According to a survey, 89% of Okinawa residents believe their prefecture has lagged behind the rest of the country in some areas, including income and education levels. According to the survey, only 9% of the inhabitants of the southern island prefecture believe that there are no differences. The investigation wasRead More →
This file photo shows 100,000 yen in cash. (Mainichi/Kazuhisa Soneda) ABU, Yamaguchi — The government of this western Japanese city has sued a man demanding he return all of the 46.3 million yen (about $359,000) in coronavirus grants the city mistakenly paid intoRead More →
Here is an event that you will definitely want to mark on your calendars, friends, The Japan Market Summer Festival 2022 will take place at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza on Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12. This impressive summer market is particularly food-focused this year and willRead More →
In the United States and Europe, interest in the potential of artificial intelligence to transform different aspects of the life sciences industry is at an all-time high. Much of the attention has been given to the potential of a machine learning-based algorithmic approach to drug discovery. The charge was ledRead More →
All the questions Introduction As the world’s third-largest economy, Japan has a well-developed banking sector of around 200 banks. There are currently four mega banking groups: Mizuho, Sumitomo Mitsui, Mitsubishi UFJ and Resona. About half of these banks are local banks, which provide more local services (mainly in one orRead More →
As reported cases and deaths of COVID-19 continue to decline, Omicron subvariants are driving an increase in the Americas and Africa, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. noting the disparity between the profits made and the salaries. available in the developing world. Although weekly deathsRead More →
women in rugby Sea 11 May, 2022 · 2 minute read The historic win over the Wallaroos in the Tri-Series on Tuesday makes it three out of three wins for the Sakura 15. Sakura 15 captain Saki Minami is keen for his side to use Tuesday’s historic 12-10 win overRead More →
As countries in Asia reopen to international travellers, Japan – one of the continent’s most popular destinations – remains firmly closed. That could soon change. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced at a press conference in London on Thursday that Japan would ease border controls in June. Locals often celebrate theRead More →
“We need to create a show that doesn’t make our Japanese audience cringe,” says JT Rogers, referring to the number one priority when it comes to developing the HBO Max series. Deputy Tokyoarguably one of the best and most exciting shows of the spring (the entire first season is nowRead More →
A night off with Lori Cramer’s boot and impatient play cost the Wallaroos a 12-10 Test loss to Japan. Full-back Cramer missed both conversions and then a single penalty kick with two minutes remaining that would have won Tuesday night’s sloppy contest on the Gold Coast. But they had mistakesRead More →
Julia Shamsheieva used to project 3D works of art on cultural sites around the world. Today, it is his hometown that is in the spotlight – and Putin’s line of sight. Russian forces are closing in on Odessa, Ukraine’s largest port city, and residents fear it could be the targetRead More →
In the beginning, video game technology progressed by leaps and bounds, from a few pixels to countless pixels, from polygons to whatever they use in The last of us part 2. With games reaching the level of visual fidelity they have now, it’s hard to be impressed by sheer “realism.”Read More →
JCMR recently announced and a study on Japan with more than 250 tables and figures of market data spread over pages and an easy-to-understand detailed table of contents on “and Japan”. and the Japanese industry report gives you different methods to maximize your profits. The research study provides estimates andRead More →
The Japanese stock market ended its session lower on Monday, May 9, 2022, after following a tumble on Wall Street late last week, amid concerns over further monetary policy tightening to combat a high inflation. Meanwhile, fears of an acceleration of the Russian offensive against Ukraine as wellRead More →
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s main stock market, Tadawul, gained on Sunday as it reopened after the Eid break amid rising oil prices. TASI, the main index, added 0.6% to 13,820 points, while the parallel market Nomu fell 1.5% to 23,547 points. Elsewhere in the Gulf, stock markets in Qatar, Bahrain, OmanRead More →
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Hawke’s Bay lock Warner Dearns could play for Japan at the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and then return to New Zealand to chase an All Blacks shirt as World Rugby’s change in eligibility continues to offer new possibilities to all players. Dearns, who just turned 20 and measures 202cmRead More →
NOTNational Covid death rates are, inevitably, political. How could they not be when they are considered proof of good or bad government in matters of life and death? How did the UK fare compared to, say, Germany? Should the two countries have looked more like Sweden? However, when new dataRead More →
Gaku Tsuji, head of the Yusho disease patient treatment research team across Japan, is seen in an online interview with the Mainichi Shimbun. FUKUOKA – Massive food poisoning caused by contaminated rice bran oil more than half a century ago in JapanRead More →
Japan has a long history of folklore and mythology. From fantastical legends to brave epics, stories have been an integral part of its culture since the beginning. It is perhaps this rich narrative heritage that set the stage for the global presence of anime, manga, and live-action productions. Of theRead More →
Taipei, May 7 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Friday that she believes Taiwan and Japan will continue their efforts to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region, during a virtual meeting with a visiting delegation from the Youth Division of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan. Tsai’s remarksRead More →
A wave of interest in investing in Japanese assets is growing among China’s affluent middle class, driven by the weakness of the Japanese yen this year and concerns over China’s tough coronavirus controls. The Japanese yen has weakened considerably against the Chinese yuan this year and hit its lowest levelRead More →
In the recently released report, Market Reports provided a unique insight into the global market Software outsourcing to Japan market for the forecast period (2022-2031). The report has covered the important aspects which are contributing to the growth of the global market Software outsourcing to Japan market. The main objectiveRead More →
Placeholder while loading article actions TOKYO — Japan announced on Friday that its foreign minister will attend the inauguration ceremony of new South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol next week as part of an effort to normalize strained relations between the country. Although the decision to send Foreign Minister YoshimasaRead More →
EUR/JPY rises for the fourth straight day as high yields weigh on the yen during high markets. Downbeat German data and strong Tokyo CPI fail to stop buyers. US jobs report, risk catalysts will be crucial for near-term guidance. EUR/JPY resumes offers to refresh the intraday high around 137.60, approachingRead More →
Japan goes nuclear to wean itself off Russian energy Russia’s war in Ukraine is pushing notoriously slow Japan to make unusually quick policy changes. In mid-March, Tokyo backed away from its decades-long effort to negotiate with Russia over the return of the disputed Kuril Islands. Now he is ready toRead More →
Ideal for fans of weird mammals and/or contactless payment services. Japan was relatively late in the game of cashless payments compared to other developed countries, but one of the early adopters was rail giant Japan Rail (JR). JR has been divided into different regions of the country, each with itsRead More →
electric japan is a season of dance, theater and visual arts drawn from Japan’s thriving experimental arts scene in The Crown Theaterthe pioneering international theater in London, from May 10 to June 11, 2022. Appearing alongside emerging talent featured in the season, Saburo TeshigawaraJapan’s foremost contemporary choreographer will present theRead More →
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VATICAN CITY, May 4 (Reuters) – Pope Francis and the prime minister of Japan, the only country hit by atomic bombs, met on Wednesday and discussed their shared hope for a world without nuclear weapons. Francis and Fumio Kishida met for about half an hour in a Vatican audience hallRead More →
S&P 500 futures extend their rebound from yearly lows, US Treasury yields remain near multi-year highs. In Japan, China adds strength to the pre-Fed trade lull. The Fed’s preference for orderly markets, geopolitical and covid-related challenges are testing hawks amid mostly embedded results. US ISM Services PMI, ADP Employment developmentsRead More →
And believe it or not, it has a function besides “haunting your nightmares”. When you hear the words “anime plush,” your mind is probably jumping to images of realistic huggable versions of one of the hundreds of cute mascot characters that serve as the faces of Japanese animation franchises. SoRead More →
A few years ago, Meach Sithyka Jessica became the very first Cambodian woman to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and since then her courage and determination have inspired other Cambodian women. Likewise, Ly Chansocheata became the first Cambodian woman to graduate from the Japan NationalRead More →
Xiaomi has 13 phones named Redmi Note 11 and it needs to do something about it. Still, we’re not sure, what the automaker did last month in Japan is a step forward. The company has launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T with 5G capabilities for the Japanese market, which isRead More →
MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said he hoped to know if the company had been successful in winning an integrated resort license in Japan by October this year. MGM and local partner ORIX are seeking to develop a nearly $10 billion IR in Osaka, which was oneRead More →
In an unusual training regimen for Kentucky Derby contenders, Crown Pride gallops perfect circles 20 yards behind the chute at Churchill Downs. He is composed, calm and focused. A few minutes later, when he enters the track, he flips a switch internally and becomes an intense thoroughbred pulling to makeRead More →
TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s consumer confidence index rose in April to mark its first rise in six months after COVID-19 restrictions ended in late March, but inflation expectations hit a record for the third consecutive month. A Cabinet Office survey showed the General Household Sentiment Index, which includesRead More →
That’s the multi-billion dollar conundrum facing private equity firms trying to take over Toshiba Corp. : what to do with the sensitive nuclear activities of the troubled conglomerate? Toshiba, which initially opposed a takeover, now plans to solicit proposals from potential investors in a dramatic shift in stance. Nuclear unity,Read More →
Frozen curry may not sound appetizing, but 7-Eleven can do anything good. We love what 7-Eleven Japan has been offering lately, whether it’s delicious smoothies you can mix yourself or Zero Cider Triple drinks. In recent news, our Japanese-language reporter PK Sanjun noticed an advertisement for 7-Eleven’s frozen food sectionRead More →
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Sunday indirectly urged his Mongolian counterpart Batmunkh Battsetseg to join international pressure on Russia in response to its aggression in Ukraine. During a meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Hayashi told Battsetseg that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine violates international law and undermines the foundations of the internationalRead More →
Shibazakura (moss phlox) paints a hill in Hitsujiyama Park east of Chichibu in a notable exhibit that my wife and I took a trip to see on April 28. We also stopped at Chichibu Jinja (shrine), one of a number of notable shrines and temples in the city. On theRead More →
Bucha, Ukraine – They all had different paths to death on Yablunska Street in Bucha: a risky evacuation, a borrowed bicycle, an injured relative. One of them was even born in Russia. But at the end of it all, at least 20 people in civilian clothes were found on aRead More →
Having rubbed shoulders with some of the best women’s rugby players in Australia’s Super W competition, Japan international Mana Furuta is looking to share her knowledge with her national team teammates and make the Sakura Fifteen a force on the world stage. The 24-year-old Fukuoka Prefecture native joined the CanberraRead More →
“There will absolutely be the impetus for us to take the next step by having an event in Japan.” All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling will soon be bringing their talents together for a crossover show that will be considered a must-watch for many fans. Tony Khan hasRead More →
Hawaiian Airlines delivered better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2022, with strong demand for flights across its network. The effects of the pandemic are muted and many countries are lifting restrictions on international travel. Before the pandemic, 70% of the airline’s revenue came from Japan and the largest internationalRead More →
EINTRACHT FRANKFURT took control of their Europa League semi-final against West Ham as Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada inspired a 2-1 first leg win on Thursday. Oliver Glasner’s side arrived at the London Stadium as outsiders to a West Ham side who were enjoying their best season in years. But AnsgarRead More →
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivers a speech during the Germany-Japan business dialogue in Tokyo, Japan, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Issei Kato Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) – Germany is seeking closer ties with countries that share democratic values in the Asia-Pacific region, ChancellorRead More →
The threat is just the latest salvo from Moscow, which has been angered by Japan’s support for Ukraine and its growing ties with NATO nations, and is raising the heat in a long-running dispute over the sovereignty of islands captured by Soviet forces at the end of World War II.Read More →
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda answers questions during a news conference in Tokyo. KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda is often thought to have the toughest job in central banking. Since 2013, it has built up an incomprehensibly huge balance sheet of $5Read More →
New Jersey, United States – The study is a professional and comprehensive assessment of the Japan outplacement services market with an emphasis on in-depth analysis of market data. The aim of the study is to provide a quick understanding of the business along with a comprehensive categorization of the JapanRead More →
Busan, South Korea – A common belief in South Korea’s unification debate is that most foreign powers – including Japan – oppose unity. As a professor of international relations in South Korea, I encounter this belief frequently, almost as an article of faith as to why unification did not happenRead More →
Legendary Japanese wrestler Shinjiro Otani suffered a fatal spinal injury during a Pro Wrestling ZERO1 event held on April 10, 2022. Otani suffered a cervical spinal cord injury during the ZERO1 World Heavyweight Title match against champion Takashi Sugiura when Sugiura gave the 49-year-old veteran a German Suplex in theRead More →
Jockey Cristian Demuro celebrates after winning the Dubai Sheema Classic horse race at Shahryar in Dubai on March 26, 2022. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) – Japanese horses have been in a vein of rich form at recent overseas races, as decades-long efforts toRead More →
Japan will provide food and medicine to war-torn Ukraine as additional relief supplies, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday after speaking by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kishida told reporters after their roughly 40-minute conversation that Japan would step up diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine in cooperation withRead More →
Apple’s first non-US Apple Store was located in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Héctor Garcia/Kirai CC The Japanese government has said it is considering new regulations to ensure fair competition among app stores amid the dominance of companies like Apple and Google. In response, Apple insisted that its practices did not limitRead More →
A businessman wearing a face mask walks above shadows cast by a glass roof at an apartment building in Tokyo, Japan, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan saw the first improvement in its average job availability ratio in threeRead More →
As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with nearly 60 million drivers1, parking space is very limited. The Garages Act 1962 (Shako Shomei Sho) requires motorists to provide proof of access to a local parking space within a 2 kilometer radius of their home. The ParkopediaRead More →
Tokyo Architecture Guide: 30 Iconic Buildings to Visit in Japan’s Capital © Nacása & Partners Inc.. Image Miyashita Park by Nikken Sekkei Share Share Facebook Twitter pinterest WhatsApp To post Or https://www.archdaily.com/168654/tokyo-architecture-city-guide-30-iconic-buildings-to-visit-in-japans-capital-city One of the world’s major metropolises, Tokyo is home to extraordinary architecture that fascinates with its blend ofRead More →
TOKYO (AP) — Ukraine’s government has apologized and removed a photo of Japan’s wartime Emperor Hirohito from a video showing him with Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini after protests from Japan, officials said Monday. . Japan will continue to support Ukrainians defending their country against Russian invasion despite Hirohito’s “completelyRead More →
Paris – When Jak found the online marketplace Etsy, it seemed like the perfect match: a technology platform for small business owners to sell handmade items that promised to be a creative outlet and turn a net profit. Five years later, Jak is one of thousands in open rebellion againstRead More →
Not in Japan to try them? We’ve got you covered with a trick for making wet french fries at home, wherever you are in the world! Japanese snack companies are always looking for new and exciting ways to delight our taste buds. Today, the country’s leading potato chip manufacturer, CalbeecompletelyRead More →
The city of Sagamihara, Japan will unveil two new Gundam-themed manhole covers for the local branch of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. In the city of Sagamihara, two new manhole covers are unveiled. Although not newsworthy in most countries, these manhole covers are anything but normal. They are actually GundamRead More →
TOKYO — Ayaka Kizu, a web designer in Tokyo, stood by her desk on a recent day, removing bandages from an apple-sized portion of her right arm. A meeting with clients had ended, so she was free to reveal what was underneath: a tattoo of a multicolored unicorn. Kizu, 28,Read More →
‘A NEW STYLE’ Mr. Tomohiro Hirose, the temple’s resident monk who oversees the establishment of Kuramae-ryoen, has a traditional cemetery of some 300 graves. “But about half of the graves don’t have anyone left in the family to take care of them,” he told AFP. To address the problem, aRead More →
Yokota’s Samantha Kozinski kicks the ball away from Kubasaki’s Reighlyn Kissick during Saturday’s All-DODEA-Japan Women’s Soccer Tournament Final. The Dragons won 4-1. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes) CAMP ZAMA, Japan — She’s only 5-foot-2, but Erica Samluk was one of the few tiny players to stand up to Kubasaki’s women’s soccerRead More →
SAPPORO- A sightseeing boat with 26 people on board, including two children, lost contact after reporting it was taking on water off eastern Hokkaido on Saturday, the Japanese Coast Guard said. A helicopter and patrol boats were dispatched to the site near the Shiretoko Peninsula to implement a rescue. TheRead More →
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport for his EasyJet flight to Malaga, Spain, with his wife and 12-year-old daughter on April 4, Alasdair Crawley said it was like walking into the chaos of the aftermath of a match of football. The 49-year-old plumber from east London described long unruly lines ofRead More →
The tiered subscription offer is set to arrive on May 23 in Asian markets outside of Japan Share this article Companies in this article Sony today provided an update on its rollout of new PlayStation Plus subscription offers, saying they will first go live in Asian markets outside of JapanRead More →
Capt. Quinetta Forby, 30, receives the Expert Soldier Badge from Commander U.S. Army Japan Maj. Gen. Joel B. Vowell at Sagami General Depot, Japan, Friday, April 22, 2022. ( Kelly Agee/Stars and Stripes) SAGAMI GENERAL DEPOT, Japan — Capt. Quinetta Forby was beaming as U.S. Army Japan commander Maj. Gen.Read More →
A cross-party group of more than 100 Japanese lawmakers traveled Friday to Yasukuni, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo considered a symbol of Japan’s past militarism by its Asian neighbors, for its Spring Festival. Hidehisa Otsuji, of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and leader of the group, told a press conferenceRead More →
“This event in Japan will be my biggest and it will be quite exciting,” said Ethan Wilson. Ethan Wilson of St. Albert will travel to Japan in June for the 2022 Toyota Junior World Cup of Golf after Team Canada secured a berth last week. “This event in Japan willRead More →
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye landing aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). US Navy Photo KULA LUMPUR — Three Russian warships and three Russian civilian ships transited the Tsushima Strait on Tuesday, while a Chinese surveillance vessel sailed from the East China Sea to the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, according to statementsRead More →
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today hailed two renewable energy initiatives that highlight the growing partnership between Japan and New Zealand as the two countries work towards a greener future. “New Zealand, like Japan, is embarking on a journey to become carbon neutral by 2050,” said Jacinda Ardern. “WeRead More →
Placeholder while loading article actions TOKYO — Zipline, an American company that specializes in using autonomous flying drones to deliver medical supplies, has taken off in Japan. They are flying, starting Thursday, through the tiny Goto Islands off the west coast of Kyushu in southwestern Japan, delivering to pharmacies andRead More →
Xbox is apparently getting big on games made in Japan. Earlier today, Xbox Japan Publishing Manager Matt Smith posted the tweet directly below, proclaiming that his team in the region is “growing”. Not only that, but Smith claims he works with “top-notch developers” in Japan, pointing to “groundbreaking” projects underway.Read More →
Chinese remote-controlled excavator specialist BuilderX recently shipped an installation kit from Beijing to Osaka, Japan, where it says the customer experienced seamless remote installation without BuilderX personnel on site; with remote control technology allowing an operator to operate a Japan-based excavator from China. The project is also important for theRead More →
Japan’s trade deficit persisted in March as imports jumped 31% on the back of soaring oil prices and a weaker yen. The 412 billion yen ($3.2 billion) deficit for March was lower than the previous month’s 670 billion yen, but was four times analysts’ estimates and a reversal of theRead More →
‘Electric’ Japanese chopsticks make food seem saltier – video Diners in Japan may soon be able to savor the umami a bowl of ramen or miso soup without having to worry about their salt intake. In what they claim to be a world first, researchers have developed chopsticks that artificiallyRead More →
Morrison & Foerster will be well represented in the 2023 editions of Best Lawyers in Japan and Best Lawyers in Singaporewith 38 lawyers receiving 63 individual rankings in Japan and three lawyers receiving six individual rankings in Singapore. MoFo Named Firm of the Year 2023 for Private Equity, Private FundsRead More →
TOKYO — Japan is in the midst of a massive hiring season, when a wave of university graduates join companies at official ceremonies after sweating through the job interview gauntlet. While this year’s ritual looks different, with Covid-19 forcing many companies to downsize or go online, the goal has longRead More →
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TOKYO, April 19 (Reuters) – Japanese researchers have developed computerized chopsticks that improve savory tastes, potentially helping those who need to cut sodium in their diets. Co-developed by Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita and beverage maker Kirin Holdings Co. (2503.T), the chopsticks improve tastes using electrical stimulation and a mini-computerRead More →
It’s a delicate balance, finding a good coffee to write with. It should be loud enough but not too loud, have good drinks and a bathroom open to the public, and, of course, have good Wi-Fi. For any writers in Japan or intending to get there, there’s a new cafeRead More →
Radio calisthenics to encourage fitness come back with the help of a perennially popular Pokemon. Radio calisthenicsknown as rajio taiso in Japanese, are sometimes used as warm-ups at school-wide events or workplaces. They’re not as common as they used to be, but they provide great stretching and warm up theRead More →
More than 30% of listed Japanese companies operating in Russia have decided to stop doing so as Moscow continues its war in Ukraine, a survey by a credit research firm recently revealed. In the Teikoku Databank Ltd. survey, 60, or 36%, of the 168 companies doing business in Russia saidRead More →
This year, some 3,800 Japanese students did not take part in the traditional back-to-school ceremony in real life, but instead experienced the event for the first time in the metaverse. In fact, it was not them, but their avatars who showed up to meet school principals, student representatives and futureRead More →
Geoglyph summoned a final burst of effort in the closing strides to win the Satsuki Sho (two thousand Japanese guineas, G1) on April 17 at Nakayama Racecourse by a length over Equinoxgiving to his father Drefong his first victory at the highest level in Japan. The favorite of the firstRead More →
A rule requiring Japanese companies to report their performance to the government every three months is likely to be scrapped, the Yomiuri Shimbun has heard. Companies that raise funds from investors through the issuance of shares or bonds are required to submit quarterly reports to the Ministry of Finance. However,Read More →
Forty-two percent of large Japanese companies plan to increase hiring of new graduates in fiscal 2023, a survey by Kyodo News revealed on Sunday, reflecting more companies planning a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The ratio of these optimistic companies jumped 25 points from a survey carried out a yearRead More →
As I dip my toes into middle age, I’m surprised I feel so Zen about conforming to so many generalizations about aging. For example, I can now withstand the near boiling temperatures of onsen better than ever, even if it means coming out the color of a well-cooked cephalopod. Luckily,Read More →
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A humpback whale and her calf are seen off Amami-Oshima Island on Feb. 27, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Katsuki Oki) A humpback whale and her calf are seen off Amami-Oshima Island on March 1, 2022. (PhotoRead More →
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Arthur Renteria, from Carson, Calif., stands on the starboard lifeline watch on the quarterdeck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as a Maritime Self-Defense Force of Japan (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer JS Inazuma (DD 105) sails in formation during a U.S.-Japan bilateral exerciseRead More →
Japan’s top coronavirus adviser said on Friday the country no longer needs to halt social activities “completely” because symptoms of the currently dominant Omicron variant are less severe than those of previous strains, in a change major shift from its previous stance focused on strict controls to prevent the spreadRead More →
A western Japanese city that has held annual competitions to recruit single female “princesses” to serve as tourism ambassadors will drop the gender requirement starting this year, in a move organizers say out of “consideration for changing times. The tourist office in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, said it would retain theRead More →
TOKYO- Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to prepare the hydrogen fueled ecosystem. The scope will include different aspects of the hydrogen supply chain, from the production of hydrogen to its delivery to airports and its transfer on board aircraft. TheRead More →
TOKYO, Japan, April 15 – He is known as ‘Thai Messi’ and grew up idolizing Diego Maradona. Today, Chanathip Songkrasin is making a name for himself after joining one of the top clubs in Asia. The 159-centimeter (five-foot-two) attacking midfielder is a hero in Thailand, where he captains the nationalRead More →
KITA-KYUSHU – A photo of Ami Nakazono shows her using a computer when she was 3 years old. Inspired by her mother, a computer teacher, Nakazono, now 17, became engrossed in computers while playing with typing training software. She won a nationwide competition as a sixth grader in primary school,Read More →
Japan is making gradual progress in bringing international students back to the country who have been unable to return and pursue in-person studies at their universities due to strict COVID-19 restrictions. As Mainichi reports, Education Minister Shinsuke Suematsu informed that a total of 30,000 international students have entered Japan sinceRead More →
A #MeToo crisis is raging in the Japanese film industry. A petition signed by big names, including Cannes Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda, Cannes Jury Prize winner Koji Fukada, and Under the sky director Miwa Nishikawa, expresses outrage over sexual abuse. “These acts are unforgivable,” the statement said, calling forRead More →
Nile C. Kinnick junior sprinter Jeremiah Hines leads the DODEA-Pacific runners in the 100 meters with a season-best 11.23 seconds. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes) YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — He doesn’t say much at school or off the track. But when Jeremiah Hines has come off the blocks this trackRead More →
Key ideas: Bank of Japan Executive Director Shinichi Uchida said CBDCs would not be used to drive negative rates. In February, another BoJ official said CBDCs could harm the economy. Other banks and companies in the country are also developing their own form of stablecoins. As Japan continues its questRead More →
In November 2021, Zyna released FarmVille 3 for iOS and Android, the latest entry in the popular series. Although it was launched in most countries at the time, Japan was an exception. Since then, Zynga has been working on localizing the Japanese version, and now it’s available in the countryRead More →
Kiana Danial had her heart set on a career on Wall Street until she was unexpectedly let off and left with no means of support. As a result of these three behaviors, she now has over $2 million. Investing carefully and learning new talents helped her develop her money. InvestingRead More →
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A factory area is seen in front of Mount Fuji in Yokohama, Japan January 16, 2017. Picture taken January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register February Base Orders -9.8% m/m vs f’cast -1.5% Services orders -14.4%, manufacturing orders -1.8% Orders from computer companiesRead More →
TOKYO — As millions of Ukrainians fled their country, a longtime resident of Tokyo did the opposite. Sasha Kaverina left her life in Japan and rushed to Ukraine to save her parents after a Russian missile hit their building. Kaverina’s main goal in returning was to get her parents outRead More →
Advertisement In August 2020, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo made the shock announcement that he was stepping down due to health reasons. At the time, Abe had just set the record for Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, breaking a string of one-year terms (including his first term, from 2006 to 2007). WeRead More →
Japan’s first Olympic speed skating champion Nao Kodaira announced her retirement on Tuesday, saying she would end her competitive career this fall. Kodaira, the winner of the women’s 500 meters title at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, was a two-time world sprint champion, won two 500 titles at the worldRead More →
As of April 5, 2022, 1,125 cases of XE – a new combinative subvariant – have been identified in the UK, up from 637 on March 25. Dominique Lipinski | Pa pictures | Getty Images Japan has reported its first case of omicron XE – a new strain of Covid-19Read More →
When former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni decided to take up poultry farming a few years ago and ordered up to 2,000 Kadaknath chicks from Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh where he is mainly found , attention has been drawn to the Indian breed of chicken, also called Kali Masi andRead More →
SOUTHLAKE, TX, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Saber Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology powering the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and B2B membership portal Bear Luxe Japan, to better connect its hoteliers to global markets while creatingRead More →
After the withdrawal of the Russian army from the areas around the Ukrainian capital of kyiv, the corpses of hundreds of murdered civilians were found strewn on the roads and in other places. In Bucha, a city in the Kyiv region, bodies of people with their hands tied behind theirRead More →
Quick resultsHikuleo pinned Andy Brown in 4:34 (**¼)Josh Alexander pinned Karl Fredericks in 14:14 (***½)Fred Rosser and Eddie Kingston pinned Fred Yehi and Daniel Garcia in 9:27 (***½)Jay White pinned Chris Sabin in 18:12 (****) — If you are on Twitter, follow me on @IanWrestling — and check out theRead More →
Lotte Marines’ Roki Sasaki delivers a pitch during a Pacific League game against the Orix Buffaloes at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba, Japan on April 10, 2022. He pitched a perfect game. (Kyodo) CHIBA (Kyodo) — Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki set aRead More →
A total of 62.9% of people in Japan with foreign roots have been questioned by police in the past five years, according to preliminary results of a recent survey by the Tokyo Bar Association, with the group claiming that the result is evidence of biased behavior on the part ofRead More →
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Japan’s professional rugby competition is increasingly becoming a magnet for the world’s best players and will likely become more attractive as the level of the league improves rapidly. Milton Haig, the New Zealand-born head coach of Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath, said the gravitation of top playersRead More →
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan and the Philippines agreed on Saturday to work towards signing a treaty to facilitate joint exercises and reciprocal visits by their forces amid China’s increasingly assertive pursuit of claims of sovereignty in regional waters has upset its neighbours. The agreement was reached during a meeting inRead More →
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and the Philippines are holding their first “two plus two” security dialogue on Saturday, during which they are expected to express their “serious concern” over the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region. The ministers are also expected to agree to boost bilateral securityRead More →
The UN refugee agency estimates that at least 4.3 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. A team from a Japanese aid agency has traveled to Moldova to assess what can be done to help evacuees from Ukraine and the Moldovan government. Ukraine’s small neighborRead More →
April 8, 2022 04:02 By MARI YAMAGUCHI – Associated Press Post : April 8, 2022 04:02 Update: April 8, 2022 4:44 a.m. TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government said it was expelling eight Russian diplomats following their country’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hikariko Ono announced the decision onRead More →
G7 leaders condemned Russia for the massacre of civilians near kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, and announced additional sanctions against the country, including an embargo on coal imports. The leaders issued a statement on Thursday amid growing calls for Russia to be held accountable for the killings of civilians. The statementRead More →
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The latest on The Masters (all times local): Tiger Woods makes his first Masters 2022 birdie. After five straight pars to start his round, the five-time Masters champion stuck his tee shot on the 180-yard par-3 6th hole to tap out within about 2 feet ofRead More →