DOT gets Japanese award for role in rehabilitating Boracay
October 25, 2019
The Department of Tourism (DOT) received an award in Japan in recognition for its role in the rehabilitation of Boracay Island. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Thursday received the Excellent Partner Award in recognition of the role of the DOT
Uniqlo TV Ad Withdrawn in S. Korea after Comfort Women-Linked Protests
October 22, 2019
Seoul- A recently released television commercial of Japanese fashion chain Fast Retailing Co.’s Uniqlo casual wear brand has been withdrawn in South Korea following a flurry of complaints claiming that it defamed so-called comfort women. While denying any intent to
Coca-Cola Japan to Release “Chuhai” Alcoholic Drink Nationwide
October 12, 2019
Tokyo- Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. said Friday that it will launch a canned “chuhai” spirits-based product nationwide on Oct. 28, making its full-fledged entry into the alcoholic beverage market. The lemon-based product, “Remondo,” currently available in the Kyushu southwestern region on
Newest Electric Vehicles to Be Displayed at Tokyo Motor Show
October 12, 2019
Tokyo- Automakers will showcase their newest models and prototypes of electric vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show, set to begin on Oct. 24. Japanese automakers hope to promote their technologies, amid intensified competition in electric vehicle development, reflecting worldwide moves
Rugby-inspired shochu, sake catching on amid World Cup excitement
October 9, 2019
Osaka/Nagano–Rugby-inspired “shochu” spirits and sake rice wine are drawing popularity in Japan, the host of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, as the ongoing tournament generates excitement across the country. “Daen,” a shochu named after the Japanese word meaning an oval
British Museum to display Nara Buddhist statues
October 2, 2019
London–The British Museum will hold an exhibition featuring Buddhist sculptures from Nara Prefecture, western Japan, from Thursday. The special event at one of the largest museums in the world will showcase artifacts designated as Japanese national treasures, including “Bodhisattva of
Late Japan Literature Scholar Keene Remembered at Columbia
September 28, 2019
New York- A ceremony to commemorate noted Japanese literature scholar Donald Keene, who died in February this year at the age 96, was held at Columbia University in New York, his alma mater, on Friday, with the attendance of some
Travel Agency Begins Tour of All 124 Imperial Mausoleums
September 28, 2019
Osaka- Travel agency Hankyu Travel International Co. has started a tour to visit the mausoleums of all 124 deceased Japanese emperors, to commemorate the ascent to the throne of Emperor Naruhito. The tour is split into 15 trips conducted over
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