Japanese fishmonger uses YouTube to promote seafood
With about 270,000 subscribers to her channel, fishmonger Asana Mori gives explanations of each fish and tips on cooking it.
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Over 60% of Japan firms negatively impacted by weak yen: Survey
With rising prices putting pressure on household finances, 61% of firms responded that they “plan to raise wages in the future.”
Push to have children ages 5-11 get Covid-19 vaccines gains steam in Japan
An increasing number of infections among children was behind the decision to soon actively urge parents and guardians to get children vaccinated.
China local government bans fishing operations in ‘sensitive waters’
The move came before a fishing season ban set by Beijing in waters near the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture is scheduled to end Tuesday.
South-east Asian low cost carriers see business taking off
Following the easing of coronavirus-related entry restrictions, many low cost carriers in the region announced a major step-up in flight services.
Ceramic WWII grenades show sorrowful mixing of art and war
Late in the war, the Japanese military ordered pottery makers throughout Japan to produce hand grenades as a substitute for iron.
University of Tokyo to open Metaverse School of Engineering
For junior and senior high school students, the metaverse school will offer free lectures about digital technologies and entrepreneurship.
Japan, US conduct joint drill near Okinawa
Three aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and two from the US Air Force participated in the drill held Aug 4.
Local govts counting on digital jobs as Japan’s population drops ever faster
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been pushing a vision to counter the effects of the dip, aiming to revitalise regional areas through digital technology.
Strong quake hits Hokkaido
The quake, with an estimated magnitude of 5.3, occurred around 12:53 am on Aug 10 in the northern part of the Soya area in Hokkaido.