Tag #Japan

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Pearl Harbor Attack: A Pivotal Moment in World War II

On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,404 Americans and sinking several U.S. Navy battleships, directly causing the United States to enter World War II.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Japanese Baby Hatch Child Launches Program to Teach Kids About Life

Koichi Miyatsu, a 21-year-old university student anonymously placed in a Kumamoto baby hatch at 3 months old, established "University for Kids Kumamoto" to teach children about life's value, drawing on his experience and the success of similar programs in Germany.

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Quality Education
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Sino-Japanese Forum Emphasizes Cooperation Amidst Global Uncertainty

The 20th Beijing-Tokyo Forum, held in Tokyo on October 25-26, 2023, saw Chinese and Japanese officials reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, restart free trade agreement negotiations, and increase people-to-people exchanges to address global challenges and foster a more peaceful...

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Panasonic's 100% Renewable Energy Factory Opens in Wales

Panasonic opened a £20 million green energy factory in Cardiff, Wales, powered by 372kW of solar and 215kW of hydrogen fuel cells using locally-produced green hydrogen from Protium's Pioneer 1 project, demonstrating the feasibility of 100% renewable energy in factory operations and boosting Wales' g...

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UNESCO Designates Japanese Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO recognized Japanese sake as an intangible cultural heritage, boosting its global image and potentially its export value, currently over \$265 million annually.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UNESCO Recognizes Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO added sake to its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, recognizing the rice wine's cultural significance in Japan and boosting its export potential, currently exceeding $265 million annually.

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Major Economic Data Releases to Shape Global Markets Dec. 9-13

The week of December 9-13 brings crucial economic data releases from major countries, including inflation rates, economic output, trade balances, and labor market figures, providing insights into global economic health and monetary policy.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UNESCO Recognizes Sake, Carnival, and Henna Traditions

UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list now includes sake's brewing traditions, French-Belgian carnival culture, and North African and Middle Eastern henna practices, reflecting the diversity of cultural traditions and their significance.

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Hibakusha Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions

The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, highlights the urgent need for nuclear disarmament amid rising global tensions and the aging of its members. The award recognizes their decades-long campaign against nuclear weapons, but also emphasizes the need ...

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Sumo Wrestling Returns to London's Royal Albert Hall in 2025

London's Royal Albert Hall will host a five-day elite sumo wrestling tournament in October 2025, the second outside Japan following a 1991 event at the same venue that became a national moment, aiming to recreate that excitement and showcase Japanese culture.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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UNESCO Recognizes Japanese Sake and Shochu Production as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Traditional Japanese sake and shochu production techniques were added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost exports, revitalize local economies, and preserve ancient skills amid shrinking domestic consumption; this is Japan's 23rd entry on the list.

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UNESCO Designates Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO inscribed sake, a Japanese rice wine with a history dating back to at least the 11th century, onto its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost its global image and the Japanese export economy.

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