Japanese Imperial Couple Host Garden Party Featuring Baseball Legend Sadaharu Oh On a serene Saturday in Tokyo, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed distinguished guests to a traditional garden party at the Imperial Palace grounds, creating a memorable blend of imperial tradition and sporting excellence. The event, held on April 18, 2026, brought together cultural … Read more
On Monday, to mark Coming of Age Day, a ceremony was held at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, during which young adults shot arrows to drive away evil spirits. In Japan, the legal age of majority was lowered from 20 to 18 in 2022, but many people still celebrate the milestone when … Read more
Children riding wooden horses demonstrated their archery skills at a Shinto shrine in Tokyo on Wednesday. Rokugo Shrine holds this event every year on January 7, to pray for the health and good fortune of children. Around 60 young people dressed as samurai warriors, including students from local primary schools and kindergartens, took part this … Read more
Crowds of spectators were able to attend a representation of traditional Japanese archery on horseback, known as “Yabusame”, in a Shinto sanctuary of the city of Kamakura, near Tokyo. The ritual of the Yabusame took place Tuesday in Tsurugaka Hachimangu. This event usually took place on September 16, during the annual sanctuary festival. However, it … Read more
Robinhood’s Sports Betting Gamble Faces scrutiny in Massachusetts Table of Contents Robinhood’s Sports Betting Gamble Faces scrutiny in Massachusetts Robinhood’s Sports Betting Gamble Faces Scrutiny in Massachusetts Key Data points and Comparisons Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is Robinhood and why is it under scrutiny? What are William Galvin’s primary concerns regarding Robinhood’s sports betting? … Read more