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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the import of chicken and other poultry products from Japan, Hungary and California due to bird flu threats. In separate orders, Principal Undersecretary for Agriculture Domingo Panganiban said the temporary ban affected domestic and wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-oldRead More →

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CELTIC star Daizen Maeda has hailed his Japanese team-mates after the “wonderful” win over Germany at the World Cup. The Samurai Blue kicked off their campaign in Qatar with an unlikely triumph over Germany after trailing one goal at the break. Maeda – who was selected ahead of Celtic team-mateRead More →

Global economic growth will slow sharply to 2.2% next year from a slightly improved 3.1% this year, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said on Tuesday, amid global monetary tightening aimed at control inflation, partly responsible for the war in Russia. . The Paris-based club of wealthy economiesRead More →

THREATS FROM BEIJING: The national strategy document aims to emphasize the importance of Taiwan’s security to maintain peace in the region, according to a newspaper report. By Lin Tsuei-yi and Jonathan Chin / Reporter in Tokyo, with an editor Japan’s national security strategy document, which is expected to be releasedRead More →

Deputy Tokyo 9:10 p.m., BBC One “There is no murder in Japan”, assures a policeman. “Unless you’re dealing with a witness, it’s never murder.” Welcome to this sleek, gritty, full-throttle adaptation of Jake Adelstein’s memoir of the nation’s ’90s underworld. Right off the bat, we know that Adelstein (Ansel Elgort)Read More →

Advertising Amid global inflation, the Japanese yen weakened throughout the year. At the start of 2021, the yen was worth 104 per US dollar. In March 2022, the yen was 115 to the dollar and the depreciation continued to 130 to the dollar in April. On October 20, the yenRead More →

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Shin Ushijima is a successful lawyer actively engaged in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) matters as well as litigation and corporate governance of Japanese companies. He is also a popular man of letters. In an interview with JAPAN Striker, the prominent lawyer and novelist spoke about the risks and rewards heRead More →

By Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida struggled on Saturday to shake off domestic scandals that have undermined his approval ratings even as he stressed the need for bold leadership at a time of mounting global upheaval. Kishida, in Thailand for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Read More →

In a recent study published in Emerging infectious diseasesresearchers performed bat sarbecovirus isolation experiments using Rhinolophus cornutus bats from several regions of Japan that were phylogenetically located in the same group of viruses related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Isolation of Bat Sarbecovirus, Japan. Image Credit:Read More →

Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea on Friday launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the second missile test by Kim Jong Un’s regime in two days, in actions condemned as a brazen violation of multiple UN resolutions by the United States. United and their allies. The ICBM was launchedRead More →

For the first time at the FIFA World Cup, female referees will officiate in men’s matches. Six women will be on the pitch in Qatar, including Japan’s Yamashita Yoshimi. A sports journalist watches women officials make gender breakthroughs at international sports tournaments. A Japanese pioneer The FIFA World Cup willRead More →

(Bloomberg) – Japan’s trade deficit widened in October as the country’s import bill continued to soar, fueled by a historic decline in the yen that has already helped drag the economy down. Bloomberg’s Most Read The trade deficit widened from 2.09 trillion yen to 2.16 trillion yen ($15.5 billion), theRead More →

A final report written by outside attorneys on falsified factory inspection data by Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW) revealed 20 new cases of substandard equipment delivered to nuclear power plants. The report follows revelations that the company’s Muroran factory in Muroran, Hokkaido, rigged inspection data on components shipped to powerRead More →

We, President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida, today reaffirmed our commitment to work with Indo-Pacific partners to meet their needs for high-quality, sustainable infrastructure. At the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) event at the G20 Summit, we announced that the United States’ International Development FinanceRead More →

A Chinese Y-9 intelligence collection aircraft pictured near Okinawa, Japan on Nov. 14, 2022. (Japanese Defense Ministry) CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japanese fighter jets rushed to intercept three Chinese planes, including a drone, near Okinawa on Monday, according to the Japanese Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Japan Air Self-Defense ForceRead More →

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is selling special Pokemon snacks in Japanese locations to coincide with the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. New Pokemon-themed snacks will soon be available for fans in Japan, and for cheap too. Pokemon as a franchise has never really been short of official merchandise, andRead More →

Shinkai Makoto’s new anime feature film “Suzume” has grossed $13.5 million (1.88 billion yen) in just three days since its November 11 opening at the Japanese box office, a personal best for the proven hitmaker. The opener surpasses her previous hits “Your Name” from 2016 and “Weathering With You” fromRead More →

LINE NEXT, the NFT wing of Japanese social media site LINE, has announced the launch of its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace with the aim of providing a wider range of offerings to users. The NFT market, called DOSI, was launched with help from partners including SoftBank, Crypto.com and Visa afterRead More →

romantic killer is one of many anime series that deals with bullying in modern Japanese society. This subtle but deadly crime is something that is minimized, overlooked or mocked by the victim’s family, friends and peers. Trying to portray the reality of the crime and how it should be solved,Read More →

Odd Taxi: Diamond wa Kizutsukanai, a play based on the iconic and award-winning anime, is set to debut in Japan early next year. The anime sleeper hit 2021 strange taxi translates on stage. According to Anime News Network, Bizarre Taxi: Diamond wa Kizutsukanai (The diamonds will not be damaged) willRead More →

YesYou could talk about Marcus Smith’s kicking or skillful finishing, Guy Porter’s happy knack for being in the right place at the right time, twice, or Freddie Steward’s strength through the air and his punishing runs. from the depths. But really in the years to come, long after all ofRead More →

mastermind JAPAN and Carhartt, both on the mainline and through Carhartt WIP, have a relationship that spans more than a decade. The Hypebeast Archive found a collaboration between the two in 2010, and more year after year, and now the duo are back together for an eight-piece seasonal release. UnderRead More →

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for centuries. With a history of almost 3000 years dating back to the beginning of the Zhou dynasty, it has been integrated into the current medical system of China. The traditional practice involves the use of plants, animals and minerals. It works onRead More →

Toyota City Mayor Toshihiko Ota took the opportunity of his country’s return to the WRC calendar to host the FORUM8 Rally Japan Sustainability Forum, a day after the rally was awarded two stars with a view to obtaining the FIA’s full three-star environmental accreditation. Keynote addresses were delivered by theRead More →

How to watch and stream the England Women’s National Team match against Japan on TV and online in the UK England women’s national team will cap off a terrific year with a few friendlies in Spain, the first of which will see them face Japan Friday. The Lionesses won theirRead More →

Three new onigiri are released at the perfect time for Pokémon fans. What makes Japanese convenience stores so special is the wide variety of items they offer. Sure, you can find chips, cookies, cola, and beer here, but you’ll also find all kinds of delicious bento box lunches, pre-made pastaRead More →

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! What’s wrong with Japan? Just got back from a two week trip to southern Japan. I’ve done over 2,000 miles on highways, toll roads, and the tightest rural country roads, and haven’t managed to hit a single pothole. Drivers drove atRead More →

* November manufacturers’ sentiment index at 22-month low * Services sector index hits 3-year high in November * Good mood of industrialists, stable service sector * Reuters Tankan is closely correlated with BOJ tankan By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Japanese manufacturing optimism fell to a 22-month lowRead More →

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday he would speed up the drafting and passage of a law aimed at regulating the collection of donations by religious groups and protecting the families of believers after meeting with victims of the Unification Church and was heartbroken byRead More →

It’s been 27 years since Sony released the first playstation. Games have changed a lot over the past two and a half decades, but it’s hard to argue that Sony’s flat gray box hasn’t had a lasting effect on the brand and pop culture as a whole. RELATED: Best PS1Read More →

Japan’s security plans involve doubling defense spending within five years, which will bring about a change in the sea where Japan’s pacifist constitution limits military capability. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (World News) In a preemptive measure to prepare for future and potential aggression, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledgedRead More →

Maya Yoshida is the hard-tackle defender with a girl’s name who will try to lead Japan into uncharted territory in Qatar, a tournament likely to be her World Cup swansong. Yoshida’s third World Cup and his first with the captain’s armband will see Japan take on Germany, Spain and CostaRead More →

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Governor Pete Ricketts will travel to Japan to accept the Order of the Rising Sun award. Ricketts says he will travel to Japan early next week to accept the award at a ceremony at the Imperial Palace on November 9. The Order of the Rising SunRead More →

The father and son sentenced to a Japanese prison for smuggling Carlos Ghosn out of the country in a major musical equipment case were transferred to the United States a week ago, ending another chapter of the corporate saga involving the former chairman of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA.Read More →

Artist Theaster Gates will open a new project at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas this month, offering visitors the chance to sample Japanese and Southern African-American influenced dishes on a table made by the artist, while listening to music curated by him and looking at his other works. AfroRead More →

As of November 3, 2022, Tadashi Yanai was Japan’s richest man, with an estimated net worth of US$28.3 billion., followed by Masayoshi Jr. (#2, $23.1 billion), Takemitsu Takizaki (#3, $21.2 billion); and Takahisa Takahara (No. 4, $5.6 billion). Shigenobu Nagamori is the fifth richest person in Japan, with $3.9 billion.Read More →

Visitors watch a news broadcast on Thursday showing archival footage of a North Korean missile test at the ferry terminal on the eastern island of Ulleungdo in the East Sea, also known as sea ​​of ​​Japan. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images North Korea continued its intensive missile launches, firing threeRead More →

Long-established Kyoto tea house Itokyuemon launched two surprising new matcha items, Uji Matcha Carbonara Sauce and Uji Matcha Fettuccine earlier this month, bringing their renowned rich green tea flavor to tea lovers. noodles. Itokyuemon has created a variety of Uji Matcha items apart from common matcha sweets, including curry, sake,Read More →

TOKYO, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei index ended flat on Wednesday as traders sidelined ahead of an impending Federal Reserve rate decision that should also give clues to the future policy path, although investors bought Sony Group shares on strong prospects. The Nikkei index moved in and out ofRead More →

Marketplace’s Econ Extra Credit series explores one documentary film per month with business and economic themes. Last month we watched “All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records”. Do you remember Tower Records? Well, turns out the physical stores of Tower Records are still big…in Japan. TowerRead More →

RIYADH – General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh has announced that ‘Anime Town Japan’, the largest anime town in the world, will soon be launched on Boulevard World during the Riyadh season. The second edition of the Saudi Anime Exhibition, the largest anime exhibition in the Middle East,Read More →

Japanese carrier ZIPAIR has increased capacity to California with additional weekly flights to San Jose. Between January and March 2023, the low-cost airline will increase from three flights per week to five, operated by its fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. ZIPAIR adds frequencies to San Jose From January 11 toRead More →

WASHINGTON, DC – The Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current meet tonight in the 2022 NWSL Championship. Audi Field – home of the Washington Spirit – is hosting this year’s NWSL Finals. See below for an overview of the game, details on how to watch, NWSL Championship history and what’sRead More →

45 minutes for KO: Japan won’t be easy to beat though and in their July Test against France they came close in both games, losing 42-23 and 20-15 respectively. The Brave Blossoms will also face England and France on their own European tour and will be looking to put inRead More →

Australia’s avocado industry is expected to increase exports to Japan not only this year, but the industry also expects to increase its export volume year on year, according to the industry’s leading body. industry. “Japan is the biggest avocado market in Asia, and it has great growth potential for us,”Read More →

Japanese producer Wada Arihiro and multi-hyphenate Ito Taichi have unveiled CinemaAirLane, an international distribution platform that will deliver international films directly to US theaters. The company’s system makes it possible to monetize films that do not have a distributor. It can also be used for distribution and marketing. The minimumRead More →

Speculating on rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favorite pastime for many fans, perhaps right after watching matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors from the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that: rumours. None of this has been confirmed asRead More →

Saber Corporation (SABR Quick QuoteSABR – Free Report) recently announced that it has signed a new agreement with Japanese company MyStays Hotel Management. The travel technology company will enable the Asian hotelier to expand its global reach, attracting international and corporate customers as Japan eases pandemic-induced travel restrictions. Using Saber’sRead More →

64TH JAPAN SC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday October 22 and Sunday October 23 Tatsumi International Swimming Center, Tokyo, Japan GCS (25m) Results With the conclusion of the All Japan Short Course Championships 2022, the National Swimming Federation has revealed its roster for this year’s All Japan Short Course Championships in Melbourne,Read More →

Does the horniest ice cream on the market really capture the taste of the region? Who said ice cream should only be eaten in summer? It’s a question our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma has asked himself for years, every time he munch on a frozen dessert when the temperature drops. HereRead More →

Shares rise 2.9% on Monday’s trade Founder says company is recovering after management turmoil Regrets the delay in the choice of successors TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp (6594.T) posted record second-quarter operating profit on Monday after passing on higher prices to customers, cutting costsRead More →

For the majority of drifting enthusiasts – who live outside of Japan or surrounding countries – getting the chance to drive on one of the many tracks at the Ebisu Circuit complex is rare. From cost of travel to renting your own JDM runaway car, expenses can add up quicklyRead More →

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Melissa Bettoni scored a try with less than two minutes left on Sunday to earn Italy’s 21-8 victory over Japan, which propelled them into the quarterfinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. In doing so, on the final day of the group stage, it becameRead More →

SYDNEY, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida agreed on Saturday to strengthen security ties between the two U.S. allies as part of China’s push for greater influence in the region Asia Pacific. At the annual Australia-Japan leaders’ meeting, held in WesternRead More →

All presented by Armed Forces Entertainment JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., October 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Smooth, catchy musical beats by Bryce Vinea burst of energy and catchy tunes by a party band Pop rockand a mind-blowing escape room experience by Hurry Houdini are heading to U.S. military bases overseas toRead More →

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped below 27,000 on Friday, following Wall Street’s losses overnight as aggressive rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve could trigger a recession. However, strong gains in chip-related stocks amid an overnight rise in Philadelphia’s SE Semiconductor IndexRead More →

Author: Yoshihide Sakurai, Hokkaido University Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead on July 8, 2022 in Nara Prefecture while delivering a campaign speech in favor of a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate in the House of Councilors elections. The assassination led to public scrutiny of the UnificationRead More →

SAN DIEGO – October 19, 2022 – On October 19, 2022, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) began flight operations using an MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). JCG operates the SeaGuardian from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hachinohe Air Base. The RPARead More →

Loop8: Summer of Gods has been dated for Japan. The coming-of-age RPG will be released on March 16, 2023 in Japan, Marvelous confirmed today. XSEED and wonderful announced Loop8: Summer of Gods for the west back in September. However, a specific date has not yet been provided. The only confirmationRead More →

Japan’s oldest existing toilet, dating back hundreds of years, was damaged after it was accidentally hit by a car driven by an employee of an organization that preserves cultural relics. The 30-year-old, who works for the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association, damaged the communal toilets, located inside Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto,Read More →

It is the first time that the four nations have trained together in the South China Sea to exercise complex maritime operations in the region. This exercise builds on previous bilateral and trilateral exercises in recent months conducted in the South China Sea. Throughout the naval exercises, participants trained togetherRead More →

Photos by Richard A. Brooks. Video by Atish Patel Japanese cuisine is known to be associated with sake, but winemakers near Mount Fuji are on a mission to prove that their bottles pair just as well with crispy tempura and delicately sliced ​​raw fish. With its abundant rains and tremendousRead More →

Taipei— As Japan continues to build up its military, perceptions of how it would be used in a possible war between Taiwan and China differ widely between its public messages abroad and domestic opinions at home, analysts say. . Although not formal diplomatic allies, neighbors Japan and Taiwan have grownRead More →

MADGAON, India — Japan dominated Canada en route to a 4-0 win at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, leaving the Canadians deep in Pool D. Mao Kubota, Uno Shiragaki, Momoko Tanikawa and Mio Takaoka scored for Japan in a lopsided game at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. TheRead More →

Smart move or wasted opportunity? The sandwiches are extremely popular in Japan, so much so that they are often referred to as “sando”, similar to how a Japanese would say the English word “sand”. Although at first it seems like an incredibly unappetizing nickname, it makes you feel like, “WannaRead More →

Japan is set to change a 19th-century law deciding the paternity of a child born after divorce, in a bid to reduce the number of unregistered babies who face difficulties accessing health care and to education. The cabinet on Friday approved a bill under which paternity will be attributed toRead More →

IMF official: Now is not the time to adjust BOJ’s yield control Japan’s intervention likely linked to yen’s impact on investment spending The intervention was a one-time event of relatively small size The impact of the intervention does not last long, according to the IMF WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) –Read More →

Japan cannot tolerate excessive currency volatility – finmin Suzuki Authorities watch volatility rather than yen level – Suzuki Japan told G7 and G20 it was ‘deeply concerned’ about rising volatility WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Japan is ready to take “decisive” action against the yen’s rapid decline and is focusingRead More →

Baby enters the new season, it’s time for the PGA Tour to hold its only event in Japan – the Zozo Championship. Here are five things you need to know – from Hideki Matsuyama to Xander Schauffele to Tiger Woods – for this year’s tournament at Accordia Golf Narashino CountryRead More →

Daikaya sends a lucky contest winner to Japan. Photograph courtesy of Daikaya When Daikaya opened near Chinatown in 2013, real ramen was a rarity in DC, not to mention Sapporo-style, one of Japan’s 32 regional varieties of soup. The cozy store pioneered a craze, offering bowls of shio, shoyu andRead More →

Sakhalin-1 remains important for energy security – minister Verification of the impact on Japan of the Petronas force majeure on gas supply Japan asked Petronas to minimize the impact of the LNG supply failure TOKYO, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Japan will decide what to do with the Sakhalin-1 oil andRead More →

Here’s how you can access live streams of Golf Channel coverage this week. Click the link for direct access to this event (every hour ET). Times represent live streams and TV coverage. For deferred events, the durations of coverage are also noted. All events listed below will be featured onRead More →

Gotemba is a friendly city in Shizuoka Prefecture well known for its shopping center and stunning view of Mount Fuji. It’s easily accessible by bus from Shibuya or Tokyo stations in less than two hours, making it a great place for an overnight trip or a stopover on the wayRead More →

Italy beat the United States 22-10 to open play on Sunday in matchday two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Whangarei, New Zealand. Canada beat Japan 41-5 and Wales took on Scotland, also in Whangarei. Top-seeded and favorite England scored clearly in their opener on Saturday when they scoredRead More →

TOKYO, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Japan and the United States are conducting a joint military exercise involving the U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in areas around Japan in light of continued missile launches by North Korea, North Korea said. the Japanese Ministry of Defense on Saturday. North Korea fired twoRead More →

Later this month, after two and a half years, the border with Japan will finally fully reopen. Japan has been cautious about its border during the pandemic: it wasn’t until June 2022 that travelers with authorized tour groups were able to enter the country; in September, the rule was changedRead More →

Curry House Coco Ichibanya World offers dishes and roux “reverse import” branches of the chain abroad. In Japan, curry is a comfort food. Sitting down with a plate of rice, half-covered in roux with a hearty but balanced mix of spicy, salty and sweet notes, and served with tried-and-true toppingsRead More →

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, October 6 (Reuters) – Most of Japan’s regional economies are recovering moderately, with some companies considering raising wages, the central bank said in a quarterly report, underscoring its hope that household incomes will rise enough to offset the rising cost of living. In the report releasedRead More →

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra begins a four-city tour of Japan next month, for its first overseas engagements since before the coronavirus pandemic caused the cancellation of cultural events around the world. The orchestra is scheduled to perform at Minato Mirai Hall in Yokohama on November 9; theRead More →

The United States and Japan deployed fighter jets for joint exercises on Tuesday in response to North Korea’s test firing of a ballistic missile over Japan. The drills took place in airspace west of Japan’s Kyushu region, involving eight Japanese fighter jets and four US fighter jets, according to theRead More →

TOKYO — North Korea has launched a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, Japanese and South Korean officials said Tuesday. The missile, which was the first North Korean projectile to cross Japanese airspace since 2017, landed in the Pacific Ocean. The Japanese government issued a rare evacuation order on TuesdayRead More →

SAITAMA, Japan – You’ve never heard a crowd cheer like the crowd cheers here. In Japan, 20,000 people never lose the rhythm when it comes time to clap on a beat. They might have looked militaristic all weekend long at Saitama Super Arena if it wasn’t so clear how happyRead More →

Intervention drains nearly 15% of readily available funds Japan may avoid selling US Treasuries for now – analysts Impact of additional intervention could diminish – analysts TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Japan spent a record 2.8 trillion yen ($19.7 billion) intervening in the foreign exchange market last week to propRead More →

The Washington Wizards lost to the Golden State Warriors 96-87 in their first preseason game in Japan. Here are five takeaways from what happened… First presentation The Washington Wizards have built a sizable following in the country of Japan thanks in large part to Rui Hachimura. Japanese fans set theirRead More →

Konu carpenters traveled to Atlanta to install the new steeple. Photo: Jessica Cork The Japanese community in Atlanta this Friday is to unveil the newly built bell tower to house the peace bell given to the Carter Center speak Consulate General of Japan during the 1980s. Destined to be meltedRead More →

The USS Zumwalt, the lead ship of her class and one of the Navy’s newest destroyers, arrived at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes ) NAVAL BASE YOKOSUKA, Japan ⁠— One of the Navy’s newest warships, the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt, docked at theRead More →

Although he’s not exactly economy class when he travels, Kristaps Porzingis may be the only 7-foot-3 person you won’t hear complaining about long flights. No WiFi on the plane? Not a problem for the Washington Wizards big man. He prefers to sip coffee and grind through his to-do list withoutRead More →

September 26, 2022, 2:55 p.m. HST * Updated September 26, 2:57 p.m. Japanese tourists on the Big Island. File photo: Japan Airlines The Hawaii Tourism Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for Strategic Visitor Education and Destination Marketing and Brand Management Services for the Japanese Market. Through this procurementRead More →

TOKYO — For nearly two decades, public discussion of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s ties to the Unification Church was taboo in Japan. Today, the organization’s decades-long influence on Japanese politics is at the forefront of a political outcry. The turning point: the assassination of Shinzo Abe on July 8.Read More →

The second round of the GROUP E World Cup involves a mouth-watering encounter between Japan and Costa Rica in Ar-Rayyan. The Japanese are no strangers to football’s biggest cup competition as they have qualified for the last seven tournaments in a row. 2 Japan’s celebrations were wild after securing aRead More →

Kanoa Igarashi slapped his hand against his surfboard in exultation before throwing it back into the ocean. The Huntington Beach native delivered another winning performance Saturday afternoon from the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. This one, however, had implications for more people than itself. Two-time US Open ofRead More →

Beijing – A two-day event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China kicked off in Beijing on Saturday, with organizers hoping to attract people unfamiliar with Japanese culture through programs featuring food, music and animation, among others. The event at a Beijing mallRead More →

NEW YORK — Japan’s strict border restrictions will be eased next month, the prime minister announced Thursday, allowing tourists easy entry for the first time since the pandemic began. At a news conference at the foot of New York’s Central Park, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said independent tourists would beRead More →

Nuclear experts pondering the safest way to decommission the three crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi atomic power plant have devised a new plan to recover highly radioactive debris from the site, with even anti-nuclear activists giving the proposal their qualified backing. They warn, however, that the situation at theRead More →

Media Tip Sheets The Chinese people are once again outraged by the country’s zero Covid policy. A quarantine bus crashed the other night killing 27 people and leaving others in hospital. With President Biden saying “the pandemic is over” and other countries have relaxed policies, will China ever see itRead More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →