Ex-Fußballer Rafael van der Vaart löste Empörung aus, als er den Ausgleich Japans gegen die Niederlande mit der angeblichen Ähnlichkeit japanischer Spieler erklärte. Er entschuldigte sich und nannte es einen Witz, doch der "Other-Race-Effect" wurde als rassistisch kritisiert.
A fire at a school was extinguished around 1:45 PM, with 75 fire engines and dozens of firefighters responding. Most injuries were due to smoke inhalation, with one teacher breaking her hip and two children fracturing arms. Firefighters rescued four individuals.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a marine survey in its jurisdictional waters in the East China Sea using the research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. The mission aimed to understand ecological conditions for conservation efforts, with announcements of such missions being rare.
Deutsche Automobilhersteller wie VW, Mercedes und BMW verzeichnen in China bis Ende Mai einen deutlichen Verkaufsrückgang von fast einem Viertel. Steigende Benzinpreise und die Präferenz für Elektroautos durch chinesische Hersteller sind Hauptgründe.
FW Koki Ogawa (28, NEC Nijmegen), who led Japan's equalizer against the Netherlands in their first Group F match, experienced a growth period through a loan spell. He reflected on his six-month loan to Mito in 2019, stating, "Although I dropped a category, it was a good experience to show my abilities. I was able to turn it into confidence."
Asian stock markets rallied Friday as a peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz, lowering oil prices and easing inflation fears. Japan's Nikkei hit a record high, while South Korea's index surged, though analysts warn of future transit fees.
A UK parliamentary committee is urging Japanese tech firm Fujitsu to make an immediate payment towards the compensation bill for victims of the Post Office IT scandal. The company supplied the faulty Horizon software, leading to wrongful prosecutions of branch operators. Thousands await redress, with calls for Fujitsu to commit to its full liability.
Lululemon apologized and withdrew a marketing video in China after a controversy arose over the use of a Japanese drum instead of a traditional Chinese one during a yoga event on the Great Wall.
In Japan's Kagawa Prefecture, surplus udon noodles are being repurposed into biodegradable paper sheets. This innovative process, developed by Kagawa University, utilizes the starch content of discarded noodles to cultivate cellulose-producing bacteria, creating a sustainable alternative to traditional papermaking.
In Japan's Kagawa Prefecture, surplus udon noodles are being repurposed into biodegradable paper sheets. This innovative process, developed by Kagawa University, utilizes bacteria to convert noodle starch into cellulose, offering a sustainable solution to food waste and creating a unique, durable material.
Sinkende Ölpreise und die Hoffnung auf ein Ende des US-Iran-Krieges treiben die Börsen in Japan und Südkorea auf Rekordstände. Analysten warnen jedoch vor zukünftigen Einschränkungen der freien Schifffahrt.
Japanese World Cup fans, known for cleaning stadiums, face domestic criticism for a perceived double standard regarding housework. Data shows Japanese women spend significantly more time on unpaid labor than men.
Die Börsen in Japan und Südkorea erreichten Rekordstände, angetrieben von der Hoffnung auf ein Ende des US-Iran-Konflikts und sinkenden Ölpreisen. Analysten warnen jedoch vor einer möglichen iranischen Kontrolle der Straße von Hormus.
Despite over $72.8 billion in foreign reserves deployed and the Bank of Japan raising policy rates, the yen remains weak against the dollar. Structural factors like attractive US bond yields for carry trades and domestic reflationary policies are hindering its recovery.
Japan's core inflation rate remained at 1.4% in May, matching economists' expectations. Headline inflation rose slightly to 1.5%, while core-core inflation eased. This comes as the Bank of Japan raised interest rates and warned of potential overshooting of its 2% target due to energy prices.
A CSIS survey reveals that 75% of South Korean and nearly 80% of Japanese strategic elites oppose or are uncertain about their countries acquiring nuclear weapons. Experts suggest this could impact nuclear stability in Northeast Asia.
A CSIS survey reveals that 75% of South Korean and nearly 80% of Japanese strategic elites oppose or are uncertain about their countries acquiring nuclear weapons. Experts suggest such a move could destabilize Northeast Asia more than US troop reductions.
總統賴清德昨日駁斥日本與菲律賓劃定重疊經濟海域談判將影響台灣的疑慮，強調中國無權聲索相關海域。他表示，台灣與日菲均有獨立的漁業協議，能保障漁民權益，並指出中國在該區域的活動加劇區域焦慮。
Intertek's £10bn takeover by EQT-led consortium, while not a landmark event, highlights London's market issues. It's the third FTSE 100 company taken over this year, with few new listings.
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart apologised after stating Japan players "all look alike" during a World Cup match broadcast. He expressed regret for any offense caused and affirmed his opposition to racism.
India's top table tennis player, Manika Batra, was excluded from the Asian Games squad due to selection criteria. Despite being World No. 51, just outside automatic qualification, her absence is controversial, with reserves named instead. The decision has sparked debate.
DAZN Japanは、サッカー専用プラン「DAZN Soccer」の契約者に対し、解約、DAZN Standardへの変更、継続のいずれかを選択できる措置を発表した。誤解による契約が続出したため、批判を受け対応したもの。
Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Alois Rainer reist mit einer großen Wirtschaftsdelegation nach Tokio, um die unterkühlten Lebensmittel-Exportbeziehungen zwischen Deutschland und Japan zu verbessern und neue Handelsmöglichkeiten zu eröffnen.
A mother is suing Japanese authorities after her daughter died in December, five months after an 18-day jail ordeal that left her traumatized and weighing just 20kg. The lawsuit, filed in Kobe, highlights concerns about Japan's criminal justice system, where critics argue innocence is not always presumed and "hostage justice" practices are prevalent.
