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Japan to honour Prof. Abul Barkat, 5 others for their contribution in different sectors

Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The Japanese government announced Thursday plans to bestow honors on three Republic of China (Taiwan) nationals this fall, including Antonio Chiang (江春男), vice president of the General Association of Chinese Culture, for their contributions to enhancing relations between Taipei and Tokyo.

Six Bangladeshis have been awarded with the 2022 Fall Imperial Decorations of Japan, including Prof Dr Abul Barkat, former chairman of the Department of Economics, Dhaka University.

Toshi Ichiyanagi studied with John Cage and went on to lead Japan’s advances in experimental modern music.

Avant-garde pianist and composer Toshi Ichiyanagi, who studied with John Cage and went on to lead Japan’s advances in experimental modern music, has died. He was 89.

Avant-garde pianist and composer Toshi Ichiyanagi, who studied with John Cage and went on to lead Japan’s advances in experimental modern music, has died. He was 89. Ichiyanagi, who was married to Yoko Ono before she married John Lennon, died Friday, according to the Kanag...

TOKYO -- Avant-garde pianist and composer Toshi Ichiyanagi, who studied with John Cage and went on to lead Japans advances in experimental modern music, has died. He was 89.

Musical pioneer Ichiyanagi was married to Yoko Ono before she met John Lennon.

Toshi Ichiyanagi studied at The Juilliard School in New York and incorporated traditional Japanese elements and electronic music.

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