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
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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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BOJ’s Kuroda pledges steadfast stance to maintain ultra-simple policy
Japan is not in a situation that justifies monetary tighteningHouseholds are more accepting of price increases - KurodaWage growth is essential for inflation to become sustainableAs long as the movements are stable, the weak yen benefits…
Royal Opera stages Madama Butterfly with changes to respect Japanese culture | royal opera
It's a dramatic masterpiece and a key part of any opera's core repertoire – but Madama Butterfly was also a product of its time, riddled with stereotypes and racist portrayals of Asian people.So what does it mean to stage Giacomo Puccini's…
11 Best Japanese Restaurants in India – in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Goa
With outposts in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Taki Taki showcases striking interior design elements inspired by the Far East. The restaurant's live sushi bar offers classic dishes such as Taki Taki Maki (fried avocado, tanuki, jalapeno, and…
Study finds socioeconomic disparities in physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic
A study conducted by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University) and Professor TAKAKURA Minoru (Faculty of Medicine, Ryukyus University) identified socio-economic…
Japanese tech giant Toshiba is considering privatization as an option
TOKYO (AP) — Toshiba executives said Friday that privatization remains an option for the Japanese technology company, as they defended their efforts to pick the right bidder to restore what they called "a strong Toshiba." Toshiba, based in…
Hey! Say! JUMP’s “are a” debuts at No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100 – Billboard
Hey! Say! JUMP's "zone" exploded to number one on this week's Billboard Japan Hot 100, dominating physical sales with 232,265 copies sold in its first week.
On the chart unveiled on June 1, the title track of the eight-member group's…
UNC Hussman students win national college journalism championships
Four students and recent graduates of UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media have won national championships in the prestigious 2022 Hearst Journalism Awards competition, leading the school to its seventh National Collegiate Journalism…
Asian stocks mixed after stock pullback on Wall Street
Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after a shaky day on Wall Street capped a month rocked by worries about a possible recession, inflation and rising interest rates. The Tokyo Nikkei 225 advanced 0.7% to 27,457.89. Japan's parliament…
Information breakfast; Stagflation threatens the global economy
Here is our summary of the key overnight economic events affecting New Zealand with news that stagflation is stalking the global economy.
But first, the latest US consumer sentiment survey, this one from conference board, fell slightly…
Edifier’s STAX Spirit S3 and NeoBuds Pro Win 3 Prestigious Awards at the 2022 VGP Awards
Known as the "Oscar of the audio industry", the Japanese VGP Awards are the largest and most recognized audiovisual awards in the world. Asia. It is organized on an annual basis by Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd., one of the largest publishing…
Ambient Music Legend Midori Takada: “In Japan, Artists Keep Reaching Old Age” | Music
Jhe sight of Midori Takada whipping between drums, cymbals and marimba is something few observers forget. She is a bewitching performer of great physical intensity. So her introduction as a "70-year-old percussionist" ahead of a…
Japan complains about Seoul marine survey in disputed waters
Placeholder while loading article actionsTOKYO — Japan filed a complaint on Monday about a South Korean vessel carrying out a marine survey in waters near Japanese-claimed islands controlled by Seoul.Government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno…
Asia-Pacific stocks rise ahead of key economic data this week
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific rose Monday morning as investors anticipate major economic data releases later in the week.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.21% in early trade, as shares of robot maker Fanuc jumped more than 2%. The Topix…
Look to Your Laurels: 70 Years of Fred Perry Polo | Fashion
Otennis star hen Fred Perry launched its polo shirt in the 1950s, it was designed to be worn on the court. He didn't think it would be part of British cultural history, but over the decades it's been worn by everyone from mods to ska fans,…
What is City Pop, the Japanese musical genre that Harry Styles loves?
In his third and latest album, 'Harry's House', English singer Harry Styles pays homage to Japanese city pop, a genre once referred to as 'elevator music'. What is it exactly ? We take a closer look.
True to his generation…
Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister: US-Led Trade Group Aims to Isolate China | Policy
By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday criticized a new U.S.-led economic grouping, saying it…
Economic policy draft calls on Japan to ‘significantly strengthen’ its military…
Japan is aiming to "significantly boost" its military capabilities, according to an economic policy draft seen by Reuters, amid fears that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cause instability in East Asia.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida,…
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s broker enters the gray world of the black market
Five years after winning the Palme d'Or for Shopliftersthe japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda is back on the Croisette with his latest film, shooting in South Korea Brokerwho, just like Shopliftersconcerns foundlings and makeshift families…
Ken Tominaga, chef and owner of Hana Japanese in Rohnert Park, dies at 61
Japanese celebrity chef Kenichi "Ken" Tominaga, legendary owner of Japanese restaurant Hana in Rohnert Park, died Monday morning after a brief illness. The 61-year-old restaurateur was surrounded by his family, including his…
Effects of inhalable gene transfection as a novel gene therapy for non-small cell lung cancer and…
Inhalable gene drugsIn this study, we prepared three SFD powders in the same way as previously reported15. Briefly, the solution composed of the following ingredients was rapidly frozen by spraying them at 150 kPa and 5 ml/min in liquid…
Biden: US would intervene militarily if China invades Taiwan | Government and politics
By JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if China were to…
Joe Biden might just give the boost Japan needs
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe "Joe-Kishi" era has arrived. Japan-US relations have long been defined by friendships between the two countries' leaders, epitomized by the 1980s "Ron-Yasu" relationship between Ronald Reagan and…
Japanese Breakfast performs “Be Sweet” and “Paprika” as part of the first musical of “Saturday Night…
Indie pop group Japanese Breakfast made their guest musical debut on "Saturday Night Live" on May 21, performing two singles from their latest album, "Jubilee." The group's lead singer, Michelle Zauner, sang "Be Sweet" and "Paprika," two…
Japanese comfort food, Argentinian empanadas and European specialties
This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Li's Restaurant, an authentic Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant in San Antonio that serves noodle bowls and super-spicy dishes. He chats with owner Kai Li about Chinese culture and the inspiration…
US removes 5 groups from terrorism blacklist and retains Al-Qaeda | New Policies
By MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has removed five extremist groups, all presumed defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations. In notices published Friday in the Federal Register, the…
Asian stocks rise after Wall St nears bear market
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose on Friday after Wall Street edged closer to bearish territory, China cut a key interest rate and Japanese inflation rose slightly.Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney grew. Oil…
Japanese man to pay back $360,000 ‘little by little’ after using Ayuda in casino
A Japanese man who blew $360,000 in Covid-19 from online casinos after receiving the money by mistake will repay authorities "little by little", according to reports Wednesday.
"I'm so sorry I used it," the man said according to his…
Japanese economy shrinks as energy prices soar | Health, Medicine and Fitness
By YURI KAGEYAMA - AP Business Writer
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy contracted at a worse-than-expected 1% annual rate in the first quarter as rising prices and…
First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony Honors Eight Alaskans – Mike Dunleavy
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First Lady Dunleavy and her Selection Committee…
Sheets of ‘nori’ quill fish from the shop a popular vendor in the Tohoku region
KESENNUMA, Miyagi Prefecture--A centuries-old shop here imparts knowledge to customers in a bid to reverse the dwindling production and demand of 'nori' seaweed.
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Japan’s Recruit sees more female executives as key to growth
Recruit wants 50% of executives to be women within 10 years21% of senior managers are now women compared to 10% a year earlierOnly 5% of Japanese boards have three or more womenTOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Glassdoor owner Recruit Holdings…
Economic sanctions are a powerful tool. But will they end the war in Ukraine?
More than 30 countries, including the United States, Japan and members of the European Union, have imposed sweeping economic sanctions against Russia in response to the war in Ukraine.
The main Russian banks have been excluded from…
10 rare photos from history that broaden our understanding of India
Bbrowse through history and you will come across many personalities, heroes in their own right, who have taken the country to great heights.From the leadership of JRD Tata and the scientific prowess of Homi Bhabha, to the strong women who…
NHK poll: over 80% of Okinawans have a positive view of reversion
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the return of southwestern Okinawa Prefecture to Japan from post-war American rule. An NHK poll found that over 80% of Okinawans have a positive view of reversion.
NHK…
EXPLAINER: Why frustration persists in Okinawa 50 years later
TOKYO (AP) — Okinawa on Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15, 1972, which ended 27 years of American rule after one of the bloodiest battles of World War II on the island of southern Japan.The day is marked by…
EXPLAINER: Why frustration persists in Okinawa 50 years later | Govt. & Policy
By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — Okinawa on Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15, 1972, which ended 27 years of…
6abc’s Visions Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Christie Ileto hosts Visions Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.Mental health crisis in the AAPI communityThirty-five percent of Asian Americans said their mental health had deteriorated during the…
First AAPI Heritage Parade in New York – NBC New York
New York City will hold its first-ever Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and heritage parade in Manhattan this weekend, Mayor Eric Adams and event organizers announced Wednesday.
The parade is scheduled for…
Okinawa’s Japan could be on the front lines again on the anniversary of the US handover
MIYAKO ISLAND, May 12 (Reuters) - Seihan Nakazato wants the missile trucks on the base next to his melon farm to leave, but few others on Okinawa's Miyako Island, he complains, demand that the Japanese military remove these weapons, which…
Japan’s current account surplus widens on strong investment gains
TOKYO: Japan's current account surplus widened in March, Finance Ministry data showed on Thursday, easing some concerns about the country's balance of payments as strong gains in investment income more than offset soaring fuel costs.Japan's…
Karol G teams up with a Japanese artist for an exciting collaboration
While electronic streaming is the norm when it comes to listening to music these days, the mechanisms of yesteryear are slowly coming back into fashion. Vinyl…
The Montreal Japanese Culture Festival brings a huge street food market to the Mile End
YATAI MTL and Japan Week return to Montreal. The festivals, a celebration of Japanese culture, will showcase products and dishes from local businesses. There will even be a street food market.During Japan Week, from June 6 to 12,…
☕ May 10 afternoon briefing | Policy
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief overview of the day's events as reported by Vietnam News Agency on May 10.
- Vietnam stressed the importance of peacekeeping for promoting global development during the virtual high-level…
Japanese household spending beats expectations, but inflation risks loom
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Japan’s lower house to investigate gender equality in food
Japan's Lower House of Diet is planning a questionnaire on women's participation in politics, as the country lags far behind in terms of female representation in national…
Japan draws India closer amid escalating power politics
Author: Chietigj Bajpaee, King's College LondonThe renewed polarization of the international system following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the escalating strategic rivalry between the United States and China are increasing the pressure…
DVIDS – News – Pipeline, Commander, US Pacific Fleet’s Rock Ensemble, Japan…
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 6, 2022) Proving that music transcends language barriers, musicians from the U.S. and!-->!-->…
Hara Kazuo’s documentaries speak for the oppressed
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Governor Ige to visit Japan in hopes of setting new tone to bring visitors back to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Governor David Ige plans to visit Japan next week in hopes of working to restore Hawaii's largest international market.The state is prioritizing returning Japanese visitors, not only to boost the economy, but also…
San Antonio Public Library Celebrates Asia-Pacific American Heritage Month – The City of San…
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SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2022) - May is Asia-Pacific American Heritage Month. In honor of this celebration, the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is…
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Mahjongg! How a Chinese Game Shaped Modern American Culture
Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m.
How does mahjong, a Chinese board game, fit into the American historical landscape? In what ways has this game fostered the development…
Editorial: As Japan Celebrates Constitution Day, Let’s Deepen the Debate on Pacifism
Japan marked the 75th anniversary of its Constitution coming into force after World War II on May 3, celebrated annually as the Constitution Day, while Russia continues!-->…
The hideous strength of the US dollar
Placeholder while loading article actions"It's our currency, but it's your problem," was the 1971 message from John Connally, Richard Nixon's Treasury Secretary, to American trading partners dismayed by the weak dollar at the time. What…
Definition, examples, causes and more
If you're familiar with the Salem witch trials, you already know something about mass hysteria, also known as mass psychogenic illness. Mass hysteria refers to an outbreak of unusual and unusual behaviors, thoughts and feelings, or health…
Asian stocks fall after Wall Street rout
TOKYO - Asian stocks fell on Monday after selling off last week on Wall Street as investors worried about the impact on regional economies of inflation, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 shutdowns in China . Benchmarks fell in Japan, South…
Japan line up for a boost
Japan line up for a boost
Prime Minister Kishida's visit expected to boost deals…
Europe’s economy on the edge
BERKELEY, Calif. – The European economy oscillates between recession and growth. The cutting edge is sharp because European decision makers have exactly no control over the outcome.
Before Russian President Vladimir Putin's attack on…
Atsushi Murakami: “If Tono becomes synonymous with hops in Japan, I will be happy”
Tono, Iwate Pref. – Atsushi Murakami, 58, is a researcher at the Kirin Brewery and creator of the Murakami Seven hop variety. He has published peer-reviewed studies on the molecular phylogeny and genetics of wild hops, and serves as…
Japan should do more to promote stability and prosperity in East Asia – Universities
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Wall Street opens lower, back in the red for a week | Economic news
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled in early trading on Wall Street on Friday, pushing major indexes back into the red for the week after several sharp moves up and down. The market is also heading for steep losses in April as traders worry…
Russia’s threat to retaliate against U.S.-Japan naval drills shows it’s getting nervous,…
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…
Biden to visit South Korea and Japan next month as he strives to stay focused on Asia
Biden, the officials said, will hold bilateral meetings with his counterpart in each country: Korean President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol, who is to be sworn in on May 10, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In Tokyo, Biden is also…
5 Best Japanese Movies and Series Coming to Netflix in May 2022
We love dark documentaries and dystopian thrillers as much as Next Person, but you can have too much good stuff. With the exception of "Vampire in the Garden" - which sounds ultra violent - May will bring softer, uplifting features to…
Gay bar aims to bring ‘fresh air’ to conservative resort
YAMAGUCHI — Tokyo-born Aiki Tanaka loves the town of Yamaguchi, where he has lived since 2019, but as a gay man he has always felt the community there is quite conservative.
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Japan will provide food and medicine to Ukraine, Kishida tells Zelensky
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will provide food and medicine to war-torn Ukraine as additional relief supplies, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday after speaking with Ukraine's president by phone. Volodymyr Zelenskiy.Kishida told…
Japan balks at G-7 plan to end coal-fired power plants by 2030
Japan has once again found itself sidelined in preliminary talks among the Group of Seven countries on energy issues related to climate change.
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A new book examines how the people of Chicanx had to fight to be represented in American pop culture
From Texas Standard:Popular culture often has the reputation of being a less serious form of cultural expression. Even if it's true, others may say that doesn't make it any less valuable. Indeed,…
VOX POPULI: Spring flowers reflect a spirit of resilience after a harsh winter
I often stop when I find blooming flowers along the road this time of year.
"Let me see, your name is...."
I often wonder if it's "harujion" (Philadelphia fleabane) or "himejo-on" (annual fleabane).
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LDP candidate wins Upper House by-election in Ishikawa
KANAZAWA- A candidate for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party won a by-election to the House of Councilors in the conservative stronghold of Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, according to Kyodo News projections.The…
Rethinking the Korea-Japan standoff
Hong-kyu ParkThe author is a professor of political science at Korea University.The time…
South Korea divided over military service for BTS | BTS
They generate billions for South Korea's economy and have helped make the country a cultural superpower, but Jin, Jimin, V, RM, J-Hope, Suga and Jungkook - the seven members of K-pop phenomenon BTS - must start swapping their stage outfits…
The gallerist recreates a tiny bit of Japan at Bodega Bay
Embedded in one wall of the living room is an antique cypress wood tansu built to store futons. The depth is perfect for hiding a TV. Above is a slate mantle with a slight curvature that mimics a curvature of the wooden deck…
‘Saturday Fiction,’ revised: An eventful masterpiece of political paranoia
Lou Ye's drama "Saturday Fiction" is a top-notch thriller, and perhaps its ambitions explain the quibbling response it received. It played at the 2019 New York Film Festival, received absurdly mixed reviews, and is only releasing now. It…
Japan, US finance chiefs confirm existing deals as yen plunges
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met on Thursday and agreed to maintain existing exchange rate agreements, with Suzuki saying they discussed recent sharp moves in the yen.Suzuki declined to say…
Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival Adds Vampire Weekend, JPEGMAFIA, and More Headliners
The Fuji Rock Festival in Japan has added new artists to its 2022 lineup, including headliner Vampire Weekend.
Vampire Weekend, who will headline the first day of the festival, are joined by three other newcomers: rapper and producer…
Celebrate Jackson Park’s cherry blossoms with drumming, dancing, haiku and origami this…
WOODLAWN — A Sunday afternoon celebration among the cherry blossom trees in Jackson Park will come with free events to introduce visitors to Japanese culture.A hanami festival featuring traditional Japanese drumming and dancing as well as…
Invasion of Ukraine: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warns of China ‘piggybacking’ as…
Speaking in Japan, the second destination after Singapore of his first overseas trip since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ardern called for de-escalation and warned against painting China - our most major trading partner – as on…
Bank of Japan bolsters yield target defense, offers to buy debt for four days
A man wearing a protective mask walks past the Bank of Japan headquarters amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo /File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…
MAN WITH A MISSION features theme song for X Games Japan 2022
extreme sports event X Games Chiba 2022 selects the MAN WITH A MISSION song “Tonight, Tonight” as the theme music. This is the first X Games event ever held in Japan and is scheduled for…
Japanese workers are rethinking their priorities in the face of the pandemic
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…
As elections approach, Rengo leader makes rare appearance at LDP meeting
The head of Japan's largest labor organization, Rengo, attended a meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday to discuss social security, a sign the two sides may be warming up ahead of the House of Councilors election…
Philippines and Japan sign 14 billion peso loan to support COVID-19 response
DFA Under-Secretary of State for Multilateral Affairs and International Economic Relations Lourdes O. Yparraguirre (left) and Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko (right) during the exchange of diplomatic notes on Monday, April 18, 2022…
Seeing New Life: George Nobechi’s Path to Photography
Back then, photos were produced in a darkroom, where a film negative was enlarged to expose a sheet of paper. The paper would appear pristine, until lightly rubbed in a bath of developer liquid. Gradually, an image emerged.This way…