Shibuya Ward in the nation’s capital became the first local government in Japan to accept applications for certificates recognizing same-sex partnerships. Gay couples lined up in front of the ward office began entering the building at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 to apply. The documentation, which will be issued starting Nov. 5, will be the […]
Rescue operations are underway in Afghanistan and Pakistan after Monday’s magnitude-7.5 earthquake. The disaster has killed more than 300 people in the 2 nations. The massive quake in northern Afghanistan jolted wide areas in countries including Pakistan, India and Uzbekistan. Pakistan’s disaster response officials say they have so far confirmed 228 dead and 1,620 injured, […]
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency says the consumption of processed meat increases the risk of cancer, and red meat is also likely to cause the disease. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, released on Monday a review of more than 800 studies that investigated the association of different types of cancer […]
Oil companies have implemented price cuts on fuel products for the second straight week on the back of a downward adjustment in the global oil market. Petron Corp., the country’s largest oil refiner, implemented a price cut on all fuel products past midnight today. It rolled back gasoline prices by P1 per liter, diesel prices […]
Amid a cheering crowd of students of the University of the Philippines, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago last night affirmed her commitment to win the 2016 presidential elections amid concerns about her health. The feisty senator, who delivered a short statement before hundreds of her supporters in UP Diliman, stressed that she has overcome cancer and is […]
Oft abused and the butt of many a joke, Nagoya is in actual fact one of Japan’s most pleasant and enjoyable cities to visit. Nagoya is at the heart of a region that shaped the course of Japanese history forever and continues to have a powerful influence on Japanese culture and the economy today. Oft […]
Set in the mountainous countryside just to the South of Mt. Fuji, Hakone offers a curious mix of different attractions. Whether you wish to bathe in the onsen waters, admire views of Mt. Fuji, eat eggs boiled in sulphurous springs, visit world class art museums, or simply relax, Hakone has it all. Hakone has been […]
A perfect base from which to conquer Fuji-san, or merely gaze up in wonder from below – Fuji Five Lakes is a great place to visit at any time of year. As the name suggests, the Fuji Five Lakes area encompasses five lakes: Lake Kawaguchiko (the most visited and the most developed in terms of […]
Cats are poised to end the long reign of dogs as Japan’s favorite pet this year, as man’s best friend has become somewhat of a burden in the nation’s aging society. The number of pet dogs stood at 10.35 million in 2014, compared with 9.96 million felines, according to a Japan Pet Food Association survey […]
The government said Friday the Foreign Ministry has revoked the passport issued to a New York-based Japanese man who is accused by authorities of vandalizing a shrine near Tokyo with an oily liquid. Police have obtained an arrest warrant for the 53-year-old doctor, whose passport was made invalid on Oct 14, for allegedly damaging the […]
