It’s no secret that Japan continually lands at the bottom in global gender gap reports. In 2012, the World Economic Forum ranked Japan 101 in regard to women’s participation in the economy and politics. In 2013, Japan placed 105 (out of 135 countries), putting it behind Burkina Faso in gender equality. Based on these findings, […]
Japanese Border Restrictions Have Sparked Demonstrations Worldwide
Pablo Ortez resigned from his work, sold his belongings, and prepared to join his wife in Japan but found out 72 hours before his departure that the Japanese government had placed a travel ban. After calling them, the embassy informed him that he couldn't fly, and now, he's moved in with his mother and doesn't know when he can be reunited with his wife. Japan's new travel … [Read more...] about Japanese Border Restrictions Have Sparked Demonstrations Worldwide
Japanese Fighter Jets Scrambled Chinese And Russian Jets A Record Number Of 785 Times This Year
Between April and December of last year, Air Self-Defense Force jets were dispatched to intercept international aircraft entering Japanese airspace a record number of times, with the vast majority of occurrences involving Chinese warplanes testing Japan's air defenses around the Okinawan islands. According to a military analyst, Japanese air units are operating under … [Read more...] about Japanese Fighter Jets Scrambled Chinese And Russian Jets A Record Number Of 785 Times This Year
Tokyo’s Edo Museum Is Closing Down For Renovations In March For 3 Years
Two museums are worth visiting in Tokyo. The Tokyo National Museum is located in Ueno Park and houses an impressive Japanese art and antiquities collection. However, if you want to see how Japan's past and these cultural movements shaped the present, then the Edo-Tokyo Museum is your best bet. Edo is Tokyo's old name. The Edo-Tokyo Museum is focused on Tokyo's history during … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s Edo Museum Is Closing Down For Renovations In March For 3 Years
100-Yen Daiso Products Will Now Be Available In Half Of 7-Eleven Stores In Japan
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of grief, stress, and uncertainty, it has also made life more convenient. Soon, you may be able to purchase your 100-yen shop products at your Japanese 7-Eleven without having to travel to Daiso. Social distancing and "stay home" recommendations have caused a significant decline in the commercial sphere for individual Daiso stores, … [Read more...] about 100-Yen Daiso Products Will Now Be Available In Half Of 7-Eleven Stores In Japan
Russia Warns Japan To Not Intrude Regarding Matters With Ukraine
The Russian foreign minister's office warned Japan to avoid the Ukraine crisis. This is after U.S. officials referred to a "close alliance" with Fumio Kishida, the Japanese Prime Minister, in the context of a possible eruption of violence in Eastern Europe. The Foreign Ministry Of Russia expresses "puzzlement" at why Japan is trying to intrude and is willing to take action … [Read more...] about Russia Warns Japan To Not Intrude Regarding Matters With Ukraine