July 2023 - Direction Japan

The dark side of a gaishikei Episode 1

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The dark side of a gaishikei In this series of posts, I will try to expose some nasty things you can happen to see in […]

Injury forces Naomi Osaka to withdraw during 3rd round match at Australian Open
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 9:46 am
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday.…
Fuji TV to launch third-party probe after allegations of sexual misconduct
on January 17, 2025 at 9:28 am
The move comes amid rising criticism over the broadcaster’s handling of alleged sexual misconduct by former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai.
Accountant for LDP bloc in Tokyo assembly accused of underreporting funds
on January 17, 2025 at 9:08 am
Hidekatsu Yajima, 72, is alleged to have underreported over ¥60 million ($386,000) of LDP assembly members’ income and expenditure.
Atsuyoshi Koike’s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go
on January 17, 2025 at 9:05 am
The CEO and president of Rapidus says the chip venture in Hokkaido is key to Japan's fortunes.
Terunofuji retires, leaving sumo without yokozuna for first time in 30 years
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 8:41 am
Terunofuji is retiring from sumo, the ancient Japanese sport's governing body said Friday, potentially leaving it without a wrestler at the highest rank of yokozuna for the first…
Hiroshima forest on fire after military explosives drill
on January 17, 2025 at 8:30 am
The fire follows the issuing of a dry weather advisory in southern Hiroshima after a long period without rain.
South Korea's Yoon refuses questioning for second day
on January 17, 2025 at 8:24 am
The arrest warrant executed in Wednesday's dawn raid on Yoon's residence allows investigators to hold Yoon for just 48 hours.
Tokyo to offer financial aid to students studying abroad
on January 17, 2025 at 8:21 am
Applicants need to be Japanese nationals who are either enrolled in or set to enter a university or technical college in Japan and whose parents reside in Tokyo.
Japan This Week Podcast | Jan. 17, 2025: Ramen shop closures, Coming-of-Age Day, suicide leapers, Ghosn accomplice speaks out & 110 misuse
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 7:50 am
Welcome to a brand-new season of Japan This Week! Join host Jeff Richards for your weekly Friday roundup of the biggest and quirkiest stories from Japan Today for…
Japan marks 30 years since Kobe quake that killed over 6,400
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 7:47 am
The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, with many hoping to…
Naomi Osaka retires with injury during third round of Australian Open
on January 17, 2025 at 7:38 am
Osaka pulled out of the Auckland final earlier this month due to an abdominal injury.
Yokozuna Terunofuji retires after injury-plagued career
on January 17, 2025 at 7:36 am
Terunofuji, who has already acquired Japanese citizenship, will become a stablemaster after his retirement.
Man arrested for attempting to kill father after argument over taking out trash
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 7:35 am
Police in Osaka have arrested a 25-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempting to kill his 72-year-old father after they had an argument about taking out the trash.…
Japan foreign minister keen to build trust with Trump gov't during U.S. visit
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 7:33 am
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced Friday that he plans to visit Washington next week to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, expressing hope to build…
N Korea warns of stronger action over South's drills with U.S., Japan
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 7:32 am
North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defense…
30th anniversary of Hanshin quake marked with desire to pass on lessons
on January 17, 2025 at 7:19 am
Hyogo Prefecture is also calling on the central government to pick Kansai as the base of a new disaster relief agency currently in the works.
Tiger Woods-hosted PGA Tour event to be relocated due to LA wildfires
on January 17, 2025 at 6:59 am
The PGA Tour event that Tiger Woods was scheduled to host in Southern California next month will be played at an alternate venue due to the massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles, the Tour said on Thursday.
Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker dies at 90
on January 17, 2025 at 6:50 am
"Ueck was the light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers, the laughter in our hearts, and his passing is a profound loss," the team said in a statement.
What Trump’s appointments tell us about his Asia policy
on January 17, 2025 at 6:35 am
Donald Trump’s second term as president appears set to intensify efforts to curb China’s influence while maintaining crucial alliances in Asia.
Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 5:25 am
Several journalists who are outspoken critics of U.S. support for Israel loudly lambasted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the war in Gaza on Thursday, repeatedly interrupting…

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The dark side of a gaishikei Episode 1