Mary D. Gipson

J-WAVE Presents INSPIRE TOKYO ~Best Music and Market~ was held over the long weekend of September 17-19 at Yoyogi National Stadium. For 20 years, J-WAVE has hosted one of downtown Tokyo's biggest music events, J-WAVE LIVE, this…

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines on Wednesday and said he wanted to strengthen cooperation in priority areas for the Philippine leader, such as agriculture, energy, health and…

Stocks rose Wednesday morning on Wall Street ahead of a widely expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.The S&P 500 was up 0.7% at 10:14 a.m. ET. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 183 points, or 0.6%, to 30,895…

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TOKYO | BANGALORE, India – September 20, 2022: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology consulting and services company, has announced the appointment of Dhruv Anand as Country Head & Managing…

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER - Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Nations said Monday it has finally met a goal of pledging funds to remove 1 million barrels of…

AdvertisingIt has long been said that cyberspace is the "fifth battlefield" after land, sea, air and space. Its importance is only growing.In the case of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, fake news became a new bullet, flying across the…

20th-century Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva declared her opposition to the invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, becoming the most prominent celebrity to speak out against the war as Russian President Vladimir Putin faces challenges.…

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let's see what to do this Sunday, September 18!Today, the Japan-America Society of Vermont is hosting Matsuri 2022, a Japanese cultural festival of arts, crafts, music, and food. At Tuttle Middle School in South…

Tokyo, Sept. 17 (CNA) Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Saturday sent greetings to President of the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) while expressing hope for closer ties between the city and Taiwan at the opening of a…

The US dollar has climbed against major currencies this year, including a 24% rise against the Japanese yen. Federal Reserve rate hikes are a key driver of the dollar's rise, but there are others at play as well. The US dollar has crushed…

Go out: Movie theaterTicket in Paradiseout nowSometimes it feels like Hollywood is just playing the same old hits, but sometimes that's great news! Who could resist a traditional rom-com starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts as exes…

TOKYO — Japan is closing in on a full reopening, with an announcement likely in the coming days. But the country's prolonged shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a lasting blow to its reputation as a destination for…

By HYUNG-JIN KIM - Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Japan will meet next week on the sidelines of the United Nations…

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan – Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are meeting in an ancient Uzbek town on the Silk Road on Thursday to discuss the war in Ukraine, tensions around Taiwan and the deepening partnership between rising superpower…

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TOKYO: Bahrain's Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, and his Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in an Arab News Japan panel discussion in Tokyo on Tuesday. Speaking at the discussion,…

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Photo: Pakpoom Phummee (Shutterstock)If you, like me, have passed the dawn 2000s feeding an insatiable hunger for any snack product with a single katakana letter (one of the three Japanese writing systems) printed on the bagthen you know!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterTOKYO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Voters in Okinawa in Japan re-elected Denny Tamaki as governor on Sunday, state broadcaster NHK and other media reported, backing an independent candidate…

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam (second from left) and Governor of Kanagawa Yuji Kuroiwa (second from right) at the festival (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) - The Vietnam Festival in Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture opened in Yokohama…

With the last Ubisoft before presentation allowing gamers to get a clearer idea of ​​what's to come from the major publisher, the spotlight never strays too far from one of its biggest franchises, that of Assassin's Creed. With 2022…

A corruption scandal that engulfed last summer's pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games has cast a dark cloud over Sapporo's 2030 bid and raised new questions in Japan about hosting the Olympics again.Former Tokyo 2020 executive Haruyuki Takahashi…

The global chipmaking industry is opting for the United States over countries like China and Japan…

Somehow, Woody Goss and I discovered a mutual love for Park 566. Considering…

The management world is abuzz over the idea of ​​“silent resignation” – the term Gen Z, boosted by TikTok for doing nothing more at work than the job description requires. Of course, there's nothing new about this phenomenon - if Gen Z knew…

Another US congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions with China remain high over its claims to the self-governing island.A steady stream of American visitors have come to meet Taiwanese officials since the visit of US House…

Katy Perry has been announced as the special guest at Japan's True Colors festival in November. Perry will join more than 20 international groups and soloists, including Japanese dance group BOTAN & DAZZLE, American rapper Sparsh Shah,…

The Palaszczuk government unveiled in the June state budget an overhaul of coal royalties, designed to capitalize on soaring coal prices, that will bring in $1.2 billion over four years.Previously, the highest royalty was 15% for prices…

A weaker New Zealand dollar benefits New Zealand exporters. Photo/NZMEAs geopolitical and economic uncertainties continue to mount, the US dollar has become the only stake in global currency markets. The role of the greenback as a…

September 05, 2022 By Haley Dittbrenner '25 Susquehanna University will host the Japanese musical ensemble Taikoza as part of the university's…

An official Elden Ring art book is on the way, and it's so detailed you'll need to purchase it in two separate 400-page volumes. Although currently only available for pre-order in Japan - sorry; we'll let you know if and…

India is likely to become the world's third-largest economy by 2029, an SBI research paper said on Saturday. India has already overtaken the UK to become the fifth largest economy. The document states that India has undergone a…

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Nationalist sentiment appears to be on the rise in China, at a time when countries in the Indo-Pacific region are already expressing concerns about Beijing's aggressive military posture. In the past week, two incidents associated with…

I am a man of integrity, I did not join the PDP for selfish reasons—Shekarau Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano state, has defended his latest political decision to revert to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Kano…

Breadcrumb Links PMN Economy PMN Company Author of the article: Content of the article NEW YORK – The dollar index hit a 20-year high on Thursday and hit a 24-year high against the rate-sensitive Japanese yen…

Following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery in 2020, the ensuing national toll has sparked many needed conversations about racism in America. But as these conversations have become more widespread, the…

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Magazine The LDP welcomes a “constant struggle between people who favor more moderate patriotism and those who favor more extreme nationalism. We see it not just in…

Indian star commuter Kidambi Srikanth recorded a stunning straight win over world number 4 Lee Zii Jia but Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen suffered a shock defeat in the first round of the Japan Open Super 750 tournament here on…

Music has always been influenced by technology - from Bob Dylan's invention of the phonograph to transitioning from the acoustic guitar to the electric guitar, to the ubiquity of streaming platforms and, most recently, an ambitious attempt…

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A video in which two Japanese girls dance their hearts out to Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai's song Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaave has gone viral on social media. The duo can be seen dressed in a yellow Anarkali salwar kameez and they look…

Our Earth is approaching its limit. The abnormal weather conditions observed in various parts of the world in recent years are proof enough of this. Japan is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures exceeding 35°C (95°F).…

During the press conference (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - "Princess Anio" - a joint opera performance between Japan and Vietnam will be held at the Hanoi Opera House in September 2023, a press conference in the central city of Da Nang…

The Sony Walkman and virtual reality headsets aren't just great examples of personal technology. In the hands of Paul Roquet, they are also vehicles for learning more about Japan, the United States, global…

Comment this storyCommentWar in Ukraine rekindles global interest in nuclear power as gas and oil shortages have reshaped energy markets and driven fossil fuels higher prices.From Japan and Germany to Britain and the United States, leaders…

Live music fills the fresh air, food vendors greet passers-by, and kids run around with new crafts in their hands. Fall festival season is upon us.The News-Leader has compiled a list of 19 different festivals to visit in the Ozarks this…

Rainy weekend dim sum, nighttime snowball fights during New Years, grocery shopping trips with old friends. This short sentence, although perhaps evocative, cannot begin to sum up the countless treasured memories I have created…

FOR EXPERTS, STUDENTS: People should be allowed to see Taiwan free and open for themselves, especially as many are…

Reuters August 25, 2022, 2:55 p.m. Last modification: August 25, 2022, 3:01 PM The Japanese automaker said a recall affects 268,000 model year 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles in the United States to replace power window master…

TOKYO — Just over a year ago, Toyota's truck manufacturing subsidiary, Hino Motors, entered into a Japan-wide commercial vehicle consortium to accelerate the shift to electrification. Now, after being harassed in a series of embarrassing…

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of news summaries selected last night by the Vietnam News Agency.– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed the wish that during his tenure, Canada's Ambassador to Vietnam, Shawn Perry Steil, will…

The Japanese stock market ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, as risk aversion selling continued after Wall Street's negative advance overnight amid concerns over futures rate hikes by the US Federal…

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By Ben VerlanderFOX Sports MLB AnalystEditor's note: Ben Verlander is spending time in Japan exploring Shohei Ohtani's roots, learning about the country's culture and meeting fans. This is the fourth in a recurring series which began on…

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Author: Editorial board, ANUTaiwan's status as a potential trigger point for conflict amid growing strategic competition between the United States and China was only confirmed following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei. There is a risk of…

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Amid heightened tensions with China after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the…

AdvertisingPreparations for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, organized by the Japanese government, are underway. The Sankei News, a conservative outlet, reported that the Kishida government expects to host around…

Ordering sake can be just as daunting as combing through a fine wine list. But the more you know, the less intimidating it becomes. Nancy Masumoto and Michel Tremblay visited 35 craft sake breweries while researching the fermented rice…

Foreigners were net buyers of Japanese stocks for a second consecutive week in the week ending August 12, as risky buying began after US inflation slowed which sparked the hope that the Federal Reserve could slow the pace of interest rate…

Thousands of followers of the Unification Church gathered in South Korea on Thursday to protest negative Japanese media coverage of their religion after the suspect in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe blamed…

“(Library materials) definitely influence my sound creation,” Hibino said. "Like all other human acts, coming up with new and creative ideas plays an important role in my artistic practice, and for me, they are mainly based…

Princess Akiko said she appreciated the opportunity to use her position in the Imperial Family to pass on traditional culture to Japanese children, while stressing the importance of engaging with the general public in…

The Japanese and US defense chiefs held their first talks on Tuesday, pledging to cooperate to respond to "any situation in the region" after China launched ballistic missiles in waters near the remote southwestern islands from Japan…

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(FOX 9) - Stargazing, artwork at the Arboretum, and local music are all options this weekend! Do you have an event you would like to see featured? Email me at [email protected] Como Park Obon Festival in St. Paul The Como Park…

By KYRA KARATSU Anime Expo 2022 kicked off early last month, July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Having received an invitation from the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation, I had the chance to…

Author: Kaush Arha, Purdue UniversityThe US-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Meeting was held in July 2022 in Washington DC. US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida launched the committee – led by the countries'…

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura on Saturday became the first member of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for the war dead in Tokyo, the news agency reported.…

Although Salman Rushdie was forced into hiding for several years in the 1990s, he has been living freely in New York in recent years, his friends say, appearing in public without obvious security, even as his status as a renowned…

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On July 8, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead while delivering a speech in Nara. The suspect confessed to killing Abe because of his close relationship with the Unification Church, which his mother joined and went…

On July 27, the Japanese government launched the first meeting of its Green Transformation (GX) panel, chaired by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, to discuss steps towards a low-carbon society. The Prime Minister began the meeting by…

Today is day 20 of the Saratoga Racetrack meet. The race starts at 1:05 p.m. RECENT DAILY GAZETTE STORIES ON THE TRACK "Whitney's Life Is Good Winner Points to Breeders' Cup Classic", by Mike MacAdam with photos by Erica Miller Life Is…

UW-Madison offers a diverse range of summer activities for young learners ages 5-18 designed to exercise both mind and body. Ranging from pre-college classes and STEM explorations to arts and music camps and sports camps, there's something…

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2022. Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu/Pool via REUTERSJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterTOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Japanese…

Masako Kinoshita (née Matsuoka) died in her sleep on August 4, 2022, at the age of 96. Born in Kochi, Japan, she and her husband emigrated from their home country and settled in Ithaca, New York, where he became a professor at…

Even meandering through the deeper parts of Naeba Ski Resort alone, I never felt lonely at this year's Fuji Rock Festival. All I had to do was open Twitter, where everyone was talking about what was going on, even though they were…

According to a Bank of Japan board member who recently left the central bank, Japan needs bolder monetary and fiscal stimulus to seize "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" from global inflationary pressures to end its slump. war on…

JThe first time Peter Yi tried Basque cider, it hit him like a flash. His experiences as a wine buyer led him to believe that ciders were sweet, simple, and didn't go well with food. But this one was different – ​​aromatic, dry and…

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,…

© Simonhs/Dreamstime 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,…

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…

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…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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…

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,…

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…

DownloadsJapanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) – Know the Facts About JEV and Stay Safe Fact Sheet Our goal is to provide documents in an accessible format. If you're having trouble using a document with your accessibility tools,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

"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). Conjuring up images of the scenic!--googleon:index-->…

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…

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…

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…