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WORLD6h agoFor the first time in its history, the number of people over 100 years old in Japan exceeds 100,000There are 107,677, and 88% of them are women. When surveys on centenarians began in 1963, there were only 153 people over the age of 100 in the country.Clarín
WORLD13h agoJapanese monks embrace material world to raise cash as donations shrinkKoukyo Yoneta, a fifth-generation Buddhist priest in a small town in Japan’s Hokkaido, was struggling to keep up with the maintenance needs of his century-old temple, so he chose a path that would have been unthinkable for his predecessors – rather than wait for his congregation to give money they do not have, he invested what they had already donated. The move paid off. Within two years, his portfolio of US treasuries, Japanese real estate investment trusts and stocks including BYD and Hyundai...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoJapan jails man for forcing Thai girl, 12, into sex workSouth China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoPoké Ball-shaped hotel opens in Japan to mark 30th anniversary of PokémonThe new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide.EuroNews [en]
WORLD1d agoNumber of centenarians in Japan tops 100,000 for 1st timeThe number of people aged 100 or older in Japan reached a record high of 107,677 in September, climbing for the 56th consecutive year, health ministry data showed…Japan Today
WORLD1d agoIceland’s whaling ban plan threatens to leave Japan alone in defending industryIceland’s move towards a whaling ban could leave Japan more exposed than ever as it defends an industry critics say relies on public money, political symbolism and a shrinking domestic appetite for whale meat. The Icelandic government has announced plans to submit a bill early next year to end whaling – a step that would leave Japan and Norway as the world’s only two nations still carrying out commercial hunts. For environmental campaigners, the move has renewed hopes that Japan will no longer...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoKorean language classes started in Japanese schools: What Zainichi teachers wanted to conveyAsahi Shimbun
WORLD2d agoDiscussion after 'duel commotion': 50 teachers from Korean schools and Japanese schools face each otherFollowing a "duel commotion," 50 teachers from Korean and Japanese schools are engaged in discussions. This suggests an effort to resolve tensions or issues between the two school communities.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD3d agoCatching up on things I missed while I was in Japan … | Big Lychee , Various SectorsA person is catching up on events they missed while traveling in Japan. This suggests a personal account or commentary on various topics.biglychee.com · China
WORLD5d ago‘I could go to Japan for free’, says US woman caught with smuggled cannabisTokyo police arrested two American women for allegedly smuggling US$1 million worth of cannabis, with one suspect claiming she was motivated by a free trip to Japan, an official and media reports said on Friday. The pair, both 25, arrived at Tokyo’s Haneda airport from New York last Saturday with two suitcases in which “cannabis-like dried plants were secretly stored”, a police spokesman said. Japan has some of the world’s strictest drug laws and smuggling or possession of illegal narcotics can...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoNorth Korean athletes arrive in Japan for Asian GamesNorth Korea's national soccer teams arrived Friday at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture, the first batch of the country's delegation for the Asian Games to begin in…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoN. Korean athletes arrive in Japan for Asian GamesNorth Korea's national soccer teams arrived Friday at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture, the first batch of the country's delegation for the Asian Games to begin in…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoTwo American women attempt to smuggle $1 million worth of cannabis into Tokyo for free trip to JapanOne of the first things any visitor to Japan should know is that the country takes a hard stance against drugs – so much so that even common…Japan Today
WORLD5d ago Troubling Element : Japanese artist death revives history of racist remarksThe death of a Japanese artist has reportedly brought back discussions about past racist remarks. This highlights ongoing societal issues related to race and public discourse.hawaiipublicradio.org · United States
WORLD5d agoJapan’s Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands as snowfall dwindlesJapan’s hugely popular Sapporo Snow Festival is shifting its focus towards protecting the environment and sustainability, with a climate expert warning that global warming and reduced snowfall across Hokkaido will make it increasingly difficult to stage the event. In August, organisers unveiled a new logo, official mascot and revised concept for the 77th snow festival, an eight-day event running from February 4 next year. The updated branding expresses appreciation for the annual snowfall the...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoJapanese restaurant chain offering free food for a year if you beat massive meat bowl challengeBefore we get to the meat of this story, let’s start with a little linguistic appetizer. Japanese restaurant chain Densetsu no Sutadonya’s name translates to “Legendary Sutadon Shop.”…Japan Today
WORLD6d agoIsao Harimoto, Japanese baseball idol and survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, dies at 86He was five years old when he was a victim of the bombing and his mother protected him with her own body. The sporting achievements of Japan's 'hit machine' and his contributions to new generations.Clarín
WORLD6d agoJapan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games opening ceremonyAbout 10,000 police officers will be mobilized for security at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held next week in Nagoya in central Japan, the…Japan Today
WORLD6d agoJapan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games openingAbout 10,000 police officers will be mobilized for security at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held next week in Nagoya in central Japan, the…Japan Today
WORLDSep 8Boca's viral plane: traveled to Japan, was sold as scrap and is a sensation in a field in BaraderoIt is the Boeing 737 of Aerolíneas Argentinas in which the team traveled to Tokyo in 2003, where they were intercontinental champions. It was bought by a former leader and became popular again on social media.Clarín
WORLDSep 8The Asian advance in streaming grows: this is Season of Love, Disney+'s new Korean-Japanese seriesLa comedia romántica, protagonizada por Ji Chang-wook y Mio Imada, llegará a la plataforma el 7 de octubre.Ya está disponible el tráiler, que deja ver cierto trasfondo sociocultural en el planteo de esta coproducción.Clarín
WORLDSep 8Japan's empty temples seek new ways to surviveWith a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan?DW News [en]
WORLDSep 7Meg Tanaka Osozai cookbook : 80 Japanese recipes for home cooks | Bunbury MailA new cookbook by Meg Tanaka, titled "Osozai," features 80 Japanese recipes aimed at home cooks, offering cultural and culinary insights.bunburymail.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 7Meg Tanaka Osozai cookbook : 80 Japanese recipes for home cooks | Merimbula News WeeklyMeg Tanaka has released an Osozai cookbook featuring 80 Japanese recipes for home cooks. This article reviews a new cookbook.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
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