Shinzo Abe was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. (Case) Tokyo: The state funeral of slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has become a lightning rod for controversy, sparking protests and even a man apparently setting himself on fire. But why has the September 27 funeral become such a hot topic? HowRead More →
Minister of State for Cultural Affairs, KM Khalid, said Bangladesh could learn from Japan’s miraculous development – how that country grew from its ashes after World War II. He was speaking as a guest of honor at the launching ceremony of a new book titled “Bangladesh-Japan Diplomatic Relations (1972-2022): ARead More →
On the first weekend following the new entry procedures, foreign visitors are doing well, thanks to the weak yen. After closing its borders to international tourists due to the pandemic and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, Japan has made small but positive steps towards reopening the country. InRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended its session higher on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, as investors rejoiced in US stocks rising overnight and core inflation in Japan rose 2.8% from to a year ago. However, gains were limited as investors watch the outcome of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement andRead More →
International attention focused last weekend on Samarkand, Uzbekistan, site of the 22nd Shanghai Cooperation Organization Leaders’ Summit. Most of the reports involved speculation about who was in attendance: Chinese President Xi Jinping, making his first overseas trip since the COVID-19 pandemic began; Russian President Vladimir Putin, defending his invasion ofRead More →
Whether intentional or not, US President Joe Biden’s recent remarks on defending Taiwan raise questions about Washington’s approach to the democratic island – creating uncertainty and confusion about US policy at the moment. even where China is stepping up its military pressure on Taipei. For the fourth time since takingRead More →
The foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea agreed on Monday that the two nations would continue talks for an early resolution of the issue of wartime workers’ compensation. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters that he and his South Korean counterpart Park Jin welcomed working talks on theRead More →
Team Ninja, the studio responsible for developing the action role-playing game nioh franchise, is working on a new title. Rise of the Ronin is a combat-focused action-RPG set in an open-world Japan. The game is set at the end of the 300-year-long Edo period, often referred to as “Bakumatsu”, whenRead More →
JMSDF and Indian Navy ships concluded JIMEX 22 by performing a customary steamer pass in the Bay of Bengal. Credit: Indian Ministry of Defence/Government of India/Press Information Bureau. The naval forces of Japan and India have concluded the week-long bilateral maritime exercise, Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) 2022. The conclusion ofRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended closed on Monday, September 19, 2022, for the Old Age Day holiday. Asian markets were broadly lower on Monday as investors braced for a series of central bank decisions this week. The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday while the Bank of England (BoE) and theRead More →
TORONTO — The Ontario government recently concluded a trade mission to South Korea and Japan, aimed at attracting new investment and showcasing Ontario as the gateway to innovation and manufacturing in America North. The mission, which took place from September 2 to 10, was led by Vic Fedeli, Minister ofRead More →
Next month, the spotlight will be on the elite formation put together to lead the world’s second-largest economy at China’s leadership congress. But another less-watched group will also advance, and a possible successor to President Xi Jinping is likely to be among them. They have been called the “luckiest generation”:Read More →
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon battered southwestern Japan with heavy rains and winds on Monday, injuring dozens of people, as it veered north toward Tokyo. Residential streets were inundated with muddy river water and swathes of homes lost power after Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in the Kyushu region onRead More →
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has embarked on a seven-day trip to Britain, the United States and Canada, but it is his first-ever bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida this week that observers watch carefully. The two sides are due to meet on the sidelines ofRead More →
“Widely recognized is his economic policy program called ‘Abenomics’ which introduced a three-pronged strategy of monetary easing, fiscal stimulus and structural reform” A state funeral in honor of the death of a current or former head of government is an expected ritual observed by countries and attended by high officialsRead More →
This Saturday, September 17, 2022, a satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Nanmadol, which is approaching southwestern Japan. (NASA Worldview, Earth Observation System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) via AP) PA hide caption toggle caption PA This Saturday, September 17, 2022, a satellite image released by NASA shows TyphoonRead More →
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan battered the region with strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday, knocking out power, crippling ground and air transportation and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Nanmadol was near the southern island of Yakushima,Read More →
His presence would be a huge boost for the West Africans, who lost two of their friendlies in September Barcelona Femeni striker Asisat Oshoala is back for Nigeria ahead of the Super Falcons’ friendly against Japan on October 6. The Ballon d’Or nominee is set to feature for the nine-timeRead More →
The most destructive tropical “super typhoon” is expected to make landfall on Sunday, before which the Japan Meteorological Agency has advised residents to leave areas on the southern island of Kyushu. Separately, Washington is weighing in on talks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin onRead More →
We regret being so quick to judge the Kanjuku Beniharuka, but not so quick to eat it. September is a bit of a weird time for sweets in Japan. On the one hand, foodies are eager to enjoy fall flavors and seasonal ingredients, but it’s also hot and humid mostRead More →
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin welcomes South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup for talks at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 29, 2022. (Lisa Ferdinando/DOD) CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — South Korea’s Defense Ministry is considering an invitation from Japan to hold a naval fleet review together,Read More →
Derek Alkonis holds a photo of his son, U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis, and his son’s wife, Brittany Alkonis, in Dana Point, Calif., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Lt. Alkonis is serving a 3 years in prison sentence in Japan after being in a traffic accident that killed two people. HisRead More →
But the announcement of Japan’s Got Talent has netizens wondering if Japan is really ready for an international-style talent show. There ‘To have talent‘ is one of the biggest television franchises in the world, with the show airing in over 194 countries around the world. There have been original spinoffsRead More →
Japan to drop visitor limits in October and bring back visa-free entry for countries including Singapore: Reports Good news for those fancying a visit to Japan since its borders closed in 2020 – it might finally be reopening soon. Before the end of the year, Japan is expected to liftRead More →
Advertising Since the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, public shock has turned to outrage, as deep-seated ties between Japan’s controversial Unification Church and Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) have been revealed. Abe was shot dead during the upper house election campaign in late July by aRead More →
In the summer of 2023, students at Parkland College will study abroad in Japan. The 16-day program will be dedicated to exploring various parts of Japan, starting with the bustling city of Tokyo, followed by Kyoto, Hiroshima and finally Osaka. The excursion will give you the opportunity to experience JapaneseRead More →
I don’t often feel nervous, but when I do, it’s usually for a good reason. In fact, it takes a lot to shake my emotions, but at 4 a.m. just before the 2022 Women’s Long Distance World Championship, my thoughts were overwhelming. I’ve been to long distance events before, butRead More →
Announced during PlayStation State of Play, Rise of the Ronin sees Team Ninja return to a classic Japanese setting, this time at the end of the Tokugawa regime and the arrival of the English on Japanese shores. The trailer showcases a vast, industrialized Japanese open world through port cities, woodedRead More →
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Japanese classification society ClassNK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maersk Training regarding offshore wind farm operator training and alternative fuel ship crew education in Japan and the APAC region. Source: ClassNK With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, both parties have declared that they will proactivelyRead More →
Tired of just swiping? If you’re hoping for face-to-face interaction instead, Tinder may have just opened Tokyo’s hottest new hangout — or a pickup joint, depending on your intentions. The popular dating app is launching a special offer SwipeMart convenience store on Center Street in Shibuya, minutes from the famousRead More →
Sae Hyung-jung recalls a time when he worried that he wouldn’t have enough money for his next meal. He was 20 and had just founded an artificial intelligence (AI) company that helped students improve their college entrance test scores — but it wasn’t doing well. “I was in so muchRead More →
BETHESDA, MD., September 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The government of Japan held a presentation ceremony Thursday, September 8, 2022at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan to formally confer the Order of SunriseGold and Silver Star, Emperor of Japan at Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) Chairman and CEO DanielRead More →
The Japanese government plans to pull out all the stops to waive tourist visa requirements for some countries as it plans to further relax border controls that have been put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to the latest reports, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida could probablyRead More →
Advertising Indo-Japanese relations have grown increasingly over the past decade, with significant personal momentum and commitment from top leaders in Tokyo and New Delhi. The two countries held their 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Tokyo on September 8, for which Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and Defense Minister RajnathRead More →
TOKYO: Bolloré Logistics Japan successfully deployed an electric van (EV) for delivery services in August 2022. With a capacity of 350 kg (maximum laden weight), the EV aims to offer an alternative solution to carry out last mile deliveries for our customers in Tokyo. Road transport is a major sourceRead More →
Japan and South Korea are working to restore bilateral relations after several years of trade and other disputes. The move comes as the two countries increasingly align themselves with US war plans against China and Russia. Washington considers close cooperation between two of its main allies in the region toRead More →
The number of female faculty members and female students in Japan has increased again in 2022. At the same time, the population decline is reflected in the decline in the number of elementary and junior high school students. The number of female faculty members in Japan at national, public andRead More →
TOKYO — Incumbent Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki won Sunday’s election hands down, exit polls showed, chastising Tokyo’s plans to move a U.S. Marine Corps base to the main island of the prefecture. Mr. Tamaki, 62, who was supported by a coalition of opposition parties, won more than 50% of theRead More →
Japan is reviewing its border control policy of keeping daily entries below 50,000 and will scrap it in “the not-too-distant future”, a government spokesman said on Sunday. The government will simultaneously ease other restrictions, including visa requirements and travel package requirements when it completely lifts the daily cap on arrivalsRead More →
This photo provided by Digital Kinko Co. shows an example of a “Digital Asset Estate Notice” that users of the Digital Keeper app can send to designated persons upon their death. When someone dies, what happens to all the personal information on theirRead More →
Assassin’s Creed Infinity revealed two new campaigns based on samurai in Japan and witches in the 16th century. Assassin’s Creed Infinity is an all-new Assassin’s Creed game that will essentially be the ultimate entry in the franchise. It is a live service game that will collect multiple stories from differentRead More →
I have a spare iPhone 12 that was originally purchased from the Apple Store in Japan. (I had to buy one when I misplaced my own iPhone on a trip there) Because I haven’t had landline service in my home for over 10 years, I could only dial 911 withRead More →
M Cloutier A Fort Lauderdale chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine will join the culinary team at Café Boulud on Thursday to help prepare a special multi-course “Journey to Japan” dinner. Guest Chef Taek “Taka” Lee will prepare six of the 12 small plates for the dinner paired with sakeRead More →
The Ukrainian plaintiff, center, enters the Nara District Court in the city of Nara on September 9, 2022. (Mainichi/Yuhi Yoshikawa) NARA – A Ukrainian woman in Japan who says she suffered from depression due to her boss’s power harassment, including being called “trash”Read More →
Tuyen Le, a second-year college student, was near Kasumigaseki subway station on his way back to his apartment as midnight approached. It was the usual time for office workers in Tokyo to return home to the city’s suburbs after work. Seeing a 24/7 restaurant, he walked in to eat afterRead More →
Tesla has started delivering Model Ys to customers in Japan, Tesla Japan announced on Twitter. In June, Tesla opened ordering Model Ys for Australia and Japan. In Japan, the Y RWD model starts at ¥6,190,000 ($46,156.97) and the Y Dual Motor AWD Performance model costs ¥8,090,000 ($60,324.70). Tesla estimated theRead More →
A Diablo Immortal Burger King promotion is giving fans of the fantasy game a chance to taste the devil. The promotion begins September 9 at Burger King Japan stores and features a double garlic cheeseburger with a spicy sauce. Additionally, Diablo Immortal Japan is hosting a giveaway for a commemorativeRead More →
Without a military alliance, Japan cannot defend itself, but even with an alliance, it still needs to strive to expand its defense capabilities, a prominent Japanese security analyst has said. To a virtual event Held Thursday at the Hudson Institute, a conservative American think tank, Canon Institute for Global StudiesRead More →
jockstrap is a duo with extremely disparate backgrounds producing an extremely varied but totally unique production. Drawing from the contrasting disciplines of electronic music and jazz violin, the two artists share qualities of tireless perfectionism, work ethic and creativity, resulting in music, videos and images that all represent a singularRead More →
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is leading an economic development trip to Korea and Japan. Hogan announced Thursday that he would make the trip from September 12-24. He says that will include diplomatic engagements and economic announcements. The limited-time governor noted that his administration’s first overseas trade missionRead More →
TOKYO, September 8 (Reuters) – Japanese Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura has raised concerns with his U.S. counterpart that a new U.S. law on tax credits for electric vehicles could violate international law, the Nikkei newspaper. The Department of Economy, Trade and Industry confirmed that Nishimura raised concerns about the lawRead More →
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the US presidential delegation to Japan for the state funeral of assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a White House official told CNN. “His visit will honor Prime Minister Abe’s legacy and underscore the importance of his leadership in upholdingRead More →
The facility will bring more than 100 jobs in two years. A new $75 million facility will open in Seguin next year. Marco Maccolini / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm The Maruichi Stainless Tube Texas Corporation will open its new 125,000 square foot facility in Seguin in 2023. The City of Seguin andRead More →
Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Sept 7 (Reuters) – The Japanese government wants to act if the “swift and unilateral” movements seen recently in the currency market continue, a Japanese government spokesman warned on Wednesday after the yen hit a fresh higher low in 24Read More →
The new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, says she wants to turn the page after a series of scandals under her predecessor, Boris Johnson. Truss gave his first speech as leader at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday. She promised to protect Britons with a “bold plan” to grow the economy.Read More →
PHOTO CREDIT: NJPW SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE STARTS A FEW INCHES LOWER)… David Finlay said that right now he prefers to work in the United States because the crowd can react vocally, but he doesn’t change much about what he does in the ring depending onRead More →
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DARWIN, Australia — Both Japan and South Korea have sent fighter jets to Australia for the first time to take part in a large multinational air combat exercise. The South Korean Air Force sent six upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighters to northern Australia for exercise Pitch Black, while theRead More →
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today announced a two-match series between a Queensland Reds Development Team and a Queensland Chairman’s XV to provide new development opportunities for Queensland’s elite non-contract players . The Queensland Rugby Challenger Series, to be held at clubs in October, will see contracted Reds players takeRead More →
Achieved the goal of zero CO2 emissions and started efforts to reduce the use of plastics and beekeeping for biodiversity conservation GYRE (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), owned by Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation (“JMF”), purchased approximately 2.43 million kWh of non-fossil FIT certificates in fiscal 2021. This, combined with the green energyRead More →
By Alex Davidson (September 5, 2022, 6:53 p.m. BST) – Japanese regulators have ordered the local subsidiary of British fintech company Revolut to face serious problems in its management of money laundering risks and its lack of control over key services managed in part by its London-based parent company. OnRead More →
Honda has released pricing details for the full line of accessories for the new Civic Type R in Japan. The parts were first unveiled in July and add some extra pizzazz to the mighty new hot hatch. While there are well over a dozen accessories available for the Civic TypeRead More →
September 5, 2022 TOKYO – In recent years, an increasing number of vacant homes have remained unoccupied, even in good locations in urban areas. Today, however, landlords are taking advantage of rental services that renovate these homes and sublet them as residences or shops. Companies make a profit by rehabilitatingRead More →
By Diana Farah Yasukazu Hamada, Japanese Defense Minister, met his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Gantz in Tokyo on August 30 as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of equipment and military technology. Hamada and Gantz signed a memorandum on defenseRead More →
It seems intuitively fair that a reformulated booster vaccine targeting the omicron BA.5 variant would dramatically improve our protection against it as well as any progeny that may threaten us in the fall. But intuition does not always agree with scientific data. It is not at all intuitive to thinkRead More →
These days, Yuki Wada is inundated with media inquiries seeking advice on how to save money – from tips on finding cheaper groceries and reducing food waste to effective ways to reduce electricity costs during Japan’s notoriously hot and humid summer. “I’m no expert in economics, but people have wrungRead More →
The story of the second period was Japan and their power play. The special teams unit of Ito, Haruka Toko, Yoshino Enomoto, Ayaka Hitosato and Akane Shiga scored three goals in the second half to tie the game 3-3. Prior to this game, Japan had had only four power playRead More →
Considering the friendly and friendly relations existing between Iranian and Japanese automakers, Japan’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Kazutoshi Aikawa said that if the sanctions are lifted, new opportunities will be created for cooperation between the Iran and Japan in the automotive industry. Speaking during his visit toRead More →
Yoshimi Yamashita is one of three World Cup referees FIFA has chosen to become the first women to officiate on football’s biggest stage, and she’s ready to show that she and other female referees belong in the world. male sports. Understandably, barrier breaker Yamashita said she is feeling extra pressureRead More →
Two special 400-page Elden Ring art books are due out later this year in Japan, each focusing on different aspects of the game. Ring of Elden fans in Japan will soon be able to get their hands on two special art books for the game. world. Ring of Elden universe.Read More →
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The logo of Nidec Corp is pictured during an earnings news conference in Tokyo, Japan July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nidec Corp (6594.T), a major maker of electric motors, has replaced its second-in-command and willRead More →
Summer is coming to an end and we now have our first predictions for this year’s fall leaves. Nature lovers will wake up this time of year, with the promise of cool, crisp air on the horizon, making for the ultimate outdoor hiking and scenic camping in the wilds ofRead More →
The fight against the labor shortage in Japan continues unabated. The population of the island nation is in decline, it is a well-known fact. The government in Tokyo needs to examine how the country operates with fewer people and therefore increasingly recruits groups of people who have not been deemedRead More →
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Toyota is investing up to 730 billion yen ($5.6 billion) in electric vehicle batteries in Japan and the United States, reports the Associated Press. Automaker allocates 400 billion yen ($3 billion) to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Co.’s Himeji plant in Japan, and $2.5 billion (about 325 billion yen)Read More →
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The Tx Scara robot can replenish shelves with up to 1000 bottles and cans per day. Photo/PA A little robot with a clip-like hand and smart enough to know which drinks are popular is part of an effort to make convenience stores even more convenient. Recently in Tokyo, the robotRead More →
[Fig 1] Nikkei Research’s brand strategy survey revealed insights into the current state of Japanese corporate sustainability communications. TOKYO, JAPAN, Aug. 31, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Data from Nikkei Research’s brand strategy survey has revealed the current status of some notable Japanese companies regarding their sustainability communications. Toyota Motor Corporation wasRead More →
Greek authorities are criticized for making life difficult for refugees and endangering asylum seekers. A tougher approach is to see refugee camps closed – and stays reduced in government-supported housing. There has been a sharp drop in arrivals from Syria and other war-torn countries since a peak in 2015, whenRead More →
From Saturday September 3 to Sunday October 23 Muscatine Art Center, 1314 Mulberry Ave, Maquoketa IA Visitors to the Muscatine Art Center can explore two very different stories of Muscatine’s past from September 3 to October 23, the ground floor of the welcoming venue Captivated by Japan: Laura Musser McColmRead More →
Paris – Rugby World Cup 2023 chief executive Claude Atcher was suspended by French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castera on Monday after a preliminary investigation into his management style found evidence of “deep unease social” within the organization. “Atcher will no longer be present or active, directly or indirectly, within, inRead More →
| One of the most anticipated Pokémon TCG the sets arriving in Japan this year have now been revealed. Incandescent Arcana is slated for release on September 2, 2022 in Japan. Unlike the previous direct Japanese set, the Origin Forme Giratina theme Lost Abyss which brought back the Lost ZoneRead More →
Singapore is revising its visa rules to attract foreign workers and ease a tight labor market that is contributing to wage and price pressures. The new rules will allow foreigners earning a minimum of S$30,000 ($21,431) a month to obtain a five-year work permit, with a provision for their dependentsRead More →
A group of Jetstar passengers stranded at Narita International Airport in Japan overnight were left without food or water after their flight to the Gold Coast was canceled as the country’s strict COVID-19 rules left them trapped inside the airport. Gordon Knight, who was returning to Australia from the FinnishRead More →
Hafa adai! If all goes as planned, Guam will soon welcome larger groups of Japanese visitors. This new itinerant traffic is expected to increase available airline seat capacity and hotel room nights while adding more revenue to a tax stream increased by federal assistance over the past two years. NowRead More →
Minister Nakata Masahiro from the Japanese Embassy attended the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (DTI). Backed by Japan, the said MoU is part of the $2.2 million project with the ILO titled “Bringing Back JobsRead More →
Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong leadership, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday attributed Maruti Suzuki’s success to the Indian people and government. While virtually attending an event in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to mark 40 years of Suzuki Motor Corporation in India, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Minister, “WeRead More →
Kyiv- As fresh shelling heightens fears of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia power plant, Ukrainian authorities stepped up emergency drills on Saturday and rushed to distribute potassium iodide, a drug that can protect people against radiation-induced thyroid cancer, to tens of thousands of people living near the establishment. InRead More →
The first fundamental step in any recipe involving Japanese rice is washing it. What most people don’t realize is that the starchy water left over after washing is a surprisingly useful ingredient in the kitchen. The primary use of togi-jiru (starchy water) involves parboiling dense vegetables such as togan (winterRead More →
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2022. Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TUNIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Japan pledged $30 billion in development aid to Africa on Saturday, saying itRead More →
Comment this story Comment War in Ukraine rekindles global interest in nuclear power as gas and oil shortages have reshaped energy markets and driven fossil fuels higher prices. From Japan and Germany to Britain and the United States, leaders of countries that had stopped investing in nuclear power are nowRead More →
Eve, the daughter of Steve Jobs, is accelerating her modeling career. The 24-year-old model showed off the October 2022 cover of vogue japan with her beautiful face on it. Related story These super-rich celebrity kids all have riding careers Wearing a chic Louis Vuitton sweatshirt as a dress and aRead More →
They are your ordinary “employees,” as company workers are called in Japan – hard-working, friendly, and, well, pretty steady. But the chief executive and managing director of a small Japanese security company is among the country’s biggest TikTok stars, attracting 2.7 million subscribers and 54 million likes, and winning awardsRead More →
CEC, the company that operates the Japan Casino Academy croupier school, received an order to initiate bankruptcy proceedings from the Tokyo District Court on August 17. The CEC was initially established in September 2014 in Shibuya. The company’s debt is being calculated. CEC opened the Japan Casino Academy with theRead More →
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Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams has made three changes to the starting squad for Saturday’s second Test against Japan at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo (11:00 a.m. Irish time, live on TG4) . Dorothy Wall and Sam Monaghan are unavailable for selection through injury, while Christy Haney andRead More →
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Comment this story Comment The Machiavellian ruler of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, Lord Vetinari, once compared taxation to dairy farming. “The task,” he said, “is to extract the maximum milk with the minimum moo.” Japan’s tax agency is learning this lesson the hard way. He ended up with an unexpectedRead More →
Ukraine has a long, glorious and yet tragic history in its struggle for freedom. One of the literal readings of Ukraine’s national emblem — the Trident — is none other than the iconic word “freedom” in Ukrainian. The sacred idea of freedom, of having our own independent country and beingRead More →
Seven members of Japan’s Democratic Constitutional Party, including a former leader, have been confirmed to have had relations with organizations linked to the Unification Church, bringing the total number of the country’s largest opposition party to 14, he said Tuesday after an internal investigation. The politicians’ relationship with the church,Read More →
Written by Sana Noor HaqKathleen Benoza, CNN Japan’s first photojournalist Tsuneko Sasamoto, who captured the lives of civilians in the tumultuous Showa era, has died aged 107. Sasamoto died Aug. 15 in the seaside town of Kamakura, south of Tokyo, the Japan Professional Photographers Society, of which Sasamoto was anRead More →
Aug 23 (Reuters) – The Russian Defense Ministry said two Russian strategic bombers were patrolling neutral waters over the Sea of Japan, Russian news agencies reported, while South Korea said that they had entered its air defense identification zone on Tuesday. The flight lasted about seven hours and the RussianRead More →
Past TICAD Meeting Past TICAD MeetingThe Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) will be held from August 27 to 28 in Tunis, Tunisia, and is expected to advance cooperation between Japan and African countries. High-level event brings together Heads of State and Government from Africa, Japan, theRead More →
Country-pop sensation Kacey Musgraves took her talents around the world for a series of concerts in Japan. While savoring the culture the country has to offer, the “Golden Hour” singer celebrated her 34th birthday. The Grammy Award-winning artist took to social media to document her entire experience in Japan, whichRead More →
The debut doesn’t come much better than it did on Saturday. Six players in total won the first caps, while for Dannah O’Brien, Aoife Dalton, Méabh Deely and Natasja Behan their first Irish starts went like a dream. Dalton and Deely both crossed for tries in the 57-22 win overRead More →
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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan August 10, 2022. Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governmentRead More →
JAPAN: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tested positive for COVID-19 and joined the list of world leaders to contact the virus in recent times. Reports said the prime minister developed a cough and mild fever on Saturday and later took a PCR test, which came back positive. Kishida, 65, wasRead More →
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For half a century, Takeo Nakajo has been fishing for katsuo, or skipjack tuna, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, whether eaten raw, dried or used as a base for broth. But he and other anglers in Kure, Kochi prefecture in southwestern Japan, have seen something worrying in the pastRead More →
Japanese maker of building materials and housing equipment, Lixil Corporation, is targeting sales worth Rs 1,000 crore in India over the next three years, a company official said on Saturday. Lixil operates in India through its Grohe and American Standard brands. For Lixil, India is oneRead More →
The annual volume of bilateral trade between Nigeria and Japan amounts to one billion dollars. This was revealed by Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi during the 2nd meeting of the Japan-Nigeria Business Facilitation Council on Friday in Abuja, according to NAN. Nigeria’s agricultural exports to Japan have found aRead More →
About 60 sculptures were on display, some silly but others designed to showcase the artists’ formidable skills. “They’re not real, but they look so real. It’s wonderful,” said Reiko Ichimaru, an exhibit attendee. “BURGERS ARE FOR BEGINNERS” All models were handcrafted by specialists from the Iwasaki Group, Japan’s leading “sampuru”Read More →
IRELAND will face Japan in the first match of their two-part series against Japan tomorrow morning. Greg McWilliams has selected a number of players for the test, who have never won a cap for their country. Méabh Deely, Natasja Behan, Aoife Dalton and Dannah O’Brien all start tomorrow, The IrishRead More →
Taipei, Aug. 19 (CNA) Taiwan came back from a loss to overtake Japan on Friday in the best-of-three final of the inaugural Baseball5 Asian Cup held in Malaysia, clinching a spot in the first Baseball5 World Cup 2022. Baseball5 is a new modified street version of the game with five-personRead More →
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (JED) kicked off its annual “Safe + Sound” safety week with an awards ceremony hosted by JED Commander Col. Gary Bonham, the August 16, 2022. “Safety is a subject near and dear to the heart ofRead More →
By Ronan Barnard (August 18, 2022, 6:54 PM BST) – A Hong Kong-based software reseller for a car dealership program has sued the developer for nearly $313 million for allegedly failing to modify the dealership system to adapt to the law requirements of different markets, preventing the company from launchingRead More →
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: With dreams of being crowned the best dance group in the world, Japan’s leading dance troupe Fusion Japan decided to show off their talents on the “America’s Got Talent” stage. The dance troupe made up of two rival bands that merged and specialized in jazz and break-dancing genres.Read More →
The sponsorship is part of the mobility provider’s longstanding commitment to Canada SOUTHFIELD, Mich., August 17, 2022 /CNW/ – DENSO Sales Canada, Inc., an automotive sales unit for the leading mobility provider DENSOsponsors the Japan Festival CANADA 2022. The annual event, which is the biggest celebration of Japanese culture inRead More →
Most Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday with Chinese and Hong Kong shares in positive territory, while Japan’s Nikkei finished above 29,000 for the first time in seven months after a rally on Wall Street. Markets in Taiwan and Australia also rose, but shares fell in South Korea. The MSCIRead More →
The No. 3 (front) and No. 4 reactors of Kansai Electric Power Co’s Oi nuclear power plant are seen in this photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter in Oi, Fukui prefecture, on March 12, 2022. (Mainichi/ Takao Kimura) The Mainichi Shimbun answersRead More →
Mobile Suit: Gundam has many life-size statues that were erected in Japan. With a number of classic mech costumes represented, a special festival in the East took the opportunity to introduce new mechs to the land in the form of VOTOMS, aka Vertical One-Man Tank for Offense & Maneuvers. AlthoughRead More →
Beachgoers in Japan are being urged to stay away from dolphins following a series of attacks believed to have involved just one animal and left at least six people slightly injured. The cetacean – believed to be an adult Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin – has bitten multiple swimmers at three beachesRead More →