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August 15, 2022 gaishikeiman 0

After more than one year I am back online:

It all starts with a Phone call

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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

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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 […]

Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
by Casey Baseel on November 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Do you love Kamurocho? One of the best parts of Sega’s Like a Dragon video game franchise, until recently known as Yakuza in the west, is the sense of place it creates for its in-game environments. In particular, Kamurocho, the fictional downtown Tokyo neighborhood in which the majority of the games take place, is a
U.S. envoy en route to Israel in bid toward ceasefire with Hezbollah
on November 20, 2024 at 3:27 pm
U.S. diplomatic efforts, led by envoy Amos Hochstein, are focused on brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to prevent further regional destabilization.
Forbidden area at Japanese mountaintop shrine opens to the public for first time in 400 years
by Oona McGee on November 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Be one of the first outsiders in centuries to enter this secret sacred area. Japan has an abundance of beautiful shrines, but if you’re looking to visit one that’s among the most sacred and revered, you’ll want to make a trip to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture. This shrine recently received a boom in popularity
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
by SoraNews24 on November 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Udonko makes her maiden voyage on an overnight bus, but will she regret the decision? “Take the Shinkansen” is the default answer to the question of how to travel between many places in Japan, but it’s not a perfect solution. While the bullet train is often the fastest way to make domestic trips, it’s also
Australia won't force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
by Japan Today Editor on November 20, 2024 at 11:44 am
Australia's communications minister said Wednesday the government won't force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set…
Japanese publisher Kadokawa shares roar on Sony buyout report
on November 20, 2024 at 11:07 am
Early afternoon Kadokawa shares were up 15.91% to ¥4,341 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
U.S. embassy in Kyiv shuts down over anticipated air attack
by Japan Today Editor on November 20, 2024 at 10:33 am
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has received information of a potential significant air attack on Wednesday and will be closed, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs said…
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
on November 20, 2024 at 9:47 am
Travelers spent ¥5.86 trillion in Japan through September of this year, preliminary figures show, eclipsing the ¥5.3 trillion they spent in all of 2023.
Senior JP Dragon member linked to Luffy crime group arrested
on November 20, 2024 at 9:15 am
Tomohiro Koyama was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on board an aircraft while being deported from the Philippines.
Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock as IAEA resolution looms
on November 20, 2024 at 9:07 am
Western diplomats dismissed Iran's overture as yet another last-minute attempt to avoid censure, much like its pledge of deeper cooperation that never materialized.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
on November 20, 2024 at 9:07 am
The package will include cash handouts to lower-income households and subsidies to help families cope with rising utility bills.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
on November 20, 2024 at 9:00 am
It would be hard to paint Ishiba's trip as a success, with the prime minister committing a series of diplomatic faux pas.
Japanese court rejects injunction against flights at Atsugi Air Base
on November 20, 2024 at 8:47 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.
Dithering in December could cost Bank of Japan yen stability
on November 20, 2024 at 8:41 am
For some analysts, the central bank is all but certain to raise rates next month, though others think it might be too early.
Myanmar led world in landmine victims in 2023, monitor says
on November 20, 2024 at 8:27 am
Decades of sporadic conflict between the military and ethnic rebel groups have left Myanmar littered with deadly landmines and munitions.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
on November 20, 2024 at 8:25 am
Just 37% of respondents in Japan said they were satisfied with their romantic and sexual relationships, according to a survey from Ipsos.
Ukrainians brave arduous journeys to Russian-occupied homeland
on November 20, 2024 at 8:21 am
For a year now, Russia has only been letting Ukrainian citizens travel to occupied zones through a special checkpoint set up in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
on November 20, 2024 at 8:14 am
The nations also reiterated their “unwavering commitment” to seeing the next-generation supersonic jet take to the sky by 2035.
Experience global business education through the eyes of international students in Japan
by Japan Today Editor on November 20, 2024 at 8:03 am
GLOBIS University, one of Japan’s leading business education schools, has partnered with GPlusMedia to release an inspiring new video showcasing the unique journey of international students who chose…
Japanese businesses grow more pessimistic on China’s economy
on November 20, 2024 at 8:01 am
About 64% of Japanese companies said the Chinese economy is faring worse than last year.