Children can take a ride on bullet trains that travel through most of Japan's largest cities at no cost as part of a plan to revive tourism in Japan affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The week-long campaign, which runs from Wednesday through Dec 19, will be centered around Nozomi super express services scheduled to stop at major stations like Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, … [Read more...] about Free Bullet Train Rides For Kids In Japan To Help Rejuvenate Tourism
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Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!
It's only a tiny move for Japan; however, it's a massive opportunity for aspiring astronauts: Japan is seeking astronauts for the very first time in 13 years. Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in science. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), females should think about applying too for the position as all seven current Japanese … [Read more...] about Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!
Members Of Japanese Movie Review Channel Jailed For The First Ever Copyright Infringement Case Of Such Kind
Previously, police arrested some Japanese YouTubers who made summarized videos about movies and narrated them using the stills or a tiny movie clip. Also known as " fast movies" in Japan, the videos aren't uncommon, but on November 16, they were all accused of copyright violation. This is the first case in Japan involving YouTube's fair use policy which many say is inexistent … [Read more...] about Members Of Japanese Movie Review Channel Jailed For The First Ever Copyright Infringement Case Of Such Kind
Booster Shots For COVID-19 Vaccine Will Roll Out From Dec. 1 In Japan
Japan will begin the process of giving COVID-19 booster vaccine starting in December following an advisory panel of the health ministry that has approved the move on Monday. The country is now joining other nations in taking steps to stop protection from diminishing as time passes. The vaccine created through Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE will initially be the sole one for the … [Read more...] about Booster Shots For COVID-19 Vaccine Will Roll Out From Dec. 1 In Japan
Major Japanese Manga Publishers Suing Pirate Website “Manga Bank”
Manga publishers of major importance in Japan are planning to file an indictment against the admin who runs one of the biggest manga-watching illegal websites in the world. A US court ruling has allowed them to determine the site's owner and his location. Four publishers, including Shueisha, have accused the pirate site "Manga Bank" of infringing copyrights. They claim that … [Read more...] about Major Japanese Manga Publishers Suing Pirate Website “Manga Bank”
Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro
The former Princess Mako Komuro set off on a trip to her new home in the United States on Sunday with her husband, Kei Komuro. The princess left the royal lavishing comfort in exchange for being with her love in a one bedroom apartment in New York. The couple got married last month, in quiet manner, following many years of tabloid news and online gossip about their marriage … [Read more...] about Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro
Sisters Of Dead Sri Lankan File For Complaint Against Japanese Officials
In the month of March, a Sri Lankan woman had passed away at the immigration center in Central Japan. Now the woman's kin has filed an indictment on Tuesday against senior members of the detainment center who allegedly contributed to her death by failing to provide the proper medical attention. The treatment received by Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali, 33, in Nagoya … [Read more...] about Sisters Of Dead Sri Lankan File For Complaint Against Japanese Officials
Former Nurse Gets Life Imprisonment For Murdering 3 Elderlies In Yokohama Hospital
A 34-year-old lady who worked as a nurse previously at a hospital in Yokohama has got life imprisonment on Tuesday for the murder of three patients. The victims were terminally ill, and she injected disinfectant into the drip bag of their IV drip. According to Fuji TV, the Yokohama District Court handed down the ruling against Ayumi Kuboki, who admitted guilt at the … [Read more...] about Former Nurse Gets Life Imprisonment For Murdering 3 Elderlies In Yokohama Hospital
Possible Avian Flu Outbreak Detected In Akita Prefecture!
A chicken farm in northeastern Japan, in Akita prefecture, is the first victim of the 2021 season's first flu outbreak. The local authorities have started the extermination of 143,000 chickens, Akita's prefectural government announced on Wednesday. The avian flu outbreak was the first time in Japan this year. After a positive test returned from the lab on the earlier day, … [Read more...] about Possible Avian Flu Outbreak Detected In Akita Prefecture!
Train Driver Sues Japan Rail For 2.2 Million yen After A Salary Cut Of $0.49 For 1-Minute delay!
Japanese trains are appreciated for their punctuality; however, this precise, minute-by-minute timekeeping has been at the heart of an ongoing dispute between a train operator and the West Japan Railway Company.Based on reports, the driver, who is employed by JR West's Okayama branch, is seeking the payment for 56 yen (US$0.49) in un-paid wages following a mishap on 18 June, … [Read more...] about Train Driver Sues Japan Rail For 2.2 Million yen After A Salary Cut Of $0.49 For 1-Minute delay!
Japanese Snow Crabs Sells For $44,000 In An Auction!
Fishing season is on for Japan, and the sale of a $44,000 or 5 million yen snow crab marks the beginning of the fishing port auction in Ishikawa Prefecture. Among the 58 tones of Saturday’s haul, only one met the criteria for the auction. The male snow crab met the base criteria of 1.5kg in weight and 14.5 inches in shell diameter. The auction took place on the Kanazawa … [Read more...] about Japanese Snow Crabs Sells For $44,000 In An Auction!
Man Tries To Set Fire On Bullet Train To Imitate Last Week’s Joker Attack In Tokyo
On Monday morning, a man was detained under suspicion of trying to set fire to the bullet train in Kyushu, Japan. It seemed like the culprit wanted to replicate the arson attempted in the Tokyo train during Halloween. The 69-year-old man, Kiyoshi Miyake, a resident of Fukuoka, was detained on the spot. There were no reports of injuries on the train which was leaving … [Read more...] about Man Tries To Set Fire On Bullet Train To Imitate Last Week’s Joker Attack In Tokyo