July 2024 - Direction Japan

Gaishikei : The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The setting, no transition, no succession

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It has been a long time since I did not update my blog. I take the occasion of spending some summer holidays in Europe to […]

Kaito Kozono hits two homers to power Samurai Japan to win over U.S. at Premier12
on November 21, 2024 at 12:43 pm
Japan extended its winning streak in international games to 25.
Bracing for Trump tariffs, China's Xi makes diplomatic push at global summits
on November 21, 2024 at 10:51 am
While better prepared for another Trump White House, China is also more vulnerable after its economy was hit by a huge property crisis.
Ishiba's diplomatic knack in doubt amid blunders, no Trump meeting
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 9:48 am
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may be learning the hard way that diplomacy is more difficult than it sounds following his trip to South America to attend multilateral…
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
on November 21, 2024 at 9:30 am
Ko Shinjo’s novel, a bold exploration of the twisted psyches of criminals, is best appreciated as a companion work to the recent Netflix series of the same title.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
on November 21, 2024 at 9:16 am
Junichi Yasuda’s film about a time-traveling warrior is a loving tribute to the “jidaigeki” (period drama) genre and its practitioners.
Japanese court rejects injunction against flights at Atsugi Air Base
on November 21, 2024 at 8:45 am
The lawsuit focused on changes in levels of base-related noise since U.S. carrier-based aircraft were relocated to the Iwakuni base in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Lutnick's China ties draw fire after Trump taps him for U.S. trade roles
on November 21, 2024 at 8:39 am
The ties raise questions about whether Lutnick could be unduly influenced by Beijing when making decisions as U.S. trade representative and commerce secretary.
Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
on November 21, 2024 at 8:39 am
The Russian attack targeted enterprises and critical infrastructure in the central-eastern city of Dnipro, the Ukrainian air force said.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
on November 21, 2024 at 8:17 am
The award of a contract to operate London’s Elizabeth Line to a consortium that includes the firm could help address concerns about its domestic growth potential.
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
on November 21, 2024 at 7:48 am
Ease of meeting a wide range of people is likely the biggest appeal of app use, underscoring a major shift in how young people meet their partners.
Man working at osteopathic clinic arrested for secretly filming woman in treatment room
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 7:34 am
Police in Nagoya have arrested a 47-year-old man who works in an osteopathic clinic on suspicion of violating the prefecture's nuisance prevention ordinance by using a smartphone to…
Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with Japan, China, other nations
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 7:33 am
Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in…
Asian shares mostly slip despite Nvidia's solid earnings report
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 7:09 am
Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday as regional markets tried to digest the strong and highly anticipated profit report from Nvidia. Nvidia again topped analysts' expectations. But…
World still split over money as clock ticks on COP29
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 7:08 am
A fresh draft deal published Thursday at the deadlocked COP29 climate talks shows rich and poor countries still divided as time runs out to strike a finance agreement…
Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries
on November 21, 2024 at 6:30 am
Such batteries will replace liquid-state lithium-ion batteries currently in use, Honda R&D chief Keiji Otsu says.
Chief prosecutor in central Japan to apologize in person to Iwao Hakamata
on November 21, 2024 at 6:16 am
The head of the Shizuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office is expected to meet the former boxer recently acquitted of a quadruple murder over his lengthy legal battle.
Former yokozuna, popular TV pundit Kitanofuji dies at 82
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 6:12 am
Former yokozuna and 10-time Emperor's Cup winner Kitanofuji, who also mentored two grand champions including legendary Chiyonofuji before becoming a popular TV sumo pundit, has died, a source…
U.S. Justice Department proposes sale of Google's Chrome to curb monopoly
on November 21, 2024 at 6:12 am
The proposed changes follow a landmark ruling that the technology giant illegally monopolized online search.
Analysis of Fukushima debris sample could take a year, operator says
on November 21, 2024 at 6:05 am
The analysis could shed light on radioactivity levels and the chemical structure of the fuel debris.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
on November 21, 2024 at 5:30 am
Investigators suspect Ryotaro Masuda beat his girlfriend repeatedly and invested money she received from coerced involvement with other men.

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Gaishikei : The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The setting, no transition, no succession