In a rare admission of its responsibility, Japanese electronic giant Panasonic acknowledged its fault and apologized for the death of a former employee due to overwork. This former worker, at the time a 43-year-old male hailed from Hiroshima Prefecture. His journey with Panasonic began back in the year 2003 where he started as merely a factory worker. In April of 2019 the … [Read more...] about Panasonic Finally Admits The Suicide Of Employee In 2019 Was Due To Overwork
British Government To Lift The Decade-Long Ban On Import Of Japanese Farm Products
The British government has begun the process of lifting restrictions on imports of farm products from Japan as a step taken in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear accident. This could open the possibility to such imports as soon as the spring of next year.In evaluating possible health risks associated with Japanese food imports, Britain has concluded that lifting import … [Read more...] about British Government To Lift The Decade-Long Ban On Import Of Japanese Farm Products
NES and SNES Creator, Nitendo’s Console Pioneer Masayuki Uemura Dies At 78
According to the University located in Kyoto, Masayuki Uemura, an iconic Japanese video game console creator whose Nintendo consoles were sold to millions across the globe, has passed away. He was 78 and was a lecturer at the University. Uemura, the architect in charge behind Nintendo Co's pioneering home consoles, passed away Monday morning, Ritsumeikan University announced in … [Read more...] about NES and SNES Creator, Nitendo’s Console Pioneer Masayuki Uemura Dies At 78
123-Year-Old Japanese Only Boys School Has Skincare And Grooming Lessons!
The 125-year-old Tokyo school would like its students to consider proper grooming as a part of the "gentlemen's education."Many high schools in Japan nowadays are co-ed; however, there are some single-sex schools. The theory behind this is that schools with singles allow students to concentrate on their studies by removing the everyday distractions of teenage … [Read more...] about 123-Year-Old Japanese Only Boys School Has Skincare And Grooming Lessons!
Japan Records Lowest Greenhouse Gasses Emission In The Year 2020 Since 1990!
In the fiscal year of 2020, total greenhouse gasses emissions from Japan decreased consecutively for the seventh year and are now the lowest ever. According to the report released by the government, to no one's surprise, this is the result of the worldwide pandemic. A total of 1.149 billion tons of carbon dioxide were produced from March to 2021, down 5.1 percent compared to … [Read more...] about Japan Records Lowest Greenhouse Gasses Emission In The Year 2020 Since 1990!
Japan Reports 8 More Omicron Variant Cases, Increasing the Tally To 12
According to the announcement on Friday, Japan has confirmed eight additional infections of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which brings the total number of cases of the Omicron variant to Japan to 12. According to an official of the government, all eight of the infected entered Japan between late November and the beginning of this month.Vice Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji … [Read more...] about Japan Reports 8 More Omicron Variant Cases, Increasing the Tally To 12
Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Takes Off For ISS In Russia’s Soyuz
A Japanese billionaire and businessman Yusaku Maezawa, is currently on his journey for the International Space Station (ISS) after taking off out of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-20, a crew vessel on the 8th of December in the morning at 02:38 ET (07:38 GMT). "A dream come true," the entrepreneur tweeted before taking off on his three-seat … [Read more...] about Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Takes Off For ISS In Russia’s Soyuz
Japanese Researchers Are Developing Masks That Glow Under UV After Catching Coronavirus
A group of researchers in west Japan has created masks that glow if they contain trace amounts of coronavirus when exposed to UV light. The coronavirus is detected using antibodies derived from the eggs of ostriches.Yasuhiro Tsukamoto, the current acting president for the individual researchers involved in this project, has high hopes for the mask. He believes that the masks … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Masks That Glow Under UV After Catching Coronavirus
Japan To Accept Afghan Evacuees Despite The Border Restrictions
Afghan personnel who worked at Japanese organizations that wish to be evacuated from Afghanistan will receive a unique authorization to travel into Japan with no COVID-19 border restrictions, officials announced on Wednesday. The decision, which applies to the staff of the now-closed Japanese Embassy located in Kabul and employees at the Japan International Cooperation Agency … [Read more...] about Japan To Accept Afghan Evacuees Despite The Border Restrictions
Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership
Finally LGBTQ activists can rejoice in Japan! On an announcement on Wednesday, Governor Yuriko Koike said that Tokyo finally would recognize same-sex partnerships, becoming the largest city in Japan to accept such tradition as activists push for national recognition. The constitution of Japan still states that "marriage shall be only with the mutual consent of both sexes." … [Read more...] about Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership
Watch How Aquarium Divers Dress Up As Santa Claus In Japan!
The massive tank in Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture is home to over 5,000 fish from 60 species found in the waters near the Izu Peninsula. And during the holidays, divers dress up as Santa Claus and enter the tank to feed the fish. The audience was in awe as most of them had never seen a ray fish being fed. Be sure to visit the Shimoda aquarium before the 25th of … [Read more...] about Watch How Aquarium Divers Dress Up As Santa Claus In Japan!
Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods
The Japanese authorities and its ruling parties have decided to eliminate the policy that allows international students and other long-term residents to buy duty-free goods to respond to possible reselling cases and complaints about excessive check-ups for eligibility. Under the current system, set to be updated in the context of tax reforms planned for the fiscal year 2022, … [Read more...] about Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods