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Japanese American NASCAR Driver Fired for Using N-Word During Virtual Race
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to report that Kyle Larson was initially suspended without pay on Monday. He has since been fired. Kyle Larson, a professional driver at NASCAR, has been fired for using the N-word during a virtual race.
· Ryan General
Japanese Company Regrets Using ‘Animal Crossing’ For Work-At-Home Conferencing
Concerns around Zoom’s reported security issues had people seeking alternative platforms for teleconferencing. Some companies in the United States, which have already given up on the platform, may want to take a cue from a Japanese firm that used a video game for their…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese University Uses Robot Surrogates to Hold Graduation
A university in Japan gave its students the opportunity to attend their graduation from their home by letting them control avatar robots as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The robots, called “Newme,” was developed by ANA Holdings, according to Reuters. One by one, the students…
· Ryan General
Yankees Starting Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka Returns to Japan Amid COVID-19 Spread in US
The starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka, has announced that he left the U.S. in March to bring his family back home to Japan after “a situation where I was in danger besides the coronavirus.” In a series of tweets, Tanaka revealed that his decision to…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Gundam Builder Fights Off COVID-19 With His Anime-Inspired Face Masks
A Japanese artist recently showcased the fashionable anime-inspired face masks that he wears outside amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Twitter user @gekidan2264, who is a model builder and armor maker, shared his work on his social media account where he donned several “Mobile Suit…
· Bryan Ke
Veteran Japanese Comedian Ken Shimura Dies From COVID-19 at 70
Ken Shimura, a 70-year-old veteran slapstick comedian in Japan, has died of pneumonia caused by COVID-19. The actor and comedian, who was a household name in the 70s and 80s, was hospitalized on March 20 after experiencing a fever and being diagnosed with pneumonia, according to…
· Ryan General
Japanese Rockstar Yoshiki Donates $90,000 to Meals on Wheels for the Elderly in LA
Legendary Japanese rock star recently donated 10 million yen ($90,000) in support of multiple Meals on Wheels branches across Los Angeles. Yoshiki, who has been living in Los Angeles for the past 20 years, made the generous donation through his non-profit organization Yoshiki…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Students Hold Virtual Graduation in ‘Minecraft’ During COVID-19 Outbreak
Japanese students missed their graduation day as schools remain closed in Japan due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, but a group of graduating elementary students found a way to celebrate the joyous moment in “Minecraft.” The virtual graduation was made…
· Ryan General
325 Passengers from Coronavirus Cruise Ship in Japan Have Recovered, Prime Minister Reports
Out of the 705 Diamond Princess Cruise ship passengers found to be infected with COVID-19, eight people have been confirmed dead so far. What’s not been given much press as of late is the 325 passengers who have reportedly recovered from the novel coronavirus.
· Ryan General
Japanese Grandparents Create Life-Sized Totoro Bus Stop For Their Grandchildren
Studio Ghibli fans are flocking to a field in Takaharu, Miyazaki, Japan to have their photo taken beside a life-sized replica Totoro bus stop. Created by a 70-year-old couple for their grandchildren, the adorable statue of the iconic character from the film “My Neighbor Totoro”…
· Bryan Ke
Jack Ma Donates 1 Million Face Masks to Japan
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has donated 1 million face masks to Japan through his foundation after the country generously helped China deal with the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The donation was made by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation on Monday to…
· Ryan General
New Japanese Gaming Bed Proves Humanity Has Peaked
There is now a special gaming bed from Japan for gamers who would rather stay in bed for long durations of play. Japanese furniture manufacturer Bauhutte recently unveiled the ultimate gaming bed, which provides all gaming essentials from the moment you wake up until the time…
· Carl Samson
Bellevue College VP Put on Leave After ‘Removing History’ on Mural for Japanese American Concentration Camps
Bellevue College, a public college in Washington state, has apologized for editing an art installation that commemorated the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The display, titled “Never Again is Now,” features an 11-foot mural of two Japanese American…
· Bryan Ke
Japan is Shutting Down Schools for a Month Because of COVID-19
This article has been updated to correctly report that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 66 and that Hokkaido is a prefecture. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ordered schools to be shut down until April as fears rise over the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Woman Who Beat Coronavirus Once Gets Infected AGAIN
A Japanese woman was reinfected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) weeks after recovering from the virus. The woman in her 40s, whose name was not revealed, was first infected by the virus in late January and was discharged from the hospital on Feb. 1 after she showing…
· Carl Samson
World’s Oldest Man Who Said to Keep Smiling Dies at 112 in Japan
The world’s oldest man died on Sunday, less than two weeks after Guinness World Records awarded him the recognition. Chitetsu Watanabe, 112, passed away at a nursing home in his native of Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture in northern Japan.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend in San Jose Airbnb
A Japanese man is facing life imprisonment over the alleged murder of his girlfriend at an Airbnb property in San Jose, California. Ryoichi Fuseya, 25, was arrested on Feb. 19, a day after his girlfriend, Yuiko Takaoka, 26, was found lifeless at the rental cottage on Mountain…
· Ryan General
Japanese Restaurant in Paris Vandalized With ‘Coronavirus’ Graffiti
A Japanese restaurant in France was recently vandalized with graffiti that said “coronavirus.” Yuki, a restaurant situated on Rue de la Michodière in Paris, was trashed by unknown individuals, reports SoraNews24.
· Ryan General
YouTuber Creates Japanese Rice Balls That Are Too Beautiful to Eat
A YouTuber from Japan is showcasing his food crafting skills by turning Japanese rice balls into edible works of art. The Japanese dish, locally called onigiri, is made from steamed rice, often formed into balls (or other shapes) and is usually wrapped with nori (dried seaweed).
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Toddler Stuns the Internet With Epic Skateboarding Skills
A 3-year-old skateboarder from Hokkaido, Japan is melting the hearts of social media users for his incredible skateboarding skills. Rita Ishizuka showcases his talent on his Instagram account which has over 47,000 followers. The toddler comes from a family of skaters along with…
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CyberAgent
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Fast Retailing
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Company · Japan · TYO:9468
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Kadokawa ties publishing, anime adaptation, games, and fandom discovery into one listed media company.
Company · Japan · TYO:2801
Kikkoman
Kikkoman is how Japanese flavor went global — the soy sauce that became a default condiment on Western tables and made 'umami' a kitchen word.
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Konami Group
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Nintendo
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