Cebuano student showcases photography skills in Japan

Niña Mae Oliverio 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Determination and perseverance drove Patrick Tillada to improve his photography skills in a foreign country at that. Tillada, a 23-year-old graduating student studying Global Innovation Studies at Toyo University in Japan said that…

Mastermind of Japan robbery ring believed to be in Philippines

The Japan News/Asia News Network / 01/26/2023

TOKYO — The suspected mastermind behind a string of robberies across Japan is believed to be in the Philippines, according to an investigative source. Police have identified a suspect who they believe is orchestrating the crimes after…

Japan’s first oral abortion option up for approval

The Japan News/Asia News Network / 01/23/2023

TOKYO — Experts on Friday will deliberate whether to approve an oral, two-drug combination to induce an abortion for the first time in Japan, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has announced. In Japan, the practice of…

With eyes on Mars, US scientists test Japan-made robot seal for reducing astronaut stress

The Japan News/Asia News Network / 01/08/2023

TOKYO — Living in space can get stressful, and scientists in the United States are looking to see if they can take some of the strain off its astronauts with a product of Japanese technology — a…

Jerusalem knocks out Taniguchi in second round of WBO title duel in Japan

Glendale Rosal 01/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Bukidnon’s pride, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem finally ended the world title drought for the Philippines in boxing after dethroning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Masataka Taniguchi Friday night, January 6, 2023, at…

Jerusalem, Taniguchi make weight, WBO title duel in Japan a go

Glendale G. Rosal 01/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all set for the much-awaited World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight title duel between the defending champion Masataka Taniguchi and Filipino Melvin Jerusalem in Osaka, Japan.  This was after, both boxers passed…

Jerusalem arrives in Japan for world title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 01/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem arrived in Japan on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, three days before his much-awaited world title duel against reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Masataka…

Burning photos to eating soba noodles: The different ways the world celebrates New Year

Kurt Dela Peña - Content Researcher Writer / @inquirerdotnet 12/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines—As most COVID-19 restrictions were already relaxed all over the world, some eight billion people are expected to celebrate the New Year in a brighter mood. But behind the fireworks that are set to lighten the…

17 dead in days of heavy snow in Japan

Agence France Presse 12/27/2022

Much of the country’s west coast as well as the northern region of Hokkaido have seen persistent heavy snow in recent days. Some areas have seen almost a metre of snowfall in 24 hours, including the town…

Japan scholarships open for applications

Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/25/2022

The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications for the Teacher Training and Japanese Studies categories of the 2023 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program. All Filipino citizens who meet…

Santisima, streaking Japanese clash in Osaka this Saturday

Glendale G. Rosal 12/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title contender Jeo “Santino” Santisima and Japanese Toshiki Shimomachi passed the official weigh-in to greenlight their 10-round bout at the EDION Arena in Osaka Japan, tomorrow, December 11, 2022. Santisima, 26,…

Canoy stops Japan champion in 7th, takes OPBF light flyweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 12/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger, Joey Canoy, unseated the reigning Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight champion Kenichi Horikawa with a resounding technical knockout on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at the EDION Arena…

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