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

More Than 50% Of Japanese Couples Haven’t Had Official Wedding Ceremony Since Late 2019

If you are married, you can definitely relate to the struggle of choosing the right option for your marriage venue. However, spending a lot of money just to center attention at a big event might not be everyone’s wish. And you might not be the only ones thinking like that. You might think that the […]

This Grandma Takes The Most Hilarious Selfies You’ll See All Year

You’re never to old to create. That’s certainly the case with 89-year-old Japanese grandmother Kimiko Nishimoto. She never consider photography as a hobby until she was 72, when her son was teaching a beginner’s course in the medium. Partly due to support him but also because she was curious in the artwork – she decide […]

Two rare white orcas are spotted off the coast of Japan

A whale touring group from GojiraiwaKanko was presented with a pleasant surprise as they saw two white Orcas swimming together for the first time in many years! These two whales were spotted during a tour on July 24th in the Kunashirskiy Strait. Among the two, the older orca was seen for the first time a […]

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 […]

This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Perfect

Turns out, cats know more martial arts than ninjutsu. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has decided to dedicate a fair portion of his time to shooting cats during their totally serious combat practices, and the result is purrrfect. Threatening stares, explosive kicks, powerful punches, Hiroyuki has captured it all. He has successfully proven that felines have […]

A List of Best Colleges and Universities in Japan

Many people wonder if higher education in Japan is of high quality. The answer to this question depends on a few factors, such as: the reputation of the university or college the quality of the faculty and curriculum the overall environment for learning. On average, Japanese universities are highly respected both domestically and internationally and […]

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 […]

Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage

In the recent news, the seafood curry served at a Japanese restaurant has again stirred up the ever going conflict between Japan and Korea. Guardian reported that the curry came with two piles of rice in the shape of the disputed Takeshima islands between the two countries; Japan and South Korea. The restaurant didn’t stop […]

High Altitude Mount Fuji Fireworks Festival 2021 Announced!

Although fireworks are often associated with Japan’s summer festivals, there isn’t any rule prohibiting you from enjoying them any time of the year. In fact, when the skies are clearer during the winter, the bright displays stand out against the darkness and shine brighter. The lower slopes on Mount Fuji will host the “Japan’s highest […]

In Photos: Latest Osaka damage pictures after 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan

A MAGNITUDE 6.1 earthquake struck the Japanese city of Takatsuki, in the Osaka Prefecture, on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring 243. Here are the latest earthquake damage pictures from Osaka prefecture. Debris of damaged walls are scattered following an earthquake, in Ibaraki, Osaka, Monday, June 18, 2018. A strong earthquake knocked […]