Concerns growing over impact on Japan from U.S.-China tensions
May 9, 2019
Tokyo–Concerns are growing in Japan over the possible impact on its economy from intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China. Some private economists estimate that the trade war could push down Japan’s annual exports by almost one pct.
Lottery applications start for Tokyo Olympic tickets
May 9, 2019
Tokyo–Online lottery applications for tickets to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games by people living in Japan began at 10 a.m. Thursday (1 a.m. GMT). Applications will be accepted until May 28 on the quadrennial event’s official ticketing website (https://ticket.tokyo2020.org). The
Soseki Museum in Britain reopens
May 9, 2019
London–A museum in London that was dedicated to the late renowned Japanese novelist Soseki Natsume (1867-1916) reopened on Wednesday in Surrey, south of the British capital. Ikuo Tsunematsu, 67, who headed the museum before its closure in 2016, revived the
PNP did not give any info on oust Duterte matrix: Albayalde
May 9, 2019
The Philippine National Police ( PNP) said they did not contribute any information on the latest oust Duterte matrix against the president. In a TV interview Wednesday, Police General Oscar Albayalde said “What we gave the president is a report,
Liquor ban takes effect Sunday midnight: PNP
May 9, 2019
The Philippine National Police ( PNP) is set to implement a 48-hour liquor ban on May 12 ahead of Monday’s midterm elections. Police Colonel Bernard Banac, the PNP spokesperson, said starting from 12:01 of May 12, selling and drinking alcohol
Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga leaves for US
May 9, 2019
Narita, Chiba Pref., May 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga left Narita International Airport near Tokyo on Thursday aboard a commercial plane to visit the United States for talks with Vice President Mike Pence and other senior officials.
PNP urges people to report vote buying
May 9, 2019
A few days before Monday’s 2019 midterm elections, the Philippine National Police ( PNP) urged voters to report any acts of illegal vote buying. In a press briefing on Wednesday, PNP spokesperson Colonel Bernard Banac asked the public to cooperate.
“Menma” made from young bamboo helping save forests
May 9, 2019
Tokyo–“Menma” seasoned food made domestically from bamboo plants as tall as humans is gaining popularity in Japan, contributing to preserving undeveloped woodland near populated areas. Imported menma, made usually from bamboo shoots, is commonly used as a topping for ramen
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