine has become increasingly...