Christians killed in a terrorist attack in Indonesia Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In Indonesia, you have approximately 30 million Christians in this majority Muslim nation and religious violence – and persecution – is a problem. On top of this, you have ethnic and cultural issues in various parts of the…
Seriously ill Covid-19 cases reach a record high in Japan Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The number of seriously ill coronavirus (Covid-19) cases reached a record high in Japan. Hence, with 472 people deemed critical, it is clear that certain parts of Japan are witnessing a growing problem. Despite this, it…
Art of Japan and the holy Buddhist monk Kaō Ninga Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The holy Buddhist monk Kaō Ninga belongs to the world of bygone days. Hence, while the ideas of the fourteenth century represent the highpoint of his artistic life during the Muromachi period, earlier ideas equally blessed this gifted monk.…
Islamists kill over 100 in Nigeria and kidnap women Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sunni Islamists have butchered over 100 rural workers and civilians in Northeastern Nigeria. The massacres took place in at least two villages in and around Koshobe in the state of Borno. Apparently, many rural workers were tied…
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections reach a new high again Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo reached another new daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infection high of 570 people. Thus the continuing increase in new infections isn’t abating in Tokyo. Therefore, the local government needs to implement tighter restrictions and formulate new policies. At the…
Tanzania to join Mozambique against Islamists in border areas Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The growing menace of Sunni Islamic terrorism in northern Mozambique is gradually spilling over to remote border areas in Tanzania. Hence, the armed forces of Mozambique and Tanzania have agreed to joint military operations. Of course, the…
Japan Covid-19 serious cases reach a new high Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The number of serious coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Japan reached a new high today. This is following on from recent fresh infection highs in several parts of the nation. Therefore, the national government and local governments hit hard…
Aichi takes Covid-19 measures, while more severe cases in Tokyo grow Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is notable in cities including Hokkaido, Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo. However, even in the countryside, minor increases are also occurring. Therefore, another nervous situation is developing in Japan. Of course, it still…
Tokyo reports 401 new Covid-19 infections from limited tests: Surreal feel Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Another 401 new infections of coronavirus (Covid-19) were announced in Tokyo. More worryingly, these 401 new infections came from only 1456 people being tested. Therefore, the ratio is rather high once more. Bizarrely, despite the…
Switzerland urging high-risk groups to Covid-19 to sign ‘do not resuscitate’ Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The population of Switzerland is approximately 8.6 million and is viewed to be a wealthy nation. However, during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, vulnerable groups are being urged to sign ‘do not resuscitate’ orders. Yet, the…
Japan Covid-19 increase is pressurizing the cluster busting approach Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan and regional governments have emphasized the need to prevent coronavirus (Covid-19) clusters from reaching the wider community. At the same time, by focusing on curtailing clusters then infections were kept down. However, with the…
Art of Japan: A bird enjoying the fruit of life Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1829) produced countless stunning art pieces during his lifetime. Interestingly, in the last few decades of his life, he became a Buddhist monk and lived a life of solitude. In the art of two delightful pieces you…
Japan records a new daily Covid-19 high: 415 new cases in Osaka Sawako Uchida and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In the last week, Japan is reaching new daily coronavirus (Covid-19) highs with regularity. Hence, many cities including Hokkaido, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, and others, have also reached new daily infection highs. Prime Minister Yoshihide…
Singapore introduces tighter travel restrictions on people traveling from Japan Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The government of Singapore is tightening travel restrictions on people entering from the nation of Japan. This relates to increasing coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in Japan. Japan and Singapore had signed a reciprocal agreement in September regarding travel.…
Mexico Covid-19 deaths officially reach over 100,000 Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Mexico is showing no signs of abating. Hence, with 100,000 known official deaths – but the real figure being between 140,000 to 150,000 – the deaths will continue to flow for many months to come.…
Japan daily Covid-19 cases hit a new high: Daily commute remains busy Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The new daily coronavirus (Covid-19) figure reached a new high of over 2,380 cases in Japan. Thus, with the influenza season and the winter period approaching, it seems that deaths will start to flow in…
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections reach a new high of 534 Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo reached a new high of daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infections today. The new high of 534 is following a pattern seen in other parts of Japan. Therefore, the national high of over 2,200 daily infections was recently…
Australia and Japan agree on a historic Defense Pact Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have agreed in principle to a significant Defense Pact. Of course, China isn’t happy about events. However, democratic nations need to focus on strengthening their respective…
The Japanese government calls for Covid-19 workplace measures: Telework month Sawako Utsumi and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese government is concerned by recent national and regional coronavirus (Covid-19) highs. Hence, with influenza and the winter season on the horizon, the government is calling for more anti-coronavirus workplace measures to be implemented. Nishimura Yasutoshi,…
Tokyo records a new daily high of 493 Covid-19 infections Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Alarmingly, Tokyo reported a record high of 493 new coronavirus infections from only 1,292 tests. This is a very high ratio and highlights how the coronavirus crisis is spreading once more in Japan. The main age…
Nikkei above 26,000 in high not seen since 1991: Japanese worry about Covid-19 Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese stock market in Tokyo reached 26,000 but the Nikkei isn’t painting the real picture of the economy. Instead, wealthy financial institutions and investors are making a killing out of government stimulus…
Covid-19 clusters up by 26 percent in Japan Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times Coronavirus (Covid-19) clusters in Japan increased by 26 percent in the week ending November 9. Hence, with new daily records of coronavirus being reported last week, the trend is pointing in a negative direction. In total, 130 clusters or…
China, Japan, and South Korea sign the mega trade bloc RCEP Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times China, Japan, and South Korea – along with twelve other nations – signed the mega trade bloc called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Hence, the largest free-trade bloc in the world cements the Asia-Pacific.…
Tokyo Covid-19 serious cases reach the highest level since May Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Tokyo is gathering in pace again. Hence, in the last four days over 300 new infections have been reported each day. Worryingly, the flu season will soon begin in Japan and the…
Teleworkers face increased hacking in Japan during Covid-19 Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times According to Kaspersky Labs, a gradual increase of cyberattacks is happening during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis that involves telework in Japan. Hence, greater security and vigilance are needed by organizations and individuals alike. Major cities in Japan have…
Alleged massacre in Ethiopia: Tigray crisis Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tensions in the region of Tigray in Ethiopia are ongoing and many people have died in recent clashes. The thorny issues of power concentration, federalism, regional grievances, ethnicity, religion, a unitary state, and political differences all exist in Ethiopia to…
Covid-19 infections just shy of 400 in Tokyo: Worrying signs in Japan Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The flu season is on the horizon in Japan. Thus the recent upsurge in new coronavirus (Covid-19) cases is extremely worrying. Hence, the national government and regional governments hit by the recent upsurge need…
Armenia in crisis because of events in Nagorno-Karabakh: Deeds of NATO Turkey Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Armenian populated Nagorno-Karabakh region is in shock after recent battleground setbacks in and around this region. Thus the announcement by the leader of Armenia to an agreement with Azerbaijan of ending the conflict…
Covid-19 cases on the increase again in Japan: Flu season soon to begin Sawako Utsumi and Kanako Mita Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Japan continues to ebb and flow from low infections to a sudden increase. Thus, it looks like another period where parts of the country will witness another spell of…
African Union calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ethiopia: Tensions in Tigray Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The nation of Ethiopia is multi-ethnic and multi-religious and many faultlines exist. Thus, issues around power concentration, regional dynamics, political differences, and ethnic issues can quickly spiral out of control. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Suicide increase among women in Japan is alarming: Covid-19 convulsions Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Issues related to suicide in Japan are nothing new but in recent years some optimism because numbers have come down. However, the longevity of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Japan appears to be related to a sudden increase…
Russia sends peacekeepers to Nagorno-Karabakh: France is watching events Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Russian Federation agreed with Armenia and Azerbaijan to send peacekeepers to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Hence, 1,960 military personnel from the Russian Federation will monitor and help to de-escalate military tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.…
Hokkaido and anxiety over Covid-19 in Sapporo: Entertainment district again Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The city of Sapporo in the prefecture of Hokkaido is suddenly witnessing new coronavirus (Covid-19) highs. Sadly, once more, of major concern is the sex entertainment district of Sapporo – just like what happened in Tokyo…
Art of Japan: Beauty in simplicity! Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The delightful school of rinpa (rimpa) art covers a notable art form that hails from Japan. Rinpa spans many centuries and in modern times this art form continues to represent Japanese high culture. Therefore, international and internal exhibitions continue to inspire. Nichiren Buddhism…
Hokkaido Covid-19 increase alarms people Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus crisis in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is rearing up again. Yet recent new infections are new all-time highs in this part of Japan. Therefore, the longevity of the situation and new fresh highs – along with the plummeting temperature – is…
Covid-19 cases surpass 1,000 in Japan for the first time since late August Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Japan isn’t so severe as the worst-hit nations but the longevity is problematic. Hence, the psychological angle in certain parts of the country remains. Thus the news that cases…
United States Presidential Election result will leave a sour taste Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The United States Presidential Election was meant to be a clear victory for Joe Biden over Donald Trump. Yet, the election between the Democrats and Republicans – despite the pundits predicting an easy win for Biden…
