A new economic agreement signed by Japan and the the Philippines aims to reduce customs charges for Japanese imports.
Category: Society and Business
Tokyo Government to Enact “Virtual Child Porn” Legislation
Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government has submitted a proposal to amend current laws on child pornography.
Japanese Firm Gives “Heartbreak Recovery Holidays” to Employees
According to very old news article in Reuters, there is a company in Tokyo that gives time off to its employees for the most unusual reasons.
New Terminal Outside Tokyo To Service Budget Philippine Carriers?
If all plans go through, the new airport will function as a low-cost hub to those who want to fly to Tokyo on a tight budget.
2010 JAL Scholarship Programme
One participant from the Philippines will fly to Japan and take part in the programme designed around this year’s main theme: ”Tourism and cross-cultural understanding”.
Singapore Cosplay Molester Causes Uproar, Lands in National Daily
A newspaper in Singapore has highlighted a thread in a local anime forum about a groper preying on local cosplay lasses.
Australia ISP Filter could block out Anime, Manga, Gaming sites — are we next?!
The Philippines has just passed a law that is intrinsically the same as Australia’s — which means we could be next on the chopping block.
Seijin no Hi: Coming of Age Day
Today is Seijin no Hi or Coming of Age Day, the day when young men and women are welcomed into adult society.
Anti-“Hentai” Bill Now Law
President Arroyo has signed the Anti-Child Pornography bill into law.
JPQueen Re-opens, to Limited Capacity
As of 8th August 2009, JPQ has re-opened, but is now operating at limited capacity.
Global Recession Hits Anime Industry
According to international news channel CNN, not even Japan’s burgeoning “soft culture” industry has been spared from global economic woes.
JPQueen Closes Online Shop
In a shocking turn of events, Japanese BL manga source JPQueen has closed its doors as of 25th June 2009.
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