Three hurt in Japan train stabbing attack

Agence France Presse 07/23/2023

TOKYO — Three people were hurt in a knife attack on a train in western Japan on Sunday, with police saying they had arrested a man for allegedly carrying out the stabbings. The victims — a train…

Singapore dethrones Japan as the most powerful passport. What about the Philippines?

Kleo Catienza 07/20/2023

While the Philippine passport may not be as powerful as Singapore’s, it has been slowly making its way up the ranks in the global passport power play. And that’s progress, right? Or is it, really? According to…

Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will make debut in Japan’s boxing scene on Aug. 30

Glendal G. Rosal 07/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Roughly a month after signing a co-promotional agreement with a major Japanese boxing promotions, the reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) world flyweight champion Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will finally debut in the Japanese boxing scene.…

One killed as heavy rain triggers landslides in Japan

07/10/2023

TOKYO — Torrential rain triggered landslides that killed at least one person and prompted authorities to order tens of thousands of people to leave their homes on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Monday. One woman in…

Demecillo fights again in Japan hoping to finally score a win

Glendale G. Rosal 07/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carlo Demecillo of Big Yellow Boxing Gym will test his mettle in Japan anew against up-and-coming Japanese prospect Kaito Yamasaki on August 5, 2023, at the Sumiyoshi Ward Center, Osaka, Japan. Demecillo who…

Visiting Japan soon? Tips in getting that tourist visa

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Beginning July 1, 2023,  all carriers in the Philippines offer flights that connect Cebu directly to Japan, ultimately making the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ a destination within reach for Cebuanos. However, Japan…

Hurt felines: Japanese app aims to detect cat pain

Agence France Presse 06/30/2023

Tokyo, Japan — Cats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care. But how do you know when they’re feline down? A tech firm and university in Tokyo have teamed…

3 Cebu triathletes to lead PH team in major races in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Three Cebuano triathletes will banner the Philippine team in the 2023 Asia Triathlon U23 and Junior Championships in Gamagori, Japan scheduled from June 22 to 26, 2023. These are Andrew Kim Remolino, Raven Faith Alcoseba,…

Japan hopes to shore up PH defense amid Taiwan tensions

Reuters 06/17/2023

TOKYO—Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help secure sea approaches and safeguard Taiwan’s western flank, officials said, deepening security ties that could bring Japanese forces back to the Philippines for the first time since…

No injuries after planes collide on ground at Tokyo’s Haneda airport–NHK

Reuters 06/10/2023

TOKYO–Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry. No injuries occurred, NHK and one…

PMI’s Daniel Nicolas suffers first pro career loss in hands of Japanese foe

Glendal G. Rosal 06/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Daniel Nicolas of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable suffered his first pro career loss in his first fight abroad last Saturday evening, June 3, 2023. Nicolas suffered a second round technical knockout against Japanese…

Apolinario, IBO flyweight champ, to fight in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) world flyweight champion Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will soon take his talent to the thriving Japanese boxing scene. This was after, Sanman Boxing Gym, the handler of Apolinario…

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