Breaking news: The main section of one of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol helicopters that crashed near a remote Tokyo island has been located on the seabed. A major discovery has been made in the aftermath of the fatal mid-air collision between two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter crash Japan off a small Tokyo island. An unmanned deep-sea … [Read more...] about A crashed helicopter that left eight dead, found on seabed in Japan
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COVID-19 cases rises in Tokyo with 476 new infections reported
Tokyo sees a rise in COVID-19 cases with 476 new infections reported on June 29, marking the 10th consecutive day of increased figures. With four new deaths and a seven-day average of 494.9 cases New COVID-19 cases rise in Tokyo for 10 straight weeks through last Sunday, according to health ministry data on Friday. According to the ministry's monitoring, around 5,000 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases rises in Tokyo with 476 new infections reported
Japanese yen depreciates as dollar remains stable, Major lash-back on Nikkei Stocks
The yen dipped against the dollar, reversing recent gains influenced by suspected Japanese intervention. The Nikkei stock index Japanese yen depreciation by more than 2 per cent on Thursday. This was mainly due to a decrease in high-tech stocks following a similar trend in the U.S. market. Also, the yen became stronger against the U.S. dollar, affecting companies that … [Read more...] about Japanese yen depreciates as dollar remains stable, Major lash-back on Nikkei Stocks
Witness the stunning Gion Matsuri floats in Japan and experience the festivities like a local
What is Gion Matsuri? One of the important annual festivals of Kyoto, Gion Matsuri floats Japan is connected to Yasaka Jinja shrine. The month-long festival takes place in July, with two main dates, the 17th and 24th of July, having traditional processions in downtown Kyoto. On the two to three days leading up to the parades, these smaller streets around will come alive … [Read more...] about Witness the stunning Gion Matsuri floats in Japan and experience the festivities like a local
Japan’s quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna catches will increase
Breaking news: Bluefin tuna catch quotas to increase in Western and Central Pacific Ocean! Japan has proposed increasing its catch limits on Pacific bluefin tuna, a fish so sought-after for sushi and sashimi that its population is currently less than 5 percent of historical levels. Members of the Northern Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries … [Read more...] about Japan’s quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna catches will increase