Olympics in Tokyo ‘are off until 2021’
The event is scheduled for July 24-Aug. 9. Olympic body, Japan promise decision within month Canada and Australia both bluntly said they would not participate this year JEDDAH: Olympics chiefs […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community calls to prayer as Coronavirus cases rise above 70,000
World Health Organization: As on Monday, the 24th of February: Deaths due to Coronavirus (officially known as COVID-19) has climbed to 2,595 with 77,262 confirmed cases worldwide. So we, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Japan, express our support and we pray for all and especially for those in Wuhan, during this […]
Mosque on wheels rolls in to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Games
Source: Reuters By Jack Tarrant For the thousands of Muslim athletes, officials and supporters arriving in Tokyo for the Olympic Games later this year, it may be a struggle for […]
Saudi Arabia, Japan, UAE, Oman ‘can work together to defuse tension’
Arab News Faisal J. Abbas Ali Itani January 12, 2020 Foreign Ministry spokesman tells Arab News of friendship between Japanese PM and Saudi crown prince, and Tokyo’s support for […]
Japan’s Emperor has a $248 million dinner date with a sun goddess
Source: CNN By Julia Hollingsworth Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito will take part in a ritual feast with a sun goddess on Thursday night as part of a centuries-old ceremony to […]
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Developers of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Source: Wall Street Journal By Brianna Abbott, Peter Landers and Joanna Sugden The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work developing lithium-ion batteries—power sources that touched […]
Robot priests can bless you, advise you, and even perform your funeral
AI religion is upon us. Welcome to the future. By Sigal Samuel Sep 9, 2019 A new priest named Mindar is holding forth at Kodaiji, a 400-year-old Buddhist temple […]
Dialogue a must to resolve conflicts, head of Saudi-led interfaith dialogue center tells G20 forum
Source: Arab News Religion should be seen as ‘part of solution’, interfaith forum told 84% of world’s population professes a religious faith or tradition, majority of whom are encouraged […]
Donald Trump welcomes Japan’s offer of mediation with Iran
Source: The Guardian President acknowledges Abe’s close links to Tehran and says US ‘would like to talk’ By Justin McCurry in Tokyo Donald Trump has said he would support Shinzo […]
Japan’s new emperor Naruhito formally ascends to throne in brief ceremony – video
Naruhito formally ascends to the throne in a brief ceremony after his father, Akihito, ended his 30-year reign as head of the world’s oldest continuing hereditary monarchy. On Wednesday, Naruhito […]
A Monk’s Son Struggles to Find Meaning
Source: The Atlantic Video by Yoko Okumura Finding a path in life is a tall order for anyone. But when you’re the son of a Buddhist monk, discovering your purpose can […]
Sony creates colossal 16K screen in Japan
Source; BBC News By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor The biggest 16K screen of its kind will shortly go on show in Japan. Sony’s display has four times as many […]
Catholic Leaders in Japan to Conduct Survey on Sexual Abuse
Source: The New York Times By Makiko Inoue and Mike Ives TOKYO — Catholic bishops in Japan plan to conduct a nationwide survey on sexual abuse of children by members of the […]
Japan: Ahmadiyya Muslims Community pays tribute to Christchurch terror victims
News Courtesy: Mr Anees Ahmad Nadeem, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Japan The Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Japan vows to stay united and not let any attack create any divide in their diversity. Acting ambassador of NZ alongside other diplomats, religious leaders & academics joined the moment of silence and prayer […]
‘I can do it in robes’: Japanese monks post videos in protest at driving fine
Source: The Guardian By Justin McCurry in Tokyo Buddhist monks in Japan have posted videos on social media to prove their traditional attire is no obstacle to safe driving after one of their […]
Emperor Akihito marks last birthday before abdication, urges Japan to welcome foreign workers
More than 75,000 well-wishers paid their respects to Emperor Akihito who turned 85 on Sunday, his last birthday celebration at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace before stepping down next year. The […]
Japanese prince wants royals to fund Shinto rite, not public
Source: Associated Press By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prince Akishino said a highly religious ritual that is part of next year’s succession ceremonies should be paid for privately […]
King of Jordan discusses fostering 64-year ‘ties of friendship’ with Japan
By JT – Nov 27,2018 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania, started his working visit to Japan by meeting with Emperor […]
Despite Rising Economic Confidence, Japanese See Best Days Behind Them and Say Children Face a Bleak Future
Source: Pew Research Center BY BRUCE STOKES AND KAT DEVLIN (Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images) Japanese feel better about their economy than at any time in nearly two decades. But the overall mood in Japan […]
A Tiny Island Off Japan’s Northern Coast Has ‘Disappeared’ Into the Sea
Source: Time By ELI MEIXLER November 2, 2018 A small, uninhabited island in northern Japan may have “disappeared” after being worn away by waves, according to the country’s coast guard. The […]
