LOUISE GEORGE KITTAKA

For LOUISE GEORGE KITTAKA's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:

Carlos Tarrero leads luxury hospitality with respect

The Ritz-Carlton name is synonymous with exceptional service the world over. Since June, Carlos Tarrero has been at the helm...

Dassault Systemes drives broad business innovations

Headquartered in France, Dassault Systemes is a multinational technology company that helps its clients transform ideas into reality through “virtual...

Albanian ambassador finds familiar values in Japan

Stepping into the Embassy of Albania in Tokyo feels almost like being welcomed into a family home. The atmosphere is...

TDC Global challenges norms at Japan workplaces

Telling Sarah Liu that something is “impossible” is less a deterrent than an invitation to prove otherwise. She prefers to...

Revitalizing rural Japan, one step at a time

In an era of “perfect” Instagram shots and curated “must-see” lists, Walk Japan takes a distinctly different approach to tourism....

Portugal envoy expands Japan’s earliest Western ties

The son of two civil servants, Gilberto Jeronimo grew up seeing the value of public service firsthand. After completing a...

CIC Tokyo’s Victor Mulas helps startups thrive

When the Cambridge Innovation Center opened its initial Asian base in Tokyo in 2020, it created a community designed to...

Briton brings artistic view to Japanese buildings

A strong respect for design and precision runs in architect Mark Dytham’s family, with three generations employed at a railway...

Montessori head educates Tokyo’s children for life

The Montessori education method, pioneered by Italian educator Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), is now recognized worldwide. At its heart, Montessori...