The Chinese interior city of Xi’an in Shaanxi province has counted more than 1,200 cases of the coronavirus in the past three weeks. The spread of the virus in the city has become the largest this year in China. Health officials say 161 locally transmitted cases were confirmed in theRead More →
The Boeing Company BA recently landed a contract to support the modification of the F-15MJ aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force. The award was presented by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Agreement details Worth $ 471.3 million, the contract is expected toRead More →
In 2021, inflation returned. After a year of debate, no one can deny it anymore. Next year, we’ll find out if he’s here to stay and how much bitter economic medicine will be needed to quell him. Opinions are more divided than ever on this vital question. Optimists still maintainRead More →
December 31, 2021 Toppan, a communications company, the Yoi-Otera Research Institute, the Borderless Art Organization and the NPO Support Center DREAM are working with Stichting hetWerkvan, an organization supporting artists with intellectual disabilities in the Netherlands, to organize an online reality exhibition virtual in the Ryuhozan The Daitoku-ji Zuiho-in templeRead More →
A rapidly spreading wildfire in the US state of Colorado has destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee. Authorities say winds of up to 175 kilometers per hour started the blaze, knocking down power lines and spreading the flames. It only took a few minutes for the grassRead More →
It’s no secret that manga creators wear a lot of hats. From writing to drawing through coloring, these artists go beyond their series. And now a new report has confirmed that a beloved mangaka is running for election in Japan to protect himself and creators like him. So if youRead More →
Recent reports indicate that Japan is considering introducing a new long-range cruise missile capability into its existing submarine fleet, or future submarines, with a weapon that would have a range of over 620 miles and would be deployed from the second half of the 2020s. The native missile would provideRead More →
Researchers at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Sciences are working on a COVID-19 vaccine that not only provides lifelong immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but could also be carried at room temperature to harsh corners. remote from the world, The Japan Times reported. As infections caused by the OmicronRead More →
Celtic have reached an agreement in principle to sign Japanese striker Daizen Maeda on a first loan deal. The move would see the 24-year-old join Parkhead club in January with the option of making the deal permanent this summer. Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that the forward wasRead More →
Free agent third baseman Kyle Seager announced his retirement on Wednesday after 11 seasons with the Seattle Mariners. Seager, who turned 34 in November, set career highs with 35 homers and 101 RBIs in the Mariners’ 90-game winning season of 2021. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from Major LeagueRead More →
KUWANA, Mie – Rokkaen, a stately structure in this western Japanese city, was built in 1913 to house second-generation local industrialist Seiroku Moroto. Nestled in the former family estate of around 18,000 square meters along the Ibi River, the building has Western and Japanese-style wings and a warehouse, all backingRead More →
If you are a resident of Japan and crave the savory calorie bomb of a large order of McDonald’s French fries with your Kokuuma Angus Beef Balognese Gracoro sandwich or beef pie dessert, you might encounter a stern look from the chain employees. A shortage of fries is underway inRead More →
SEOUL, South Korea – The newly elected Japanese Prime Minister has set a goal of sending Japanese astronauts to the moon at the end of the decade as part of the US-led Artemis program. “We will promote the Artemis project to perform manned activities on the moon, and at theRead More →
For information only. Image Credit: Pixabay U.S. freight forwarder Flexport Inc. will help fly three planes loaded with potatoes to Japan, where a potato shortage has forced McDonald’s nationwide to ration French fries. “Flexport has just signed a contract to transport three 747 loads of potatoes to Japan to helpRead More →
Japanese law enforcement officials have decided not to indict former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over a political scandal in which members of his party paid for a high-profile dinner for his supporters. A new investigation into the case began after Tokyo’s No.1 Committee requested legal action over the dinnerRead More →
1/4 Kazuo Chujo, director of the Information and Culture Center at the Japanese Embassy, arrives at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul on Tuesday after the ministry called him to withdraw pressure from Tokyo to list a former work-related mine forced in wartime as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo byRead More →
Japan’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2022 saw a 1.1% increase over the 2021 budget, setting a new record and marking the eighth consecutive year of increase. This trend is due to rising border tensions with China and its alignment with the US-led Pacific containment policy. In connection withRead More →
TOKYO, December 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Short Film Festival and Asia (SSFF & ASIA) is collaborating with Japan Cultural Expo on a project on Experiencing the Beauty of the Japanese Countryside. As part of this project, SSFF & ASIA is proud to present the “Achi Village Promotional Video”Read More →
Here’s what you need to know to Get operational and get on with your day. (You may also receive “5 Things You Need to Know Today” to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Coronavirus The CDC has shortened the recommended timeframes for people to self-isolate when they have testedRead More →
Families of those who have died in war often find that their grief is made worse by the lack of closure. An American woman recently gave her grandfather a proper consignment decades after he was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. She is now helping families on the otherRead More →
Editor’s Note – Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Receive news about opening and closing destinations, inspiration for future adventures, as well as the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) – Surprisingly perhaps, less than 10% of theRead More →
In 1987, when the owners of Major League Baseball colluded against the players to cut wages, Bob Horner took matters into his own hands. Horner, a former All-Star and Rookie of the Year recipient, had scored 54 times and posted a 121 OPS + for the Atlanta Braves during theRead More →
Jujutsu Kaisen continues to have a great year, as the first film in the series achieves the second-biggest opening in Japanese box office history. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 won the title of the second biggest opening for a film in Japan ever. As reported by Kyodo, the previous new film grossedRead More →
This combined photo shows Tsutara Island in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture (top, photo courtesy of Ground Self-Defense Force) and Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands (bottom). (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) – A Japanese exercise conducted in November on a remote southwestern island was carried out under the assumption that foreign forces hadRead More →
Chandigarh, December 26 Japan has shown keen interest in providing technical support and working with the Haryana government on climate change and environmental issues, an official statement said on Sunday. Yuki Yoshida, Secretary of the Environment at the Japanese Embassy, along with officials from Haryana, visited the Aravalli Mountains inRead More →
Efforia, a 3-year-old foal from Carrot Farm Co. Ltd, rallied in the middle of the field under Takeshi Yokoyama to claim a three-quarter victory over Deep Bond at Arima Kinen’s season end on Sunday, a Group 1 match for ages 3 and up raced for the 66th time at NakayamaRead More →
To further increase and give a major boost to the trade sector between Cambodia and Japan, the government has established extensive liaison with the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce in Japan. In a December 17 sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, the CCC liaison was established in Sendei city, TohokuRead More →
The year-end and New Year’s shopping blitz is lacking in momentum in Japan due to the halt in production of goods due to shortages of semiconductors and other parts and components. “A wide range of consumer electronics have been affected” by the parts shortage, an industry analyst said. Sony’s PlayStationRead More →
You don’t have to look far to find evidence of Wada’s centuries-old connection to whaling. Visitors to the city on the Pacific coast of Japan are greeted by a replica of the skeleton of a blue whale before entering a museum dedicated to the behemoths of the ocean. At aRead More →
~~ ~ No one will accuse Ayumu Hirano of just going with the flow. His effort, energy and body twisting movements have helped raise the bar for elite snowboarders. Case in point: The two-time Olympic silver medalist in the men’s halfpipe landed a triple cork in the superpipe final atRead More →
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The Japanese National Diet building is pictured in Tokyo, Japan on May 31, 2021. REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon Dec. 25 (Reuters) – Japan will compensate companies for keeping secret patents with potential military applications under the proposed legislation, the Nikkei reported on Sunday, without citing sources. The patents being consideredRead More →
A member of a group of relatives of Japanese abducted by North Korea said he could no longer allow other family members to die without being reunited with their loved ones. Iizuka Koichiro spoke to reporters in Tokyo after the death of Iizuka Shigeo, who has campaigned for years forRead More →
The number of consultations with people facing financial difficulties in Japan more than doubled in the first half of fiscal 2021 from the pre-pandemic level of 2019, according to preliminary data compiled by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The sharp increase in the April-September period apparently reflects the growing numberRead More →
Yuzuru Hanyu competes in the men’s short program on day two of the 90th Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on December 24, 2021. / CFP Yuzuru Hanyu competes in the men’s short program on day two of the 90th Japan Figure Skating Championships atRead More →
TOKYO, JAPAN – DECEMBER 23: A statue of Colonel Sanders in Santa Claus outfit is pictured on December 23, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. KFC at Christmas has become something of a tradition in Japan, with some attributing its popularity at Christmas to a kindergarten delivery made in a Santa ClausRead More →
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The Mitsubishi Corp brand is pictured at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan on August 2, 2017. REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon / File Photo Register now for FREE and unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, December 24 (Reuters) – Japan’s ministries of industry and land have selected three consortia, all ledRead More →
Japan approves the Merck Covid pill Delivery of first batch of 1.6 million doses could start as early as Monday, PM says Patients who received Molnupiravir within five days of developing symptoms of the coronavirus were 30% less likely to be hospitalized or die than those who received a placebo,Read More →
Japan’s Sakutaro Kobayashi competes in the men’s 10 km individual test on normal hill ahead of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games TOKYO – Japan will not send government officials to the Beijing Olympics in February, Tokyo announced on Friday, calling on China to respect human rights and the ruleRead More →
TOKYO – Japan’s cabinet on Friday approved the country’s biggest military spending increase in decades, as officials expressed growing concern over the possibility of being drawn into conflict over Taiwan. The 6.5% increase is part of the largest annual budget in Japanese history, totaling more than $ 940 billion. ItRead More →
One of Liverpool’s heroes in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Leicester City, Takumi Minamino once broke a Guinness World Record and we bring you the details on how. Minamino’s fine finish in added time completed the Reds ‘return to Brendan Rodgers’ side in a game Liverpool won in a penaltyRead More →
Yuji Hirayama is a rock climbing legend. Back in 1986 he put himself on the map with rapid ascents from the Yosemite Test Rooms The Phoenix (7c +) and Cosmic debris (8a) at 17 years old. On December 21, he showed the world that he was still on top ofRead More →
For a service that promises a clean break with a bad job, this taishoku daikou at lots of strings attached. In Japan, quit a job isn’t always as easy as just saying “I’m out”. Especially for office jobs, there are often multiple forms that need to be filled out andRead More →
The Japanese stock market finished higher for the third consecutive session on Thursday, December 23, 2021, as investors rejoiced to follow overnight advances on Wall Street after strong US and U. S. Approval by regulators of an oral COVID-19 drug developed by Pfizer Inc. Market gains were capped, however, amidRead More →
TOKYO – Over the past two years, Masataka Yoshimura has invested money in the bespoke costume business that his family founded over a century ago. He upgraded his factory, installed automated inventory management systems, and retrained workers who were replaced by software and robots. The Japanese prime minister, however, wantsRead More →
Two years ago, researchers uncovered details of a disinformation network that made a coordinated effort to spread the Chinese government’s messages outside the country. Today, a separate research group says the network is still at work, despite efforts by social media companies to stop it. More than 2,000 accounts haveRead More →
(Bloomberg) – Welcome Thursday, Asia. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to get you started on the day: The biggest risks to markets in 2022 are inflation, coronavirus and geopolitical tensions, according to some 700 respondents to a global Markets Live survey. US consumer confidence rose moreRead More →
Chrono Genesis wins the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Japan. Final nominations for rank 1 Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) number 17 for the full 16 grid. $ 2.8 million), drops this year on Boxing Day, and will be followed by Freshman Hope Stakes two days later. The agesRead More →
TOKYO (AP) – A government panel has retained the imperial succession system for men in Japan despite a sharp decline in the number of men in the royal family. The panel submitted a report to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday proposing ways to ensure there are enough potential successors,Read More →
Japan’s equity market ended higher for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, as sentiment strengthened on monitoring overnight advances on Wall Street. Market gains, however, were capped due to coronavirus concerns after reports emerged that community spread of Omicron had been detected in the westernRead More →
Kabul – The generation of young Taliban fighters who conquered Kabul have gone through the euphoria of victory to face an uncertain future as the country they won after two decades of war sinks deeper into economic crisis . Most have only experienced fighting and while their memories of theRead More →
Tokyo, Japan, December 22 – A new kind of potato chip shortage has hit Japanese supply chains, with McDonald’s forced to ration French fries in the country as Covid-19 and flooding in Canada cut potato imports. McDonald’s Japan has said it will only sell small-sized fries for a week fromRead More →
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SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao speaks during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan on July 7, 2020. REUTERS / Junko Fujita Register now for FREE and unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Dec.22 (Reuters) – The managing director of Japanese financial services firm SBI Holdings Inc (8473.T), which ownsRead More →
One of Japan’s leading bag brands, “Porter,” will team up with The Pokémon Company later this week to bring an exclusive new line of collaborative products to Japanese Pokémon Center stores. Part of The Pokémon Company’s 25th anniversary initiative, the latest set of fashion products pays homage to the franchise’sRead More →
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Japanese Yokohama FC forward Kazuyoshi Miura, recognized as the world’s oldest goalscorer and currently playing in a professional league, gestures during J. League YBC Levain Cup soccer match against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in Sapporo, northern Japan on August 12, 2020, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory Credit Kyodo /Read More →
China to ban employers from listing their gender preferences in job postings or asking applicants for marital and pregnancy status in proposed overhaul of old women’s rights law nearly three decades. The country’s highest legislative body on Monday began considering a draft amendment to the Law on the Protection ofRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended the session higher on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, ending two days of losing streak as investors looked for heavily damaged stocks in hopes the recent sell-off was overdone and after the company American Micron Technology has exceeded market expectations by publishing more solid quarterly results.Read More →
One of those put to death was Yasutaka Fujishiro, 65, who murdered seven people, including his aunt and neighbors in 2004, according to the Japanese justice ministry. The other two, Tomoaki Takanezawa, 54, and Mitsunori Onogawa, 44, killed two employees at pachinko (game) parlors in 2003, the Justice Department confirmed.Read More →
International students enrolled in Japanese universities need to know when they can return. The country previously said it would accept foreign nationals (including those registered to study in Japan) in November but with the new Omicron variant, the government implemented a new ban, stressing many stranded students. Not only doRead More →
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Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano competes in the men’s superpipe final at the Dew Tour, where he … [+] won the very first competitive triple cork Clavin / Rosée visit If you had read before the men’s snowboard superpipe final at the Dew Tour on Sunday that one of the ridersRead More →
WASHINGTON DC- US-Japan Business Council (USJBC) Chairman Doug Peterson and President and CEO of S&P Global issued the following statement after announcing that the United States and Japan are starting consultations to combat the Global steel and aluminum overcapacity and US tariffs on Japanese imports of steel and aluminum underRead More →
(Tokyo) – The Japanese government should sever ties with the Burmese military and immediately suspend an overseas military studies program involving Burmese cadets, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 1, 2021, the Burmese army, known as Tatmadaw, staged a coup and installed a junta that overturned democratic elections. AsRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended lower for the second consecutive session on Monday, December 20, 2021, as risk aversion liquidated across the board following broadly negative signals from Wall Street on Friday. Meanwhile, selling pressure has intensified amid concerns about the impact of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, withRead More →
Give someone a bag of chips and they can eat for a minute, but teach them how to make a bag of chips…. There has been a disturbing trend in education recently. The other day I asked my daughter, “Where do the chips come from? and she replied, “The store.”Read More →
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Dec 11, 2019 2021; Copper Mountain, Colorado, United States; Ayumu Hirano (JPN) during the snowboard finals of the Toyota US Grand Prix Snowboard / Freeski halfpipe at Copper Mountain Main Vein Superpipe. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Register now for FREE and unlimited access to Reuters.com Register December 20Read More →
Over the weekend, according to NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster, Osaka firefighters began urgent on-site inspections of buildings with a single staircase, identifying nearly 5,500 of those structures in the city of nearly 2, 7 million. The firefighters checked that these exits were not blocked. Two years ago, another arsonRead More →
JEDDAH: Government authorities in Saudi Arabia continue to intensify their labor reforms to improve the working environment and strengthen laws to protect workers’ rights and establish an attractive working environment. Last year, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched a labor reform initiative that streamlines labor marketRead More →
Japanese police have identified a 61-year-old man as the prime suspect behind a fire that engulfed a mental health clinic in an eight-story building where he was a patient, killing 24 people who were trapped inside. The government has also announced plans to inspect tens of thousands of similar buildingsRead More →
A potato plant grows in a “Potato Bag” jointly developed by Calbee Potato Inc. and Protoleaf Inc., in this photo provided. TOKYO – The potato grower of leading snack maker Calbee Inc. and a horticultural soil company jointly started selling seed potatoes and grow kits in the southwestern Kyushu regionRead More →
RECENTLY, a Korean journalist stationed in Tokyo wrote a funny article comparing Japan, South Korea and the United States. He recounted his experience in each of the three countries when he tried to change the delivery date of a TV he had purchased. In Japan, the customer service agent wasRead More →
DHAKA, December 18: Assured of a place in the semi-finals, the defending Indian champions look to continue their winning streak when they face Japan in their final round robin match of the Asian men’s hockey tournament Champions Trophy, here Sunday.After a slow start to the tournament, Olympic bronze medalist IndiaRead More →
The US administration of President Joe Biden has said the United States, Britain and Australia have agreed to commission Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines “as soon as possible” as part of a new security pact involving the three countries. A White House statement on Friday said members of the new AUKUS trilateralRead More →
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TOKYO, Dec. 17 (Reuters) – A former Japanese politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars in investment from some of Japan’s biggest companies to Myanmar has urged Japan to endorse his military rule, saying the head of the The country’s coup has “grown fantastically as a human being”, whileRead More →
Japan will use SailGP’s first hybrid boat on the second day of the Sydney Round after its F50 catamaran sustained severe damage in a massive collision with Britain. Friday’s crash, which occurred at the pre-start of the third and final fleet race on day one, severed the front of theRead More →
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Through Chisato Tanaka and Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Updated: 2 hours ago Posted: 2 hours ago Onlookers gather outside an eight-story building where a fire broke out earlier Friday in Osaka, western Japan, December 17, 2021. More than 20 people are believed to have been killed after a fire brokeRead More →
New details on Polyphony Digital’s upcoming PS4 and PS5 racer Gran Turismo 7 surfaced via a gaming brochure in Japan, revealing a slew of details about vehicles, tuning options, licenses, scenery, and more. Fortunately, a GTPlanet user by the name of PettyWingman kindly translated the information on Reddit, and we’veRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended the session sharply lower on Friday, December 17, 2021, as investors registered gains in the previous two sessions after following broadly negative signals from Wall Street overnight. Sentiment was also heightened amid concerns over the impact of the Omicron variant after several countries around theRead More →
TOKYO (AP) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke by phone with Pfizer Inc. CEO Albert Burla on Friday, apparently to ensure a rapid supply of COVID-19 vaccines for booster shots amid the global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Japan, which lacks home-developed vaccines, has so farRead More →
The Bank of Japan has announced plans to cut its emergency coronavirus economic support program, cutting its corporate debt purchases to pre-pandemic levels, while tracking other major global central banks in l gradual elimination of crisis policies. The BoJ has not made any changes to its ultra-flexible monetary policy, however,Read More →
An experiment using smoke to simulate how aerosol infections work can be seen in this photo provided by Aichi Prefectural University in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. TOKYO – The new omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading unchecked across the world. And recent research suggests that airborne omicron virus particles inRead More →
Nippon Ichi Software’s countdown teaser ended up being nothing related to time travel but an announcement of Yomawari 3 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (PS4). The third entry in the isometric survival horror game also had a Japanese release date of April 21, 2021. So far, we don’t haveRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended the session sharply higher on Thursday, December 16, 2021, as risk sentiment strengthened following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates and plans to hike rates three times the next year were in line with market expectations. At the closing bell, the 225-issue NikkeiRead More →
Care packs contain military-grade snacks and candy galore, magazines, playing cards and socks. But and the “icing on the cake”, according to Chris Garner, are the handwritten greeting cards of Boy Scouts and elementary school students. “It was important to do something special while on vacation, especially for those whoRead More →
TOKYO, Dec.16 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei index surged Thursday to mark its biggest gain in nearly seven weeks, after the US Federal Reserve’s decision to end bond buying during the pandemic was in line with investors’ expectations. The Nikkei stock average (.N225) rose 2.13% to close at 29,066.32, its biggestRead More →
Qantas has become the latest airline to experience a slowdown in bookings, especially for international routes, due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Australian carrier said it held “significant levels” of domestic bookings during the Christmas summer season and the southern hemisphere, fueled by theRead More →
Tarek El Molla, Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, received Kentaro Hosomi, chairman of the Japanese group Mitsubishi for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and his delegation in Cairo. They discussed means of cooperation in the field of clean energies and the reduction of carbon emissions. During theRead More →
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Tokyo-based nanotechnology pioneer M-TEchX has signed a $ 500 million deal with UAE-based BNP Group to set up a state-of-the-art nanofiber production plant in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The plant will be operational by the end of next year and will generate hundreds of new jobs, the entities said on WednesdayRead More →
And two slits mean you can bake a dessert pie at the same time. Now in our second year of ownership, we remain deeply attached to our one person bento box sized rice cooker. But while living in Japan means we eat rice quite often, we like to think ofRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended a lackluster, slightly higher session on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, as feelings of risk eased amid lingering concerns about the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on the global economic recovery and ahead of it. Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Announcement Later Today At the closingRead More →
The Chiba Municipal Government Office can be seen in Chuo Ward, Chiba, in this file photo taken on March 1, 2019 (Mainichi / Buntaro Saito) CHIBA – A Ghanaian living in Japan filed a complaint with the Chiba District Court on December 14 calling on the municipal government of thisRead More →
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TOKYO, Dec.15 (Reuters) – The Japanese government has overestimated data on construction orders received from builders for years, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, an admission that could undermine the credibility of official statistics widely used by investors. and economists. It was not clear why the government started toRead More →
Chroniclers Why Kenya is highly rated in Japan-Africa relations Wednesday, December 15, 2021 President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta during the enthronement of Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo in 2019. FILE PHOTO | NMG By Ryochi HorieMore from this author Summary President Uhuru Kenyatta proudly validated ourRead More →
Hermès seeks to reverse a finding from the Japanese branding organization, which determined earlier this year that the combination of orange and brown that can be found on the packaging of Hermès products is not necessarily an indicator of the brand. In a file filed with the Appeals Division ofRead More →
TOKYO: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday urged China not to provoke its neighbors or seek territorial expansion, saying any Chinese military adventure could be “suicidal”. Abe, who resigned as prime minister last year but is still influential as leader of the largest faction in the ruling LiberalRead More →
Uupdates everywhere; adds statements from Kansai Super Market and OK Corp TOKYO, December 14 (Reuters) – The Supreme Court of Japan ruled in favor of Kansai Super Market Ltd 9919.T merger with H2O Retailing Corp 8242.Tthe Kansai Super Market said on Tuesday, a move that ends attempts by supermarket operatorRead More →
~~ ~ Watching the Prime Minister’s questioning sessions from December 8 at the Diet, one could not help but be dismayed at the low human rights awareness by lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties. . Remarkably, none other than Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the main opposition party, the People’sRead More →
Japan Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on November 29, 2021 (AP Photo / Koji Sasahara) TOKYO (Kyodo) – The government plans to simplify immigration procedures for foreign travelers arriving in Japan by luxury transport such as private jets and superyachts usually used byRead More →
Circle of Life marked her first G1 victory in this year’s Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, her third straight win in four career starts to become the 2021 two-year-old fillies champion. Kicking off her career in August with a third over 1,800m, the filly broke her first start on her next one-mileRead More →
Osaka – The Japanese government will aim to relaunch its Go To Travel domestic tourism promotion campaign at the end of January next year, Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said on Monday. “We hope to continue talks on restarting the surrender campaign towards the endRead More →
The rubber contract on the Shanghai futures exchange for delivery in May rose 130 yuan, or 0.9%, to 14,610 yuan ($ 2,296) per tonne on Monday. Tokyo: Japanese rubber futures rose more than 2% on Monday after a survey of large companies in the service sector reported improving sentiment whileRead More →
Japan’s health ministry has started disclosing more information on the number of hospital beds available for coronavirus patients, in order to achieve optimal occupancy rates. The move was taken after it became apparent that the average occupancy rate of hospital beds reserved for COVID-19 patients was 68% in September, whenRead More →
NUCLEAR waste is an endless curse that has eternally haunted the future of civilization for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The challenge of making nuclear energy safer does not end once the electricity has been produced. Nuclear fuel remains dangerously radioactive for thousands of years after it is noRead More →
Champion jockey Joao Moreira teamed up with Glory Vase, a Japanese trained by Tomohito Ozeki, to claim a superb victory in the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin today (December 12). It was a repeat of their 2019 success, but performed in a different style as MoreiraRead More →
Kyodo News Tokyo, Japan ● Sun 12 December 2021 2021-12-12 14:00 0 7c8de5fbfa8fecad7676baf1830e775a 2 Asia and pacific Japan, boycott, Olympics, Beijing, Winter Olympics, diplomacy To free Japan plans to not send Cabinet ministers to next year’s Beijing Olympics, in line with the US-led diplomatic boycott amid growing criticism of China’sRead More →
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Saturday, December 11. The two dignitaries met on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Liverpool, UK. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of the United States and Japan in promotingRead More →
Top diplomats from Japan and the United States have shared their opposition to China’s unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East China Sea. They agreed on the need to strengthen the deterrence capabilities of the Japanese-American alliance. Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and US Secretary of StateRead More →
Although Japan is home to some of the world’s most prominent electronics companies, the country can be surprisingly attached to old technology. It’s only been two years since the pager service officially ended in Japan, after all, and in another example of this if-it-don’t-bro-not-fix-it philosophy, KDDI, the one of Japan’sRead More →
Summary: The research report of the Japan Software Outsourcing Market comprises in-depth data of the business area with respect to the major growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the future trends. The software outsourcing market in Japan is expected to grow at an annual rate of xx% by the endRead More →
A two-day meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers kicked off in the UK city of Liverpool on Saturday. Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will be attending some of the online sessions for the first time. The ministers are expected to discuss security and human rights issues,Read More →
Former Japanese forward, 41, Keiji Tamada, is considering a possible transition to training, he said at his retired press conference on Saturday. The left-footed speedster has competed in two World Cups for Japan. He scored the first game against Brazil in the last group game of the 2006 World Cup,Read More →
The Japanese government is considering a decision to refrain from sending its ministers to the Beijing Winter Olympics, to align with the United States and others that have already announced diplomatic boycotts, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. , citing unidentified government and ruling party officials. The government is considering whether toRead More →
125-year-old Tokyo school wants her boys to think of proper grooming as part of their “gentlemen’s education.” Today, most Japanese high schools are coeducational, but there are still single-sex schools. The apparent logic is that single-sex schools make it easier for students to focus on their studies by preventing theRead More →
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TOKYO, Dec.10 (Reuters) – Japanese researchers have developed masks that use ostrich antibodies to detect COVID-19 by glowing under ultraviolet light. The discovery of Yasuhiro Tsukamoto and his team at Kyoto Prefectural University in western Japan could allow low-cost home testing of the virus, they said in a press release.Read More →
Japan’s travel ban has been an emotional roller coaster for many international students as they wait to resume their studies on campus. The fact that Japanese citizens and residents are allowed to enter and leave the country while adding salt to the wound students and workers stranded have not beenRead More →
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday expressed support for Taiwan’s participation as an observer at the annual conference of the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, according to Kyodo News. Taiwan is not allowed to join most international organizations due to resistance from China, which claims full sovereigntyRead More →
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration faces increasing pressure from Japan and Japan to join the US-led diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Some members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party say Japan should follow in the footsteps of the United States, Australia, Britain and Canada by declaringRead More →
12/09/2021 from Japan OMOTENASHI, the world’s smallest lunar lander, will have an X-band and UHF communications system, although it will not carry an amateur-band transponder. OMOTENASHI is a 6U CubeSat intended to be launched via a NASA SLS rocket from February 2022. It will have a mission duration of 4Read More →
Snow Man’s “Secret Touch” topped this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, November 29 through December 5, selling 750,618 CDs in its first week. The nine-member boy band leads physical sales, research and radio appearances, while doing well on Twitter (# 9) and video views (# 11). To explore See theRead More →
December 11, 2021 TWO TALES we often talk about Japan. The first is that of a nation in decline, with a population that is shrinking and aging, undermined of its vitality. The second is that of an attractive, hyper-functional, and somewhat eccentric society – a nice place to eat sushiRead More →
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he did not intend to revisit a 1993 statement that admitted the role of the Imperial Japanese Army in forcing “comfort women” to work in brothels at times. of war. Comfort Women were forced or coerced into sexual slavery under a variety ofRead More →
In a brass smelting and casting unit in Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh | Photo: Manisha Mondial / ThePrint Text size: A- A + TIndia’s experience in regulating competition has been truly unique. While competition law in India has been in force for over 50 years with the introduction of theRead More →