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Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
Japan Confirms Use of Restraints on Imprisoned Pregnant Women
Japan Confirms Use of Restraints on Imprisoned Pregnant Women.....»»
Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
Japan Again Calls Out Chinese Government s Rights Abuses
Last week, during China's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Japan expressed "concern about the human rights situation in China" and recommended that Beijing "protect the rights of the minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs ... guarantee the fundamental rights and freedom under the Hong Kong basic la.....»»
Japan Police Accused of Racial Profiling
Three ethnic minority residents of Japan filed a lawsuit this week alleging that the police racially profiled them.The lawsuit against the Japanese government, the Tokyo metropolitan government, and Aichi prefectural government, alleges the three were subjected to repeated police identity checks because of how they looked. Ea.....»»
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels.....»»
Filipino imports shine in action-packed Japan B. League weekend
Kai Sotto scores a season-high 16 points, while Matthew Wright puts up back-to-back 20-plus-point performances as Filipino imports impress in the Japan B. League.....»»
US cites Japan’s increased contacts with Indo-Pacific nations
The US has cited Japan’s increased contacts with the Philippines, South Korea and Australia and working with the partners in the region, as Tokyo takes leadership roles in protecting global security......»»
Japan Emerges as Top Lunar New Year Destination for Pinoy Travelers, Agoda Reveals
Aside from Japan, Filipinos are also visiting other short-haul flight destinations with Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore rounding out the top five choices. The preferred international cities for Pinoy travelers include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Osaka, and Singapore. Looking at which travelers will be visiting the Philippines during the Lunar New Year, Agoda’s […].....»»
SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
TOKYO — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. However, space officials said they needed more time to analyze whether the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, achieved its mission priority of.....»»
4th batch of language, caregiving scholars arrive in Japan
4th batch of language, caregiving scholars arrive in Japan.....»»
Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan due to bird flu outbreak
MANILA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The department said Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the order on Wednesday to immediately suspend the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearanc.....»»
Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan due to bird flu outbreak
MANILA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The department said Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the order on Wednesday to immediately suspend the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearanc.....»»
Korean Air, Cathay Pacific aircraft clip wings at Japan airport; no injuries
(1st UPDATE) The incident happened at the New Chitose Airport on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido amid wintry conditions.....»»
Suzuki, Handog set pace
Ryuki Suzuki and Georgina Handog shone in the opening round of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series 2, seizing the lead in the 8-10 age category with 72 and 87, respectively, while Jiwon Lee scorched the Pradera Verde course with an eagle-spiked 66 in the premier division here yesterday......»»
Suzuki, Handog stand out in JPGT Pradera opener; Lee dominates
Ryuki Suzuki and Georgina Handog shone in the opening round of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series 2, seizing the lead in the 8-10 age category with 72 and 87, respectively, even as Jiwon Lee scorched the Pradera Verde course with an eagle-spiked 66......»»
Filipina aces stay in hunt in Arizona Golf Classic
Clariss Guce sizzled with a two-eagle feat, propelling her to a remarkable six-under 65 and moving within three strokes off American Dana Fall midway through the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona......»»
Late mishap drops Saso to joint 3rd with 66
Yuka Saso faltered at the finish, missing out on a share of the clubhouse lead and slipping to joint third with an eagle-boosted 66, trailing Canadian Maude-Aimee Leblanc by two at the start of the FIR Hills Seri Pak Championship.....»»
Three juvenile Black-winged kites rescued in Sultan Kudarat province
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 March) – The three chicks rescued by a farmer at a sugarcane plantation in Barangay Katiko, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat last Wednesday were juvenile Black-winged kites or Black-shouldered kites, Dr. Jayson Ibañez, Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) director for operations, said. Ibanez told MindaNews on Thursday that Black-winged kites are categorized […].....»»