BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor, 4th Annual Japanese Day Parade NYC , May 10th 2025.
Beginning on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the Japan Parade featured: the music and taiko groups Soh Daiko, COBU and Taiko Masala Dojo, the choir group HARLEM JAPANESE GOSPEL CHOIR, the traditional dance troupes.
The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY, and Yosakoi Dance Project – 10tecomai / KAZANAMI, martial arts groups International Karate Organization KYOKUSHINKAIKAN and kendo dojo New York Kenshinkai. Marchers from Anime NYC joined the parade in Japan-themed costumes.
There are Japanese language schools and organizations participating in the Parade, and they include: THE JAPANESE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK (The Greenwich Japanese School), Japanese Children’s Society, Inc., Keio Academy of New York, and The New Jersey Japanese School, and many more.
Chef Masaharu Morimoto served as the parade’s Grand Marshall, and Sandra Endo, news correspondent on KTVV Los Angeles, Fox 11 News and feature reporter for Good Day LA, served as Emcee of the parade.
Participating groups showed Japan’s various attractions, such as culture, tradition, sports, music, cosplay, etc. for everyone’s enjoyment.
Following the great success of the last three years, the 4th annual Japan Parade in New York City was held on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 1pm. Starting on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express, and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community. Chef Masaharu Morimoto is this year’s Grand Marshall and Koji Soto is this year’s Japan Parade Community Leader.
Sandra Endo, news correspondent on KTVV Los Angeles, Fox 11 News, and a feature reporter for Good Day LA, will serve as Emcee of the parade.
The Japan Street Fair will feature tents offering fun and educational cultural activities including calligraphy, water balloon yo-yo fishing, origami, photo opportunities, and a giveaway. In collaboration with JAPAN Fes, one of the largest organizers of Japanese food festivals in the world that hosts over 20 Japanese food fair events a year in New York City, the Street Fair will also feature about 20 tents serving authentic Japanese food.
The latest information on Japan’s many tourist destinations will be made available at several other tents, and as with last year, there will also be a tent where visitors may donate to a charitable cause. The Japan Street Fair is your chance to experience a Japanese festival, or matsuri, unlike any other.
It was our 3rd annual appearance at the Japanese day parade, thousands of people lined up on the streets on 81st and Central park West, and thousands more at The Japan Street Fair trying many different Japanese foods, desserts and beverages.
Honored guests included: Iron Chef Restauranteur and Author Masaharu Morimoto, who was also the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Parade. Koji Sato, president of the Japanese American Association of New York & 2025 Japan Parade Community leader. Mikio MORI Ambassador, Consul-General of Consulate General of Japan, New York, were the force behind putting on a parade on this magnitude.
Other political guests in attendance included: Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, Council member Gale Brewer, representatives from NY Governor’s office, Assembly members and many more in attendance. Emcee for the 4th year in a row was classy Sandra Endo, news correspondent on KTVV Los Angeles, Fox 11 News, and a feature reporter for Good Day LA and Mayor of Toyama Hirohisa Fuji , who traveled from japan to be part of the parade.
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The event welcomed hundreds of industry experts, media and influencers to Andaz hotel located on 5th Avenue in New York City that take part in one of the most sought-after gatherings of the year.
Highlights included a line-up top speakers and panel discussions, immersive beauty and spa activations, and relaxing and experiential wellness moments including sound bowl healing, meditation and yoga.
The growth and intersection of today’s health, wellness, beauty and travel sectors will be celebrated during the day-long event.
This year’s event featured Organic Spa Media’s “Wellness Around the Globe” symposium, which took place throughout the day.
keynote speakers included Amanda Kloots, fitness entrepreneur, bestselling author and television personality. Also speaking was award-winning travel journalist and world explorer Peter Greenberg, and so many more.
The interactive, educational agenda of speakers, panel discussions and robust conversation about wellness travel, spa trends, healthy living solutions and organic beauty products was streamed live to Organic Spa’s highly engaged virtual audience as well. All media attendees enjoyed an organic gourmet lunch specially curated for this event by chefs from Andaz hotel.
Hot topics for the 2025 panels included Facelift in your Fridge Demonstration, sponsored by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Perricone Hydrogen Water and The Beauty Molecule book, “Wellness & Transformational Travel”; “Clean Soil, Clean Ingredients, Clean Beauty,” “Hormone Health & Beauty,” “Touchless Wellness Trends,” “Slow Travel,” “The Pleasure Principle”.
I also enjoyed meeting and listening to Mary Beth O’Connor, Area VP of Luxury Partnerships- Leisure, Reimagine, on a Panel titled, Trends in Wellness and Transformative Travel.
Since its inception in 2011, Organic Spa’s signature event has grown from 100 to more than 400 attendees both virtually and in person.
As part of the media’s ongoing commitment to philanthropy, a percentage of the proceeds from this year’s event will also be donated to one of the leading world water foundation charities.
“We are thrilled to host our annual media event in New York City, where we celebrate the best in wellness, beauty, and sustainable living,” said Bev Maloney-Fischback, CEO and founder of Organic Spa Media. “This gathering is an incredible opportunity to connect, discover, and be inspired by brands that are shaping the future of well-being.”
About Organic Spa Magazine: Since 2007, Organic Spa Magazine has been the leading authority in the wellness travel, clean beauty and sustainable lifestyle space.
Moving towards the slow media movement, the magazine went from long time bi-monthly format to a new semi-annual book zine format, themed The Art of Wellbeing offering readers a more sophisticated in-depth editorial experience.
Organic Spa Magazine’s The Art of Wellbeing Book zine unpacks the current conversation around wellness and wellbeing providing content that readers can trust, cutting through the growing noise in the wellness space.
From clean beauty products to leading transformative wellness destinations, Organic Spa Magazine offers the best of the best for savvy global wellness consumers and advocates of wellbeing.
It was a very well attended event, people in attendance from all over the world in attendance, I met a crew of Japanese wellness editors in attendance for the first time attending Organic Spa Magazine’s New York Mega event.
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Retired American professional boxer from Pomona, California. Mosley has held world titles in three weight divisions. He held the IBF Lightweight Championship, WBC & WBA (Super) Welterweight Championships and WBC, WBA (Super) & The Ring Light Middleweight Championships.
“Sugar” Shane Mosley is a renowned American former professional boxer, known for his explosive style and impressive record. He held world titles in three different weight divisions, including the IBF Lightweight title, WBC Welterweight title, and WBA (Super) and WBC Light Middleweight titles. Mosley’s career spanned from 1993 to 2016, during which he earned numerous accolades and fought some of the sport’s top contenders.
Born Shane Donte Mosley on September 7, 1971, in Lynwood, California. He grew up in Pomona, California, and started boxing as an amateur.Amassed over 200 wins as an amateur, including multiple U.S. Amateur championships. Fought against future Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya as an amateur, winning on points. He trained with his father, Jack Mosley, who was also a boxer
Turned professional in 1993 and quickly established himself as a dominant force. Defeated Philip Holiday in 1997 to win the IBF Lightweight title and defended it eight times, all by KO. Defeated Oscar De La Hoya in 2000 to win the WBC Welterweight title. Defeated De La Hoya again in 2002 to win the WBC and WBA (Super) Light Middleweight titles.
Known for his explosive power and ability to land devastating punches. Nicknamed “Sugar” early in his career, which he wore with pride. Was voted the best fighter in the world by The Ring magazine in 2000 and 2001.
A three-time world champion, holding titles in three different weight divisions. His legacy is marked by impressive KO percentages and dominant performances. He is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and entertaining boxers of his generation. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.
We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, boxing great Sugar Shane Mosley 3-time world Champion at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2nd 2025.
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The undefeated knockout monster and current WBC Interim Super Welterweight World Champion, Vergil Ortiz Jr., (23-0, 21 KOs), is one of the most dangerous fighters of this generation. His love for boxing began at five years old when he was introduced to the sport by his father. As a decorated amateur, he is a seven-time national champion and winner of the 2013 Junior Olympics with an impressive record of 140-20.
He went on to sign with Golden Boy in 2016 and made his professional debut on July 30 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino with a first-round knockout of Julio Rodas. Since then, he has built an enviable fighter resume that reflects over 90-percent knockouts, and has made some of the world’s toughest contenders fold to his tremendous power including Antonio “Relentless” Orozco, Brad “King” Solomon, Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker and Michael McKinson, to name a few.
In August 2024, Ortiz Jr. secured the WBC Interim super welterweight title in a bout that is lauded as a candidate for Fight of the Year, where he went toe-to-toe with the also formerly undefeated Serhii Bohachuk. He was most recently seen defending his title in dominant fashion against the elite and former WBA super welterweight champion, Israil Madrimov, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Feb. 22, 2025.
With this masterclass victory over Madrimov, Ortiz Jr. further proves why the boxing world considers him an ‘old-school’ type of fighter.
We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, Vergil Ortiz jr, 2 Time World Boxing Champion at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2nd 2025.
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Jesse “Bam Bam” Rodriguez is a 24-year-old American professional boxer, currently holding the WBC junior bantamweight title. He is a two-division champion, having also previously held the WBC super-flyweight title and unified WBO and IBF flyweight titles.
Rodriguez, trained by Robert Garcia, is known for his southpaw stance and impressive knockout power.Rodriguez began his boxing journey in the amateur ranks, winning national titles and a silver medal at the Junior World Championships.
He turned professional in 2017 and quickly gained recognition for his knockout power, amassing a record of 14 wins and 0 losses by the end of 2021. He won the WBC super-flyweight title in 2022, becoming the youngest titleholder in boxing at the time.
Rodriguez has held both the WBC super-flyweight and the unified WBO and IBF flyweight titles, making him a two-division champion. He has faced and defeated notable opponents like Carlos Cuadras, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, and Juan Francisco Estrada.
His recent victory over Estrada in June 2024 earned him the WBC junior bantamweight title. Rodriguez is currently ranked as one of the world’s best light-flyweight and junior-bantamweight boxers by The Ring magazine. He is trained by Robert Garcia, a renowned boxing coach.
We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Jesse “Bam Bam” Rodriguez, at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2nd 2025.
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Home Instead® and Joy Bauer Celebrate the Power of Cooking for Longevity. Collaboration kicks off with a NYC event focused on how caregivers help older adults age well at home by assisting with meal prep and nutrition.
Home Instead, Inc., an Honor company, the world’s leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has teamed up with renowned nutrition expert and TV personality, Joy Bauer, to spotlight the powerful connection between nutritious food, longevity, and meaningful aging in helping older adults age at home.
As a trusted voice in wellness and a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Bauer has built a career around helping people feel their best through food. Her collaboration with Home Instead centers on a shared belief: healthy aging begins at the table with caregivers helping to lead the way.
“Cooking with–and for–my parents is the ultimate feel-good! It’s quality time together, and it enables me to fuel their health and vitality,” said Joy Bauer. “I’m excited to team up with Home Instead to demonstrate how nutritious meals can help older adults thrive, using simple and delicious recipes that provide joy at every age.”
To mark the start of this meaningful collaboration, Bauer joined Home Instead in New York City for an intimate media event focused on Cooking for Longevity: sharing recipes, meal prep tips from Home Instead Care Pros, and stories that highlight how food can fuel wellness and connection at every age.
With adults over 65 now outnumbering children for the first time in history, the demand for aging support is skyrocketing, while the supply of caregivers struggles to keep up. This collaboration addresses that growing care gap, showing how Home Instead Care Pros can step in to provide vital help with nutrition, meal prep, and daily routines that support healthier aging at home.
“As we face a growing care gap, solutions like nutrition and meal support aren’t just nice to have, they’re essential,” said Seth Sternberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Honor, the parent company of Home Instead. “Our work with Joy Bauer highlights how services, like those Home In stead’s Care Pros offer, can help bridge that gap and empower older adults to stay healthier and more independent at home.”
As more people choose to age at home, the support of a Home Instead Care Pro can make this easier. From personal care and medication reminders, to companionship, transportation, and nutritious meal preparation, Care Pros help older adults maintain independence, preserve dignity, and continue living life on their own terms.
Close to 100 people were in attendance at Harry’s Table by Cipriani, 235 Freedom Pl S, New York, a Demo and dinner was prepared by Joy Bauer, which each of the guests enjoyed.
Speeches made by Seth Sternberg, CEO & Co-Founder, Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate and Care Professionals with Home Instead.
It was a very important event, how seniors and our aging population can stay home and get the care they need and eat nutrition food and to live a better and healthy lifestyle.
About Honor Technology: Founded in 2014, Honor was the first company to bring technology solutions, operational support, and a large pool of caregivers to home care agencies across the United States. Today, Honor Technology is reshaping the future of aging care by leading the way for healthtech innovation, combined with a human touch. Visit honorcare.com to learn more.
About Home Instead: For more than three decades, the Home Instead® network has been the world’s leading provider of in-home care for older adults. Each Home Instead franchise offers an individualized approach to help keep aging adults comfortable and cared for at home. Globally, the Home Instead network supports the work of over 100,000 Care Professionals and provides more than 60M hours of care, annually. Visit homeinstead.com to learn more.
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The New York International Auto Show is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a spectacular showcase of vintage, classic, and iconic vehicles that tell the story of America’s love affair with the automobile at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan (April 18-27). For 125 years, the New York Auto Show has been more than just an exhibition—it has been a driving force behind automotive innovation and culture.
As the first auto show in North America, it set the stage for the industry’s evolution, introducing groundbreaking technologies from the first mass-produced cars to the earliest electric vehicles over a century ago.
In 1900, New York City was abuzz with innovation and possibility. The dawn of the 20th century saw the rise of a brand-new invention-the automobile. While horse-drawn carriages still filled the streets, a handful of visionaries saw the future, and they wanted to show it to the world.
Enter The First Annual Automobile Show, held at the original Madison Square Garden; it became the epicenter of a revolution as the first-ever New York Auto Show roared to life. With over 160 gleaming vehicles on display, the event captivated nearly 50,000 visitors.
The Show was a spectacle of innovation, showcasing everything from steam-powered delivery wagons to electric cars with “Electrant” charging stations offering a 25-mile recharge for just a quarter. It even featured a dramatic 53-foot-high hill climb to prove which vehicles could conquer the toughest terrain and a 20-foot-wide wooden track where daring drivers demonstrated the power and reliability of their new machines.
The event wasn’t just about marveling at machines— it sparked a fierce debate about the future of transportation. Would gasoline, steam, or electric power reign supreme?
Since then, the New York Auto Show has stood as a beacon of automotive innovation and progress. As we commemorate our 125th anniversary in 2025, this special exhibition invites you on a journey through time, showcasing the evolution of the automobile and the pivotal role our show has played in shaping the industry.
About the New York International Automobile Show: Since 1900, New York has been the staging location of North America’s oldest and largest-attended auto show. For 125 years, the New York International Auto Show continues to be the best place to experience and learn about new products the auto industry offers. Each year, the show provides millions of car buyers with the largest display of cars and trucks in one location in a unique experience. No other venue offers such a comprehensive and engaging forum, where new technology and designs can be viewed, explored, and enjoyed.
It was a well-attended show, Car companies from all over the world, showcasing and debuting cars at the NY Auto show 2025 and also see World Car Award winners.
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