On Thursday, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi demanded that the U.S. military in Japan remain within their bases to stop the spreading of COVID-19. Hayashi revealed that he spoke via phone to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and was promised the most extraordinary effort to protect individuals' health. There was no confirmation on whether the base curfew would … [Read more...] about Japan Asks US Military To Strictly Stay Within The Bases After Drastic Rise In COVID cases
Japanese Moms Worried About Sexual Depictions In Anime
A well-known Japanese site recently posted an article that has gone popular on social networks. They ran a poll asking moms of children who are anime fans what their thoughts are regarding the explicit content in anime shows. A woman aged 36 from Gifu city stated in the poll was troubled about the sexuality in manga and anime that her son in elementary school was vividly … [Read more...] about Japanese Moms Worried About Sexual Depictions In Anime
Sony’s New EV Successfully Driven Remotely in Germany From Tokyo
Sony's Vision 01 has made quite an achievement in the field of technology. Sony's teamed up with Vodafone to conduct an extraordinary experiment. They went ahead and gave the car's controls to personnel in Tokyo while the vehicle was in Aldenhoven, Germany. Then thanks to the 5G internet connection, the car moved without anyone inside the car touching the steering wheel. … [Read more...] about Sony’s New EV Successfully Driven Remotely in Germany From Tokyo
Japan To Develop Railguns To Intercept China’s Hypersonic Missile
Japanese Defense Ministry will develop an approach to intercept hostile missiles by using magnetically-powered projectiles to counter the hyper-sonic missiles developed by other nations such as Russia, China, and North Korea. The ministry is focusing its efforts on railgun technology which can launch projectiles when current is induced to the magnetic field. These shots are … [Read more...] about Japan To Develop Railguns To Intercept China’s Hypersonic Missile
Most Expensive Japanese Bike Ever Sold At An Auction!
Sold for £177,035.59 on October 31, 2021, the Honda R213V-S is now the most expensive Japanese bike auctioned off. It is now the highest-priced Japanese motorcycle auctioned in history. Honda's R213V-S is the MotoGP-spec motorcycle that can be driven on the roads when you've got pockets large enough. On October 31, 2021, this bike had only 213 of its variants (this machine … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Japanese Bike Ever Sold At An Auction!
Japan Weather Agency Issues Heavy Snow Warning In Tokyo After 4 Years
A warning for a severe snowfall has been issued in the central region of Tokyo for the first time in four years. This announcement comes from Japan's Weather Agency. The warning to the city's 23 wards was issued when the region was hit with 6 centimeters of snowfall up to 4 p.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned against driving on freezing roads and traffic disruptions. … [Read more...] about Japan Weather Agency Issues Heavy Snow Warning In Tokyo After 4 Years
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ogasawara Islands On Tuesday
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck an isolated Japanese island in the Pacific early on Tuesday; however, the tsunami warning was not issued, authorities declared. The underwater quake that measured 43.4 km (27.0 miles) in-depth struck around the time of 3:02 at near Bonin Islands, locally known as Ogasawara Islands or Chichijima islands, the United States Geological Survey … [Read more...] about 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ogasawara Islands On Tuesday
World’s Oldest Woman Celebrates Her 119th Birthday
Japanese Kane Tanaka, born just a year before Russo-Japanese War began and the oldest living person in the world, celebrated her 119th birthday at Fukuoka Prefecture on Sunday. Tanaka, born Jan. 2nd, 1903 in the prefecture of Nagoya, has been a part of Japan's Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and current Reiwa times, and hopes to reach the age of 120, which is a goal for her … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Woman Celebrates Her 119th Birthday
Why Use Tinder When Vending Machines Can Help You Mind Your Match
Anyone who has a connection to Japan knows its position as the vending machines capital in the entire world. From flowers and wagyu beef to ties and shirts, the list of things available on different vending machines keeps on getting longer every day. SoraNews24 reported that a vending machine can offer cans for 3000 yen ($25.79) that have colors that are based on gender, as … [Read more...] about Why Use Tinder When Vending Machines Can Help You Mind Your Match
Struggle of Wanting A Family For A LGBTQ Couple In Japan
Unlike the rest of the world, Japan still carries on the old fashion beliefs regarding the LGBTQ community. And the current ruling party of Japan hardly shows any signs of improvement in that aspect. Many foreign countries let same-sex couples adopt children, or in case of people capable of getting pregnant, they are allowed to get a sperm donation. But in Japan, the only … [Read more...] about Struggle of Wanting A Family For A LGBTQ Couple In Japan
235 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Among U.S. Forces In Okinawa
The single-day record of 235 COVID-19 infections within U.S. Forces located in Okinawa Prefecture was confirmed Saturday. The local officials reported in response to a cluster infection that broke out in July at one of the U.S. bases in the region. It is yet to be disclosed if the cases were of the Omicron variant, which is a highly transmissible strain, nor was the extent of … [Read more...] about 235 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Among U.S. Forces In Okinawa
Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023
Japan has a plan to launch the first "wooden" satellite in 2023. The team behind its development seeks to use environmentally friendly and low-cost materials for space development using wood. The satellite's hood is completely made of wood and the logic behind it is that the word will burn off completely during reentry into the earth's atmosphere. As a result it should put … [Read more...] about Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023