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The city of Yamato near the Japanese capital Tokyo is considering a law that would ban people from using their phones while walking. A bill submitted to the city’s assembly on June 1, 2020, only aims to raise awareness about the danger of such behaviour and specifies no punishment for lawbreakers. If passed, the new law would go into effect from July 1.
National broadcaster NHK said police were alerted when a woman called saying: ‘My grandchild shot me with an arrow.’
National broadcaster NHK said police were alerted when a woman called saying: ‘My grandchild shot me with an arrow.’
An application has been lodged by an individual in Shenzhen to trademark ‘Ainu’ for products such as smartphone cases and computer mouses.
An application has been lodged by an individual in Shenzhen to trademark ‘Ainu’ for products such as smartphone cases and computer mouses.
He told her making adult videos will pay well during Japan’s coronavirus crisis. She turned out to be an undercover cop.
He told her making adult videos will pay well during Japan’s coronavirus crisis. She turned out to be an undercover cop.
From police custody deaths in Malaysia to Chinese privilege in Singapore, the death of the unarmed black man in Minnesota has prompted Asians not only to demonstrate, but to reflect on their own prejudices too.
From police custody deaths in Malaysia to Chinese privilege in Singapore, the death of the unarmed black man in Minnesota has prompted Asians not only to demonstrate, but to reflect on their own prejudices too.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe had been scheduled to make a state visit to Beijing last month. Instead, he must walk a tightrope between the country’s biggest trading partner and sole military ally.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe had been scheduled to make a state visit to Beijing last month. Instead, he must walk a tightrope between the country’s biggest trading partner and sole military ally.
The Go To Travel Campaign will provide Japanese travellers with discounts for hotels, restaurants, transport and attractions.
The Go To Travel Campaign will provide Japanese travellers with discounts for hotels, restaurants, transport and attractions.
Known for massive public arts projects he created with his wife Jeanne-Claude, many of which involved wrapping buildings and natural features in fabric, Christo valued their freedom and always self-funded their work.
Known for massive public arts projects he created with his wife Jeanne-Claude, many of which involved wrapping buildings and natural features in fabric, Christo valued their freedom and always self-funded their work.
About half of residents in Japan’s urban areas hanker for a more relaxing life in rural areas, a government survey has revealed.
About half of residents in Japan’s urban areas hanker for a more relaxing life in rural areas, a government survey has revealed.
Asia has high vaccination rates, but it isn’t immune from scepticism that takes its cue from the West and is growing alongside affluence, experts say.
Asia has high vaccination rates, but it isn’t immune from scepticism that takes its cue from the West and is growing alongside affluence, experts say.
Commentators and academics who defended the controversial question were confident that any student who had studied the DSE curriculum would know about the Japanese invasion and atrocities inflicted upon China. But they were wrong.
Commentators and academics who defended the controversial question were confident that any student who had studied the DSE curriculum would know about the Japanese invasion and atrocities inflicted upon China. But they were wrong.
The fighter, who changes her hair colour for every match, is also the only woman in WWE history to have won the Money in the Bank briefcase
The fighter, who changes her hair colour for every match, is also the only woman in WWE history to have won the Money in the Bank briefcase
After lifting states of emergency in the last five regions of Japan, the world’s third-largest economy is now focused on trying to stop the coronavirus pandemic from pushing the nation deeper into recession. As part of those efforts, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved a new US$1.1 trillion stimulus package on May 27, 2020.
After lifting states of emergency in the last five regions of Japan, the world’s third-largest economy is now focused on trying to stop the coronavirus pandemic from pushing the nation deeper into recession. As part of those efforts, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved a new US$1.1 trillion stimulus package on May 27, 2020.
Face-coverings have long been part of everyday life in Japan but they will not be enough for the country to maintain its record on containing the virus.
Face-coverings have long been part of everyday life in Japan but they will not be enough for the country to maintain its record on containing the virus.
Cyberbullying was blamed for the wrestler’s death, but as the government looks at new laws, counselling services say bullying is ingrained in Japanese society.
Cyberbullying was blamed for the wrestler’s death, but as the government looks at new laws, counselling services say bullying is ingrained in Japanese society.
Wrestler’s suspected suicide thought to be linked to hateful social media messages she received after losing temper at fellow cast member.
Wrestler’s suspected suicide thought to be linked to hateful social media messages she received after losing temper at fellow cast member.
Watchdog says rich nations are directing billions to fossil fuels, despite vowing to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the 2015 Paris accord.
Watchdog says rich nations are directing billions to fossil fuels, despite vowing to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the 2015 Paris accord.
Shinji Aoba is charged with murder and other offences for the attack on Kyoto Animation which killed 36 people.
Shinji Aoba is charged with murder and other offences for the attack on Kyoto Animation which killed 36 people.
Ramen that uses broth made from crickets, a popular side dish flavoured with silkworm cocoons – a bug enthusiast plansning on normalising insect cuisine in Japan, saying the creatures are not a ‘last resort’ but a delicacy.
Ramen that uses broth made from crickets, a popular side dish flavoured with silkworm cocoons – a bug enthusiast plansning on normalising insect cuisine in Japan, saying the creatures are not a ‘last resort’ but a delicacy.
He regularly makes small children cry, but that didn’t stop Hokuto’s mascot from winning the title of Japan’s ‘most unforgettable’ official character.
He regularly makes small children cry, but that didn’t stop Hokuto’s mascot from winning the title of Japan’s ‘most unforgettable’ official character.
Yuta Shinohara, an insect-cuisine advocate in Japan, has created cricket ramen and sold it online with his team at online restaurant Antcicada, hoping to spread the insect-eating culture in his country.
Yuta Shinohara, an insect-cuisine advocate in Japan, has created cricket ramen and sold it online with his team at online restaurant Antcicada, hoping to spread the insect-eating culture in his country.
Professional wrestler Hana Kimura died on Saturday and was a cast member of the popular Netflix reality show Terrace House.
Professional wrestler Hana Kimura died on Saturday and was a cast member of the popular Netflix reality show Terrace House.
A man was charged with forcible obstruction after threatening restaurants that stayed open. Japan has since lifted the coronavirus state of emergency.
A man was charged with forcible obstruction after threatening restaurants that stayed open. Japan has since lifted the coronavirus state of emergency.
Safe distancing curbs were removed for most of Japan on May 14 as new infections fell but the government had kept Tokyo and four other prefectures under watch.
Safe distancing curbs were removed for most of Japan on May 14 as new infections fell but the government had kept Tokyo and four other prefectures under watch.
The Japanese professional wrestler had recently posted messages on social media seeming to tell her fans goodbye.
The Japanese professional wrestler had recently posted messages on social media seeming to tell her fans goodbye.
If the Covid-induced moratorium on travel has left you feeling flat, here are some developments that just might cheer you up.
If the Covid-induced moratorium on travel has left you feeling flat, here are some developments that just might cheer you up.
Those criticising the question may not have read it completely and missed crucial phrases. Suggesting its wording will inevitably lead to errant conclusions does not stand up to scrutiny.
Those criticising the question may not have read it completely and missed crucial phrases. Suggesting its wording will inevitably lead to errant conclusions does not stand up to scrutiny.
Just 1 in 10 people believe a second term for US President Donald Trump would be positive for Japan, according to a poll.
Just 1 in 10 people believe a second term for US President Donald Trump would be positive for Japan, according to a poll.
Trump, Brexit, trade war … the forces against globalisation have been gathering pace since 2008. Worryingly for China, the coronavirus threatens to deal the final blow.