Ukraine

Russia Introduces Sanctions Against Japan For Having “Hostile Intentions” Towards Them

March 16, 2022 by Japan Informer

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 invasion of Ukraine is expected to allow the repayment of those who owe money to the … [Read more...] about Russia Introduces Sanctions Against Japan For Having “Hostile Intentions” Towards Them

Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families

March 4, 2022 by Japan Informer

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 families would be accommodated. It also stated that it would consider cooperating … [Read more...] about Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families

About 70 Japanese Volunteered To Go And Fight For Ukraine

March 4, 2022 by Japan Informer

An embassy official reported on Wednesday that around 70 Japanese, mostly ex-members of the Self-Defense Forces, responded to the Ukrainian Embassy's Twitter request (post is now deleted) for volunteers to fight the invading Russian troops. Ukraine's embassy in Tokyo had tweeted the same post the day President Volodymyr Zilenskyy asked foreigners to join an international … [Read more...] about About 70 Japanese Volunteered To Go And Fight For Ukraine

Japanese Billionaire And CEO Of Rakuten Donates 1 Billion Yen To Ukraine

February 28, 2022 by Japan Informer

Hiroshi Mikitani, a Japanese billionaire, announced Sunday that he would donate $8.7million to Ukraine's government. He called Russia's invasion "a challenge for democracy." In a letter to Volodymyr Zelensky, the founder of Rakuten, an e-commerce company, stated that the 1 billion yen ($8.7million) donation will be used to support "humanitarian activities to assist people in … [Read more...] about Japanese Billionaire And CEO Of Rakuten Donates 1 Billion Yen To Ukraine

10 types of Japanese men, according to Japanese women

If you or someone you know were described as a cabbage roll, how would you react? What if someone called you a hyena or said you were especially “creamy”? There are apparently 10 distinct categories into which men fall in Japan, with women knowing exactly the type they’d like to get to know better or […]

10 things you probably didn’t know about Pearl Harbor

The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marked the day the United States entered World War II. Over three thousand Americans lost their lives in the attack and in 1962 the USS Arizona Memorial was constructed over the sunken battleship USS Arizona to remember those who lost their lives that day. […]

Japan Made All Of The Medals For The 2021 Tokyo Olympics out of Discarded smartphones and laptops

JAPAN| According to the Official Tokyo Olympics website A Tokyo 2020 medal project was conducted to collect small electronic devices such as broken phones all over japan to environment-friendly Olympics. This is also the first time ever in the history of the Olympic Games and Paralympics to have included citizens in the medal manufacturing process. […]

These are 15 reasons you should never travel to Japan

In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations. Foreigners visiting Japan are not expected to be familiar with Japanese etiquette, but knowing a few basics will go a long way in helping you adapt to local customs and […]

Top 10 Japanese Tattoo Designs

Top 10 Japanese Tattoo Designs Japansese tattoos are unique as they signify their rich culture and history. These nuances in western tattoos are really hard to find. Plus there is the question of picking a unique design you always will! A Japanese tattoo art is something you will be proud to display. Japanese Tattoo Designs: […]

Tokyo Skytree Marks 10th Anniversary With Kabuki, Coasters And JoJo

The cityscape that defines Tokyo, Japan’s tallest structure, Tokyo Skytree celebrated the 10th anniversary on Sunday. It is becoming an emblem of Japan’s pre-pandemic tourism expansion. The commemorative events to mark the official opening of the structure’s 634-meter Tembo Deck, as well as Tembo Galleria viewing areas, are part of the continuous “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” […]

Japan Is Not Happy With Russia’s Economic Actions On Disputed Islands

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine hasn’t died down yet, and there is already another round of tensions are sparking between Moscow and Tokyo. Conflict over the Kuril Islands off Hokkaido’s coast is one of the oldest territorial disputes globally parallels the Ukraine Crisis. Previously, Tokyo and Moscow discussed joint economic activities in the disputed […]

This Japanese Artist’s Pencil Drawings Are So Realistic, People Can’t Believe They’re Not Photographs

It may not shock you that incredible things can be done with just pencils and paper, but the breathtakingly lifelike drawings of 22-year-old Japanese artist Kohei Ohmori are bound to leave you amazed. The Okayama-based prodigy spends more than 200 hours on each project, and his attention to detail is strikingly evident. Thanks to carefully-placed […]

Japanese Way Of Cooking Rice With KFC Chicken aka Devil Cooked Rice

Nothing can go wrong with a little bit of rice in your meal. Rice can be cooked in many ways and can taste different depending on the ingredients! Here we talk about the Japanese way to cook KFC chicken using rice, or what the internet refers to as “devil cooked rice.” What do you need […]

Lindt Is Releasing The Sakura Lindor Exclusively In Japan

This year, for the first time, cherry blossoms will bloom at Lindt establishments. Businesses in Japan are as of now arranging for spring as we start the 2022 year, giving us a taste of what to anticipate when the cherry bloom season arrives in a couple of months. Lindt is among the first firms to […]