context, i was the ambassador to japan from 2009 to 2013. i had five prime ministers in four years. prime minister of a was the last prime minister before i left my post. he brought a stability to japanese politics and to japan s position in the world. he then served for eight years and became the longest serving prime minister in japanese history. that allowed him to make major accomplishments, both economically, culturally, politically, not only in japan but throughout the world. he became not only the prime minister of japan but a regional leader. he was the one that went forward with the tpp when the united states to my chagrin pulled out of it. he became a leader on the world
azar. covid is the big story, it always has been, and today keir you are at the center of that international headline and the other big one the olympics beginning today, the opening ceremony happening as we speak on our sister network nbc news and a lot of frustration with japanese folks about these olympic games, not many people are vaccinated, businesses hit hard by covid restrictions, athletes, more today testing positive for covid and you re talking with the prime minister about all of it. that s right, hallie the opening ceremony celebrating the history of japan, like this amazing temple in kyoto. we ve been out on the streets across japan talking to people. many folks telling us they felt like the olympics simply had to go ahead, in a way, japan had no choice, but the prime minister, when i sat down with him admitting that those polls suggested that many japanese folks have been against the
Grand Seiko luxury wristwatch brand marks 60th anniversary
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1of3A watchmaker in the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi handles tiny precision parts.Japan News-YomiuriShow MoreShow Less
2of3The exterior of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi is seen in the town of Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.Japan News-YomiuriShow MoreShow Less
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Seiko Watch Corp. s luxury wristwatch brand, Grand Seiko, marked the 60th anniversary of its establishment in 2020. During the anniversary year, a new studio to produce the brand opened in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
The Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi sits at the edge of a forest amid a rich natural environment. It was designed by architect Kengo Kuma, who was also behind the National Stadium built for the Tokyo Games. The company said the aim was to create a building that embodies the Japanese sense for the passage of time through changes in the natural environment.
overnight the president touting the progress that had been made on talks. but at the same time, giving everyone a reality check that it s very unlikely that the two countries are going to strike a broader bilateral trade deal. that s ultimately what they re working toward, alex. this was the president s tweet overnight. he said, great progress being made on trade negotiations with japan. alture and beef heavily in play. much will wait until after their july 1 elections, where i anticipate big numbers. the july elections, alex, are the parliamentary elections. that s a message president trump really reiterated overnight at that dinner. take a listen to what he had to say. thank you very much. we ve had a great time, a great stay, and tomorrow is really the main event. very important event in the history of japan. it s been over 200 years since something like this has happened, so it s a great honor to be representing the united states. the prime minister and i talked a lot today about