Industry focus in Guam and Micronesia
Once upon a time, Guam was known as the honeymoon capital or the island of honeymoons. In the 1970s and 80s, newlyweds from Japan boarded short-haul flights not to Hawaii, but to this western Pacific outpost, a speck on the map that promised romance, leisure, and just enough exoticism. Hotels sprouted on Tumon Bay, and…
In the summer of 1967, a young man stepped off a plane on Guam carrying more hope than experience, trailed by seven of his college classmates from Japan. His name was Hidenobu “George” Takagi, and his plan was disarmingly simple: to grow tomatoes. The island, small and lush, seemed ready to provide. The local stores…
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When you travel for a conference, you expect to take in new ideas—but what I didn’t expect was to walk away thinking so deeply about sweets, meat pies, and cultural accountability. Earlier this year in March, I had the privilege of attending the 19th International Conference on Business, Economics, and Information Technology (ICBEIT) held in…
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About This Article This article is based on an in-depth interview with Dr. Bill Shang, a distinguished professor with extensive expertise in international education, tourism, and cultural policy. Born and raised in Tokyo, Dr. Shang pursued higher education in the United States and China, earning a Ph.D. in Chinese history through art from the University…
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About This Article This article is based on an in-depth interview with Dr. Bill Shang, a Specially Appointed Professor, Research and Development Advisor, and Employment Support Strategy Office Advisor at Tama University in Tokyo, Japan, who has extensive expertise in international education, tourism, and cultural policy. Born and raised in Tokyo, Dr. Shang pursued higher…
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About This Article This article is based on an in-depth interview with Dr. Bill Shang, a Specially Appointed Professor, Research and Development Advisor, and Employment Support Strategy Office Advisor at Tama University in Tokyo, Japan, who has extensive expertise in international education, tourism, and cultural policy. Born and raised in Tokyo, Dr. Shang pursued higher…
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About This Article This article is based on an in-depth interview with Dr. Bill Shang, a distinguished professor with extensive expertise in international education, tourism, and cultural policy. Born and raised in Tokyo, Dr. Shang pursued higher education in the United States and China, earning a Ph.D. in Chinese history through art from the University…
This is the last post as part of a 3-part Taiwan Travel Series In an era where travelers crave more than just photos and souvenirs, Taiwan has masterfully redefined agritourism by transforming passive observers into active participants. Gone are the days of simply touring farms—today’s visitors are rolling up their sleeves, harvesting ingredients, and crafting…
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This is part 2 of a 3-part Taiwan Travel Series Picture this: You’re standing inside a spotless, glass-walled pork processing plant, watching as high-tech machines prepare cuts of meat with precision—no mystery, just transparency. This isn’t science fiction—it’s Taiwan’s cutting-edge agritourism, where modern facilities and interactive experiences are redefining how consumers connect with agriculture. Nextland: An Innovative “See-Through” Pork Processing Plant…
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(This is part 1 of a 3-part Taiwan Travel Series)Imagine walking through a lush orchid garden where vibrant flowers bloom alongside exotic animals, or stepping into a futuristic mushroom farm where age-old techniques meet cutting-edge blue light technology. This isn’t just tourism—it’s immersive cultural experiences, and Taiwan has mastered the art of turning agriculture into…
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