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Japan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
The persistence of Pride: LGBTQ+ events in Tokyo and beyond
The centerpiece parade and festival of Tokyo Rainbow Pride may be over, but there's still ample opportunity to celebrate diversity and show your solidarity with the queer community. The following programs and events showcase the creativity and resilience of queer people and platforms in a range of creative and professional domains. Queer Art Exhibition (until June 18): Stop by Harajuku for a group show at Baby the Coffee Brew Club, featuring 30 queer artists from around the world working in mediums from wood engraving and photography to illustration. Admission is free. Some of the artwork is for sale and there will be a tip box for contributions to the artists. You can also vote for your favorite artist in the show, with the winner receiving the Tokyo Rainbow Pride Award of ¥100,000. Instagram: @ (until June 18): Stop by Harajuku for a group show at Baby the Coffee Brew Club, featuring 30 queer artists from around the world working in mediums from wood engraving and photography to illustration. Admission is free. Some of the artwork is for sale and there will be a tip box for contributions to the artists. You can also vote for your favorite artist in the show, with the winner receiving the Tokyo Rainbow Pride Award of ¥100,000. Instagram: @ Events at Loneliness Books (June 20-22, 27-29): The queer bookstore in Higashinakano will host a number of programs on the final two weekends of June, including a book launch for Naoki Ota's essay collection 'Gray and Life,' a cinema club discussion and a release party for the latest issue of magazine Kaguya Planet. Instagram: @lonelinessbooks (June 20-22, 27-29): The queer bookstore in Higashinakano will host a number of programs on the final two weekends of June, including a book launch for Naoki Ota's essay collection 'Gray and Life,' a cinema club discussion and a release party for the latest issue of magazine Kaguya Planet. Instagram: @lonelinessbooks Rainbow Reel Tokyo (June 21-22; July 12-13): The 32nd Tokyo International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will be held at two different venues in Shibuya, EuroLive and Tokyo Women's Plaza Hall. Five feature films and five shorts will be screened, representing productions from Belgium, France, India, the U.K. and the U.S., many of which are premiering in Japan for the first time. Instagram: @rainbowreeltokyo (June 21-22; July 12-13): The 32nd Tokyo International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will be held at two different venues in Shibuya, EuroLive and Tokyo Women's Plaza Hall. Five feature films and five shorts will be screened, representing productions from Belgium, France, India, the U.K. and the U.S., many of which are premiering in Japan for the first time. Instagram: @rainbowreeltokyo Human Rights Conference (June 22): At Shiseido Hanatsubaki Hall in Ginza, LGTBQ+ activists, academics and professionals will convene to discuss contemporary social issues connected to this year's Tokyo Rainbow Pride theme of 'Same Life, Same Rights.' Three panels and a keynote speech will cover topics such as marriage equality, media misinformation and combating discrimination. Admission is free, but registration is required. (June 22): At Shiseido Hanatsubaki Hall in Ginza, LGTBQ+ activists, academics and professionals will convene to discuss contemporary social issues connected to this year's Tokyo Rainbow Pride theme of 'Same Life, Same Rights.' Three panels and a keynote speech will cover topics such as marriage equality, media misinformation and combating discrimination. Admission is free, but registration is required. Aomori Rainbow Parade (June 28): The coastal city of Hachinohe will host a parade on the final Saturday of the month, beginning from the plaza in front of city hall. X: @RainbowAomori (June 28): The coastal city of Hachinohe will host a parade on the final Saturday of the month, beginning from the plaza in front of city hall. X: @RainbowAomori Seisho Queer Pride (June 29): Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture, will celebrate Pride with a parade and party. Original merchandise will be on sale to support the local community. The parade departs from Manazuru Station at 11 a.m. Instagram: @seisho_queer_pride Looking past the summer and beyond the capital, a slew of regional Pride events — some launching for the very first time — are scheduled throughout the fall. Most of these programs have only the dates and venues locked in, and other details are yet to be announced. Make sure to check their websites for the latest information about how to attend or get involved.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
24M Named a Fast Company 2025 World's Most Innovative Company
Leading battery technology innovator recognized for fundamentally transforming battery safety, performance, cost and recyclability, 24M joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more ORLANDO, Fla., March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Battery Seminar – At this week's global International Battery Seminar, 24M Technologies, Inc. announced it has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2025. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions. "We are thrilled to be recognized by Fast Company – a true testament to how 24M and our team are driving transformative change," said Naoki Ota, CEO of 24M, "This award acknowledges 24M's remarkable industry 'firsts' – disruptive inventions that enable a 1000-mile battery, prevent battery fires and recalls, power through extreme cold weather and deliver unprecedented fast charge performance. No other company is leading the battery revolution and delivering on the electrification promise that consumers have been waiting for." 24M Technologies was recognized for its transformative advancements in battery technology, reshaping the energy storage industry with practical, scalable solutions that overcome critical, decades-old challenges of battery products and technologies: reducing costs while establishing new standards of performance, safety and recyclability. Since its founding, 24M has trailblazed a path of rapid innovation. Combining decades of experience with out-of-the-box thinking, the company and its team are not satisfied with incremental improvements for clean energy; they have set forth to fundamentally change the electrification landscape. Recent 24M innovations include: The first-of-its-kind separator innovation, Impervio™, that can prevent catastrophic battery fires and mass recalls that have become prevalent in today's news; A new battery electrolyte innovation, Eternalyte™, that cuts charge time in half with minimal capacity loss at cell temperatures as low as -20°C; A streamlined cell and pack manufacturing process, 24M ETOP™, that delivers unmatched pack energy density and eliminates the need for complicated, high-precision processing that has challenged many manufacturers; A transformative sustainability innovation, LiForever™, that makes up to 98% of a battery's material recyclable without creating black mass; and Combining its suite of technologies to enable the 1,000-mile battery – a milestone once thought unachievable. The World's Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company's editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world. "Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future," said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. "This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward." The full list of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25. About 24M 24M answers the world's need for safe, affordable energy storage through its portfolio of battery technologies for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, consumer electronics and other battery-powered applications. By re-inventing today's battery designs and manufacturing processes, 24M solves the critical, decades-old industry challenges of energy storage products and technologies – safety, cost, performance and sustainability – to accelerate the path to a better energy future. Named a 2025 Fast Company Most Innovative Company and with roots in MIT Labs, 24M is led by several of the battery industry's foremost inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a presence in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit About Fast Company Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit Eternalyte™, Impervio™, 24M ETOP™ and LiForever™ are pending trademarks of 24M Technologies Inc. View source version on Contacts Eileen Flynneflynn@ Sign in to access your portfolio
