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08/01/2025

Japan Art: Despair and Sadness (Earthquakes and Buddhism) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Early 2024 witnessed Japan being hit by a brutal earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. Hence, the recent earthquake in Tibet in early 2025 brings back strong memories. These events – and similar earthquakes in other nations – bring despair, sadness, and a sense of utter shock at the drop of a hat....

Japan Art: Despair and Sadness (Earthquakes and Buddhism) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Early 2024 witnessed Japan being hit by a brutal earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. Hence, the recent ear…

07/01/2025

Tibet Earthquake Kills Many Noriko Watanabe and Michiyo Tanabe Modern Tokyo Times A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit an isolated part of Tibet. Early reports claim that at least 106 people have died. However, the death toll might increase because of the remoteness of this part of Tibet. Tremors could be felt in Bhutan, Nepal, and northern India. The BBC reports, …...

Tibet Earthquake Kills Many Noriko Watanabe and Michiyo Tanabe Modern Tokyo Times A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit an isolated part of Tibet. Early reports claim that at least 106 people hav…

06/01/2025

M23 and AFC Takes Masisi in DRC: Blow to Peace Talks with Rwanda Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Recent mediation by Angola between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda entered a deadlock stage. Hence, after the Tutsi-led M23 insurgents (backed by Rwanda) took the key town of Masisi in eastern DRC, this will further complicate talks between the DRC and Rwanda and lead to further suspicion....

M23 and AFC Takes Masisi in DRC: Blow to Peace Talks with Rwanda Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Recent mediation by Angola between the Democratic Republic of Cong…

05/01/2025

Japan Art and Kawano Kaoru: The Simplicity of Beauty Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kaoru Kawano was born in Northern Japan during the Taisho Period (1912-1926). Accordingly, his art flourished during the Showa Period. He is noted for denoting young girls in a very individualistic style. Equally, he mysteriously depicts animals. The Koller Collection says, “One of the biggest differences that sets Kaoru Kawano apart from other woodblock artists in his generation is the use of the grain in the woodblocks to his advantage in each of the pieces of art that he creates....

Japan Art and Kawano Kaoru: The Simplicity of Beauty Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kaoru Kawano was born in Northern Japan during the Taisho Period (1912-1926). Accordingly, his art flour…

04/01/2025

Greenland Touts Independence from Denmark Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Mute Egede of Greenland claims it is time to break free from Denmark. Accordingly, Egede seeks Greenland to be a self-governing independent nation. The population of Greenland is approximately 57,000 people. Hence, if a referendum is announced concerning independence, the people of Greenland need to weigh up the benefits of subsidies from Denmark and other positives – to being free and making independent decisions internally and externally....

Greenland Touts Independence from Denmark Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Mute Egede of Greenland claims it is time to break free from Denmark. Accordingly, Egede …

03/01/2025

Japan Art and Diverse Winter Scenes Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The above art piece is by Suzuki Shônen. He was born in the 1840s in Kyoto and died in 1918 during the Taisho Period (1912-1926). He depicts a man struggling in harsh weather conditions. Suzuki Shônen – despite the modernization of the Meiji Period (1868-1912) – preserved the rich traditions of Japanese art....

Japan Art and Diverse Winter Scenes Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The above art piece is by Suzuki Shônen. He was born in the 1840s in Kyoto and died in 1918 during the Taisho Period (1912…

02/01/2025

Impeached President Yoon of South Korea Vows to Fight “Anti-State Forces” Noriko Watanabe, Michiyo Tanabe, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was impeached and suspended after declaring martial law. Since the impeachment of Yoon, he and members of the political party he belongs to continue to clash with the leading opposition. Accordingly, with Yoon facing arrest he vowed to…...

Impeached President Yoon of South Korea Vows to Fight “Anti-State Forces” Noriko Watanabe, Michiyo Tanabe, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was impeached…

01/01/2025

US Airstrikes Hit Houthi Targets in Yemen Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that military strikes hit Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen. Hence, coastal regions and Sanaa witnessed America targetting Houthi sites. CENTCOM reports, “On Dec. 30 and 31, U.S. Navy ships and aircraft targeted a Houthi command and control facility and advanced conventional weapon (ACW) production and storage facilities that included missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV)....

US Airstrikes Hit Houthi Targets in Yemen Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that military strikes hit Houthi-cont…

31/12/2024

Japan Art: Meiji to Contemporary Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934) entered a sanatorium concerning his declining health before he died. He produced stunning art throughout his life. However, it feels like “The sadness will last forever” when viewing his art (art above) – and knowing about aspects of his life. The British Museum says, “He took up with a socialist group and did illustrations for the left-wing magazine ‘Hikari’ and the newspaper ‘Heimin Shinbun’....

Japan Art: Meiji to Contemporary Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934) entered a sanatorium concerning his declining health before he died. He produced stunning ar…

30/12/2024

Mozambique Political Crisis: Frelimo Power Concentration Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Protests continue to rock Mozambique several months after the disputed election result of October 9. Naturally, the election predictably announced that Frelimo had emerged victorious. However, this is disputed by Venancio Mondlane (head of PODEMOS) – and others – who are tired of endless Frelimo rule....

Mozambique Political Crisis: Frelimo Power Concentration Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Protests continue to rock Mozambique several months after the disputed election result of…

29/12/2024

South Korea Boeing 737-800 Air Crash Kills 179 Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times All passengers on the Jeju Air airline flight that left Thailand (Bangkok) died when the plane crashed on landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The Boeing 737-800 flight had 181 people on board. Only two flight crew members survived the horrendous crash....

South Korea Boeing 737-800 Air Crash Kills 179 Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times All passengers on the Jeju Air airline flight that left Thailand (Bangkok) died when the pl…

28/12/2024

Japan Art and Eclectic Mix Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ogata Gekkō (1859-1920) was born during the last years of the Edo Period. Hence, he was shaped by the dynamics of the Meiji Period (1868-1912). The Portland Art Museum says, “Along with his contemporary Watanabe Seitei, he was instrumental in introducing the sashiage printing technique that closely simulated the appearance of watercolor painting.”...

Japan Art and Eclectic Mix Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ogata Gekkō (1859-1920) was born during the last years of the Edo Period. Hence, he was shaped by the dynamics of the Meiji Pe…

27/12/2024

Israel Destroys Military Arms Destined for Hezbollah on Lebanon and Syrian Border Kanako Mita, Chika Yoshida, and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is responding to the recent demise of ex-President Bashar al-Assad in Syria concerning a stern focus on stemming weapons reaching Hezbollah. Accordingly, after Israel destroyed vast quantities of weapons belonging to the Syrian armed forces, Israel is now intent on blowing up weapon supplies that are intended for Hezbollah by monitoring the border areas of Lebanon and Syria....

Israel Destroys Military Arms Destined for Hezbollah on Lebanon and Syrian Border Kanako Mita, Chika Yoshida, and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is respo…

26/12/2024

South Korea and Impeachment Threat Against Acting President Han Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The acting President of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, faces impeachment. If so, the constitutional crisis will deepen to a new level. This follows the impeachment and suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he unleashed the martial law debacle. Reuters reports, “The opposition Democratic Party had threatened to impeach Han if he did not immediately appoint three justices to fill the vacancies at the…...

South Korea and Impeachment Threat Against Acting President Han Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The acting President of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, faces impeachment. If so, the&n…

25/12/2024

Japan Art and the Snowman Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The snowman is depicted in many cultures. However, irrespective of the cultural context, it conjures up memories of younger days for adults – and a moment of joy for younger people who experience making a snowman for the first time. Above is a delightful scene of children making a snowman in Japan....

Japan Art and the Snowman Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The snowman is depicted in many cultures. However, irrespective of the cultural context, it conjures up memories of younger days for adul…

24/12/2024

Sudan Refugees Fleeing to Chad and South Sudan Need Urgent International Support Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Refugees from war-torn Sudan are fleeing to Chad, South Sudan, and other regional nations in huge numbers every day. Estimates of refugees arriving in South Sudan vary between 5,000 and 10,000 refugees a day. Since the war began in 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces…...

Sudan Refugees Fleeing to Chad and South Sudan Need Urgent International Support Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Refugees from war-torn Sudan are fleeing to Chad,…

23/12/2024

Japan Art and Mount Fuji: Tsuchiya Kōitsu Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tsuchiya Kōitsu was born in 1870 during the Meiji Period (1868-1912). He died in 1949 during the early pre-war period when chaos, poverty, and uncertainty abounded in Japan. Hence, the stunning art by Kōitsu in this article – which was produced in the 1930s – belies the reality of nationalism, war, and other social convulsions that engulfed Northeast Asia in this period of history....

Japan Art and Mount Fuji: Tsuchiya Kōitsu Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tsuchiya Kōitsu was born in 1870 during the Meiji Period (1868-1912). He died in 1949 during the early pre-war …

22/12/2024

Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Border Area with Afghanistan Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The armed forces of Pakistan and ordinary civilians keep on suffering at the hands of Islamic terrorism inside Pakistan – and along the border with Afghanistan. On Saturday, Pakistan said that at least 16 members of the armed forces were killed by Sunni Islamic terrorists....

Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Border Area with Afghanistan Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The armed forces of Pakistan and ordinary civilians keep on suffering at the hands of Is…

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