On November 6, the 8th French-Japanese Business Summit was held at Nikkei Hall in Tokyo. Under this year’s theme, “Japan Dream – Building Optimism in Unpredictable Times,”  the event brought together more than 900 business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. Throughout the day, participants explored how Japan and France can continue building hope and momentum in an increasingly unpredictable world. The summit opened with a keynote address by former Prime Minister Fumio

What Is Shine On! Kids? Shine On! Kids (SOK) is a certified non-profit organization in Japan that supports children facing childhood cancer or other serious illnesses, as well as their families. For children who must spend long periods in hospitals, emotional care is just as essential as medical treatment. SOK is one of the few organizations in Japan that specializes in supporting this emotional and psychological side of care, delivering a wide range of programs directly

On November 12, 2025, the 10th Anniversary Reception of “BONJOUR FRANCE 2025” was held at the Residence of the French Ambassador to Japan, and LIFE.14 once again had the privilege of serving as the event’s official photographer. Over the years, we have built a long-standing relationship with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ) and BONJOUR FRANCE, working together on numerous events and cultural initiatives. Being invited to document this milestone occ