The International Academic Forum, a non-partisan organization with global reach, published a special issue exploring the different facets of creativity and how they impact socioeconomic phenomena. Brian J. Birdsell of Hirosaki University looks at how different cognitive processes blend and expand existing concepts to generate a novel idea.
 
Read about how creativity vital to solving the world’s most pressing challenges:
https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-psychology-and-the-behavioral-sciences/volume-5-si/
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Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) and Japan Airlines (JAL) expanded their relationship to grow travel between Japan and Hawaii, a leading destination for Japanese travelers. 1.5 million Japanese travelers journeyed to the idyllic islands in 2018. HGV’s strong global presence and resorts in Hawaii and Japan, coupled with JAL’s international service routes will offer customers more options for a unique and memorable experience.
 
Find out how this collaboration can benefit you in English at:
https://www.hgv.com/news/press-releases/hilton-grand-vacations-japan-airlines-announce-an-expanded-partnership
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PwC joins forces with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to develop treatments that enable the management of Crohn’s disease. Through Bodylogical®, PwC’s modeling and simulation platform, and Takeda’s gastroenterologist network, both companies will gain the data and feedback necessary to refine the medical research and technology for healthcare professionals. PwC and Takeda’s efforts fulfill a critical need for 40,000 patients suffering from Crohn’s disease.
 
Learn how PwC is creating solutions in English here:
https://www.pwc.com/jp/en/press-room/takeda-project190912.html
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Over the past several years, sparkling and flavored water have become more popular among Japanese consumers. Nestle Waters France has partnered with Jupiter International Corporation to bring Perrier Natural Sparkling Mineral Water to Japanese storefronts and the greater retail market, as well as strengthen its PET presence. Perrier will be more readily available in a convenient format and complements existing home delivery and online purchases.
 
Find out more through the press release in Japanese at:
https://257aef8e-edcf-46e4-8494-da17fb103591.filesusr.com/ugd/241644_0a28b443613f4389b39549c0fb0e4e2c.pdf
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