In the wake of its incursion into Ukraine, the Russian administration on March 7 declared Japan as one of 48 nations and regions "engaging in hostile activities towards Russia," according to Russian state information agency Tass. The move taken by Moscow as a reaction to sanctions after its … [Read more...] about Russia Introduces Sanctions Against Japan For Having “Hostile Intentions” Towards Them
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Japanese Encephalitis Becomes National Significance As NSW Reports Its First Human Case
New South Wales has registered the first human infection case of the infamous Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). The individual is a resident in the border region of NSW-Victoria and is in a stable state in intensive treatment. Many more people living in NSW are being tested, and further instances … [Read more...] about Japanese Encephalitis Becomes National Significance As NSW Reports Its First Human Case
Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Wins Tokyo Marathon And Sets New Record
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya bagged another victory in his lengthy list of achievements after winning the Tokyo Marathon on March 6 with an average time of 2hrs, 2 minutes, and 40 seconds. This is the fastest time ever for the marathon to date in Japan. The achievement came right after his win at the … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Wins Tokyo Marathon And Sets New Record
Memorial Ceremony Held For Sri Lankan Women Who Died A Year Ago In Detention Center
A memorial ceremony was conducted on Sunday to mark the first death anniversary of death for the Sri Lankan woman who died while being held in the central immigration center in Japan in the year 2021 amid calls across the country to review Japan's detention process deportees. More than 50 people … [Read more...] about Memorial Ceremony Held For Sri Lankan Women Who Died A Year Ago In Detention Center
Carroll Shelby Tuned Toyota 2000GT Fetched 2.5 Million Dollars At Auction
When it comes to the most significant historical Japanese automobiles among Japanese cars, the 2000GT is at the top of the list. In the category of 2000GTs and Carroll Shelby's former SCCA race car is among the most important historically. The tuned Carroll Shelby Toyota 2000GT has recently sold for … [Read more...] about Carroll Shelby Tuned Toyota 2000GT Fetched 2.5 Million Dollars At Auction
Japanese Man Stole 170 Bottles Of Expensive Whiskey And Replaced It With Water
On February 28, an employee was arrested for robbing what was reported to be 170 bottles of high-quality luxury whiskey. The stolen liquor was worth approximately 7.7 million yen ($66.706). The culprit has been identified as Akito Kodama of Fukuoka, who's professionally involved in the home … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Stole 170 Bottles Of Expensive Whiskey And Replaced It With Water
Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families
Pan Pacific International Japan, which owns a significant discount chain, announced on Thursday that it would provide financial support as well as job opportunities to 100 refugees from Ukraine. Formerly known as Don Quijote Holdings, the company said it was still working out details like where … [Read more...] about Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families
Yuzuru Hanyu To Miss World Championships Due To Ankle Injury
The Japan Skating Federation announced Tuesday that Yuzuru Hanyu, figure skating's star, will not be able to compete in this month's world championships due to an ankle injury he sustained at the Beijing Olympics. The 2-time Olympic Champion tasted the ice two times during this year's Beijing … [Read more...] about Yuzuru Hanyu To Miss World Championships Due To Ankle Injury
700-Year-Old Lost Japanese Katana Was Found In Australia
Etchu Norishige was Japan's most famous swordsmith in the 14th Century. Norishige's Forge was located in Nei, Toyama Prefecture. From there, he supplied the finest quality katana to the warriors of Japan's Kamakura period.Norishige's most impressive weapons were made with great skill, and they … [Read more...] about 700-Year-Old Lost Japanese Katana Was Found In Australia
Russia’s Missile Hits Japanese Tanker In Black Sea And Injures A Crew Member
A Japanese-owned cargo vessel was hit with a missile the Black Sea, in the south of Ukraine and one of the crew member has been hurt. Reuters reports that a Russian missile struck the ship's stern and set the vessel ablaze. On Friday, the Ukrainian defense ministry posted on Facebook that the … [Read more...] about Russia’s Missile Hits Japanese Tanker In Black Sea And Injures A Crew Member
Students Can Finally Rejoice As PM Kishida Announces Possible Entry In March
On Thursday, PM Fumio Kishida announced that Japan would allow the entry of foreign nationals in the country for other reasons than tourism, for example, business and international students beginning in March as part of the plan to end the 6th wave. "We are gradually walking toward the exit of … [Read more...] about Students Can Finally Rejoice As PM Kishida Announces Possible Entry In March
Japanese F-15’s Pilots Found Dead After 2 Weeks Of Crash Into The Sea
Japanese ASDF released a statement regarding the missing crew members after their F-15 crashed into the sea about two weeks ago at the end of January. They have discovered the bodies of two crew pilots that went missing during the crash. One body was found on Friday, and the second one was found … [Read more...] about Japanese F-15’s Pilots Found Dead After 2 Weeks Of Crash Into The Sea