The court trial began for Shiori Ito, a Japanese journalist who has filed charges against Mio Sugita, an LDP politician over her liked tweet.
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Japan Prepares to Intercept Cyberattacks for Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have been targeted for global cyberattacks and the Japanese government will be taking countermeasures.
October 20, 2020
Life-Sized Godzilla Invades Japan – World’s First Godzilla Museum
Godzilla, ‘The King Of Monsters’, has arrived in Japan!
October 17, 2020
Tohoku’s Nuclear Power Plant to Reopen for the First Time Since 2011
On October 13th, 2020, The Tohoku Electric’s Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant has been approved to reopen by Governor Yoshihiro Murai.
October 15, 2020
The Demon Slayer Movie is Already Breaking Records
The movie Demon Slayer movie, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha comes out and is already making history, but not in the way you might think.
October 14, 2020
Learn To Slash Like A Real Samurai – Katanaba in Asakusa
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to swing a real samurai sword? At Katanaba in Asakusa, Tokyo, you’ll be able to…
October 9, 2020
JR Unveils a New Special Rail Pass Targeted for International Residents
JR unveiled a special rail pass for international residents, which allows you to thoroughly explore the Tohoku and Kanto regions.
October 8, 2020
Japanese Entrepreneur Forces a Local Business to Shut Down After Not Wearing a Mask
Horiemon, a Japanese entrepreneur, forced a local restaurant to shut down after being refused to enter for his friend not wearing a mask.
October 4, 2020
Japan To Allow International Tourists to Enter the Country from April 2021
The Japanese government has tentatively said that tourists will be allowed in from April 2021, after having a corona countermeasure in place.
October 4, 2020
The Real Fake Scramble Crossing – Japan’s Most Famous Crossing
Have you ever seen Japan’s world-famous Scramble Crossing this quiet before? No, us neither! That’s because this isn’t actually the real place…
October 3, 2020