Considering the growing danger from hypersonic weapons, the US and Japan have begun a historic joint endeavor to create a new missile defense system. In light of the recent military advancements by Russia, China, and North Korea, this united action represents a major step toward bolstering security in the area. Japan and the United States […]
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Japanese Space One Kairos rocket explodes just seconds after launch
Space One, a private Japanese firm, attempted to be the first Japanese company to put a satellite into orbit. Kairos, the 59-foot-tall, solid-fueled spacecraft, lifted off at 11:01 a.m. in the mountainous Kii Peninsula in western Japan on Wednesday. Five seconds after launch, the middle of the rocket erupted into a large explosion, and the […]
Publishing executive found guilty in Tokyo Olympics bribery case
Toshiyuki Yoshihara, of Japanese publishing house Kadokawa, was found guilty of bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizer on Tuesday. Yoshihara was sentenced to a suspended two-year prison sentence – meaning he will avoid jail time so long as he does not break the law in the next four years – for paying 69 million yen […]
Jill Biden Meets With Japans First Lady
On Monday, after the luncheon, Jill Biden and Yuko Kishida planted a cherry tree in a ceremony on the White House Grounds as a symbol of the long friendship between the U.S. and Japan.
North Korean Missile Launch Triggers Evacuation in Japan
North Korea launched a ballistic missile Thursday morning that sparked fear in Japan after the government’s emergency alert system warned citizens to evacuate. Millions of citizens received a J-alert, or evacuation order, around 8 a.m. to seek shelter as the projectile was expected to fall on or close to the northern island of Hokkaido.
US Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japan
Former halfpipe world champion skier, Kyle Smaine, died in an avalanche in Japan. Another man also aided during the avalanche, but he has not been identified yet. The 31-year-old pro skier had traveled to Japan for work, and as he said in an Instagram post, he was excited about the “unbelievable snow quality.”
North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan for First Time Since 2017
North Korea launched a missile over Japan for the first time in five years, raising tensions over Kim Jong Un’s nuclear program and prompting Tokyo to issue a rare public safety warning.
The missile, which was launched on Tuesday, splashed down in the Western Pacific about 3,200 kilometers east of Japan, according to Tokyo officials, who added that there were no reports of damage. The launch was condemned by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned of a “resolute response.”
Best Beers to Try According to the World Beer Cup 2022
The Most Prestigious Worldwide Beer Competition was held this past May in Minneapolis, where 18 countries battled to get their breweries among the first places. Often referred to as “The Olympics of Beer Competitions,” the World Beer Cup is held yearly in a designated state of the USA. The next competition will be held in Nashville, on May 10th, 2023.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Shot
The devastating news has been announced that the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated today during a campaign rally in Nara. At 67 years old, Abe was the longest-serving Japanese Prime Minister, with two terms from 2006 to 2007 then again from 2012 to 2020; he stepped down from the position in 2020 due to poor health, but continued to speak at political events and campaign for other politicians.
World Music Day Celebrated Today
World Music Day, also called Fête de la Musique due to its French origins, is an international celebration of music, observed every year on the 21st of June. It is a day to celebrate music from around the world and highlights the universality music has. Music can be enjoyed by anyone, even those who do not play any instruments or sing, and it can often cross cultural borders.
Japan Makes Insulting People Online a Punishable Crime
It’s no secret that online hate has serious mental health ramifications. Japan has taken this issue very seriously as ‘online insults’ are now considered a punishable crime in the country.
Japanese Scientists Develop Edible Cement
While the purpose is not snacking on this cement in the middle of a construction project, scientists in Japan have developed a method for turning food waste into building material. This is the first time that cement has been created entirely from leftover food, and scientists hope that it could solve several issues from food waste to global warming.
