Fans were shocked when Japanese Ice Prince, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, missed his first jump in the Olympic routine - the quadruple Salchow. Hanyu, the men's figure skating champion and defending champion, began his Beijing performance by participating in Tuesday's short men's figure skating session. He missed the Quadruple Salchow at the start of his program, changing the … [Read more...] about Yuzuru Hanyu’s Quad Axel Dream Left Hanging Because Of A Hole In Ice During Beijing Olympics
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Japan to Administer 1 Million Booster Shots Every Day To Halt The Spread Of Virus
Japan hopes to begin giving 1 million doses of booster shots daily to prevent an outbreak of infections triggered from the extremely transmissible Omicron variant, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Monday. The number of reported cases increased to 100,000 per day in the first instance in a week. Yet, only 4.8 percent of Japan's 125 million inhabitants had been … [Read more...] about Japan to Administer 1 Million Booster Shots Every Day To Halt The Spread Of Virus
Ryoyu Kobayashi Takes Gold In The Men’s Individual Normal Hill Skiing Event
Ryoyu Kobayashi from Japan has won his first Olympic gold medal when he came first in the men's single normal hill ski jumping event. The 25-year old scored a colossal opening round of 145.4 to lift himself up to the top of the podium. He posted a score of 129.6 at the end of the round and finished at 275.0 all-time points. This is the second gold medal for Japan in the … [Read more...] about Ryoyu Kobayashi Takes Gold In The Men’s Individual Normal Hill Skiing Event
SEGA Arcades Across Japan Being Rebranded As Genda Inc Acquires SEGA
After 50 years later fun and rage, SEGA is quitting the arcade industry in Japan. According to European Gamer, SEGA announced in 2020 that it would sell all the arcade it owns to Genda Inc., a brand of its games under the GiGo. In 2020, it was reported that SEGA sold 85% of its shares to Genda. However, SEGA has now shifted the remaining 15 percent in its … [Read more...] about SEGA Arcades Across Japan Being Rebranded As Genda Inc Acquires SEGA
Studio Ghibli Park Releases Renders Of New Attractions Including Howl’s Moving Castle
Landscapes from Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki's Delivery Service will be recreated at the Studio Ghibli theme park. Anime and film enthusiasts worldwide are excited for the opening of Ghibli Park, which will take place on November 1. But, as wonderful as that day will be, it will only be the beginning of the Studio Ghibli theme park's complete array of … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Park Releases Renders Of New Attractions Including Howl’s Moving Castle
Controversial Ex-Governor Of Tokyo Passes Away At The Age Of 89
Shintaro Ishihara, an author and former Tokyo governor who made his imprint on Japanese politics as a zealous hawk whose nationalistic ideas frequently ruffled Japan's neighbours, has died at 89 years of age. In 2012, the novelist-turned-politician, who also served in the Diet, proposed a plan for the Tokyo metropolitan government to purchase a significant portion of the … [Read more...] about Controversial Ex-Governor Of Tokyo Passes Away At The Age Of 89
Infamous Demon Slayer Cosplayers Gets Arrested For Anti-Mask Campaigns
Everyone was wearing masks; people maintained social distance, many stood in the lines to get their vaccine while others rushed to empty the toilet rolls on the department shelves. We saw most people in long lines all day for vaccines, while some took their anti-vax riots to the streets. It has really exposed some of the darkest parts of humanity, or rather the dumbest parts … [Read more...] about Infamous Demon Slayer Cosplayers Gets Arrested For Anti-Mask Campaigns
Japan To Reduce Quarantine Period To 7 Days From 10 Days For Close Contacts
Japan is reducing the quarantine period to seven days instead of the current 10-day period for those who have come into close proximity to someone infected by the coronavirus novel, PM Fumio Kishida said on Friday. The 10-day strategy was previously revealed because of Omicron, a highly transmissible coronavirus variant that continues to spread quickly and makes it more … [Read more...] about Japan To Reduce Quarantine Period To 7 Days From 10 Days For Close Contacts
Japan’s F-15 Jet Crashed Into Sea And Crew Members Are Still Missing
Reports from the Japanese Air Self Defence Force state that recently, their F-15 jet nose-dived into the Sea on Monday. It happened not long after the jet took to air from the Komatsu Airbase located in the Ishikawa Prefecture. A part of the fighter that went missing was on its way to training with two crew members at sea, and life-saving equipment was discovered on the … [Read more...] about Japan’s F-15 Jet Crashed Into Sea And Crew Members Are Still Missing
19-Year-Old Japanese Girl Turns Herself In For Cheating And Leaking University Exams
A 19-year-old female student from Osaka Prefecture has turned herself over to the authorities in west Japan and claimed that she was involved in cheating and leaked the unified entrance exam, investigation sources told reporters on Thursday. Her admission was made after a photo of the question on world history was released through a video-calling app during the exam earlier in … [Read more...] about 19-Year-Old Japanese Girl Turns Herself In For Cheating And Leaking University Exams
Toyota Agrees On Settlement And Apologizes For Employee’s Death Due To Overwork
Toyota Motor Corp has settled a lawsuit that blamed harassment and overwork on the death of one employee.Toyota president Akio Toyoda has offered his condolences to the family members, the Japanese automaker announced Tuesday. The settlement's financial terms weren't disclosed. Japanese media reports said that the lawsuit brought by the worker's family demanded 123 million … [Read more...] about Toyota Agrees On Settlement And Apologizes For Employee’s Death Due To Overwork
Japanese Snack Company Apologizes For Finally Increasing 2-Yen On Umaibo’s Price After 47 Years Of Production
The Japanese Internet buzzed with a rumor earlier this week about snack maker Yaokin's plans to increase the price of its most beloved line of crunchy munchies. It's a popular product that is loved by both young and old. Such a decision would have significant national-level consequences. Yaokin confirmed that the rumors were true and will be increasing the price of its Umaibo … [Read more...] about Japanese Snack Company Apologizes For Finally Increasing 2-Yen On Umaibo’s Price After 47 Years Of Production