In Japan, replicas of Godric Gryffindor’s sword from the Harry Potter franchise have been recalled due to their violation of the country’s stringent weapons laws. Sold by Warner Bros. Studio Japan LLC from May 2023 to April 2024, these full-sized…
A Greenland court has ordered the continued detention of environmental activist Paul Watson while awaiting Denmark’s decision on Japan’s extradition request linked to his anti-whaling efforts. The ruling ensures Watson’s presence for extradition proceedings, with a final decision from the…
A Japanese bear was shot dead by police after it spent two days hiding in a supermarket in Akita. The bear injured a supermarket employee, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds. Authorities utilized hunters and a drone to capture the…
More than 13 years after the Fukushima disaster, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has successfully extracted a small piece of nuclear fuel from one of the reactors. Weighing only 0.7 grams, this tiny sample marks a significant step towards decommissioning…
North Korea has condemned recent joint military exercises conducted by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, warning of immediate actions to protect its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The exercises, dubbed ‘Freedom Edge,’ involved fighter jets and the aircraft…
The Japanese government has approved a €136 billion stimulus plan to bolster consumer purchasing power and stimulate sluggish growth in response to rising inflation. The plan, proposed by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, includes financial support for low-income households, energy subsidies,…
The Japanese Ministry of Health has introduced ‘Alcohol Watch’, an online platform designed to help individuals assess the time needed to eliminate alcohol from their systems. The anonymous service allows users to input their alcohol consumption, receiving information on how…
In Kyoto, Japan, Babes Kyrmanidis, a dance instructor, shares the rich traditions of Pontic culture with enthusiastic local students. After his initial visit in 2022, Kyrmanidis returned to teach young Japanese learners about the intricate dances and the lyre, fostering…
In the upcoming film ‘Une part manquante’ by Belgian director Guillaume Senez, a father, Jay, embarks on a poignant journey to reconnect with his daughter Lily, whom he hasn’t seen in nearly a decade. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo,…
Franceinfo presents an exciting selection of horror and thriller mangas for November 2024, perfect for fans of suspense. Key titles include ‘PTSD Radio’ by Masaaki Nakayama, which weaves short, interconnected horror tales, and ‘Smile!’ by Mitei Hattori, exploring the chilling…
The French rugby team, led by captain Antoine Dupont, secured a decisive 52-12 victory over Japan at Stade de France in their autumn tour opener. With a dominant first half, France established a 31-0 lead, showcasing quick and efficient play….
The French rugby team, led by captain Antoine Dupont, returns to the Stade de France on November 9 to face Japan, a team they have never lost to. This match marks the beginning of France’s autumn tour following their quarter-final…
