Japanese Prime Minister Kishida will replace Defense Minister Kishi – Yomiuri on Wednesday
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will replace Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Wednesday due to his health in the upcoming Cabinet and party leadership reshuffle, the Yomiuri daily reported on Saturday. Kishida moved the reshuffle,…
Live Updates: DraftKings shares jump on improved financial advice and customer engagement
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The number of UK businesses in 'critical financial distress' has risen by more than a third in the past year, according to a new report, with bars and restaurants,…
This fireworks festival in Yamagata is streamed live on YouTube
We're seeing the return of summer fireworks this year, with a handful of shows scheduled in Tokyo and several other prefectures across Japan. The small town of Oe in Yamagata Prefecture in particular celebrates the 100th anniversary of its…
“Torao”: a gripping foray into true crime
If you're the type of person who likes true-crime podcasts and Errol Morris documentaries, you better investigate Kazuya Murayama's "Torao." This dark drama delves into a decades-old unsolved murder case, but makes the bold decision…
The wife of an imprisoned Navy lieutenant in Japan reveals the response of a young child
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The wife of a US Navy lieutenant who was sentenced to three years in a Japanese prison after being involved in a traffic accident that killed two people says she is doing everything she can to…
Japan’s service sector nearly stagnated in July – PMI
A woman wearing a protective face mask is seen at an outdoor restaurant as the government declared the second state of emergency for the capital and some prefectures, amid an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tokyo, Japan,…
How the Rollerdrome composer created the sound of 2030 – PlayStation.Blog
Roll7's next skater-shooter, rollerdrome, is our first to feature an all-original soundtrack, featuring dark retro-futuristic synth beats from the incredible Electric Dragon. I spoke to Ian, the artist behind Electric Dragon, to…
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) – Know the Facts About JEV and Stay Safe Fact Sheet
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China steps up threats ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s unofficial visit to Taiwan — Radio Free Asia
Any visit to Taiwan by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, who is currently leading a congressional delegation on an Asian tour, would result in "very serious developments and…
Japan’s economic security law takes effect amid regional tensions
Part of a new Japanese economic security law went into effect on Monday to ensure the stable supply of vital commodities, including semiconductors, and to support the development of crucial technologies amid heightened…
Folklore is back! Here’s what happens the first week
Winnipeg's world-renowned multicultural festival is back, all in person with music, food, dancing and more at 24 pavilions across the city. Here's your guide to what happens during the first week of Folklorama.
Belgian…
“Trinity, Trinity, Trinity”: A laudable exploration of nuclear energy
How has our history of nuclear war affected us across generations? What consequences of this are we still unable to accept? Novelist and visual artist Erika Kobayashi explores these questions in her speculative thriller “Trinity,…
Long after the Tokyo trial, the Indian judge retains a place of honor in the political memory of…
Fifth of 6 parts
Among postwar Japanese political leaders and thinkers, many have long considered Judge Radhabinod Pal an icon. Indeed, he remained a touchstone of the culture wars surrounding the Tokyo trial.
While…
U.S. and Japan cooperate on semiconductors in new economic dialogue
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Japan launched a new high-level economic dialogue on Friday aimed at pushing back against China and countering disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The two longtime allies…
San Francisco is one of the “greatest places in the world”. Here are 10 reasons why
The city has recently been featured as a top destination for travelers by national publications. If you are a tourist eager to visit and see the charm of the city, check out these 10 places.
By the…
UneMeta, the NFT Incubator, Trading Platform and SocialFi, Raises $5M
SINGAPORE, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About 27 July 2022, UneMeta, an NFT incubator, trader and SocialFi platform recently announced the closure of a $5 million fundraising led by the Jasmy Foundation, from Japan Internet of Things…
Arab Americans rise in politics and polls: Jim Zogby
CHICAGO: Arab Americans have faced decades-long challenges to being recognized as a community, and while several obstacles continue to exist, they are making tangible progress on the political front and in elections, Jim Zogby,…
Participation in Investor Communications Japan (ICJ) Proxy Platform Surpasses 1,700 Listed Companies
TOKYO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Communication with investors Japan (ICJ), a joint venture of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global leader in Fintech, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. (TSE), today announced that…
Meet the nurse behind some of your favorite songs
At 18, Nousha Salimi was already a registered nurse. She fell in love with the field of healing at a young age – drawn to its inherent overlap with mental health – and enrolled in a nursing program before graduating from high school.…
VOX POPULI: Don’t go to Oze National Park without bringing 100 yen coins
"When summer comes/ I remember/ Far-away Oze/ Distant sky..." go the lyrics of "Natsu no Omoide" (Summer Memories), a 1949 pop number written by Shoko Ema (1913- 2005).
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From manga to politics – Book and Film Globe
Writer Ken Akamatsu's election victory offers insight into Japanese artistic discourse
On July 26, the famous manga author Ken Akamatsu will take his place in the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. In a…
Global stocks start the week lower, following the pullback in Wall St
The outlook for Dow industrials was unchanged and that of the S&P 500 was down only a fraction of a point.
In Asian trading, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 0.8% to 27,699.25 and Seoul's Kospi rose 0.4% to 2,403.69.
Hong Kong's…
12 reasons we loved celebrating our 40th anniversary in Ireland
With COVID, it took my husband Keith and I two and a half years to travel to the Emerald Isle to celebrate our 40th birthday.e wedding anniversary. The lure of Irish music, castles, churches and seaside cliffs drew us in. We celebrated…
Behind the Art: Is “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Katsushika Hokusai the most famous…
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura – Under the Wave Off Kanagawa) or commonly called The big wave is a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Made in 1831 during the Edo period of Japanese history, the…
Perrottet takes advice from Japan, but the high-speed train is just a “dream” for now
Tokyo: The best route for high-speed rail in New South Wales would be from Newcastle to Parramatta and up to Badgerys Creek, a leading international expert has told Premier Dominic Perrottet.As part of its business mission to Japan,…
Domestic realities limit Yoon’s foreign policy rebalancing
Authors: Christina Dasom Song and Yves Tiberghien, UBCSouth Korea's new president, Yoon Suk-yeol, has broken with his predecessor's careful balance between Seoul's trade relationship with China and security alliance with the United States.…
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 22-24
It's the weekend and it's going to be hot with temperatures near or in the 90s. Here are some ways to spend it.
Deutschtown Music Festival
Three days of music at 40 North Side venues — including near PNC Park — begin Friday and continue…
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The report gives an abstract and quantitative examination of the Global Acgn The review is based on the division of Acgn which focuses on monetary and non-monetary factors that affect Acgn improvement. The report joins a…
Opinion: Almost all the economic numbers line up: A US recession is likely
The United States is dangerously close to falling into a recession, despite assurances from Federal Reserve officials, Wall Street economists and financial journalists. This is not just a frivolous opinion; that's what the data says. Let…
Over 30 endangered sea turtles found with fatal stab wounds to neck on Japanese beach
A heartbreaking case of animal cruelty has sparked an extensive investigation after more than 30 Sea turtles have been discovered stabbed on the shore of a beach in the main island of Okinawa prefecture, Japan. The sea creatures…
MIG Welding Robot Market 2022 Value with Status and Global Analysis – FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa…
The MIG Welding Robots Market The report is a valuable source of insightful data for business strategists. It provides an overview of the industry with growth analysis and historical & future cost, revenue, demand and supply…
Rochester faculty newly appointed to named chairs: NewsCenter
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Dozens of sea turtles stabbed to death off the island of Japan
A frustrated fisherman has confessed to stabbing dozens of protected sea turtles to death on a southern Japanese island after they got caught in his fishing nets, according to local officials.Between 30 and 50 green sea turtles were found…
China’s economic engine is about to start shrinking
Comment this storyCommentFor several decades, China has been converging economically with the United States. Depending on how you measure it, its gross domestic product has already surpassed that of its big global rival or is getting…
At Tatsu-ya’s Austin restaurants, Japanese cuisine gets a Texan twist
The chefs behind Ramen Tatsu-ya are building a culinary 'multiverse' with tiki drinks and Texas brisketJuly 18, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. EDTA giant Maneki-neko greets diners at the entrance to Domo Alley-Gato in Austin. (Erin Krall)Comment this…
Tiger Tiger Music Festival celebrates Portland’s Asian American and Pacific Islander…
In many Asian cultures, the tiger represents strength. And a music festival called Tiger Tiger seeks to showcase the creativity and strength of Portland's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities this Sunday night in the city's…
Japan allows defense budget requests without specific amounts
The government plans to authorize the Ministry of Defense to make budget requests for the 2023 financial year without specifying the amounts requested, informed sources said on Saturday.
In line with its guidelines on budget requests…
Re-examining the Japanese economy | Looking for Alpha
NatanaelGinting/iStock via Getty Images By Dina Ting, CFA, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton Exchange-Traded Funds Can Japan boost political and economic reform following the tragic death of former Prime Minister…
Chinese artist sparks climate action with toxic soup and rock music
One morning after rain in the eastern Chinese city of Zibo, two people dressed as fishermen toss dozens of giant inflatable fish and peppers through the polluted, dark brown water of the Yueyang River, shouting: "Zibo's fish fondue!"…
Stop pandering to purists, says Royal Opera House’s first black Otello | Opera
IIt was heralded as a landmark moment in operatic history – after more than 130 years and 234 performances at the Royal Opera House, the lead role in Verdi's Otello has finally been performed by a black man.Taking to the Covent Garden stage…
Academics divided over need for Abe’s state funeral
Experts were divided over plans to hold a state funeral this fall for former prime minister Shinzo Abe, which would be the first for a former prime minister in more than half a century.
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Japan’s Kyoto Symphony Orchestra Announces Next Music Director
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Japanese conductor Nodoka Okisawa will join The city of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra (KSO) as the 14th conductor for an initial three-year term. She will be the first woman to assume this role since the…
High school Korean class on island promotes self-reliance
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Anti-immigrant party opposed to COVID measures wins Diet seat
One of the most stunning results to emerge from the Upper House elections was a seat won by an extremely conservative party calling for freedom to opt out of masks and vaccines amid the ongoing!--googleon:index-->…
Breaking Japan’s Deflationary Psychology – OMFIF
We at OMFIF were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. Our thoughts are with our friends, colleagues and contacts in Japan during this time of national mourning. This commentary…
Shinzo Abe has remade Japan and the world, says BU expert | UB today
Japan, with a population of 125 million, recorded just one gun death last year, and a total of just 14 since 2017. The country has some of the toughest gun laws. stringent in the world. The near absence of lethal shootings…
BOJ lifts lid on 7 of 9 regional economies as consumption recovers
The Bank of Japan on Monday revised its view on seven of the nine regional economies, reflecting the diminishing negative impact of COVID-19 on private consumption, even as supply bottlenecks persist.
In its quarterly…
Protesters in Sri Lanka occupy Colombo presidential residence
In Sri Lanka, large-scale anti-government protests have been staged in the largest city of Colombo. Some protesters occupied the president's residence.
The…
Charting the global economy: US jobs signal another big Fed hike
Comment this storyCommentSign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast.Sustained U.S. job growth and an unemployment rate near a 50-year low have bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will…
Residents react to the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. - Reactions continue to pour in over the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech on Friday.While his politics and tenure as Japan's longest-serving prime minister were…
Japan’s strict gun laws make shootings rare
Abe was shot dead in Nara city on Friday while delivering a campaign speech and remains in critical condition undergoing emergency treatment, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.Gun violence is extremely rare in Japan.In 2018, Japan, a…
SoftBank’s Rajeev Misra steps down from senior position to ‘focus on his new…
SoftBank's Rajeev Misra steps down as CEO for 'focus on his new business New Delhi: Rajeev Misra, CEO of SB Investment Advisers, which manages SoftBank Vision Fund, will step down from his main duties at the Japanese investment conglomerate…
The unexpected way a ramen chain encourages people to vote
But companies like Ippudo have reason to be concerned. According to The Economist, few Japanese seem to want to engage meaningfully in politics or government, and a drop in the country's voting age from 20 to 18 in 2016 did…
Japan’s oldest and youngest political parties woo disgruntled voters
Japan's oldest and youngest opposition parties are heading into Sunday's Upper House election with the same goal: to increase their numbers of voters unhappy with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito coalition and major…
Netflix Announces ‘Stranger Things’ Spinoff, Duffer Brothers Forms Upside Down Pictures
(L-R) Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer attend the Netflix Stranger Things ATAS Official Screening at Raleigh Studios Hollywood on May 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Emma McIntyre | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesNetflix plans to…
Japanese party leaders shore up campaign lines ahead of vote
As Sunday's House of Councilors elections loom, with a solid lead in the polls for Japan's ruling coalition, the leaders of major political parties are widely using a few choice phrases to make their case to voters across the country.…
Vladimir Putin and Russia threaten to cut Japan’s gas lifeline
Japan is particularly vulnerable to the threat of being cut off from gas from Sakhalin-2, which currently supplies around 4% of its global gas needs. Resource-poor Japan imports about 90% of its gas needs.It is currently in the grip of a…
Video Game Cover Artist Recreates Iconic Final Fantasy 14 Track… With 1,000 Singers
A group of over 1,400 singers came together to sing Final Fantasy 14's iconic track Close in the Distance, with video game cover artist Alex Moukala spearheading the project.Shared on his Twitter, the song's arrangement is also by Moukala…
Second Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine and International Sport
Russia's unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, facilitated by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant violation of its international obligations. Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between…
Poll: 84% of candidates are in favor of more government spending
Support for increasing public spending instead of practicing fiscal responsibility has doubled among candidates running for the Upper House in the past 20 years, according to surveys.
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Japan’s secret to taming the coronavirus: peer pressure
To understand how Japan has done better than most countries in the world at containing the disastrous consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, think of Mika Yanagihara, who went to buy flowers last week in central Tokyo. Even when…
UNESCO sides with Ukraine against Russia in ‘borscht war’
At least 20 people were killed, including two children, in Russian missile attacks on a village near the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, authorities said, a day after the withdrawal of invading Russian forces from a strategic Black Sea…
Japan’s business mood sours after China lockdown, rising costs
Cranes of an industrial port are seen in front of Mount Fuji in Tokyo, Japan, February 17, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterConfidence index of major manufacturers at +9 against f'cast…
☀️ July 1 Morning Summary | Policy
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of news summaries selected last night by the Vietnam News Agency.- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Japan to further help Vietnam improve its legislative capacity and develop a pool of qualified…
Best time to visit Taipei
On the edge of the tropics, east of China and southwest of Japan, the tiny island of Taiwan is full of promise - and a bit of traveler's sweat.
In the capital, Taipei, the four seasons merge into two and the calendar changes to lunar logic.…
☀️ June 29 Morning Summary | Policy
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of news digests selected last night by the Vietnamese News Agency.
- President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Japanese Justice Minister Furukawa Yoshihisa on June 28, during which the…
Bangladesh signs Tk 92bn deal with Japan for metro linking east to west Dhaka
In terms of Bangladeshi currency, the deal is worth 92 billion taka. Economic Relations Secretary Fatima Yasmin and Japanese Ambassador Naoki Ito signed the agreement during a virtual meeting on Tuesday.On the 19.6 kilometer Route 5, a…
Dennajye teaches himself to play the right notes – The Royal Gazette
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Faced with the redevelopment, Koenji stands up
On the afternoon of Sunday May 15, hundreds of protesters gathered in the streets of Koenji, a district west of Shinjuku, Tokyo. For about three hours, these protesters - hippies, punks, shopkeepers and wage earners - marched and…
Pakistan’s economic woes: Who’s the bad guy?
On May 23, President Biden declared the official launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Japan, opening a new phase in the Asia-Pacific conflict between the United States and China. China policy has taken on two…
Japan issues warning of possible electricity crisis on Monday
Visitors take photos with Tokyo's night view during the 'Totally Dark' event, in which all electric lights are turned off and candlelight is used instead, at the Sunshine City Observatory after the easing of COVID-19 controls, in Tokyo,…
Arcata Oyster Festival draws crowds as event returns – Times-Standard
Hundreds of people descended on the Arcata creamery district to spend the day after returning from the local oyster festival.
The annual event has made a full comeback after two years of alternate formats due to the onset of the COVID-19…
‘I Was on a Treadmill Until Death’: The Amazing Worlds of Chiharu Shiota | Art
In 2016, the day after Chiharu Shiota was presented with plans for an ambitious solo exhibition spanning her 30-year artistic career, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer."I felt that my soul was going to separate…
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida faces crucial national election – The Diplomat
AdvertisingLess than a year after he became prime minister and led his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a significant victory in lower house elections in October 2021, Kishida Fumio faces a crucial national election next month. His…
Okinawans pray for peace amid growing tensions abroad, at home
ITOMAN, Okinawa Prefecture - Residents of Japan's southernmost prefecture paid their respects on Okinawa Memorial Day June 23 to the victims of the bloody ground battles that stained the ground here in!--googleon:index-->…
Brave Group Raises Another $10M to Accelerate Metaverse Business, Finalizing Series C Total at $18M
- Investors are Japanese companies such as Dawn Capital and Osaka Gas, foreign investment funds and individual investors -
TOKYO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brave group Inc., a virtual IP company based in Japan, raised $10 million in…
I took the train to Düsseldorf – here is my city guide | Holidays in Germany
DThe inhabitants of üsseldorf call their home “the city in 10 minutes”, because it rarely takes longer to get where you want. That's a big claim for a place that has no less than 50 stadtteile (mini-districts), but it is supported by a…
Global Perspective: North Korean provocation could strengthen Japan-ROK ties
By Masao Okonogi, Emeritus Professor, Keio University
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Business titans mixed on the issue of energy imports from Russia
A survey by Asahi Shimbun found that 31 of Japan's top 100 companies support moves to suspend or reduce resource imports from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, while a plurality of companies!--googleon:index-->…
A bold but necessary exhibition that shows what is missing in Australian art
Her signature material is bright red wool yarn, used to create a dense web in which objects are cocooned or suspended. One could see there an extended variation of Marcel Duchamp's installation of 1942, his string, in which a surreal…
Universal Studios Japan Gets ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Collab
Universal Studios Japan is no stranger to anime collaborations, and the next one continues to be a show stealer. The theme park is expected to offer limited-time attractions based on Jujustsu Kaisen departure September 16, 2022with…
Kishida cautious about Japan’s acquisition of nuclear submarines
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sounded cautious on Sunday over acquiring a nuclear-powered submarine to bolster the country's defense capability, a call by some opposition parties before next month's upper house…
Prime Minister Kishida wary of Japan’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at his office in Tokyo on June 15, 2022. (Mainichi/Kan Takeuchi)
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The week in classic: La bohème; Madame Butterfly; Mr Brouček’s Excursions – the review |…
OThe mystery of opera production, contrary to the laws of arithmetic, is that addition can turn into subtraction. The New Glyndebourne Festival Bohemian (1896) is full of ideas but they diminish an already whole work by itself. Staged by…
Old enough? Kids going on their first errands captivate viewers and spark parenthood debate
After airing in Japan for three decades, a reality show covering children doing their first errands on their own has gained a large following in Western countries.
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BOJ Keeps Rates Ultra-Low, Warns It’s Watching Yen Movements Closely
BOJ keeps interest rate targets unchanged, as expectedBOJ says monitoring impact of currency movements on economyNo change to dovish policy guidelinesBOJ Gov Kuroda will brief the media at 06:30 GMTTOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of…
Japan makes ‘online insults’ punishable by imprisonment after TV star’s suicide
Japan's parliament has passed a law making "online insults" punishable by imprisonment.It comes amid growing public concern over cyberbullying sparked by the suicide of reality TV star Hana Kimura, who had suffered abuse on social…
Bonnaroo Livestream: Watch the music festival online for free on Hulu
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When Flume, J. Cole and Japanese Breakfast take the stage at Bonnaroo…
Char Aznable gets his own Gundam burgers at McDonald’s Japan
The ads McDonald's Japan has rolled out are no stranger to big star power, and the company's new poster boy seeks to continue that trend. Mobile Suit Gundamby Char Aznable is the latest celebrity spokesperson to take over, as he…
H3C launches Digital Tour 2022 in Japan, seizing new opportunities in the global digital economy
TOKYO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- H3C, a leader in digital solutions, kicked off its 2022 Digital Tour in Japan recently. Under the theme "Together, for a digital future", the event aims to strengthen the digital…
Kishida unveils plan to set up pandemic crisis control unit
Placeholder while loading article actionsTOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced plans to establish an infectious disease crisis management agency to better prepare for future pandemics.Kishida, marking the end…
Sapporo Classical Music Festival to be held in its entirety for the first time in 3 years
SAPPORO--This northern town will host its annual Pacific Music Festival, an acclaimed summer for the first time in three years now that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have subsided.
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Acgn Market Size and Analysis by 2022-2029 – Bilibili, ACGN CULTURE (CHINA) LIMITED, ACG…
New Jersey, United States,- The latest report published by MRI Accuracy Reports indicates that the Acgn The market is expected to accelerate strongly in the coming years. Analysts have studied market drivers,…
Live updates: Former Trump campaign manager Stepien withdraws from January 6 hearing
Get ready to remember the scandals and the war of the past, which still resonate today. Tuesday is the fifth anniversary of the fire that engulfed Grenfell Tower in west London, revealing gaps in the building's cladding and triggering a…
Japanese philanthropic group launches fundraiser for Ukrainians | Government and politics
By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese foundation announced Monday that it is launching a fundraising campaign to provide more than 1,200…
Meet Nicholas Daley, the vibey winner of GQ’s 2022 Designer Fashion Fund
"To be honest, I can't remember when I first met Nicholas," Don Letts writes via email, "but that's because I can't remember last week. That said, I remember meeting Nicholas because it was like meeting a younger version of myself, which…
Make or Dye – Japan Earthquake Leading Shibori Team
Hiroyuki Murase grew up surrounded by shibori, one of the country's oldest dyeing techniques dating back to the 8th century. His hometown, Arimatsu, was and still is considered the country's shibori hub: much of the intricate process of…
Editorial: Bank of Japan needs reality check on consumer prices after chief’s remark
Critics have forced Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda to withdraw a recent public remark that Japanese consumers have become "more tolerant" of rising prices.!-->…
Your complete guide to summer 2022 on the Presqu’île | New
Cloudless skies and warm weather draw peninsula residents and visitors in droves to summer festivals, fairs, concerts, and other seasonal events centered around food, art, and community. And with the past two summers of COVID canceling or…
Japanese Stradivarius violin sold for $15 million at auction
New York - A Stradivarius violin put up for sale by a Japanese businessman has sold for more than $15 million in New York, Tarisio Auctions announced Thursday.The fiddle, made by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 during the Italian…
Japan’s lower house lawmakers vote against cabinet no-confidence motion
Japan's lower house lawmakers have rejected a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's Cabinet.
The vote on the motion put forward by the…
Stop blaming the Russian soul
In a recent interesting article in the Times Literary Supplement, the Ukrainian novelist, essayist and poet Oksana Zabuzhko criticized Western readers for not recognizing Russian barbarism. Too many people, according to Zabuzhko, think…
الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام – The Japanese Embassy organizes a Japan Day at the Wisdom School in…
NNA - June 7e 2022, the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Sagesse Brasilia - Baabda school, organized a “Japan Day” event which attracted around 1,000 students to its premises.
The event showcased…
US emphasizes allied cooperation in face of North Korea threats
Placeholder while loading article actionsSEOUL, South Korea — U.S. Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with her counterparts from South Korea and Japan on Wednesday, underscoring the United States' commitment to defending its allies…
Asian stocks will get a reprieve as yields fall: Markets end
(Bloomberg) – Stocks in Asia are set to open higher on Wednesday after gains in U.S. equities and falling bond yields gave some breathing room to investors who fear higher rates could slow growth. Futures contracts rose in Japan, Australia…
Nobuyuki Idei, Sony CEO who elevated digital, dies at 84 – Billboard
Nobuyuki Idei, who led Japan's Sony from 1998 to 2005, driving its growth in the digital and entertainment sectors, has died, the company announced on Tuesday. He was 84 years old.
Idei died of liver failure on June 2 in Tokyo, Sony…
Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan/ Makino Botanical Garden: Preserving the Legacy of…
Tomitaro Makino, known as the "Father of Japanese Botany", once said: "Plants can survive without humans, but humans cannot survive without plants."
"Hear hear!" I say.
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Nippon Ishin aims to win a Diet seat in Kyoto at the expense of the CDP
The Kyoto constituency is becoming one of the fiercest battlegrounds in next month's Upper House election - among opposition parties.
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