The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) supported and highly valued the Việt Nam-Japan extensive strategic partnership, which was developing strongly, comprehensively and practically, NA Permanent Vice Chairwoman Tòng Thị Phóng said.– VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI – The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) supported and highly valued the Việt Nam-Japan extensive strategic partnership, which was developing strongly, comprehensively and practically, NA Permanent Vice Chairwoman Tòng Thị Phóng said. She made the statement in Hà Nội yesterday while receiving a delegation of female Japanese parliamentarians led by Tsuchiya Shinako, member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) and head of the Committee for the Development of Women of the Liberal Democratic Party. Phóng extended her deep sympathies to the Government and people of Japan over the serious losses caused by … [Read more...] about Female Japanese parliamentarians welcomed in Hà Nội
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Dining review: Japanese diner in Colorado Springs making a name for itself
The yakitori plate with soup at Yakitori Japanese Restaurant in Colorado Springs.The yakitori plate at Yakitori Japanese Restaurant. The exterior sign reads Yakitori Japanese Restaurant, the employees say it’s House of Yakitori 4 and the menu states “Welcome to Yummy Yaki”; but what’s in a name?The latter, according to an employee, is a nickname; it’s also catchier than the alternatives. Nonetheless, whatever moniker it goes by, call it good.This simple but colorful eatery in a small strip mall on Nevada Avenue only has capacity for 49, but thanks to takeout and a steady turnaround of diners, it’s clear that it accommodates the appetites of a large number.The choices are variations on a yakitori theme that mostly revolve around chicken. When more than two-thirds of the options feature poultry, it’s a good idea to make it part of your meal. Typically, yakitori is grilled, skewered pieces of chicken. Each order includes a small bowl of miso soup, … [Read more...] about Dining review: Japanese diner in Colorado Springs making a name for itself
Female Japanese parliamentarians welcomed in Hanoi
NA Standing Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) meets with Tsuchiya Shinako, head of the Committee for the Development of Women of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, in Hanoi on July 11 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) supports and highly values the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership, which is developing strongly, comprehensively, and practically, NA Standing Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has said. She made the statement in Hanoi on July 11 while receiving a delegation of female Japanese parliamentarians led by Tsuchiya Shinako, member of the House of Representatives of the National Diet and head of the Committee for the Development of Women of the Liberal Democratic Party. Phong described the visit as one of the pragmatic exchange activities held in 2018 to mark the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. She added that this year marks an important milestone in the countries’ relationship, with gigantic cooperation … [Read more...] about Female Japanese parliamentarians welcomed in Hanoi
Japanese nurse ‘killed 20 OAP patients at end of shift because she could not be bothered to tell their families’
A JAPANESE nurse allegedly admitted to poisoning at least 20 elderly patients so they died when she was off shift because she couldn’t be bothered with telling their relatives. Ayumi Kuboki allegedly laced their intravenous drips with toxic antiseptic chemicals at specific times, Japanese newspaper the Asahi Shimbun reported yesterday. The 31-year-old, who worked at Oguchi Hospital in Yokohama, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of murdering 88-year-old Sozo Nishikawa in September 2016. She’s also being investigated for the death of Nobuo Yamaki, 88, two days later. Yamaki shared a room with Nishikawa on the fourth floor in the Kanagawa ward of the hospital. While in custody, Kuboki allegedly admitted to that she killed the two men — and “about 20 other patients” — over the course of two months in 2016. She said she did it so she wouldn’t have to explain their deaths to their families. Kuboki claimed she only targeted seriously ill patients … [Read more...] about Japanese nurse ‘killed 20 OAP patients at end of shift because she could not be bothered to tell their families’
Vietnamese cultural week impresses Japanese friends
During the week, the university’s hall with nearly 1,000 seats was packed out with international friends, Oita locals, and Vietnamese students and youth who are living and studying in Oita and surrounding regions. The event featured a wide range of cultural, art and cuisine promotion activities, such as a village festival, a parade, a Hanoi-Thang Long event, and an introduction of Vietnamese cuisine and folk games. More than 200 students from different countries joined an opera “Bi mat vuon Le Chi” (Le Chi Garden's Secret), the highlight of the week, which introduced a Japanese audience to Vietnam’s land, people and culture through traditional and modern art performances. The cultural exchange activities made a strong impression on thousands of international students and locals, helping to elevate people-to-people exchanges and deepen the extensive strategic partnership between the the two nations. The APU was set up in 2000 in Oita … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cultural week impresses Japanese friends