Japan and Japanese

[Shinpachi]

The man in Kazan, Shogo Mori, and his family have been given 2nd baby recently.
I wondered if she might be.
Congrats.

Source: ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsPQ4dzPezE

 

[Shinpachi]

Hong Kong's iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea, following its departure last Tuesday for a new home in an unannounced place, its owner has confirmed.

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant sinks in South China Sea

Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises says the vessel capsized as it was passing Paracel Islands in South China Sea during the weekend.

www.scmp.com

Not a few Japanese people believe that it would have been sunk intentionally to be abandoned in the deep sea as its destination was not clarified in advance. This is no wonder because Asians have such a tale like the Palace of the Dragon King in the deep sea. This is it literally.

Palace of the Dragon King

Source: Edge Cross 日記「まるで、竜宮城！ そのIDでは（笑）」 | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

 

[Wurger]

 

[ARTESH]

So beautiful!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I guess this is a good place to put this…

Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe assassinated.

Japan's ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech — an attack that stunned a nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere. The 67-year-old Abe, who was Japan’s...

www.yahoo.com

 

[ARTESH]

It seems these type of "assassinations" are coming to life in Iran, as well ...

... A few days ago, a mullah was severely wounded by gunshot in Isfahan. Almost a month earlier, another one was stabbed in Tehran.

 

[Shinpachi]

In the case of such a handmade gun, gun control does not help.
R.I.P. Mr. Abe.

 

[Shinpachi]

Abe has been almost forgotten and not a few people are still hysteric about bashing the Unification Church.

Kon Ohmura (90) was a legendary comedian when I was a kid but I did not see him on tv for decades and was not sure if he was still alive or not. Wow, he is still fine

s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhOGHk0xbj0

 

[Shinpachi]

I did not expect this kind of news when I was younger at least.

Ukrainian woman sues Japanese firm over harassment

Ukrainian woman sues Japanese firm over harassment

The woman filed the suit against Akagi Helicopter, an air freight company based in Tokyo's Koto Ward, demanding the firm pay her some ¥5.5 million.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[Shinpachi]

Almost forgotten sad local news dated August 23, 2022

Russia, Japan still working on return of bodies from Kazu I

Russia, Japan still working on return of bodies from Kazu I | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

www.asahi.com

Updated yesterday
Russia hands over three bodies from Kazu I boat sinking in April

Russia hands over three bodies from Kazu I boat sinking in April | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

www.asahi.com

At Korsakov, Sakhalin


Aged coast guard vessel arrived at Otaru, Hokkaidao with no celemony

 

[vikingBerserker]

It amazes me as to why this was so difficult.

 

[Shinpachi]

It amazes me as to why this was so difficult.

Because of PM Kishida's bold declaration against Russia.

JAPAN STANDS WITH UKRAINE - The Government of Japan

https://japan.kantei.go.jp/ongoingtopics/pdf/jp_stands_with_ukraine_eng.pdf

 

[SaparotRob]

Thought so. Why do what is right when you can torment innocent families.

 

[Shinpachi]

However, the geopolitics is not so simple as his declaration.

Russia approves Japan stakes in Sakhalin-2 energy project

Russia approves Japan stakes in Sakhalin-2 energy project

Two Japanese trading houses will maintain stakes in the Russian oil and gas project despite Tokyo joining sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[Shinpachi]

Another Kishida's trial.

Editorial: Holding Abe state funeral without explanation won't win over Japan's people

Editorial: Holding Abe state funeral without explanation won't win over Japan's people - The Mainichi

The Japanese government has decided to use some 250 million yen (approx. $1.8 million) from the state budget's fiscal 2022 reserve fund to cover the e

mainichi.jp

 

[Shinpachi]

Actual costs for the state funeral will be much more.

Estimated costs for Abe state funeral rise to ¥1.66 billion

Estimated costs for Abe state funeral rise to ¥1.66 billion

The original estimate of u00a5250 million has risen now that the cost of security and welcoming overseas dignitaries has been factored in.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[Shinpachi]

Comedian Bisketty Satake was granted by Abe as his impressionist for many years. He now sees the course of events to come back. I look forward to seeing him on stage again soon.

Satake and Abe

Abe and Satake

Source: s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb4fnL2R-EA

Satake with haggard face after the incident

Source: s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aelEBSVi3ew

 

[Shinpachi]

On September 18, 2022, Japanese Emperor and Empress Naruhito and Masako arrive at London to attend the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Naruhito's father Akihito resigned as Emperor because of health issue four years ago. He would not have been able to accomplish this mission if kept staying. It was a wise dicision now.

Naruhito and Masako today

Source: s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKelmSqJw8A

Akihito and Michiko after resignation in 2019

Source: 【目線～読者から】「上皇陛下…『さま』はないです」 （４月２５日～５月８日）皇室の敬称

With the Queen in 1975

Source: 来日したエリザベス女王と談笑される上皇ご夫妻と天皇陛下、秋篠宮さま、黒田清子さん（１９７５年５月、東京都港区で） : 上皇さま「深い心の痛み」、英女王「日本は本当の友人」…大戦乗り越えて強い絆：写真 : 読売新聞オンライン

Naruhito with the Queen and Prince Philip in 2001

Source: 天皇陛下"異例"エリザベス女王の国葬参列へ 即位後初の海外訪問、皇后さまも同行の意向 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 社会

 

[Shinpachi]

As the sword in 4th pic of my last post is said given to King George V in the 1910s, that would be this kind of Gensuito (元帥刀 = Field Marshal Sword). Few are left nowadays.

Source: 大元帥刀拵の復元写し samurai-jpn.com

 

[GrauGeist]

Oh Shinpachi, that is magnificent!!