WASHINGTON, United States -- Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced Thursday eight crew members who will join him for a journey around the Moon planned for 2023 on a SpaceX rocket that is still under development. In this file photo taken on January 07, 2022 Japanese billionaire Yusaku...
Two McDonnel Douglas F-15J “Eagle” jet fighters from Japan landed at Clark Air Base in Pampanga on Tuesday, Dec. 6, marking the first time that Japanese aircraft are in the country as part of the goodwill visit of top officials of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Two McDonnel Douglas...
Filipino and Japanese experts have mapped out strategic plans on how the Philippines could appropriately deal with the threat and enhance its resiliency against the world-wide effects of climate change, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Dec. 5. The DPWH, through its...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The United States, Japan and South Korea have imposed fresh sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities in response to Pyongyang's recent slew of missile tests. Washington's action, announced Thursday, blocks any assets of three North Korean officials in the...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) said Friday, Dec. 2, that it has turned down the petition of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to deny the multi-million peso duties and tax refund petition of Toyota Motor Philippines for the importation of selected vehicles from Japan. Court of Tax Appeals The court en...
DOHA (AFP) -- Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday, Dec. 1, as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16. Japanese players react after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at the...
Ray Parks Jr. and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins sent Kiefer Ravena and Shiga Lakes to their eighth straight defeat with a 98-55 triumph in the Japan B. League on Saturday, Nov. 26. Ray Parks Jr. Parks provided a positive impact to the Dolphins with seven points, two rebounds, two assists and two...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has witnessed the conferment of The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to former Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. by the Government of Japan. Former Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. (Ali Vicoy) The ceremony was held at the Malacañang Palace on...
DOHA (AFP) — Japan stunned Germany, 2-1, in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, Nov. 23, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half. Japan's forward Kaoru Mitoma runs past Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to celebrate his team's first...
A temple dedicated to grapes and wine is unique in Japan By Etienne Balmer PEACE AND GRAPE Buddhist monk Tesshu Inoue At a Buddhist temple on a wooded hillside in Japan, grapes and wine bottles are given as offerings, and the head monk is also the honorary president of a vineyard cooperative....
TOKYO, Japan -- Authorities in central Japan are trying an unusual new approach to tackle the country's longstanding suicide problem: printing messages of support on toilet paper. "Dear you, who might want to end it all," reads the toilet paper being used in an unusual new initiative to reach out...
Matthew Wright caught fire as Kyoto Hannaryz completed the weekend sweep of Levanga Hokkaido with a 94-86 triumph in Japan B. League on Sunday, Nov. 20. Matthew Wright (Photo from Kyoto) The Filipino-Canadian gunner rifled in 24 points built on six triples as he formed a three-headed combo with...
