Chinese man arrested, two others wanted for vandalism at Japanese war shrine
A Chinese man has been arrested and two others put on the wanted list for allegedly damaging a Japanese war shrine that has long angered...
At the Olympic Games in Paris, it will no longer be personal for Ukrainian athletes. This time it is war
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — For Ukrainian hurdler Anna Ryzhykova, every step on the Paris Olympic track will have significance that goes far beyond the time...
Hedge funds are changing Tokyo’s exclusive club of government bond traders
(Bloomberg) — When Hiroyuki Kubota’s boat party for Japanese government bond traders and strategists resumed last fall after a multi-year hiatus, there was reason to...
Japanese zoo urged to reject elephants from Myanmar junta due to propaganda value
In a statement to This Week in Asia, Myint Swe said: “We, the Myanmar people in Japan, are shocked and outraged by this news. “Since...
Taylor Swift plays song for the eighth time at acoustic set in Dublin
Taylor Swift performed her favorite acoustic song for the eighth time at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday. “I try to hit the mark...
Where to find rare pieces at a good price
Shopping for luxury vintage and second-hand items in Japan is like no other. CAROL RH MALASIG Japan has long been a haven for vintage shoppers,...
Japanese telecom giant develops AI filter that calms angry customers in call centers
In Japan, harassment of customers or Kasu Harahas become an increasing problem alongside abuse of power and sexual harassment in the workplace. According to a...
Japanese telecom giant develops AI filter that calms angry customers in call centers
In Japan, harassment of customers or Kasu Harahas become an increasing problem alongside abuse of power and sexual harassment in the workplace. According to a...
It is not as world famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan
Tokyo (AP) – The word “Onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary This year, it is proof that the humble sticky rice ball and...