News On Japan

Japan immigration footage shows mistreatment of detained foreigner

A Japanese-Peruvian man seeking state compensation for mistreatment at the Osaka immigration bureau in 2017 was shown being held face down by a number of officers in security camera footage submitted Wednesday at trial, a lawyer in charge of his case said. (Kyodok)

Japan ground troops begin nationwide drills for 1st time in 30 years

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Wednesday started nationwide exercises involving all units for the first time in about 30 years in an attempt to boost deterrence and strengthen its capabilities amid China's ramped-up regional assertiveness. (Kyodo)

Chanthu could bring heavy rain this week

Weather officials say severe tropical storm Chanthu could bring heavy rain until this weekend mainly in western Japan. (NHK)

Japan overtakes U.S. in first vaccinations despite starting months later

Japan has given first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to 63.6% of its population, surpassing the U.S. in the proportion of those who have had at least one shot of the vaccine despite starting months behind. (Japan Times)

17 September 2021

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TOKYO OLYMPICS

SOCIETY

Vending machine offers edible insects
NHK - Sep 16
Foods with insect extracts and edible insects are being sold in vending machines across Japan.

World's oldest woman celebrated in Fukuoka
NHK - Sep 15
A 118-year-old Japanese woman was celebrated ahead of Respect for the Aged Day in Japan. She is recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records.

Osaka pachinko parlor used as vaccination site
Japan Today - Sep 15
A pachinko parlor in Osaka was used as a site for coronavirus vaccinations on Monday and Tuesday.

Three years after Hokkaido quake, hard-hit communities facing depopulation
Japan Times - Sep 14
Three years have passed since a massive earthquake struck Hokkaido’s eastern Iburi region, killing 44 people, but some hard-hit areas are still suffering from the aftermath of the disaster in the form of depopulation.

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BUSINESS

Japan's machinery orders rebound in sign of capex recovery
WION - Sep 15
We're in a sign that corporate spending is perking up despite a wider hit to the economy from the pandemic of Coronavirus. Japan's core machinery orders have risen in July after a dip.

JTB sells headquarters amid COVID travel slump
NHK - Sep 15
Japan's largest travel agency, JTB Corporation, has sold its headquarters and another building as it suffers from a prolonged travel slowdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ANA to increase international flights
Nikkei - Sep 15
Japanese airline All Nippon Airways is increasing international flights to meet recovering travel demand in North America and Asia, the company announced on Tuesday.

Lessons for Masayoshi Son in Rakuten's failure to halt Amazon
Nikkei - Sep 14
Internet platform businesses like Google and Amazon, you would think, necessarily compete in a global market that spans national boundaries.

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POLITICS

Japan immigration footage shows mistreatment of detained foreigner
Kyodok - Sep 16
A Japanese-Peruvian man seeking state compensation for mistreatment at the Osaka immigration bureau in 2017 was shown being held face down by a number of officers in security camera footage submitted Wednesday at trial, a lawyer in charge of his case said.

S.Korea announces its first successful SLBM test
NHK - Sep 16
South Korea has announced its first successful test-firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile.

Japan ground troops begin nationwide drills for 1st time in 30 years
Kyodo - Sep 15
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Wednesday started nationwide exercises involving all units for the first time in about 30 years in an attempt to boost deterrence and strengthen its capabilities amid China's ramped-up regional assertiveness.

Japan embassy confirms its gov’t received info on possible terror attack in Philippines
GMA News - Sep 15
Japan's embassy in Manila on Tuesday confirmed that its government has received information on possible terror attacks in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.

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EDUCATION

More schools in Japan adopting genderless options
Japan Times - Sep 15
Genderless options are increasingly finding their way into schools in Japan, easing pressure on students to conform to norms and stereotypes.

Number of centenarians in Japan tops 86,000
NHK - Sep 15
A government survey has shown that the number of centenarians in Japan has hit a record high of more than 86,000.

Real Japanese you need to know for Japanese bar, restaurant
Miku Real Japanese - Sep 13
Do you want to become fluent fast?

Mackerel with Miso | Saba no Misoni | Japanese Recipe
Kimono Mom - Sep 12
Today we made Miso Mackerel. It's simmered mackerel with miso paste, and is one of the most popular homemade food in Japan. It's easy to make with ingredients that are available anywhere in the world.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Genome-edited tomato to be sold in Japan
NHK - Sep 15
Genome-edited tomatoes are set to appear on dining tables in Japan. It is the first time that genome-edited food will be sold and shipped to consumers in Japan.

Japan overtakes U.S. in first vaccinations despite starting months later
Japan Times - Sep 15
Japan has given first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to 63.6% of its population, surpassing the U.S. in the proportion of those who have had at least one shot of the vaccine despite starting months behind.

Japanese astronaut Hoshide completes 4th spacewalk
NHK - Sep 13
Japanese astronaut Hoshide Akihiko has completed a spacewalk out of the International Space Station, his first in the current mission and fourth overall. He currently serves as commander of the ISS.

Osaka to reuse Olympic cardboard beds for COVID-19 patients
Kyodo - Sep 12
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Saturday he wants the cardboard beds athletes slept on at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to be made available for COVID-19 patients.

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SPORTS

5 tips for choosing the best bitcoin casino in Japan
newsonjapan.com - Sep 16
Ever since the introduction of bitcoin in 2008, it was a fundamental concept limited in its operations.

Fujii becomes youngest triple crown shogi player
NHK - Sep 14
Shogi prodigy Fujii Sota has become the youngest player ever to clinch three major professional titles for the Japanese board game, similar to chess.

Japan's 1st pro women's soccer league kicks off
NHK - Sep 13
Japan's first professional women's soccer league, the WE League, was launched on Sunday.

Japan withdraws from hosting 2021 FIFA Club World Cup
insidethegames.biz - Sep 10
FIFA is searching for a new venue for this year's Club World Cup after Japan confirmed it had withdrawn as hosts of the tournament due to COVID-19.

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TRAVEL

JAL to recycle 100% of airline food waste into fertilizer
Nikkei - Sep 15
Japan Airlines aims to recycle all cooking waste from in-flight meals into fertilizer as part of its sustainability goals.

Chanthu could bring heavy rain this week
NHK - Sep 15
Weather officials say severe tropical storm Chanthu could bring heavy rain until this weekend mainly in western Japan.

ANA to increase international flights
Nikkei - Sep 15
Japanese airline All Nippon Airways is increasing international flights to meet recovering travel demand in North America and Asia, the company announced on Tuesday.

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Kouhei Fukada - Sep 15
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