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Dead The family of a Sri Lankan prisoner wants officials to be charged.
Wednesday, the family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in 2021 while being held at a Japan immigration center asked authorities, who had dropped the case before, to reopen it and charge officials with professional negligence that caused death.
Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali's fam...
10 Japanese fashion trends that will be big in 2023
When you visit Japan, it's easy to see the strong and unique mix of traditional and new styles. From the busy street fashion scene in Tokyo to the high-end couture brands in Kyoto, Japanese designers push the limits and make fashion that is both visually striking and makes you think.
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Matsumoto Hakuo, a seasoned Kabuki performer, is one of the recipients of six prestigious cultural awards.
On Tuesday, the Japanese government announced the six recipients of this year's Japan Prize, including the veteran Kabuki actor Matsumoto Hakuo and the renowned painter Atsushi Uemura. The 89-year-old koto harpist Shoin Yamase, the 78-year-old electrical engineer Hiroyuki Sakaki, the 88-year-...
The restriction on autonomous drone flights over residential zones in Japan has been lifted
Japan removed its restriction on autonomous drone flights over residential areas on Monday to allow for airborne parcel deliveries and to assist solve the country's labor shortages caused by an aging population, particularly in rural areas.
Unattended drone flights were previously o...
The character for war () was chosen as the kanji for 2022
The kanji for sen (), which means conflict or fight, was chosen as the single most emblematic Chinese character related to the social atmosphere in Japan this year, according to a Kyoto-based group on Monday.
The decision for the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation's 28th annual...
What is the Future of Hydrogen for Australia
The Suiso Frontier is going to be transporting liquid hydrogen to Japan from Australia. This might be the start to a clean energy future or so it seems.
Green hydrogen is considered as the only truly clean form of hydrogen, all other types are said to be made from fossil fuels.
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3rd nuclear reactor at Ikata to resume its operations
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The nuclear power plant was shut over safety concerns and a pending court order,`
After two long years, Japan got a green signal to start its nuclear reactors on Thursday which was shut due to regular safety checks and a court order.
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A new yet recognized hospitality venture all set to open up at Osaka
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• InterContinental Hotels Group plc, known as IHG Hotels & Resorts, is all set to open it’s Holiday Day Inn Express at Osaka City Centre in Japan this month.
IHG has been diligent towards bringing this iconic brand to Japan for sever...
Biden congratulates Suga on Olympic success
President Biden Spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for the success of the Tokyo Olympic games on a phone call. He also extended his support for the Paralympics, which will start this month.
The Games ended on Sunday, after two weeks of competition, following the corona viru...
UN CHIEF IS ALL PRAISES FOR JAPANESE GOVERNMENT’S EFFORTS IN RECENT MUDSLIDE INCIDENT
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• The UN chief has said that he was saddened by the reported loss of life and destruction caused
• Nearly 1,500 rescue workers have been relentlessly searching the site of the disaster, and according to authorities 23 people including an elderly couple hav...
COVID-19 IMPACT: JAPAN WILLING TO PUMP MORE MONEY INTO ECONOMY
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• The Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s government has once again announced state of emergency in several prefectures
• This statement from Kato comes at a time when several lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are demanding a new stimulu...
JAPAN LIKELY TO WITNESS HEAVY RAINS IN COMING 3 DAYS
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• A report by broadcaster NHK said as of 11 a.m., nearly 126,000 people had been asked to evacuate
According to a warning issued by Japan’s meteorological agency on Saturday, the country is likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall, especially in three s...
GOOGLE LIKELY TO COME UP WITH NEW FINANCIAL SERVICES IN JAPAN
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• Google is likely to pay a sum of between $180 million and $270 million to the payment provider which is at present owned by Mizuho Bank along with several investors
A report by Nikkei claims that search engine giant Google is planning to acquire Tokyo-based c...
ATAMI MUDSLIDE: JAPANESE GOVERNMENT STILL SEEKING 24 MISSING PEOPLE
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• According to the Mayor of Atami, Sakae Saito, a total of 24 people were still unreachable as of Tuesday morning
The Japanese administration has ramped up efforts to find nearly 24 people who are likely to be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks aff...
JAPAN’S STATE-RUN CENTERS TO GIVE COVID-19 VACCINES UNDER AGES 18 -64
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- Japan’s state-run centers to give COVID-19 vaccines under ages 18 - 64.
- The centers in Tokyo and Osaka were set up last month by the Defense Ministry.
- The ministry last week expanded the scope to accept people from ...
MIZUHO BANK EXECUTIVES TO TAKE PAY CUTS OVER ATM SYSTEM FAILURE
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- Mizuho Bank executives to take pay cuts over ATM system failure.
- Mizuho Group’s President and Group CEO Tatsufumi Sakai and 10 other executives will take pay cuts.
- Mizuho Bank will recruit executives from IBM Japan ...
MIZHUO BANK ATM FAILURE DUE TO POOR OPERATION & MANAGEMENT
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- Mizhuo Bank ATM failure due to poor operation & management.
- A third-party panel concluded the same on Tuesday.
- The panel consisted of lawyers and system management experts.
- On Feb. 28, its systems were over...
TOKYO MAY BE UDER A QUASI-STATE OF EMERGENCY DURING THE OLYMPICS
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- Tokyo may be under a quasi-state of emergency during the Olympics.
- Tokyo has been under a stricter state of emergency since late April.
- The government is now however planning to lift the emergency in most of the prefectur...
TOKYO STOCKS END HIGH ON EASING U.S MONETARY STIMULUS
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- Tokyo stocks end high on easing U.S monetary stimulus.
- The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 213.07 points, or 0.74 percent.
- The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the TSE finished 5.73 points, or 0....
JAL BEGAN COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR ITS EMPLOYEES
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- JAL began COVID-19 vaccination for its employees.
- The airlines decided to begin administering shots at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
- JAL aims to inoculate about 36,000 group employees.
- JR East, Itochu Corp., univ...