Japan’s government OKs new foreign trainee program to attract more workers as its population shrinks

02/10/2024

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government adopted plans on Friday to scrap its current foreign trainee program, which has been criticized as a cover for importing cheap labor, and replace it with a system it says will…

Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title

Glendale G. Rosal 02/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title…

Jerusalem gets another world title shot, challenges Shigeoka for WBC minimum weight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is ready to shock the world anew as he is set to fight reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Yudai Shigeoka on March 31.  Their…

At trendy Japanese cafés, customers enjoy cuddling with pigs

Associated Press 01/31/2024

TOKYO — First, some cafés allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where lattes took second place to feline interaction—the latest craze in Japan: The pig café. “It was wonderful. Very relaxing and enjoyable,” said Brad Loomis, a…

Alex Santisima of Zip Sanman makes Japan debut 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Young boxing prospect Alex Santisima, the younger brother of former world title challenger Jeo Santisima of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, gets a big break in his budding career.  The 23-year-old Santisima, an Aroroy, Masbate…

Japan: Man convicted of murder for arson attack at anime studio that killed 36

Associated Press 01/25/2024

TOKYO — A man was convicted of murder and other crimes Thursday for carrying out a shocking arson attack on an anime studio in Kyoto, Japan, that killed 36 people and drew an outpouring of grief from…

Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon

Associated Press 01/21/2024

TOKYO  — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. However, space officials said they needed…

‘Moon Sniper’ of Japan attempts historic landing on the moon

Agence France Presse 01/19/2024

Japan’s “Moon Sniper” spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar touchdown at midnight on Saturday using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed. With its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon…

Japan flight returns to airport with cockpit window crack; no injuries

Associated Press 01/14/2024

TOKYO — An All Nippon Airways domestic flight turned back to Japan’s northern airport of Sapporo after a crack was found on the cockpit window, according to the airline and media reports. ANA Flight 1182 was en…

Jhong Hilario nasinati ang linog sa Japan, grabe ang kahadlok sa iyang pamilya

CDN Digital 01/08/2024

Nagbakasyon sa Japan si Jhong Hilario ug ang iyang pamilya sa dihang miigo ang magnitude 7.6 nga linog niadtong Bag-ong Tuig. Grabe kuno ang kalisang nga gibati sa iyang partner nga si Maia Azores ug sa ilang…

Japan earthquake: Snow hampers rescues, aid

Associated Press 01/08/2024

WAJIMA, Japan — Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets Monday, a week after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people. Heavy snowfall in Ishikawa Prefecture over the weekend and into…

Japan premier vows ‘ceaseless’ aid as snow hampers quake relief

Reuters 01/07/2024

WAJIMA, Japan — Japan’s prime minister vowed to provide “ceaseless” support to areas devastated by the New Year’s Day earthquake as snow and sleet hampered rescue and relief efforts and local media reported that the disaster had now claimed…

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