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Tokyo is named as one of the best destinations for disabled travelers
A recent report by the Valuable 500, an organization launched at the 2019 World Economic Forum says that “truly inclusive businesses can build truly inclusive societies” claiming to be the largest community of global CEOs committed to disability inclusion. Research was carried out asking 3,500 disabled travelers from the UK, USA, Australia, China and Japan.… Read more
Pikachu says goodbye after 25 years of Pokemon
The anime series ” Pokemon ” will return in 2023, although without Pikachu, its main character as it will retire after 25 seasons of fun adventures. Pikachu and his trainer, Ash Ketchum , have battled other rival Pokemon characters in the contest series since 1997. After 25 years of training and adventures, Ash Ketchum becomes… Read more
The Kanji Of The Year 2022 – “Battle” (Sen)
The kanji for the Year 2022, selected by popular vote, was 戦 (ikusa or tatakau, meaning “conflict” or “battle”) Every December 12, the “Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association” announces the results of the public opinion poll to choose the Kanji of the Year . The kanji that best describes 2022 was 戦 which is pronounced… Read more
Japan Considers Plan to Expand Nuclear Power
Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida is pushing to restart as many as 17 nuclear reactors, more than a decade after the meltdown at Fukushima. Tsuyoshi Suda , anti-nuclear activist, says Japan’s plans to invest in nuclear power are “a form of self-destruction” In a sea change in the country’s energy policy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has… Read more
Kondo Marie: More “Magic in Order” in her new book
Knowing how to organize and declutter has only one name: Kondo Marie. Also known as KonMari, she is a renowned cleaning expert who helps people around the world transform their cluttered homes into spaces of serenity and inspiration. The author of ”The Magic of Order” spearheads the idea of keeping only things that ” awaken… Read more
Lawson opens his first “konbini” attended by Avatares
The chain of “konbini” or convenience stores Lawson Inc. opened its first “futuristic store” in Tokyo staffed by “avatars” remotely controlled by employees making it possible for even those with mobility issues to enter the workforce. The chain’s first “Green Lawson,” located in Tokyo’s Toshima district, promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle by eliminating the sale of… Read more
Japan government seeks remote power over consumer power
According to a report, the government of Japan seeks to have remote power over consumers’ energy. As reported by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun , the Energy Conservation Subcommittee of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has resolved to start working group discussions with the aim of obtaining the ability to remotely shut down the… Read more
100-year-old Japanese candy maker goes out of business due to inflation
After 114 years, Tokyo-based Sakumaseika Co announces it will shut down the company next January due to rising production costs, labor shortages and a drop in sales of its main product, ” Sakuma’s Drops .” “ This Japanese sweet consumed by several generations and so iconic that it even appeared in the hit anime film… Read more
1 in 20 students in Japan’s schools is absent regularly
Every year, Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) conducts a study related to truancy, bullying, suicide, and more in elementary, middle, and high schools across the country. . The results of last year’s study reveal some startling numbers, particularly related to students who do not attend school regularly (defined here as… Read more
Sailor-style uniform with skirt for boys arouses interest in Japan
In recent years, many Japanese schools have been implementing school uniforms to be neutral or unisex . This change in Japanese schools has generally been to give female students the option of wearing pants, although there have been some exceptions, such as Sanyo Junior HS in Himeji , Hyogo Prefecture, which allows boys to wear… Read more