In a move that befits the streaming era, Japan’s Tokyo Broadcasting System Television is looking to make itself more of an international force. It will invest in more international shows and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Schools Ban Ponytails Over Fears They Might ‘sexually Excite’ Male Students
Schools in Japan have banned female students from wearing their hair in ponytails, fearing that the “nape of their necks” could “sexually excite” male students. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Japan to step up joint efforts to tackle global supply chain issues
Malaysia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to redouble their efforts to meet the challenges of the new era, particularly issues related to global supply chain disruption. Senior Minister and ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Women Athletes Gather To Compete In Nagoya Women’s Marathon For The World’s Biggest Marathon First Prize
Growing attention to the historic race where the sport of the marathon will offer its highest first prize for women rather than men. In advance of the much-anticipated race schedu ... ( read original story ...)
Realization of Carbon minus Society in the Tokyo 2020 Games by “Platform where various people can participate”
However, it has been said that “environmental and sustainable program are not advanced in the Tokyo 2020 Games”. Various people who felt such a sense of crisis -academics and business people, NGOs, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka edges past former top-5 player Sloane Stephens at Indian Wells
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka edged past former top-five player Sloane Stephens of the United States in a marquee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Schools Enforce Ponytail Ban On Female Students As They Could ‘Sexually Excite’ Male Pupils
There are no nationwide statistics on how many schools still impose a ponytail ban, but a 2020 survey suggests that about one in ten schools in the southern prefecture of Fukuoka prohibited the ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo fall for 9th day; but 14 deaths
Fresh cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo fell March 12 for the ninth straight day on a week-to-week basis. Metropolitan government officials confirmed 9,164 news cases, a decrease of 1,642 over the previous ... ( read original story ...)
World Champ Chepngetich eyes Ksh 28.5mn at Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich and Tokyo Marathon winner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will renew their rivalry at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Provides USD 19.9 Million to Support IOM Operations in 2022
The Government of Japan has allocated USD 19.9 million to support the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) humanitarian operations in 2022. With this funding, IOM will implement projects ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Saneto’s highlight goal earns Marinos 1-1 draw in Sapporo
Yokohama F Marinos defender Yuki Saneto netted a spectacular overhead equalizer with the final kick of the game Saturday to salvage ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t to supply as many as 700 homes to Ukrainian refugees
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is set to provide 100 public housing complex rooms for free to Ukrainian refugees displaced by the Russian ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo daily cases stay below 10,000
The number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients under the metropolitan government’s criteria rose by four from Friday to 62. Tokyo also reported 14 deaths linked to the virus. The ... ( read original story ...)
9,164 more coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo on March 12
The Japanese capital recorded 9,164 new COVID-19 cases on March 12, after reporting 8,464 new cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 9,164 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 9,164 new coronavirus cases, up 700 from Friday and down 1,642 from last Saturday. By age group, 1,448 cases were in their 20s, 1,572 in their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan senior coalition lawmaker urges economic stimulus
A senior member of Japan's ruling coalition said on Saturday the government should compile economic stimulus measures to address soaring energy and food costs. Natsuo Yamaguchi, head of Komeito, the ... ( read original story ...)