The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics cost at most 150 billion yen ($1.3 billion) lower than anticipated since the Games mainly were without spectators, which helped reduce labor costs and other expenditures, officials stated on Friday.Cost reductions resulting from the lack of attendance due to the pandemic have more than just offset the loss on ticket sales estimated to be … [Read more...] about Tokyo Games 2020 Cost $1.3 Billion Less Than Estimated
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Tokyo Authorities Finally Decide To Stop Using Floppy Disks
Floppy disks, which were once the mainstay of offices during the 1980s and the 1990s, are now a remnant of the past. But Japan is now slowly but finally getting rid of them due to a plan spearheaded by several administrative regions in Tokyo, including the Meguro district. This is done to cut storage costs; the move will also help modernize Japan's government systems. The … [Read more...] about Tokyo Authorities Finally Decide To Stop Using Floppy Disks
Studio Ghibli Museum Needs Your Donation To Survive!
The pandemic has harmed all kinds of companies; however, museum owners have suffered the most since no one visits them, and it's costly to keep a museum. And right now, Japan's Ghibli Museum is the latest institution to face the pandemic's economic horror.The enchanting facility hosts retrospectives of the anime from director Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli co-workers and … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Museum Needs Your Donation To Survive!
Ex-Conjoined Vietnamese Man Awarded With Foreign Minister’s Commendation
Nguyen Duc is a Vietnamese who was born as a conjoined twin. His condition was likely due to the aftermath caused by Agent Orange, a chemical defoliant Agent Orange used by the U.S. military in the Vietnam War. The Japanese Foreign Ministry has recently awarded him for promoting exchanges between Japan and Vietnam. Duc has been separated from his conjoined twin brother through … [Read more...] about Ex-Conjoined Vietnamese Man Awarded With Foreign Minister’s Commendation
Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism
The Japanese government has reversed its decision to completely halt the booking of flights for inbound passengers until later this month after concerns that the move against the Omicron is excessive.Premier Secretary Fumio Kishida admitted the transport minister's announcement earlier in the day was due to confusion. He also told reporters that he had instructed staff to … [Read more...] about Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism
Japan Has Started Providing COVID-19 Booster Shots
Japan began giving the COVID-19 booster sots on Wednesday for those who had their second vaccine dose at a minimum of eight months ago due to increasing concerns over an outbreak of a new Omicron variant.The third dose of a vaccine sourced through Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE was given to health professionals. Elderlies and everyone else should receive their booster shot … [Read more...] about Japan Has Started Providing COVID-19 Booster Shots
JR East Runs A Mock Attack To Help Employees Prepare For Possible Train Attacks
East Japan Railway Co conducted an attack simulation on Monday in the northeastern region of Japan to help train employees for an eventual incident similar to the recently reported incident at train stations in Tokyo. The incident was simulated and witnessed by the JR East's Sendai branch and the local police. The incident involved a woman posing as an assailant, who cut an … [Read more...] about JR East Runs A Mock Attack To Help Employees Prepare For Possible Train Attacks
Japan Will Ban Entry For Foreigners Starting From Tuesday
Japan announced on Monday that it would restrict entry for foreigners worldwide as a new coronavirus variant is spreading extremely fast, leading to a large number of nations tightening their border security. "We are taking the step as an emergency precaution to prevent a worst-case scenario in Japan," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. The move will be in effect … [Read more...] about Japan Will Ban Entry For Foreigners Starting From Tuesday
Taliban Wants Japan To Re-Open The Embassy In Afghanistan
A deputy prime minister from the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan requested Japan's ambassador to open the embassy of Japan in Kabul after a meeting in the capital city of the nation on Wednesday. It was requested during the time that Abdul Ghani Baradar met with Ambassador Takashi Okada. Japan temporarily shut down its embassy in Kabul in August. 15th when the … [Read more...] about Taliban Wants Japan To Re-Open The Embassy In Afghanistan
14-Year-Old Student Dies After Getting Stabbed By Fellow Student
A 14-year-old senior high student died after being stabbed by a fellow Jushiyama junior high school student in Yatomi, Aichi Prefecture, in the center of Japan. According to local police, an investigation was in progress to determine whether the two were involved in a dispute. The police detained the alleged attacker, who was also 14. He confessed to attacking his classmate, … [Read more...] about 14-Year-Old Student Dies After Getting Stabbed By Fellow Student
Shohei Ohtani Declines People’s Honor Award From Japan’s PM
For most players, including baseball players, activities they can do are paired with the things they can't perform. It's possible that a pitcher can pitch but cannot hit. He might be likely to become a massive name in Japan but not reach the U.S. Major League. However, Shohei Ohtani remains an example of how one person may have everything, including every MVP award. After a … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Declines People’s Honor Award From Japan’s PM
Elderly Brings Bomb From WWII To Hokkaido Police Station In A Plastic Bag
In many areas of the globe, the echoes of the past wars remain long after the fighting has ended. 70 years since the conclusion of World War II, bombs still pop up from construction sites to the closet and even in cabinets. They're as dangerous today as they were back then. So, on the afternoon of November 18 the day, when a 70 or older walked into the Asahikawa Central … [Read more...] about Elderly Brings Bomb From WWII To Hokkaido Police Station In A Plastic Bag