Pakistan and increasing political tensions Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The ousted former leader of Pakistan, Imran Khan, is threatening to up the ante against the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Hence, Khan demanded that elections be announced within six days or face further pressure from his supporters in Islamabad. …
Japan art and the Edo artist Katsukawa Shunzan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Katsukawa Shunzan was active in art between 1782 and 1798. However, his exact birth and death are unknown and open to speculation. Therefore, despite Shunzan producing lovely art, very little is known about this intriguing individual. His name…
Tokyo News: Covid-19 infections signal a downward curve in Tokyo Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times In the last few days, a downward coronavirus (Covid-19) curve is gradually emerging in Tokyo. This is linked to the current State of Emergency that covers Tokyo and other parts of Japan. Therefore, the lowest Saturday figure…
Tokyo News: Japanese lawmakers enjoy Tokyo nightlife while people suffer from Covid-19 anguish Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo and other parts of Japan are currently under the State of Emergency because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. However, several lawmakers – despite knowing that thousands of people are awaiting hospital care…
Tokyo News and Covid-19: Japanese political voices raise doubts about the Tokyo Olympics Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics are scheduled for later this year after being postponed last year. However, the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Japan is increasing in severity. This relates to infections and…
Tokyo News: Small minority support the Olympics being held this year Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times An important NHK opinion poll for the profligate 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in 2021 highlights little support. Indeed, given the increasing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Tokyo and throughout Japan, it…
Tokyo News: Profligate Tokyo Olympics set to become the most expensive in history Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games look set to become the most expensive in the history of the Olympics. Yet, the ultra-modern city of Tokyo doesn’t need the games to develop…
Tokyo News: Tokyoites hit by Covid-19 related poverty visit consultations by trade unions Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The National Confederation of Trade Unions is extremely concerned about growing poverty caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. This relates to people losing their jobs and others surviving on a reduced income. Of course,…
PM Suga focuses on economics despite Covid-19 fears: Travel campaign extended Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is focused on economics first rather than pushing back on the “Go To Travel” campaign. Indeed, if reports are accurate, then the travel campaign will be extended until the middle of 2021.…
Japanese Artist in Paris: Yuzo Saeki and Isolation in a Land he Adored Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The artist Yuzo Saeki gave much to the Japanese art world despite dying at the age of 30. Yuzo Saeki was born in 1898 and passed away in 1928. However, despite his time on this earth…
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