Spoors, 32, was a silver medallist in the women’s eight at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while Francis (formerly Donoghue) also won silver there in the double sculls with Hannah Osborne. The 28-year-old Francis is a two-time double sculls world champion while ... ( read original story ...)
I’d always fantasized about living in Japan. But after nearly 3 years of living here as a Black woman, I’m ready to move back to the US.
Renee Marant is attending college in Japan, just like she dreamed of. But the realities of racism and low job prospects have made her disillusioned. ( read original story ...)
Guards told to address inmates as ‘mister’ to cut violence at Japanese prison
Around 100 incidents of guards kicking prisoners, slapping them around the face, seizing them by their neck or spraying them with an alcohol disinfectant were reported by the Asahi newspaper. At least ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Beast: Crypto entertainment game by renowned Web3 companies announces launch at KBW
TOKYO BEAST FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has announced its crypto entertainment project TOKYO BEAST. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Hiroyuki Kawamoto, CEO; (hereinafter "gumi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mourns Bishop Mori who promoted dialogue with Japanese society
The late prelate served as auxiliary bishop alongside Archbishop Shirayanagi until 2000. For many years, he was the soul of Tokyo’s Catholic cultural centre. Very attentive to relationships with ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: Nagoya Would Pull Through
The forthcoming match between Nagoya Grampus and Kashima Antlers at the Toyota Stadiwill surely be thrillingter. Nagoya Grampus has demonstrated dominance over Kashima Antlers in their previous five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China’s ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. ( read original story ...)
I’ve always fantasized about living in Japan. But after nearly three years of living here as a Black woman, I’m ready to move back to the US.
Renee Marant is attending college in Japan, just like she dreamed of. But the realities of racism and low job prospects have made her disillusioned. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Recruit employee given 25 years by Tokyo court for raping 10 women
The Tokyo District Court on Monday sentenced a former employee of a Recruit Holdings group company to 25 years in prison for raping 10 women including a job-hunting college student. Presiding Judge ... ( read original story ...)
International Oscar Race: Japan Picks Wim Wenders’ Tokyo-Set ‘Perfect Days’
Japan has picked the Wim Wenders-directed “Perfect Days” as its contender in the best international feature film race at the Oscars (see details, below). All submissions and materials for the 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
LDP and Komeito patch up rift over Tokyo candidacies
Whether the agreement can heal the growing rift between the two parties and lead to support at the polls is still unclear. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up for 6th day on hopes for U.S. rate hike pause
TOKYO, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks advanced for the sixth straight trading day on Monday, as sentiment built that the U.S. central bank may take a break from rate hikes following signs of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allocate $140 million more to help fisheries after China’s import ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would allocate an additional 20.7 billion yen ($141.41 million) to support the fisheries industry after China's total import ban of Japanese aquatic products. ( read original story ...)
Indian victims of 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake commemorated in Yokohama
Some 50 people participated in a memorial service for Indian victims in the Great Kanto Earthquake at the Indian Water Fountain in Yokohama's Yamashita Park on Sept. 2 to mark the 100th anniversary of ... ( read original story ...)
Women in Japan Do Over Half a Trillion Dollars More of Unpaid Housework Than Men
The amount of labor done for free highlights earnings lost as well as the gender divide that persists in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government uses recorded message for harassing calls
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is using a recorded message to deal with harassing phone calls, apparently coming from China, protesting the release of treated and diluted water from the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)