Why Is BRICS Appealing To Southeast Asian Nations? Japan Must Keep Close to Its Neutral Neighbors
The BRICS group is scheduled to hold a summit in Russia this month and is expected to invite more countries that are interested in joining.
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Yokohama Lighthouse safely guiding ships for 130 Years
On May 16, 1896, it was lit up and became the nation’s first lighthouse built on a breakwater.
Low voter turnout to be issue in Japan’s upcoming Lower House election
One of the key issues is how to increase the voting rate among younger people.
Political activity funds will not be used for Lower House election, says Japan PM Ishiba
Parties provide the funds to their lawmakers. During Wednesday’s party leader debate, the PM said that the money could be used in election campaigning. However, given that the…
Japanese school in Shenzhen resumes in-person classes after fatal stabbing
According to the Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou, all children who walk to school will be picked up and dropped off by bus or car, and online classes will also be provided.
ASEAN alone cannot resolve the Myanmar situation: Japan News
After the coup, the military agreed with other ASEAN countries on five points, including an “immediate cessation of violence.” It is extremely regrettable that, despite this,…
Teaching foreign tourists bathing etiquette in Japan
Some locals have been annoyed that many foreign tourists did not know bathing etiquette.
Emperor Meiji’s train car open to public; entry allowed for 1st time in 6 years
The Imperial carriage was built for Emperor Meiji in 1910, while Empress Shoken’s carriage was made in 1902.
Attention sought for creators of a-bomb paintings; ‘Hiroshima Panels’ exhibited in Japan, 20 countries
Artists Iri Maruki (1901-1995) and his wife Toshi (1912-2000) from Saitama, went to Hiroshima immediately after the bombing and were involved in relief efforts. Based on their…
‘You’ll never get your money back’: Japan’s dancing cops video with anti-scam message goes viral
Showcasing uniformed police officers dancing against different backdrops, the clip is edited with special effects and paired with children singing an anti-scam song in their…