India plays balancing act against Russian invasion
Demonstrations took place in the Indian capital over the weekend against Russia’s decision. But the…
Monthly Archives: February, 2022
Japanese government and BOJ hold emergency talks on Ukraine
Japan’s financial authorities and central banks have gathered for urgent discussions on how the Ukraine…
Fighting escalates across Ukraine | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Intense fighting is ongoing across Ukraine. Russian forces attack the capital as they attack towns…
Removal of SWIFT could drive up global oil prices
As Western countries attempt to block some Russian banks’ access to the SWIFT international payments…
Public universities in Afghanistan fully reopen
Public universities in Afghanistan have fully reopened to all students for the first time in…
Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine
Russia has vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine. Eleven…
Southeast Asia adds to opposition voices
The peoples and governments of Southeast Asia are adding their voices of opposition to the…
A cat becomes the high priest of a Japanese shrine
The feline station master takes on a new role in a special ceremony. In Japan,…
Japanese PM condemns Russian invasion
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has joined the chorus of global condemnation of Russia’s invasion…
Kishida condemns Russia and announces additional sanctions
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio strongly condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He also announced…
Japan Society to Host Shomyo Buddhist Ritual Chanting Performances – NYS Music – NYS Music
From Thursday, February 24 until Sunday, February 27, the Buddhist ritual chanting Shomyo: The Spiral…
Chelmsford Primary School Plants Japan Society Sakura Cherry Blossom Tree
Kaveh Wells, Matthew Clarke and Marina Channon planting the Sakura Cherry Blossom tree. Submitted by…
Japanese Crypto Exchanges Tighten Overseas Payment Rules
Japanese crypto exchanges are set to tighten rules for transferring funds overseas as part of…
Taiwan’s Tsai orders increased surveillance around the strait
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has asked the military and relevant agencies to increase their monitoring…
Japan announces sanctions against Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced sanctions against Russia for its unilateral recognition of the…
Background to the Japanese government’s response to Russia’s action
The Japanese government has condemned Russia’s recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent.…
Email Spam Fair Held Online by Japanese Telecom Giant
Finally, an exposure for the crooks. This is Cyber Security Month again in Japan! It’s…
Japan travel rules: When will entry ban be lifted as minister hints at reopening
Holidaymakers are currently planning their next getaway as the UK government continues to ease covid…
CDC to unveil new anti-coronavirus guidelines
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to unveil new guidelines to…
Does the Japanese “Hai, Cheese!” the photo culture becomes obsolete?
More and more young Japanese women are saying “peace” to the old photo-taking customs. If…
Japan’s travel restrictions could be eased in time for cherry blossom season
Japan’s borders could reopen in March after being closed to tourists for two years.Europeans are…
Japan Society presents WAVES ACROSS TIME in March
On the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s return to Japan after American occupation after World War…
South Korea’s presidential candidates kick off their election campaign
Presidential candidates in South Korea began an intense effort to woo voters as the official…
KMT caucus urges restriction of more Japanese foods
By Lin Liang-sheng and William Hetherington / Personal Reporter, with a personal editor The Chinese…
Doctor’s murder highlights home care challenges
Suzuki Junichi was a familiar face throughout his community in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo.…
French presidential candidate Pecresse organizes his first big rally
An opposition candidate vying to become France’s first female president has held her first mass…
US Releases Indo-Pacific Strategy | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
The United States said it will strengthen cooperation with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific…
Sunrise anime studio, home to Gundam, is renamed
The new name refers to the parent companies, but ‘Sunrise’ will always have its moments…
Snow removal begins on Japan’s famous Alpine Road
Snow removal has started on a scenic mountain road through the northern Alps in central…
US again criticizes China for its human rights record
The United States has again criticized the Chinese government over the human rights situation in…
Taiwan to lift import bans on certain Japanese foods
Taiwan has announced that it will soon lift import bans on certain Japanese foods that…
Myanmar coup: one year later, the resistance continues
The coup in Myanmar that took place a year ago shattered lives and destroyed a…
Passionate Players Bring Tokyo’s Hockey Scene to Life
Hockey is one of the most watched sports at the Winter Olympics, but in Japan…
UNSC and ASEAN call for end to violence in Myanmar
The UN Security Council has called for an end to the ongoing violence in Myanmar,…
Multicultural works of art on display at Saga
An art exhibition in the city of Saga in southwestern Japan features works by people…
Entry ban leaves Japanese language school in limbo
NHK has learned that a Japanese language school in the city of Toyama in central…
Hayashi and Blinken reaffirm their close cooperation on North Korea
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed that they…
Activists question Beijing’s suitability as Olympics host
As some of the world’s top athletes gather in Beijing for the Winter Olympics, activists…