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Monthly Archives: December, 2021
Rewind 2021: 10 cool images of Japan to enjoy at the end of the year
From a heartwarming photo of a family reunion to a zooming photo of the snowy…
Hot Properties – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Today Live: February 25, 2022Pittsburgh Today Live’s Heather Abraham and David Highfield keep up…
Obiri and Kwizera the favorites in Madrid | OVERVIEW
The 57th San Silvestre Vallecana, a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race and perhaps the…
2021 has been a difficult year, but Tokyo chefs are not let down
Good year! Good luck, good health, and good nutrition for the coming year. All over…
What were the busiest roads in 2021?
In a year characterized by border restrictions and divergent entry requirements, it’s no surprise that…
The best islands in Japan to visit, from Okinawa to Aoshima cat sanctuary
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The 10 Greatest Running Stories of 2021
It’s almost impossible to recap a year that included a pandemic, the US Olympic Track…
Taxi company opens bar in Sapporo where drivers serve drinks
The second floor of the renovated warehouse can be rented for private parties of about…
Who wins the battle of the ski seasons – Europe or the rest of the world?
When the expression “ski season” is mentioned, what images or words come to mind? It…
Expert: Priority seats are not enough to make public transport accessible
UTSUNOMIYA – Transport planning expert urges Japan to strengthen services for people with disabilities in…
Yokohama has the largest dedicated music arena in the world
It’s been a tough year – some of Tokyo’s most beloved landmarks have had to…
5 Drinks We Loved This Week From Censu, The Globe & More
Best Sips is a look back at some of the most incredible drinks – alcoholic…
Friction between humans, crows decrease amid pandemic in Japan
This combined photo shows a garbage collection point in June 2018, above, and in June…
Japanese Frozen actress cremated in Japan as police investigate suspected suicide
Heartbroken parents of Japanese actress Frozen who died from hotel hold ashes after cremation as…
Japanese Anna From Frozen Dead At 35 After Hotel Fall
Police believe the actress committed suicide or fell by accident. Japanese actress and singer Sayaka…
The Japanese voice actor of “Frozen” Sayaka Kanda cremated
Famous Japanese actress Sayaka Kanda was cremated on Tuesday, three days after she fell to…
Ashinaga student aid recipients hit record amid virus crisis
The number of children receiving financial assistance from the Ashinaga Foundation reached a record 8,325…
Information on the earthquake: moderate mag. 5.0 earthquake – 28 km east of Shizunai-furukawachō, Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday December 21, 2021 at 1:05 am (GMT +9)
Dec 20 16:11 UTC: First to report: VolcanoDiscovery after 6 minutes.Dec 20 16:13: Now using…
The best Broadway shows of 2021
At a time when a new variant of the coronavirus threatens to undo any small…
Business News | GetLegal India makes access to legal information simple and efficient
New Delhi [India], Dec. 20 (ANI / GIPR): GetLegal India, a newly launched website, makes…
Japanese ‘Frozen’ actress, 35, dies after falling from hotel room
Japanese ‘Frozen’ actress, 35, dies after falling from hotel roomThe Japanese actress who played Anna…
Buying real estate in Rusutsu – more than Niseko’s little neighbor
Rusutsu’s world-class snow and lift infrastructure has made it one of Japan’s top ski destinations.…
Kyodo News Digest: December 20, 2021
The following is the latest list of news highlights selected by Kyodo News. ———- Philippines…
Kyodo News Digest: December 19, 2021
The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan on December…
Actress Sayaka Kanda dies at 35 in Sapporo hotel fall
SAPPORO – Actress Sayaka Kanda has died after falling from the high-rise hotel where she…
2021 was a year to remember for Kenyan athletes: the Sports standard
Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalists Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon have been honored with the Order of…
Mike Preston: Ravens should relish new underdog role
The Ravens occupy an enviable position, perhaps one of the best in the sport. At…
Salt Lake City evaluates its bid for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games
Los Angeles – The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said Friday it had…
Sapporo faces uphill battle to convince audiences of 2030 Winter Games bid
On December 3, Kyodo News reported that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games cost…
Watch China | China’s economy faces harsh winter
~~ ~ The “Strong 100” is a term frequently mentioned in the context of the…
CES 2022: five suggestions for trying unusual restaurants
“What happens in Vegas only happens here” is true on many levels; the city definitely…
From Tokyo Presenting Gay Marriage In Vatican Apologizing For Removing LGBT Resource, This Week In Int’l LGBT News | World | News
This week, learn about Tokyo allowing a system that allows same-sex couples to marry, and…
Tayshia Adams Says Colton Underwood Lied About The Date For Their Fantastic Sequel: “It’s Absolutely Not True”
Tayshia Adams shares his side of the story.By appearing on a recent episode of Becca…
In the air: the 2021 aeronautical review
By year-end, global airline capacity is expected to return to levels last seen in 2006,…
WATCH NEW VIDEO FROM TEAM TIMESCAN IN JAPAN
When most of us think of Japanese skaters, we think of Yuto Horigome and the…
A chance to find out what is happening in the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Japan
Winter enthusiasts will gain a better understanding of the behind-the-scenes efforts involved in this breathtaking…
Top beauty trends spotted at Cosmoprof Asia Digital Week 2021
Anti-aging treatments With rigid stereotypes of beauty still the norm in many Asian societies, anti-aging…
Salt Lake City Olympic bid reveals $ 2.2 billion Winter Games budget
Salt Lake City’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2030 or…
Japan has a futuristic tourist train that’s also a moving luxury hotel
A starting price of ¥370,000 per person might seem incredibly high for a train ride,…
This capsule machine in Tokyo Skytree has hotel and restaurant deals
Tobu Group offers another type of gachapon capsule machine this winter. Instead of a small…
British Columbia First Nations Announce Intention to Submit Olympic Bid for 2030 Winter Games
(ANNews) – Four First Nations in British Columbia have announced their intention to present the…
DVIDS – News – Misawa Global Friendship Camp 2021
Edgren Middle High School hosted the second Global Friendship Camp at Misawa Air Base, Japan,…
Faith and Jepchirchir win state honors after a great season: The stallion Sports
Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalists Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon awarded the Order of the Great Warrior…
An Ice World in the Making: Go Behind the Scenes at the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
A winter tradition, the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is a must-see when visiting the…
Information on the earthquake: mag of light. Earthquake 4.7 – Sea of Japan, 36 km west of Yagishiri Island, Hokkaido, Japan, on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:21 p.m. (GMT +11)
Earthquake of slight magnitude 4.7 to 256 km deepDecember 12 03:31 UTC: First to report:…
Latest Sports Update | National News from the Associated Press
COLLEGE-HEISMAN FOOTBALL TROPHYHeisman Trophy to be awardedNEW YORK (AP) – The Heisman Trophy will be…
Dan Fumano: Host First Nations aim to change the Games with a bid
Breadcrumb Links Sports Opinion Olympic Games News Chroniclers Opinion: Many people in British Columbia will…
The most luxurious hotel rooms in the world (we can’t afford it)
Average hotel rooms are usually equipped with the basic amenities necessary for visitors to be…
Housing shortage forces changes to virus quarantine rules
On December 10, the Ministry of Health began allowing travelers from areas where the Omicron…
Eurofins improves its clinical and COVID-19 test offering in Japan with the acquisition of Genetic Lab Co., Ltd.
LUXEMBOURG – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), global scientific leader in bioanalytical tests and…
IOC: Utah’s Olympic bid shows “great unity” – but for which Winter Games?
Utah’s bid to host more Winter Games in the state won praise Thursday from the…
IHG opens 182-room Holiday Inn hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand
(Dec 09, 2021) IHG has expanded its portfolio of hotels in New Zealand with the…
IHG signs three hotels with JJW
(Dec 09, 2021) IHG has signed a multi-property agreement with JJW Hotels & Resorts (JJW)…
Japan has random hotel room gacha capsule vending machine
Offers stays for solo or pair travelers in cities from Tokyo to Sapporo, some with…
Why Mitt Romney wants more countries to boycott the Beijing Olympics
Utah Senator Mitt Romney on Wednesday called on more “free nations” to join the United…
Skillz is a speculative bet that will reward the long-term investor
InvestorPlace – Stock News, Stock Tips & Trading Tips Mobile esport platform Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) recently…
COVID patients in Japan recover in hotels with robots
Opposite one of Tokyo’s busiest stations, the Shinagawa Prince Hotel sits in a bustling complex…
Indonesian group Artotel acquires Dafam Hotel Management
(Dec 08, 2021) The Indonesian group Artotel has finalized the acquisition of Dafam Hotel Management.…
Tokyo governor announces legalization of same-sex marriage during fiscal year
In a major victory for the LGBTQ community, the governor of Tokyo announced the legalization…
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Tokyo governor plans to de facto introduce same-sex marriage next year – Kyodo
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike attends a press conference, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at…
How U.S. military demands for a ski lift led to the birth of a central Japanese ski resort
A ski slope and an elevator that the occupation forces forced the Japanese to build.…
Omicron or will diplomatic boycotts delay the Beijing Olympics? The IOC says no
Nothing will prevent the Beijing 2022 Winter Games from starting as planned next February, officials…
Why is Beijing having the Olympics again? – NBC10 Philadelphia
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are the target of…
Tokyo to introduce same-sex partner system
The Japanese capital plans to introduce same-sex partnerships in the next fiscal year, Tokyo Governor…
Boeing to add two 737-800BCF conversion lines to STAECO’s facility in Jinan, China
(Dec 07, 2021) Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering (STAECO) has signed an agreement with Boeing to…
Mark Bradford moves to Shenzhen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hotel
(Dec 07, 2021) Mark S. Bradford has joined Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen as General Manager. Mark…
Build Your Own Ski House: 5 Lots In Hokkaido For Less Than US $ 250,000
It’s a dream for all of us, to find this land near some of Japan’s…
Artotel Rebrands Hotel in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
(Dec 07, 2021) The Artotel group took over the management of a hotel in Yogyakarta…
Why is Beijing having the Olympics again? – NBC Connecticut
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are the target of…
Why is Beijing having the Olympics again?
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are the target of…
Farmers on a mission: making Fukushima shiitake, fruits and vegetables shine again
~~ ~ On October 5, 2021, the Japanese national broadcast network NHK Fukushima local news…
Information on the earthquake: moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 72 km east of Mutsu, Aomori, Japan, Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:33 p.m. (GMT +9)
Moderate magnitude earthquake 4.9 to 57 km deepDec 6 14:40 UTC: First to report: NIED…
Utah Olympic bid meeting in Switzerland delayed
The Utah Olympic Bid Committee will no longer travel to Switzerland as the IOC meeting…
Vancouver ranks 58th among top 100 destination cities in the world
You might be used to hearing how Vancouver tops the lists of most livable, beautiful,…
Japan sends low-risk entrants from abroad to isolation at home
On Saturday, the government began moving inbound arrivals from abroad, who are at low risk…
For the best views in Greece, book these hotels in Santorini
Besides its rich history, Greece’s atmosphere is another experience that travelers never seem to tire…
The Ginza Lion Building is Japan’s oldest brewery – and it’s now heritage-listed
the Ginza Lion Building, home to Japan’s oldest brewery, has been officially registered as a…
Study: Glendale ranked 4th in the United States for buying a second home
While home buyers are busy searching for the right buy in the Valley’s vibrant real…