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The Flowers For Olympic Medalists Carry Deep Meaning In Japan

JAPAN| Of course, an Olympic medal has significance. But the bouquet of flowers that every medal winner is being handed at the Tokyo Olympics has deeper meaning. Much deeper. The sunflowers and all the other flowers in the bouquet were grown in the three northeastern Japanese prefectures that were devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, […]

Japan beats China to win historic Olympic table tennis gold, ends China’s medal streak since 2004

According to Kyodo News, the Japanese duo Jun Mizutani & Mima Ito won a dramatic victory against long-invincible Chinese couple Xu Xin & Liu Shiwen after a seven-game thriller. Making history Reuters reported that it was the first Olympic gold for both Japanese paddlers.China has dominated the sport since it was introduced in the 1988 […]

Japanese Ramen Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Says

Japan｜ A recent study in Japan has reportedly found a link between eating ramen and dying from heart attacks. Researchers from Jichi Medical University investigated the association between the prevalence of ramen restaurants and stroke mortality in Japanese prefectures, Quartz reports. In the paper published in Nutrition Journal, the scientists studied the health data of […]

Hidilyn Diaz wins weightlifting gold in Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO| Her total lift of 224kg also set an Olympic record, beating a formidable field that included China’s world record holder Liao Quiyun. Liao finished with the silver medal at 223kg. Zulfiya Chinshanlo of Kazakhstan claimed the bronze with 213kg.In Rio 2016, Diaz won the silver medal that ended the Philippines’ 20-year drought. She spent […]

Japanese Male Geisha Called the ‘King of Hosts’ Reportedly Makes $370,000 a Month

A 26-year-old man has been called the “King of the Hosts” in Tokyo, Japan for a good reason. Roland started working at host clubs — where people meet modern geishas — at 18. At the time, Roland had just dropped out of a prestigious Tokyo University, according to Maison de Beaute. He quit school simply […]

Japanese coach remains ‘proud’ of Carlos Yulo in Tokyo Olympics bid

Carlos Yulo’s Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya came out to defend the Philippines’ world champion gymnast when he failed to qualify for his pet event, the men’s floor exercise, last Saturday, July 24. “Caloy is Caloy. [Even in successes and failures], he’s one of my proudest gymnasts,” wrote Kugimiya on Facebook on Monday, July 26.Kugimiya revealed […]

Print your face on traditional Japanese dorayaki cakes to terrify your friends

FOOD ART| Dorayaki is one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets. The treat sees azuki red bean paste (although there are custard and chocolate varieties, as well) sandwiched between to miniature pancakes made of castella. Having the nostalgic snack sent as a gift would make just about most people happy. Japanese retailer Ii na stores maybe […]

Japan removes Taiwan from China map in defense white paper

TAIPEI | In its “Defense of Japan” white paper published on Tuesday (July 13), Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) removed Taiwan from a map of China for the first time. In previous years, the white paper merged Taiwan and China in the same chapter and map, drawing criticism from Taiwanese living in Japan. However, the […]

Can’t Help Falling In Love With Bewitching German Runner Alica Schmidt

TOKYO| Alica Schmidt is one of the most followed athletes in the Tokyo Olympics because of her captivating beauty. The runner from Germany stole a lot of hearts with her riveting beauty. Alica Schmidt – Bewitching German Runner The female runner Alica Schmidt is one of the hottest names in the Tokyo Olympics these days. […]

China lodges protest after Japanese PM refers to Taiwan as a country

Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a press conference at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo on May 28, 2021, as the government expanded a coronavirus state of emergency. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, sparked an uproar of Chinese outrage this week when he referred to Taiwan […]