UK ambassador to Japan calls for closer ties among democracies
The ambassador also criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “an unprovoked and unnecessary attack on a sovereign democratic state”.
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New Japanese green tea leaves sell for record ¥1.96 million
The handpicked and hand-rolled tea leaves were put up for the auction, which marks the arrival of the new green tea season.
Japan keeps close eye on policies of incoming South Korean president
Japan-South Korean relations are thought to be at their worst level of the post-World War II era, with no face-to-face meeting between the two nations’ leaders since December…
Japan eases rabies quarantine rules for displaced Ukrainians’ pets
Japan has granted special treatment to displaced Ukrainians, considering they might not be aware that pets from overseas must be isolated for up to 180 days.
40% of Japan’s kindergartens, day care centers face flood risks; some lacking evacuation plans
Regarding facilities that have yet to draw up plans, municipalities said some facilities lack staff and might have little recognition that countermeasures are mandatory.
Shogi prodigy Fujii commands ‘pieces’ in human shogi match
Sota Fujii, 19, who became the first teenager in history to win five major titles, commanded the pieces for the first time, defeating sixth-dan player, Daichi Sasaki.
Runners compete in dino sprint in Tottori
The residents of the town organized the race because they saw that such events have been becoming more popular abroad over the past several years.
Drone show gives closing school a special farewell
All 65 students spent the three months leading up to the flashy farewell thinking of images and messages of gratitude that would sum up their school memories.
Issue of unutilised donations for Senkaku Islands raised as ¥1.4 billion languishes
Of the donations collected, only about ¥80 million (US$632,000) was used for research and educational activities.
High demand for animal clinics as Japan’s pets live longer
The number is increasing every year, with 12,435 facilities in Japan in 2021, up 18% from a decade ago, according to the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry.