Japan's Environment Ministry has achieved a historic milestone by eradicating non-native mongooses from Amami-Oshima Island, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site. The Environment Ministry announced that all non-native mongooses have been eradicated from the Amami-Oshima Island. This island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Kagoshima Prefecture. Experts came up … [Read more...] about Japan declares AMAMI-Oshima Island to be mongoose free
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Japan wins gold at Paris Paralympics in Road Cycling and Wheelchair Tennis
Celebrate Japan’s remarkable achievements at the Paris Paralympics! 18-year-old Tokito Oda defends his title in men's wheelchair tennis, leading Japan to three golds in the sport. Japan's Tokito Oda won a gold medal in men's wheelchair tennis singles at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. The 18-year-old defended the title previously won by Japan's Shingo Kunieda in Tokyo … [Read more...] about Japan wins gold at Paris Paralympics in Road Cycling and Wheelchair Tennis
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Boyfriend Allegedly Burned Her
Tragedy strikes the athletics community as Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies following a horrific death Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was accused of murdering her former lover, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who had succumbed to death from injuries sustained after the attack. The sad news was reported by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, … [Read more...] about Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Boyfriend Allegedly Burned Her
Lady Gaga Sparkles with Her Big Engagement Ring at the 2024 Venice Film Festival
Lady Gaga dazzles at the Venice Film Festival, showcasing her stunning engagement ring and restating pregnancy rumors. Arriving with fiancé Michael Polansky, she shines on the stage for her film *Joker: Folie à premiere. Lady Gaga recently got engaged to her boyfriend, Michael Polansky. At a photo event for her new movie “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the Venice Film Festival, … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga Sparkles with Her Big Engagement Ring at the 2024 Venice Film Festival
Japan to trial cashless only bus services
Starting in November, Japan's bus companies will trial cashless payments on 29 routes across 13 areas, including Tokyo. The Japanese government wants to make all public buses cashless, and changes are about to start! This summer, in 2024, MLIT shared a plan for cashless buses. While some changes will happen gradually, MLIT is in a rush to implement them. Since July this … [Read more...] about Japan to trial cashless only bus services