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TOKYO, Aug. 26, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ —

Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., which operates Japan’s No. 1 apartment hotel “MIMARU,” will exhibit at the travel fair “MATTA Fair September 2024,” to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Friday, September 6, to Sunday, September 8, 2024. Staying at MIMARU means enjoying a trip to the fullest. Since the company wants Malaysian families to experience an amazing trip, the Malaysian staff at MIMARU have put together a selection of recommended Japanese food based on three themes: “Experience Japanese food,” “Masterclasses of Popular ramen,” and “Enjoy with Children.”

Staff members at MIMARU are always ready to recommend restaurants to guests that fit their interests perfectly. It only takes one bite to make them fall in love with the beauty and deliciousness of the world of Japanese food and make them curious for more. Family mealtime will be an adventurous and enjoyable occasion during the trip.

1. Experience Japanese food
The staple food in Japan is rice, and there are many rice dishes, including sushi. One of the company’s recommendations is the “donburi” (rice bowl). There are many specialty restaurants, such as oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl), gyudon (beef bowl) with sweet and spicy beef and soup, and ebi-katsudon (deep-fried shrimp cutlet bowl). Recently, “onigiri” (rice balls) have become very popular around the world. They are made by stuffing rice with various ingredients and wrapping it in seaweed. At convenience stores, they are reasonably priced at around 4-6 MYR (130-200 JPY) a piece.

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2. Popular ramen masterclasses
Ramen, which has been gaining attention from around the world, is particularly attractive to foodies for its regional variety. Hokkaido is famous for its miso flavor topped with butter and corn, while Kanto is famous for its traditional soy sauce flavor. Additionally, the hardness and thickness of the noodles also differ. Recently, there has been an increase in new varieties of ramen that use secret soup recipes, homemade noodles and ingredients. One popular example of such is yuzu salt ramen. Guests can enjoy an innovative bowl of ramen that highlights the craftsmanship of Japanese people. In Japan’s major cities, ramen shops from all over the country can be found, and comparing the different varieties will become a fun part of the trip.

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3. Enjoy with children
Two popular sweets that have been around in Japan for a long time are taiyaki and shaved ice. Fish-shaped taiyaki are filled with red bean paste or cream, and some traditional eateries even grill them one by one over charcoal. Shaved ice drenched in matcha is a visually stunning delicacy. If guests want to casually dine with their kids, the company recommends a conveyor belt sushi restaurant where they can choose sweets and a la carte dishes, or a more adventurous family restaurant with a wide menu and where food is delivered by a robot.

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The company hopes visitors to Japan enjoy staying together with their family and friends at MIMARU, an apartment hotel that offers spacious guest rooms equipped with fully furnished kitchens, located in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. About 80% of visitors to Japan are families, and approximately 400,000 international guests stay at MIMARU each year (FY2023: Results for the period April to March).

Top 7 reasons why visitors choose MIMARU
– 27 properties in the three popular cities of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
– Spacious rooms (approximately 40 m2 to 100 m2). Enough space for family and friends.
– Rooms with a kitchen and a living/dining room. Laundry facilities in the common areas are available as well.
– Friendly service by English-speaking staff, from 35 countries or regions.
– Three MIMARU properties made Trip Advisor’s “Top 20 Foreign Travelers’ Best Hotels in Japan” list two years running (*).
– One million views on MIMARU’s official Instagram content showcasing many ways to enjoy Japan.
– Convenient location. It takes about 7 hours by direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo (Narita or Haneda) and about 6 hours to Kansai Airport. It takes about 1 hour from the airport to any MIMARU location.

(*) Three MIMARU Tokyo locations were selected in the “Voted by Travel Lovers! Foreign Travelers’ Best Hotels in Japan” list in 2019 and 2020.

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About Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd.
– Head office: Minato Ward, Tokyo
– President: Hideki Fujioka

MIMARU Website: https://mimaruhotels.com/hotel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimaruhotels/

Source: Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd.

^{HemoHim G, produced by Kolmar BNH and distributed by Atomy is gaining a great popularity around the world (Image: Kolmar BNH)}

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — HemoHim, a health functional food developed by Kolmar BNH (KRX: 200130), is garnering significant attention in the global market thanks to its meticulous quality control measures throughout the entire process, starting with the stringent management of raw material origins.

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HemoHim is Korea’s first individually-approved health functional food designed to enhance immune function and alleviate fatigue. Developed by Kolmar BNH in 2006, it is formulated with domestic natural ingredients such as angelica gigas, cnidium officinale, and paeonia japonica. Distributed by Atomy, HemoHim is exported to about 20 countries, including the United States and China. Since its launch, it has generated over KRW 2 trillion in cumulative domestic and international sales, with exports surpassing USD 200 million.

HemoHim’s nearly 20-year consumer preference is highly attributed to the “trust earned through rigorous quality control.” Kolmar BNH, the manufacturer of HemoHim, maintains strict oversight over the cultivation of its primary raw materials—Korean angelica gigas Nakai, cnidium officinale, paeonia japonica—ensuring their safety. The company has established a dedicated food safety team to continuously share technology and provide education to raw material cultivating farms, while rigorously inspecting the safety, stability, and efficacy of these ingredients.

Furthermore, Kolmar BNH has enhanced its quality competitiveness by developing genetic testing methods to verify the country of origin, ensuring the prevention of contamination of primary raw materials with other species. In July, Kolmar BNH patented a genetic analysis method (SCAR Marker) that identifies the origin of Korean angelica gigas by recognizing specific genetic regions. Moreover, Kolmar BNH developed a genetic analysis method using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis for cnidium officinalea and paeonia japonica and completed the patent registration process two years ago.

Safety was also the top priority for HemoHim G, a latest product targeting the global market. In April, Kolmar BNH published a study on HemoHim G in the SCIE-ranked journal ‘Toxicological Research,’ demonstrating its safety. Conducted according to OECD guidelines, the study holds significance not only in facilitating safety approvals in other countries but also in securing intellectual property rights with reliable results.

HemoHim G (Global) is the international version of HemoHim, Korea’s first individually-approved immune-boosting health supplement developed by Kolmar BNH over an eight-year period. The formulation has been tailored to comply with the food regulations of various countries, with adjustments made to raw materials and ingredient ratios. The product features angelica sinensis, ligusticum chuanxiong, paeonia lactiflora, all selected through rigorous provenance and quality control processes. Enhanced taste and aroma also make HemoHim G more appealing to a broader audience.

Kolmar BNH plans to continuously improve quality through ongoing research and development to support HemoHim’s growth as a globally recognized brand.

“HemoHim, now established as a leading K-health functional food brand in the global market, is manufactured through an exhaustive quality control process,” A Kolmar BNH official said. “We will continue to conduct extensive research and development to further enhance product reliability.”

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Contact

Kolmar BNH
Jang Woo Lee
Jay.lee@kolmar.co.kr

Source : Kolmar BNH

^{The Tainan 400 promo video playing on a large billboard at New York’s Times Square at the midnight of August 12th. (Photo: Business Wire)}

TAINAN, Taiwan, Aug 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — With 2024 marking the 400th anniversary of Tainan, Mayor Huang Wei-che and the city government have endeavored to promote the old city on the international stage with the “Tainan 400” campaign. From August 12th to 18th (local time), the promo video of Tainan 400 will be broadcast at Times Square in New York City (USA) and Printemps department store in Paris (France) as well as the downtown Gangnam area in Seoul (South Korea). At the end of September, the video can also be seen in the busy district of Shinjuku in Tokyo (Japan). The 15-second promo video includes the highlights of Tainan, such as the must-visit Confucius Temple, burning of the King Boat, and the Centipede Procession, showcasing the beauty of Tainan’s traditional culture to the international audience.

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In the “Tainan 400” promo video, one can see not only the awe-inspiring temples in Tainan, but also spectacular events and attractions like the Taiwan Lantern Festival, Qigu Salt Mountains, the Golden Coastline, Hayashi Department Store, among other natural and historical sites. According to Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che, the campaign team selected important landmarks in New York, Seoul, Paris, and Tokyo to play the video because these cities are internationally renowned and host a huge number of tourists, thereby maximizing the marketing effect of the promo video. Through this video, viewers can truly feel the charm of Tainan and its perfect blend of old and new cultures. As such a beautiful impression is left in the audiences, Tainan cordially welcomes friends from every corner of the world to visit the city and experience the best of Tainan in person!

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Contact

Ms. Ivory Cheng
Email: ivory0923@gmail.com

Source : Tainan City Government

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) will host a gala dinner on Sept 1, under the theme Celebrating 50 Years of Global Impact, commemorating five decades of driving sustainable global development and progress.

Through collaboration and partnership, the SFD’s work reaches those most in need around the globe, and SFD is also committed to supporting the Least Developed Countries and Small Developing Island States, recognising their unique challenges and vulnerabilities.

SFD Chief Executive Officer, Sultan Al-Marshad said for 50 years, the SFD has worked hand-in-hand with communities and partners to drive transformative development change.

“Our programmes have touched nearly every aspect of society, from building essential social infrastructures like roads, hospitals, and schools to empowering communities through initiatives in education, healthcare, water and sanitation, renewable energy, agriculture, transportation and communication, industry and mining, and more.

“At this critical milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to spurring global collaboration and unity, building inclusive frameworks for social, economic, and human development, and fostering economic prosperity in developing countries worldwide,” he said in a statement.

The 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner will bring together global development partners and leaders, as well as government representatives, world experts, and academics, to celebrate the SFD and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s development legacy, as well as its future ambition to help build a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Since its establishment in 1974, the SFD has been the main international development arm of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting sustainable development initiatives across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe.

— BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) team emerged champion at the Ever Glamour Nha Trang (EGN) 2024 festival after two nights of competition, which concluded on Aug 3 with a dazzling display of drone light performances.

Concurrently, the Korean, French, and Chinese teams won the awards for Best Technical Performance, Best Image, and Best Story, respectively, according to a statement.

The UAE team, nicknamed “Light Wizards”, combined the ultra-lightweight and superlight drones with pyrotechnics and in-depth local cultural understanding to highlight Vietnamese rich history and culture, from the Dong Son bronze drum to the symbolic Lac Bird, lotus flower, as well as the vibrancy of Nha Trang.

Meanwhile, the French team, nicknamed the “Sky Artists”, used 1,000 drones combined with fire magic performances. Previously, on the opening night held on July 13, the Korean and Chinese teams ignited the stage with their groundbreaking performances.

Dubbed the “King of Pyrodrone”, the Korean teams brought the first-ever drone performance with silent fireworks in Southeast Asia, whereas, the Chinese team brought stunning visuals and popular Vietnamese songs to illustrate Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa as a harmonious blend of heritage, modernity, and the aspiration for growth.

That same evening, Khanh Hoa made history as the first locality in the country to receive two prestigious Guinness World Records, namely, “The World’s Biggest Light Show of Wonders” and “The World’s Biggest Light Show of Vietnamese Cultural Symbols – Lac Bird”.

Besides contributing to increasing the number of Guinness records in Vietnam, Khanh Hoa also proved its name as one of the most beautiful bays in the world and the premier destination for light shows using unmanned aerial devices.

EGN 2024 attracted more than 50 million live views on media channels and more than five million interactions on social media, spreading the Khanh Hoa image to domestic and international tourists.

The event is directed by the Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, organised by the Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism and Corex Business Solutions, and endorsed by renowned global and domestic brands such as Vinpearl, VinWonders, Agribank, VCN, Chicilon Media, and Shojiki.

— BERNAMA