Japan to become world's No. 3 donor of COVID vaccine doses
Japan will become the world's third-largest provider of COVID-19 vaccine doses, with donations to 20 countries and regions set to reach 30 million following another planned delivery to Taiwan, the foreign minister said Tuesday. (Japan Today)
Japan aims to supply oral COVID drugs by year-end
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has instructed the health ministry to accelerate work to make oral COVID-19 drugs available by the end of the year. (NHK)
Princess Mako, Komuro Kei get married
Japan's Princess Mako has officially left the Imperial household and is now a commoner. She married her former college classmate Komuro Kei on Tuesday. (NHK)
Japanese H-2A launches QZS 1R into Quasi-Zenith Orbit
A Japanese H-2A rocket will launch a replacement satellite for Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, which provides regional navigation services over the Asia-Pacific Region. (Raw Space)
27 October 2021
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SOCIETY
The Future of Japan's Monarchy | Inside Story
aljazeera.com - Oct 27
A princess goes through with her decision to marry a non-royal, giving up her title, sparking massive media scrutiny and a public outcry.
Kyoto police using targeted YouTube ads to warn would-be voyeurs
soranews24.com - Oct 26
The crime of taking secret photos and videos of other people is sadly nothing new, but in the prefecture of Kyoto it appears to be a particularly growing problem.
All you need to know about dating Japanese men | NO TABOO
Crazyllah - Oct 25
Dating in Japan storytime, What's it like dating Japanese men, from foreign women's perspective.
Thieves steal 60,000 persimmons from Gifu orchard
Japan Today - Oct 24
Gifu prefectural police are investigating the theft of 60,000 persimmons from an orchard last week.
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BUSINESS
Amazon, Google win Japan government cloud contract
Nikkei - Oct 27
Japan's Digital Agency has picked Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform as the first service providers for its nationwide cloud computing project, giving the U.S. tech groups a foothold in an industry dominated by domestic service providers.
Japan's Nidec focuses on EV motors as price battle heats up
Nikkei - Oct 27
Japanese motor maker Nidec will focus on sales of motors for smaller electric vehicles, as intensifying price competition forces more automakers to source the vital components from outside suppliers, Nidec founder and Chairman Shigenobu Nagamori said Tuesday.
Wedding industry rethinks cancelation policies
NHK - Oct 26
Japan's wedding industry is enduring tough times as the coronavirus pandemic has been forcing couples to cancel their nuptials, and the organization that oversees the industry has been looking at who should bear the cost.
Beaujolais Nouveau imports seen down 20%
NHK - Oct 26
Cases of Beaujolais Nouveau are arriving from France, ready to go on sale in Japan next month. But the volume is likely to be low compared to pre-pandemic years.
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POLITICS
Japan to become world's No. 3 donor of COVID vaccine doses
Japan Today - Oct 27
Japan will become the world's third-largest provider of COVID-19 vaccine doses, with donations to 20 countries and regions set to reach 30 million following another planned delivery to Taiwan, the foreign minister said Tuesday.
Japan aims to supply oral COVID drugs by year-end
NHK - Oct 27
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has instructed the health ministry to accelerate work to make oral COVID-19 drugs available by the end of the year.
Japanese rice tastier due to global warming, says Aso
Japan Today - Oct 26
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said Monday that rice on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido "has become tastier thanks to (global) warming," a remark likely to raise eyebrows of climate campaigners.
Ruling LDP party loses upper house seat in setback for PM Kishida
CNA - Oct 26
Japan's prime minister has suffered a setback just days before going to the polls. Fumio Kishida's ruling LDP party has lost one of two parliamentary by-elections.
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EDUCATION
How the Meiji Restoration Turned Japan into an Empire
Kings and Generals - Oct 27
The new Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with a video on the Meiji restoration, as we see how this set of reforms turned Japan into an empire setting up the Pacific war - the fierce conflict between the USA and the Empire of Japan.
Hiroshima schools offer choice of skirts and pants to female students
Japan Times - Oct 25
There is a growing trend among municipal junior high schools in the district of Aki, Hiroshima Prefecture, to offer female students a choice between skirts and a pair of pants for their uniforms.
Tantanmen | Spicy Sesame Ramen
Kimono Mom - Oct 24
Today we made Tantanmen, Spicy Sesame Noodles. It's easy to make with ingredients you can find anywhere in the world!
Anorexia cases up 60% among people younger than 20 in Japan
Japan Times - Oct 22
New anorexia cases among people younger than 20 in Japan grew 60% from the previous year in fiscal 2020 amid the novel coronavirus crisis, a survey by the National Center for Child Health and Development showed Thursday.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Japan startup unveils $680,000 hoverbike
Reuters - Oct 27
A Japanese startup has unveiled a $680,000 hoverbike with hopes to persuade wealthy consumers to swap their supercar for a flying bike.
Japanese H-2A launches QZS 1R into Quasi-Zenith Orbit
Raw Space - Oct 26
A Japanese H-2A rocket will launch a replacement satellite for Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, which provides regional navigation services over the Asia-Pacific Region.
What Are IDC Connectors and Crimp?
newsonjapan.com - Oct 25
IDC connectors, also called insulation-piercing contact (IPC), are designed to connect to an insulated cable conductor via a connection method, which lets out a selective sharp blade/blades through its insulation.
DNA shows Japanese wolf closest relative of domestic dogs
phys.org - Oct 22
A team of researchers affiliated with several entities in Japan has found evidence that the Japanese wolf is the closest known relative of domestic dogs.
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SPORTS
オンラインギャンブル業界におけるビットコインの未来
newsonjapan.com - Oct 27
暗号がオンラインギャンブルの未来である理由
日本初女子プロサッカーリーグの最新情報
newsonjapan.com - Oct 26
2021年は、女子サッカーにとって画期的な年になりました。
Matsuyama clinches 7th PGA tour win
NHK - Oct 26
Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki has won his seventh PGA Tour held in Japan after a year's absence.
4 fun things to do on Oaks Day
newsonjapan.com - Oct 26
One of the staples of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is Oaks Day, which is also known as Ladies Day.
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TRAVEL
Japan eases restaurant COVID restrictions
NHK - Oct 25
Most anti-coronavirus restrictions on restaurants and bars were lifted in Japan on Monday as new daily infections continue to drop across the country.
Tokyo Disneyland to host Halloween event for first time in two years
republicworld.com - Oct 25
After the park's operator postponed special events because of the spread of COVID-19, Tokyo Disneyland had its first Halloween programme in two years on Monday.
Tourists gradually returning to Kyoto
NHK - Oct 25
In Japan, coronavirus restrictions are being lifted across the nation.
Solo Hiking Japan's Forgotten Forest
Tokyo Lens - Oct 25
A Japanese forest and trails that were forgotten long ago. There are no blogs, no maps, and nothing that shows where they lead. Today we camp out in Japan, and hike them to see where they take us.
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FEATURED BLOGS
Oct 27
Pantry Essentials for Japanese Home Cooking – Part 2
A pack of Korean konbu.

In the previous post Pantry Essentials for Japanese Home Cooking – Part 1, I explained the traditional fundamental seasonings of Japanese cooking – sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, and miso (SaShiSuSeSo). Here in Part 2, I listed the remaining...

Oct 27
Japan’s intensifying refugee debate
People opposing the revision of Japan's immigration control and refugee recognition law march in Tokyo, Japan, 16 May 2021 (Photo: Reuters/Kyodo).

Author: Yusaku Yoshikawa, JIN Corporation

On 10 August 2021, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA) published its final report on the recent death of a young female detainee from Sri Lanka in an immigration detention facility. The report a...

Oct 26
Manhole Holy War breaks out in Tokyo, winners get money and help repair city infrastructure

All's fair in love and Manhole Holy War.

The Japanese capital of Tokyo was recently shaken by a sizable earthquake, and while everyone thankfully escaped with their lives it did cause considerable disruption to services and utilities. In the hou...

Oct 21
5 Easy Japanese Karaoke Songs

Singing your heart out at a karaoke box is one of the most popular ways to hang out and unwind in Japan, regardless of age or gender. Within the confines of the dimly light soundproof walls, it's easy to let loose and forget all the stress of the ...

Oct 20
Which is your favourite? Japan’s iconic landmark signs ranked by popularity

Dive into the treasure box that is Japan and you're sure to find a little bit of iconic magic no matter where you go, from Tokyo's tallest towers to Kyoto's oldest shrines, you can always find something that screams ‘Hey everyone, look where I a...

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