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After more than one year I am back online: Imuraya Eiyokan Assorted Pack, 2 Types, Total of 4 Boxes 4.2 out of 5 stars(385) ¥2,580 […]

It all starts with a Phone call

August 15, 2022 gaishikeiman 0

When you have lawyers friends, it can be useful but can also be a double edged sword. Early 2016, I was back from a kick […]

Women in the workplace in Japan and how they can contribute greatly to improve your bottom line

August 15, 2022 gaishikeiman 0

Women in the workplace in Japan I thought to write about women in the workplace in Japan when I just received a mail from one […]

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.…
Terunofuji retires, leaving sumo without yokozuna for first time in 30 years retire
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 7:33 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…
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…
Trump offers bountiful batch of campaign promises on Day 1
by Japan Today Editor on January 17, 2025 at 5:24 am
After Donald Trump becomes president again on Monday, he's on the hook for achieving a hefty chunk of his promises even before the day is out. One of…
Top Japan diplomat to highlight investment and defense spending at Trump inaugural
on January 17, 2025 at 5:16 am
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will be the first senior Japanese official to meet members of the incoming president's governing team.
A moment of opportunity for Japan-China relations
on January 17, 2025 at 5:12 am
While the outcome of the Japan-China meeting is important, it must not compromise Japan's national interests.
Switch 2 announced by Nintendo, wisely switches up very little【Video】
by Casey Baseel on January 17, 2025 at 5:00 am
But there are still a few surprises and mysteries hiding in the evolutionary, not revolutionary, successor to Nintendo’s phenomenal hit. In a move simultaneously hotly anticipated and done with minimal fanfare, Nintendo has finally officially announced the successor system for its Switch hardware. In typical understated fashion, Nintendo’s official Japanese Twitter account simply sent out
Japan looks to up the ante with more money and partners in military aid program
on January 17, 2025 at 4:54 am
As funds for Japan's official security assistance increase, so will Tokyo's efforts to boost the number of countries it assists, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Aryna Sabalenka survives tough battle to reach fourth round of Australian Open
on January 17, 2025 at 4:46 am
The day's first match at Rod Laver Arena was hardly vintage tennis, but Sabalenka was pleased to come away unscathed.
From Genji to 'hikikomori,' how we make peace with disappearing
on January 17, 2025 at 4:45 am
Japan’s reverence for impermanence reveals a profound connection between beauty and loss, from poetic musings to spiritual retreats, echoing in modern expressions of solitude.