Archives for July 2021

Tokyo| Zeta Global, a marketing research firm, conducted a poll of Americans last week about the Olympics. They found that most Americans aren't interested in the games this year. The company discovered that more than 60% of Americans couldn't express excitement or interest about the summer games and that at least 45% of Americans said they were not looking forward to … [Read more...] about Olympics Ratings Set to Crash, Research Suggests ‘Get Woke, Go Broke’ Effect Partly to Blame, Report

JAPAN| The first eraser was invented in 1770 by English engineer Edward Nairne, and it has since been updated by various manufacturers into countless types, shapes, and sizes. But this staple correction tool has always had one flaw—you can’t see what you’re rubbing out. This is now a problem of the past thanks to Japanese stationery brand Seed. The company has been making … [Read more...] about Japanese Stationery Company Develops Translucent Eraser

A Senegalese musician says he was cut from performing at the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony because organisers did not want a black face in the show. Latyr Sy, a percussionist who has lived and performed in Japan for more than 20 years, was set to play in Friday’s showpiece at the National Stadium. But he was told that his role had been removed by Tokyo 2020 organisers who … [Read more...] about Japanese musician of Senegalese origin reportedly excluded from Olympics opening ceremony over skin color

Mamoru Hosoda's latest film, Belle (Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime, literally "The Dragon and the Freckled Princess"), has reportedly received a 14-minute-long standing ovation by its audience following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Screening out of competition in the Cannes Premieres section with Hosoda in attendance, Belle reportedly received a 14-minute … [Read more...] about Japanese anime Belle receives a 14-minute standing ovation at Cannes

George Boateng, a man from Ghana who now resides in Japan has made some profound comments after he was asked in a live interview if he will ever return to his home country. Chris Vincent, who interviewed the gentleman, and shared a snippet of the video on his personal Facebook handle which has gotten a lot of Ghanaians pouring out their opinions. According to George Boateng, … [Read more...] about George Boateng: Ghanaian in Japan says his body Should not be Returned to Ghana if he dies