The Japanese supercomputer Fugaku was exhibited at the International Supercomputering Conference (ISC 2020)
It received first place in the world supercomputer ranking, beating second by a substantial margin.
This is the first time in nearly eight and a half years that Japan has reached the number one spot, and Fugaku is used to help combat coronavirus.
Surrounded by mountains and the ocean, Kobe is a popular sightseeing destination with beautiful scenery and plenty of port-town charm.
There’s Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Harborland in the bay area, where you can feel a nice salty breeze; the Mount Rokko and Mount Maya area, where you can enjoy stunning night scenery and nature; and the Sannomiya and Motomachi area, where you can take in the exotic flavorings of places like Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai (a town of Western-style residences) and Nankin Machi (Kobe’s Chinatown). There are great places to see all around.
How about savoring some world-famous Kobe beef and seeing Andrés Iniesta (a former player for FC Barcelona) play in a Vissel Kobe game?
The English consulting firm Henley & Partners released its global passport index for 2020.
This ranking measures the number of countries a passport holder is permitted to visit without acquiring a visa.
Japanese passport holders are able to enter 191 countries without a visa, placing it in the number one spot for the second year in a row.
1st: Japan (191)
2nd: Singapore (190)
3rd: Germany, South Korea (189)
4th: Italy, Finland (188)
5th: Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark (187)
6th: Sweden, France (186)
7th: Switzerland, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland, Austria (185)
8th: United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Greece, Belgium (184)
9th: New Zealand, Malta, Czech Republic, Canada, Australia (183)
10th: Hungary, Lithuania, Slovakia (181)
Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter is a famous sightseeing spot with a retro atmosphere in Kurashiki City, Okayama.
There are two main streets along the Kurashiki River.
The rustic houses and weeping willow trees that line the Kurashiki River create an emotional atmosphere which makes you feel as if you have gone back in time to ancient Japan.
There are stylish cafes and shops that have been renovated from townhouses and warehouses so you can enjoy cafe hopping and shopping.
Opening hours during the Golden Week period will be according to the calendar.
April 28 (Tue) Business as normal（10:00～20:00）
April 29 (Wed) Closed (holiday)
April 30 (Thurs) Business as normal（10:00～20:00）
May 01 (Fri) Business as normal（10:00～20:00）
May 02 (Sat) Business as normal（10:00～13:00）
May 03 (Sun) Closed (holiday)
May 04 (Mon) Closed (holiday)
May 05 (Tue) Closed (holiday)
May 06 (Wed) Closed (holiday)
May 07 (Thurs) Business as normal（10:00～20:00）
We will accept “inquiries” and “registrations” from our website at all times.
The other day, I had the opportunity to go to Shikoku, which is made up of the Ehime, Kochi, Kagawa and Tokushima Prefectures.
In the centre of Matsuyama city in Ehime Prefecture you’ll find Matsuyama Caste, perched on top of Mt. Katsuyama, towering over the surrounding area.
It was built by Kato Yoshiaki who was one of the Seven Spears in the battle of Shizugatake.
There are ropeways and lifts for tourists, so the inner citadel is easily accessible.
At the top of the mountain you can also enjoy the beautiful fresh air and superb views.
Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading resort areas.
Many celebrities have vacation homes here and it is also a popular area for retirees.
As it is cool in summer, it is well known as a summer retreat. Golf and other outdoor activities are very popular.
It snows in winter and is bustling with visiting couples and families enjoying the skiing and hot springs.
There is also a famous shopping street, so visitors can relax and refresh in stylish cafes and beautiful, lush green streets.
Visiting this town is a real treat.
Currently, the Narita (Tokyo) to Vladivostok route is operated by a Russian airline, but new services will start in February by JAL and March by ANA.
There are numerous of ways to get from Japan to Vladivostok including a ferry from Sakaiminato.
The first station on the Siberian Railway route that runs to Moscow is also located in Vladivostok.
Why don’t you visit Vladivostok, the closest European destination from Japan?
Operations during the year-end and New Year season will be as follows:
[Operations until the end of the year] Until 1:00 p.m., December 28th (Sat.), 2019.
[Operations from the beginning of the New Year] From 10:00 a.m., January 4th (Sat.), 2020.
We will accept “inquiries” and “registrations” from our website at all times.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan came to a close on November 2nd.
In the final match, which was between South Africa and England, South Africa won the championship by a score of 32-12.
During the period of scheduled matches, from the opening match on September 20th between Japan and Russia and for a period of 44 days thereafter, a large number of people from overseas came to Japan in order to watch the rugby matches.
Japan won against Russia, Ireland, Samoa, and Scotland and lost to the champion, South Africa. However, Japan advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time in history.
In Japan, soccer and baseball are popular sports, but through the latest World Cup, the popularity of rugby is increasing.
The next time, we shall see meet in France in 2023!