Tag: Japan
Two Japanese military helicopters crashed – crew missing
As of: April 21, 2024 4:34 a.m Two Japanese military helicopters crashed during an exercise in the Pacific Ocean last night. Only one crew member was rescued dead, seven other…
Japan: On the trail of the Japanese Jesus – travel
Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to the grave of a wandering herder who settled in a remote corner of northern Japan two millennia ago. He fathered three daughters with…
The Japanese Jesus – Journey
Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to the grave of a wandering herder who settled in a remote corner of northern Japan two millennia ago. He fathered three daughters with…
Fantasy novel from Japan: The socks float gently
“Summer in the Tempelgasse” is the first novel by the great Japanese fantasy author Sachiko Kashiwaba to be published in German. It is an experience. source site
“Evil Does Not Exist” in the cinema: Man, an idiot – culture
Harasara is a cool idyll with snow-covered forests. When Takumi wanders through them, there are hardly any signs of civilization, only the winter sun glows sweetly behind the trees. The…
Success of SLIM – Japan’s masterful moon landing – Deutschlandfunk
Success of SLIM – Japan’s masterful moon landing Deutschlandfunk source site
Biden warns Beijing he will defend the Philippines in the event of an ‘attack’
Washington showed the yellow card against Beijing on Thursday. Joe Biden pledged to defend the Philippines in the event of an “attack” in the South China Sea, during an unprecedented…
Akebono, legendary sumo wrestler of Hawaiian origin, dies at 54
A big sumo fan, Jacques Chirac made him famous in France, notably by presenting him with the first “Jacques Chirac Cup” in July 2000. Former sumo grand champion of Hawaiian…
Formula 1 in Japan: Verstappen wins, the rest are left behind – sport
The result could also have been announced by a tape announcement recorded before the 53 laps: a double success for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the Japanese Grand Prix,…
Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins in Japan – Sport
After a crash from the competition on the opening lap, Max Verstappen extended his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship with a commanding victory in Suzuka. Unimpressed by internal…