Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240418-181196/
Shinkansen to Have Private Rooms by FY 2026, JR Tokai Announces
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240418-181104/
Israel Attacks Iran, Sources Say, Drones Reported over Isfahan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240419-181334/
Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Pakistan Police Kill Bomber, Militant to Thwart Attack on Japanese Nationals (UPDATE1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240419-181330/
Confidentiality Keeps Doctors From Refuting Bad Reviews; Google Maps Says It Won’t Delete Them Without Court Order
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240418-181200/
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Pension System Reform: Consider How to Prevent Impoverishment in Old Age
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240419-181369/
Japan’s Nikkei Tumbles as Chip-Related Stocks, Middle East Tensions Weigh (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240419-181317/
Russian-Occupied Nuclear Plant: Intl Community Must Step Up Surveillance to Ensure Safety
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240419-181372/
Mazda unveils new CX-80 SUV, Reservations to Begin in May for Germany; Date for Japan TBA
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240419-181314/
Japan-U.K. Foreign Ministers Confirm Deepening Cooperation in Security Field; Kamikawa Underscores Importance of NATO Ties
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240419-181366/
Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. Town; Encourages Farmers Affected by Disaster
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240419-181359/
Tokyo Port Sees Record Number of Cruise Ship Calls in 2023; Temporary Facility to Be Built as Demand Outstrips Space
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240419-181356/
U.S. Envoy to U.N. Vows Support for Resolving North Korea Abduction Issue; Abductee’s Mother Wants To See ‘Even a Glance’ of Daughter
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240419-181350/
Japan’s Docomo To Sell Contactless Smart Rings; Users Can Make Payments at the Wave of a Hand
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240419-181347/
Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240419-181340/
JAL Airplane Experiences Radio Malfunction During Flight, Lands Safely By Relying on Light Signals
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240419-181291/
Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/film-tv/20240419-181278/
Tokaido Line Between Tokyo and Atami Currently Suspended Due to Personal Injury Accident
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240419-181281/
Nikkei Average Dives over 1,200 Points in Morning (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/market/20240419-181238/
Israeli Missiles Hit Site in Iran, ABC News Reports
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240419-181254/
Japan Court Orders Damages over Niigata Minamata Disease
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240419-181247/
Govt Panel to Urge Protections for Intellectual Property in AI Terms of Use; Creators Could Seek Compensation in Contracts
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181211/
Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
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Vows to be ‘Ambitious’ at Hokkaido Statue Hit 100,000; Famous Quote Attributed to Sapporo Agricultural College Professor Clark Lives On
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240419-181080/
No Tsunami as Strong Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; Blocked Roads, Burst Water Pipes Reported (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181007/
Badminton-Former World Number One Kento Momota Announces Retirement
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other-sports/20240418-181165/
Studio Ghibli to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/film-tv/20240418-181097/
Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
Makoto Hasebe, former Japan Soccer Team Captain, Announces Retirement
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Quick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe
- At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.
- More information to follow soon.
NBA Bans Jontay Porter after Gambling Probe Shows He Shared Information, Bet on Games
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/basketball/20240418-181035/
Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
House’s Ukraine, Israel Aid Package Gains Biden’s Support as Speaker Johnson Fights to Keep His Job
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181012/
Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181033/
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
China, Indonesia Call for Cease-fire in Gaza
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181166/
Hayao Miyazaki among Time’s 100 Most Influential People
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181028/
Oracle to Invest over $8 Bln in Japan in Cloud Computing, AI
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240418-181064/
Microsoft Finds Russian Influence Operations Targeting U.S. Election Have Begun
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240418-181050/
Japan’s Nikkei Snaps Losing Streak as Chip-Sector Stocks Rebound (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240418-181059/
Japan Ruling Party Struggles in ‘Kingdom of Conservatives’; Liberal Democratic Party Battered By Fundraising Scandal
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/election/20240417-180958/
US Nods to ‘Serious’ Japan, S.Korea Concerns over Slumping Currencies
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240418-181067/
Wednesday’s 6.6-Magnitude Quake Thought to Have Different Mechanism than Expected Nankai Trough Quake
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181203/
Shohei Ohtani Hits three singles, 3-for-4; Nationals over Dodgers 2-0
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20240418-181061/
University Exec Likely Violated Law Over Prescriptions; No Record Found of Painkillers, Including Morphine
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240418-181174/
United Arab Emirates Struggles to Recover after Heaviest Recorded Rainfall Ever Hits Desert Nation
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181150/
Neftali Soto Adjusting to Hard Pitching in Pacific League; Foot Injury Kept Batter Off Feet Until Late December
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20240418-181140/
Measures against Stalking: Devise Ways to Help Perpetrators Find Medical Treatment
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240418-181135/
Political Funds Problem: Don’t Use Reform as A Tool in Political Power Struggles
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240418-181133/
Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair
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G7 Reaffirmed Commitment on Forex in Nod to Japan’s Stance, Kanda Says
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240418-181101/
Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/olympics-paralympics/20240418-181087/
Glow of Reconstruction Lights Up Noto at Night; Nanao’s Hot Spring Inns Aim for 1 Million Visitors
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/noto-peninsula-earthquake/20240418-180962/
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Promotes Revised NISA Investment Program to Young People; Kishida Focusing on Moving Money From Savings to Investment in a Safe ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240418-180922/
No Tsunami as Strong Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; Blocked Roads, Burst Water Pipes Reported (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181007/
Japan Visitors Exceed 3 Mln in March, a Monthly Record, Tourism Agency Says
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180943/
Quick Glance: Record: 3 Million Foreign Visitors to Japan in March
- In March, the number of foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time, a 69.5 percent increase from the previous year, driven by tourists attracted to cherry blossoms and Easter holidaymakers.
- Spending by overseas travelers in the country reached a record of 1.75 trillion yen for the January-March quarter, the highest ever for a three-month period.
- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presided over a meeting of a ministerial council established to promote Japan as a tourism-oriented country, expressing expectations of reaching record highs in both arrivals and spending in 2024.
- The largest number of travelers came from South Korea, followed by Taiwan, with the increase coinciding with the Easter holiday and Japan continuing to work towards attracting an annual 60 million foreign visitors by 2030.
Yellen Says Iran’s Actions Could Cause Global Economic Spillovers as White House Vows New Sanctions japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240417-180833/
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Toyota Recalls Prius Cars, Halts Orders Due to Door Handle Fault
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240417-180926/
Prosecution of Ex-Interpreter: Bottomless Swamp of Gambling Caused Loss of ¥6.2 Billion
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240417-180920/
Saga Has No Plan to Host N-Waste Disposal Site
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240417-180949/
40-Centimeter-Long Snake Caught on Tokaido Shinkansen Bullet Train; Passenger Alerted Station Staff
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240417-180898/
The US Ambassador to Japan Says Boosting Arms Industry Ties Is Key to A Stronger Security Alliance
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240417-180837/
Japan Exports Rise 7.3％ Year/Year in March
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180897/
Eiichi Shibusawa Gift Shop to Sell Snack Bread Resembling New ¥10,000 Bill Featuring Meiji-era Businessman
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240417-180950/
Children Play Shogi Beside Cherry Trees at School Event in Seto, Aichi Prefecture
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20240417-180924/
Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180934/
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Visits MHI Plant in Aichi Pref.; Underscores Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240417-180915/
Underwater Drones to Be Tested in Japan from June; Govt Aims to Promote Domestic AUV Manufacturing
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240417-180909/
Hina, Warrior Dolls on Display at Aomori Pref. Museum; Collection Stretches Back to Edo Period
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20240417-180904/
Japan’s Nikkei Slips in Choppy Session as Caution Prevails
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180889/
The Sumo Scene / Makuuchi Newcomer’s Amazing Title Run While Defying Injury Evokes Images of Kisenosato’s ‘Miracle’
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Japan’s Ruling LDP Approves Bill to Regulate Tech Giants; Smartphone App Stores to be Required to Open Up
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240417-180876/
Yoshiki Plays U.S. National Anthem on Piano for Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Dodgers Before Game
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20240417-180880/
Imperial Household Agency Turns to Instagram Amid Renewed PR Efforts; New Account Surpasses 950,000 followers
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Olympics-Eiffel Tower Countdown Turns to 100 Days to Paris 2024
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Japan’s Welcia Says President Steps Down due to ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180846/
Dollar Hits 5-month High against Euro; Yen Weakest Since 1990
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180844/
Old Friend Breathes New Life into KyoAni Arson Victim’s Picture Book; Japan’s Veteran Voice Actors, Animators Create Anime Film
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/books-literature/20240417-180709/
Japan Ruling Party Backs 2 Proposals Aimed at Securing Sufficient Members of Imperial Family
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240417-180812/
2024 Diplomatic Bluebook Highlights Japan-China Dialogue Amid Military Concerns; Reinstates Key Phrase After Five Years
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240416-180774/
Japan Lower House OKs Joint Child Custody Bill
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International Furniture Fair Salone del Mobile Kicks Off In Milan; Environmentally Friendly Japan Companies Among Exhibitors
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240416-180831/
Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts yellow sand to prevail across Japan, visibility to drop below 10 kilometers
This Date in Baseball – Jackie Robinson Plays His First Major League Game for the Brooklyn Dodgers
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