OSAKA | An athlete from Uganda who went missing last week from his pre-Olympic training camp in western Japan has been found and headed back to his home country late Wednesday, officials said. The mayor of Izumisano, which hosted the training camp, said at a press conference that Julius Ssekitoleko expressed hopes of staying in Japan in the morning but was later convinced … [Read more...] about Ugandan Olympic athlete who went missing in Japan to return home
Archives for July 2021
Japan princess’ boyfriend made issue in imperial succession debate
A money row tied to the boyfriend of Japanese Princess Mako has apparently been influencing Japan's debate over whether to change its male-only imperial succession rules amid a shrinking number of heirs. A government advisory panel heard from a total of 21 experts from various fields in its meetings from April 8 through June 7 to discuss options including allowing women to … [Read more...] about Japan princess’ boyfriend made issue in imperial succession debate
Mother leaves a cardboard cut-out of herself in her toddler’s room to stop him from crying
A mother leaves a cardboard cut-out of herself in her one-year-old son's room to stop him from crying in an ingenious hack for parents. Fuki Sato from Japan puts the print up around the house so her toddler feels like she is there. The boy caught on within 20 minutes the first time, but his father - who posted the video on his Twitter page @sato_nezi - bought another … [Read more...] about Mother leaves a cardboard cut-out of herself in her toddler’s room to stop him from crying
After a Giant human face appeared in the sky of Tokyo
JAPAN| An unusual sight greeted residents at a popular park in Tokyo Friday morning – a giant face, hovering high in the sky and staring right back at them.The floating head was seen looming above trees in Yoyogi Park, a popular tourist destination in Shibuya City just west of Tokyo’s city centre. Video captured by Greg Yang and corroborated by news agency Storyful shows … [Read more...] about After a Giant human face appeared in the sky of Tokyo
Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields After Rice Harvest And They’re So Badass
JAPAN| Every year, during the Fall in Norther Japan, the Wara Art Festival takes place. Here Musashino Art University student in Tokyo creates stunning sculptures out of rice straw. This is how you create these amazing creations: braid the golden straw on a wooden frame that's shaped like the animal it's creating. You can create lions and gorillas or … [Read more...] about Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields After Rice Harvest And They’re So Badass