
Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Finland Mr. Jyrki Katainen made a working visit to Tokyo between 25 and 27 January.Minister Katainen met with his counterpart Vice Prime Minister and Finance Minister Naoto Kan, President Sadakazu Tanigaki of the Liberal Democratic Party as well as Governor Masaaki Shirakawa of the Bank of Japan. In addition, Minister Katainen heard views from the business circles, different think tanks and government institutions. More...
Japanese journalists had an opportunity to taste dishes prepared by a Finnish chef, Hans Välimäki, at Grand Hyatt Tokyo on January 26. Välimäki is the owner and chef de cuisine of “Chez Dominique,” the only restaurant in Finland that has been awarded two stars by Guide Michelin Europe since 2003. The restaurant was also rated 21st in the list of S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2009. More...