Japan's aggression during World War 2

 This week marks the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack by Japanese military. Imperial Japan's aggression continued during the World War 2 and they invaded a number regions across the Pacific. Some people wonder which countries Imperial Japan invaded during the war. In fact it occupied a number of countries in South East Asia that were formerly occupied by some European nations. Learn more on this web page.

Tokyo Olympics Ended

 Tokyo Olympics ended on August 8.  

Japan ended the  Olympic Games with 27 gold medals, which exceeded the previous highest record of 16 at the Athens Olympics in the year 2000.

There were no spectators at the Olympics Stadium at any of the games or at the opening/closing ceremony, however, there were some at the games held at a stadium in  Ibaraki Prefecture or at the course of marathon in Sapporo. 

How we wish we could see the Olympics games!

Japan - land of rising sun

 

Why is Japan called the land of the rising sun? On the day of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony many people wondered and the number of of the visitors to this page of our website increased - nearly tripled.