Japan plans to develop unmanned drones that can fly to support fighter jets for the government to enhance the defense of its airspace and prevent threats. These drones are expected to be developed in collaboration with the U.S., allowing the two countries to work closer. These drones will be used for faster detecting enemies' aircraft and missiles. Government officials are also … [Read more...] about Japanese Is Developing Unmanned Drones With U.S. To Aid Fighter Jets
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The Hellish Story Of Junko Furuta; 44 Days Of Torture
This is a true story that will leave you devastated. The chilling tale is about a 17-year-old Japanese girl named Junko Furuta was abducted, raped, tortured, and then killed brutally by four teenage boys after 44 days of torture in 1988. Her body was found inside an unfinished concrete drum after the murder, dubbed "the "concrete-encased teenager's murder case." It is … [Read more...] about The Hellish Story Of Junko Furuta; 44 Days Of Torture
83-Year-Old Japanese Man Sails Solo Across The Pacific In A Small Boat
Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie became the oldest person to sail solo across the Pacific in a nonstop 8500-kilometer yacht journey.The 83-year-old record-breaking man arrived at Kii Channel's small yacht, which divides the two Wakayama and Tokushima prefectures. His yacht isn't that long, only weighing a ton at 6 meters in length. He said that he was happy to be able … [Read more...] about 83-Year-Old Japanese Man Sails Solo Across The Pacific In A Small Boat
Japanese Civil Servant Begins Prostitution To Fund Her Host Club Expenses
If you were to fully indulge in Host Club culture in Japan, you'd spend thousands of dollars without even realizing it. So it shouldn't be that surprising to hear that a Japanese civil servant used some unconventional methods (including prostitution) to fund her host club fees. Although it may sound weird, having multiple jobs is somewhat frowned upon in Japan. Many Japanese … [Read more...] about Japanese Civil Servant Begins Prostitution To Fund Her Host Club Expenses
Japan And U.S. To Work Together To Make First Moon Landing By A Japanese Possible
On Thursday, during U.S. President's trip to Tokyo, a special collaboration goal to make a moon landing by a Japanese astronaut became public, according to close sources. The announcement, which will be made by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Vice President Joe Biden as an element of the Artemis project, is a multi-national effort led by the United States to advance research … [Read more...] about Japan And U.S. To Work Together To Make First Moon Landing By A Japanese Possible
Tokyo’s Grandest Festival Sanja Matsuri Is Back This Year!
One of Tokyo's largest and most renowned traditional festivals returns after a break of two years; however, the duration is reduced to only two days this year. It was first held in 1312; it commemorates the men who created the Asakusa's Sensoji Temple. In the pre-Covid era, it would attract more than 1 million visitors to the area throughout the festival. The most memorable … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s Grandest Festival Sanja Matsuri Is Back This Year!
Man Who Mistakenly Received 46.3 Million Yen In COVID Subsidies Spent It All Gambling
On Tuesday, a close source to the ongoing case of the 360,000 USD mistakenly sent to a single person in COVID subsidies has revealed that the person in question has gambled all of the money on overseas gambling sites. According to his lawyer, he is unlikely to return the money he received in error from the town of Abu Yamaguchi Prefecture. The lawyer claimed that the man told … [Read more...] about Man Who Mistakenly Received 46.3 Million Yen In COVID Subsidies Spent It All Gambling
Man Who Received 46.3 Million Yen Mistakenly In COVID Subsidies Runs Away
Last month, we reported the bizarre case of a man who received 46.3 million yen in COVID-19 relief payments of 100,000 yen intended for 463 households in Abu Yamaguchi prefecture. The mayor at the time apologized for the clerical error and was trying to recover the money. However, there have been quite some revelations since then.Let's first recall how this incident even … [Read more...] about Man Who Received 46.3 Million Yen Mistakenly In COVID Subsidies Runs Away
Japan Is Ready To Receive 20,000 Foreign Arrivals Daily In June
Japan's government has plans to raise the maximum number of foreign visitors, bringing in the equivalent of 20,000 per day in June, sources from the government said on Wednesday. The relaxation will follow an analysis of the airport quarantine facilities and the domestic infection status following Japan's Golden Week holidays that ended on Sunday. In addition, the government … [Read more...] about Japan Is Ready To Receive 20,000 Foreign Arrivals Daily In June
Elon Musk Warns Japan Will Cease To Exist If Population Keeps Declining At Current Rate
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has stated that Japan is in danger of extinction if it doesn't improve its birth rate in response to a Kyodo News article tweet that said Japan's population recorded its lowest level since records began on 2021."At risk of stating the obvious, unless something changes to cause the birth rate to exceed the death rate, Japan will eventually cease to … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Warns Japan Will Cease To Exist If Population Keeps Declining At Current Rate
PM Kishida Promises To Open Japanese Borders For Tourists By June
Right amid the summer season of travel, Japan aims to reopen to foreign tourists in June. Japanese Premier Fumio Kishida made the announcement yesterday while in London. "We are planning to ease the controls further so that by June, it will be possible to enter the country just as easily as other G7 states," said Kishida. Prime Minister Promises To Open Borders By … [Read more...] about PM Kishida Promises To Open Japanese Borders For Tourists By June
Former Australia President Tony Abbott Honored With The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
The former Australian prime minister was awarded the highest honor bestowed on foreigners by the Japanese government for his contributions to promoting friendly and bilateral relationships with Japan and Australia. Tony Abbott has been honored by the Japanese government with an important award for his work in improving friendly and bilateral relationships with Australia. Mr. … [Read more...] about Former Australia President Tony Abbott Honored With The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun