Erwin Miyasaka

[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan vs USA Two great teams come face to face in the second semifinal of the tournament of baseball and both have a very good moment. This teams will prove that although the best players in the world are in Major League Baseball (MLB) , players in other leagues can also compete with the best. [Erwin Miyasaka]: Baseball  The United States is a superior team, there is no doubt about it, but we cannot forget that this Japanese team reaches the semifinals  without having lost even once in the tournament , doing extremely well both pitching and batting. And  keep always in mind  that  Japan has won this  -young-  tournament twice , while the Americans haven't yet. There is no tomorrow, there is no room for error.  Puerto Rico  defeated Netherlands and won their  way to the grand finale . Now, they wait for the winner of this match to know who will face them in  the most important game of all . The ...

[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan conference The Embassy of Japan in Venezuela and the Metropolitan University ( Unimet ) presented the conference Structures, Buddhism, resilience and political culture to overcome moments of crisis in Japan , held in the Polar Auditorium of Unimet. Professor Betsabe Hoffman , a  specialist in Oriental Studies , Contemporary History of Asia Pacific, Contemporary History of Western Asia and Central Asia, International Relations in Eastern and Southern Asia, International relations of West Asia and Central Asia, Geopolitics of hydrocarbons in the Asian Continent, recently  invited to Japan thanks to the program to promote human exchanges between Japan and Latin America  and exposed Japan as  an example of a Resilient Culture  in the conference. Dr. Rafael Arráiz Lucca , essayist, poet, historian, professor at the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá , Colombia and Professor at the Metropolitan University in Caracas, talked abou...

Japan is one of the biggest economies in the world , and for many tourists and travelers is one of the most expensive destinations . However, smart planning before traveling has its own perks. There are certain ways and tricks in which Japan can turn out to be the most amazing travel destination even if you have a tight budget .  Travel on an Off-Peak Season and Book in advance [Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan Seasons Japan is a four-season destination, and traveling it on a budget isn’t easy. Therefore, planning your trips and the places you wish to visit as a tourist can save you a lot of cash. Travel in or around December, February, March, and April . They are off-peak seasons and a gateway to the cheapest way to travel around Japan. Off-peak season’s tour may come with lower hotel and airfares. Unless locals wish to travel by low-cost airlines, it is advisable to travel in off seasons to have more leisure time. Going for a formal tour package can also help plan cheap trips to...

The 31-year-old  German international   soccer player Lukas Podolski , currently in the ranks of Galatasaray , has  announced his departure to the Japanese league , named Vissel Kobe , which will pay about 2.6 million for his transfer to the Japanese league. [Erwin Miyasaka]: Vissel Kobe Podolski confirmed that at the end of the season he is going to the team  Vissel Kobe , belonging to the  Japanese league . In addition, he posted this statement in Instagram. The sporting career of the attacker has passed through various teams, such as: Cologne , Bayern , Arsenal , Inter and Galatasaray. So,   the Japanese championship will be their fifth professional team . Additionally, Podolski stated that his decision was not against Galatasaray, it is a decision taken to face new challenges, and he will explain in more details when it is time . Now he just wants to focus on helping Galatasaray and their fantastic fans .  [Erwin Miyasaka]: Pod...

The Embassy of Japan  is pleased to present the Cultural Week of Japan in Caracas 2017 on March 11th at the Banco del Libro, in Altamira Sur, Caracas . Here we write the schedule that will be followed during the week, so you   do not miss any activity. [Erwin Miyasaka]: Japanese Culture in Venezuela 10:00 Inauguration. Word of the Ambassador.  10:30 Conference " The United States-Japan Reconciliation Process ". Lecturer: Professor Norbert Molina (CEAA-ULA). 11:30 Lecture " Japanese Experience in Urban Solid Waste Management : Creation of a Society Immersed in the Cycle of Materials through the 3R's and its application in Venezuela". Lecturer: Ms. Miriam Suárez (AVEXJA-JICA) 12:30 Conference on " History of Baseball of Japan " by Mr. Gerónimo Maneiro 13:30 Lecture by Mr. Pedro Guerrero: " Influence of Anime in Venezuela " and possible encounter with cosplayers and otaku. 14:30 Lecture and costume show by Mr. Edwin Chávez ...