Kumamoto, Japan – Out of the ruins of the devastating earthquakes of 2016 rose new hopes and ambitions to restore and revitalize some of the Kumamoto town’s 150-year-old historical buildings. Taijin Matsunami of the Kumamoto Machinami Trust, an organization working to preserve historic buildings and townhouses, was working hard to help property owners finds ways […]
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A treasure in Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO, Japan — Sometimes treasures are not found in heavy vaults or underground beneath the sign marked with an X. Sometimes a treasure walks up to you in the middle of an historic street in, Kumamoto and gives you a blessing. A lively lady of 94 years who proudly announced her age, shared a secret […]
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No one left behind, committed volunteering
KUMAMOTO, Japan — In a country such as Japan so prone to frequent natural disasters, sometimes some victims of disasters get left behind as attention gets diverted to newer disasters, particularly by those volunteer entities that come to assist victims in times of disasters. Mr. Ryouta Matsuoka of Yukyu no kai, a volunteer organization that […]
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Japan Emperor enthroned amidst storms
TOKYO, Japan (October 22, 2019): Meticulously following centuries old tradition, Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan October 22, an event witnessed Japan-wide on television and by an impressive list of distinguished guests of royals, heads of state and distinguished guests. An estimated 900 invited guests both from Japan and abroad, […]
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Employment numbers dropped by 22% in 2019
Number of contract workers fell 22% this year compared to 2018 with 1,006 less work permits issued, revealed the Division of Labor. Most affected were jobs in the service industry which dropped by 27% or a loss of 445 jobs compared to last year. Service industry employment positions include waitress, tour guides, general maintenance, housekeeping, […]
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Order restraining funeral, burial of Ereong Remeliik remains for 30 days
Pending lower court reconsideration Appellate Court released a clarification of its recent decision regarding the appeal filed by Augustino Blailes challenging Trial Court’s order which granted Paulus Ongalibang a Temporary Injunction barring Blailes and others from holding a funeral for Ebil ra Otong Ereong Remeliik at Bai ra Ulimang and burying her remains at the […]