Mediacom world news portal
The Japanese grass roots group Nihon Hidankyo, comprised of survivors of Second World War atomic bombings, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday. CBC | World News
Read More »Tag Archives: Japan’s
Japan’s former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba set to become next PM
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s prime minister after winning a closely fought contest on Friday in his fifth and what he called final attempt to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. CBC | World News
Read More »Facing scandal and dwindling polls, Japan’s PM Kishida says he’ll step down
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, meaning Japan will have a new prime minister, Japan’s NHK public television and other media reported. CBC | World News
Read More »Japan’s unique ‘kei cars’ are incredibly tiny, fun to drive and cost as little as £8,000
As many motorists shift to China in search of cheap, economical cars, many of Japan’s most successful brands are producing small models with low prices. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Japan’s notoriously private royal family joins Instagram to appeal to a younger audience
Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. CBC | World News
Read More »‘I visited one of Japan’s best-kept secrets and it was incredibly beautiful’
I was lucky enough to travel to Awaji island, a beautiful oasis in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Japan’s Sakamoto wins gold in Montreal to become 1st woman to 3-peat as world champion since 1968
CBC | Sports News
Read More »Japan’s 1st private-sector rocket launch attempt explodes shortly after takeoff
A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. CBC | World News
Read More »213 deaths were caused by Japan’s New Year’s quake. 8 happened in the alleged safety of shelters
The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the western coastline of Japan on New Year’s has killed 213 people as of Thursday. Eight of the deaths were at evacuation centers, where rescued people died from injuries and sickness. CBC | World News
Read More »New Zealand’s Sadowski-Synnott, Japan’s Hasegawa soar to big air gold at World Cup in Edmonton
No Canadians made it to the podium at Saturday night’s FIS World Cup big air snowboard event at Commonwealth Stadium. But the night saw some snowboarding history being made. CBC | Sports News
Read More »