Corporate bits | Jin Akanishi to perform at the Venetian

Singer-songwriter, actor and television personality Jin Akanishi will perform his smashing “Jin Akanishi Live Tour 2016 Audio Fashion” on November 5 at Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao.
Jin began his career as lead vocalist in the popular J-pop boy-band “Kat-Tun,” which achieved 14 consecutive number one hits on the Oricon charts. He has released three studio albums as a solo artist: “Japonicana”, “#JustJin” and most recently “Audio Fashion”, for which he composed the music and lyrics.
In addition to his music career, Jin has appeared in films including “Bandage”, and Hollywood action movie “47 Ronin”, and guest starred in several popular Japanese school dramas such as “Gokusen 2” and “Yukan Club”, as well as the popular Chinese show “Midnight Taxi 2”.
In April he was awarded the title of “Asia’s Most Popular Japanese Artist” at the 20th China Music Awards, which took place at The Venetian Macao.

Altira Macau to present nordic gourmet experience

Altira Macau will present Nordic cuisine and panoramic views of Macau at its redecorated Yi Pavilion from now until December 17, available every Thursday to Saturday.
Renowned Swedish chef Björn Frantzén, with an eponymous restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars and was listed in “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”, will craft two menus of modern Scandinavian dishes with subtle Japanese influences for up to 12 guests per night.
Frantzén Group’s head mixologist Oskar Johansson, who also manages cocktail bar Corner Club in the Old Town of Stockholm, will also create a variety of Nordic-style cocktails for guests at the bar of the Aurora restaurant for the duration of the event.
The two-month event will transform Yi Pavilion into a distinctive version of Restaurant Frantzén.