Dr. Juneja, welcome to our program. First of all, what inspired you to join the present firm and take on the role of CEO? Were there any unique challenges or opportunities that attracted you to the company?

- Why I joined this food company, kamedaseika was, you know I always liked food. Food when you write in Japanese is hito-wo-yokusuru. human and good.

That's there's so much power in the food. And I used to like kakinotane very much. You know, because this was one souvenir when I take back home or anywhere people used to like it because it's very crunchy taste and it's not very expensive. And I was fun of the products of this company. Also you know, I found that oh this is the company not only kakinotane, it has many tane, many seeds.

-Yes, that's right.

-There is so much potential in this company. They were tying to do new things not many food companies are expanding globally so much, but we have factories in US. We have factories in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, India, China, everywhere. So base was there. I though wow, this is a huge potential of this company. And the best think I like was, you know, this is very focused company.. on the rice, you know. And rice has so much power a lot of people do not know. So I thought my experience and my career and I worked on food power, you know, the nutrition part and making people good, you know. This company had, you know, kakinotane, happy turn, you eat anything, you know, so good, you know. So the deliciousness that we had. I thought if I add more nutrition part, and more environmental part, this is one thing we can take global. But I joined this company is because this is a very very unique rice cracker company.

What did Dr. Juneja like most about the company?

He liked the fact that the company is very focused on rice.

Subject Request for in-person meeting
Dear Frank

I'm Kaneda Chinatsu from ABC Corp. It was a pleasure getting to know you at the seminar yesterday.
I was delighted to see your interest in our company's business, and I'd greatly appreciate it if you could spare some time for me to explain our services in detail.
Would you be available on any of the following dates?
Mon 15 April: 14:00-17:00
Wed 17 April: 10:00-13:00
If neither of the above works for you, please provide a couple of time slots that are convenient.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards
Chinatsu


1 Unfortunately, I'm not available at the suggested time.
2 Unfortunately, the suggested times don't suit my schedule(me).

Dear Chinatsu

It was a pleasure speaking with you yesterday.
I'd be glad to meet with you to discuss the details.
Unfortunately, I'm not available at the suggested time.
How about Thursday 18 or Friday 19?
I can make it any time after 11:00 on both days.　
I hope this arrangement works for you.

Regards
Frank


Bhutan prime minister: happiness will come from economic growth

Bhutan's new prime minister says the Himalayan kingdom needs to boost its economy through tourism and other measures while continuing to focus on people's happiness.

Tshering Tobgay took office after parliamentary elections in January. It's the first change of government in Bhutan in five years.
"The objective of economic growth and prosperity must be for the welfare of people. And therefore, happiness is important. But you can not have happiness in isolation."

Bhutan is known for its pursuit of Gross National Happiness. It's a concept that prioritize people's sense of well-being above all else.
But Tobgay said Bhutan's economy is suffering because all important tourism industry has not rebounded since the pandemic. He also called on investment from abroad.

I’d been inclined to dismiss Bushido before this as fluff geared toward over-impressionable foreigners.
私は以前は、武士道を何にでも感動する外国人向けのたわごとと片付ける傾向があった。