Tsunami warnings are in place for all prefectures with coasts facing the Sea of Japan. Japanese TV urging people to run immediately to higher ground! This is serious. 5m waves expected in Ishikawa.
#japan
#earthquake
The church, whose members are notably referred to as Moonies, supports Korean reunification, decrys communism and supports politically conservative causes. Shinzo Abe and even Donald Trump have all been friendly with the church in the past. #安倍晋三 #統一教会
Did NOT realise Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has a Bloodborne producer on staff. Sprinted over there to play it lol. One of the best games I played at the show!! Combat is so tough but feels amazing, runs like a dream. Amazing work from
@TeamNINJAStudio
!
#TGS2022
#WongLo
People believe so because there is a Unification Church branch close-by to Yamato-Saidaiji Station where Abe was attacked. Some fringe political candidates have previously accused the church of ‘foreign meddling’ in Japan’s politics. Others call it a cult. #安倍晋三 #統一教会
The church, however, has also been identified as a dangerous cult. It’s leader Sun Myung Moon, has been deified by the church’s followers. It has a presence in 10 countries and has approximately 3 million members. #統一教会 #安倍晋三
Looks like
@KojiPro2015
is teasing something new at their merch booth… a scannable QR code takes you to an image hosted on Kojima Productions’ website asking “Who Am I?”
#WhoAmI
#Kojima
#TGS2022
NHK now reporting that North Korean missile has likely flown over Japan now. The J-Alert (Jアラート) warning is still ongoing. This is a major escalation of tensions and will surely have serious consequences.
#JAlert
#Japan
Videos from Ishikawa are showing widespread damage — buildings have collapsed, roads have ruptured, trains are out of service and roads are impassable. Extremely serious situation on going.
#japan
#earthquake
BuzzFeed Japan reports that conspiracy theories have run rampant Japanese SNS since the killing of Shinzo Abe. Some netizens claim it was a hoax, believing he was not sufficiently bloodied after the attack. Others blame China, USA among others. #安倍晋三
Disclaimer: Just to be clear, this thread is only to report on what conspiracies are being spread on SNS. It does not add legitimacy to any of the theories or claim them to be true.
Beginning my veeeery long journey back to Scotland for Christmas! It’s gonna be trains, planes and automobiles for the next two days but it’ll be worth it for the Diet Irn-Bru and mince pies. 🙏🎄
Arsène statue is also back at the
@Atlus_West
booth, last shown in 2019 for the launch of Persona 5 Royal. But new addition is Izanagi statue from Persona 4!
#TGS2022
Some Japanese have also shared saying that the shooter is in fact a Korean national or that police have arrested the wrong person. These types of conspiracies are common in Japan following widely reported events of this sort. #安倍晋三
Gave the Alone in the Dark reboot a go at
@THQNordic
! Giving huge RE7 vibes with the Southern, swampy setting. Feels like we could be into a winner. The booth decorated with burlap sack corpses too!!
#TGS2022
#AloneInTheDark
Another assassination attempt in Japan? Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated after a loud bang was heard, just as he was about to give a speech in the city of Wakayama. Video shows a suspect behind apprehended.
#Japan
A fire has been reported at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. The cause of the fire remains unknown but emergency services are on the scene.
#japan
#tokyo
#japannews
Just a note that I'll be attending Tokyo Game Show between Sep. 15-18! 🇯🇵 Available for write-ups, preview articles and interviews--email + portfolio in bio. Editors, let me help you cover this amazing expo! PRs and devs, show me your new games! 🙇
#TGS2022
#journorequest
Japanese media have been deliberately skirting mentioning the Unification Church by name, even when reporting on the group’s announcement to have a press conference today. It’s bizarre and unusual to keep such information from the public so deliberately. #安倍晋三 #統一教会
The suspected shooter was apprehended by police and taken into custody at the scene. Abe was rushed to hospital but NHK have reported he has no vital signs.
Pokémon Center finally has Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly in stock! Had to pick up a mini plush of my favourite starter for my backpack 🦆
#PokemonScarletViolet
Aftershocks are still occurring frequently, so evacuation orders are still firmly in place. Tsunami waves could hit at any time so it is essential residents move to higher ground immediately.
#japan
#earthquake
Great news for Japanese speakers everywhere! I passed JLPT N4 and can now understand at least 20% of what you say! But please still speak very slowly. 😅
Another earthquake shaking central Japan there, I even felt it in Gunma! Epicentre off Sado Island in Niigata. Magnitude 6.0, registering lower 5 on the shindo scale.
#japan
#earthquake
NHK reporting that former PM of Japan Shinzo Abe has been shot in the city of Nara. His condition is currently unknown, but there are reports the shooter is in custody.
Tanaka told reporters that the church "did not force" people to make donations against their will, though there is extensive proof that the UC "brainwashes" and rigorously controls the lives of its members. #安倍晋三 #統一教会
Still stunned at the news from Seoul. How can govt. ministers say this disaster could not have been prevented? Countless historic incidents and the crowd control manuals created in their wake say otherwise. This was a result of lax policing and nonexistent forethought.
#itaewon
What a trip to India! So much colour and beauty everywhere. It was a refreshing gear shift after my very structured way of life in Japan. It is a must-visit country for all fellow travellers! 🇮🇳
NHK reporting that the death toll from yesterday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan has reached 30 people. 15 of those deaths occurred in Wajima City, where many buildings are known to have collapsed.
#japan
#earthquake
#地震
The first video of the shooting has also emerged and been broadcast on Japanese TV. It shows Shinzo Abe speaking before a plume of smoke erupts from behind him. The video has been edited to remove the part where Abe falls to the ground.
Asahi Shimbun have published a particularly graphic image showing Shinzo Abe on the ground after being shot with blood visible on his shirt. Have removed preview, but the picture is viewable via the link:
Since I realised my new laptop runs Civ 6 like a dream, I’ve played it for hours every night in spite of all the new games available! They were really onto something when they made “One More Turn…” their slogan lol 😅
I would argue that it was, in fact, the best month for worker's rights. People actually standing up to real terms pay cuts and govt. having enough to bail out the banker but not the worker. Enough is enough!
#ToriesOut
I finally bagged myself a PS5 so I'm actually looking forward to trying out Cyberpunk! Plus the one million other games that I've been patiently waiting to play on more powerful hardware 🙏
✍️ New article! Elizabeth Holmes was sold to the world as the next Steve Jobs thanks to her 'revolutionary' blood testing technology. Now, she faces 20 years in jail for fraud.
Read 'The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes' in
@inourtimespub
now!
The Nikkan Gendai (日刊ゲンダイ) tabloid has new details on the cult aspect of Shinzo Abe's assassination. It reportedly interviewed someone close to the shooter's mother who was a follower of the Unification Church. #安倍晋三 #統一教会 #家庭連合 #山上徹也
Following reports of the shooter being motivated by a hatred for a certain organisation (特定の団体) which he associated with Shinzo Abe, some netizens have also started filling in the blanks believing it to be the Korea-based religious group Unification Church. #安倍晋三
Local media have named the assailant as Yamagami Tetsuya (山上徹也), a man in his 40s. The weapon used was reportedly a sawed-off shotgun, a legally acquirable weapon here in Japan. #安倍晋三
This photo of the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is going viral after unknown persons created a smaller, snowy replica! The heavy snowfall in Tokyo was good for something at least. #東京の雪
#JapanNews
I also tried Meta Quest 2 and played Dyschronia + Altair Breaker. The headset quality is great, doesn’t give me motion sickness like PSVR does. The games are still pretty basic though—nothing I’d desperately want to pick up. Though Among Us could be fun when it launches.
#TGS2022
Japan's House of Councillors election has ended with the ruling coalition, LDP and Komeito, winning enough seats to retain its two-thirds majority. This gives the parties enough power to push on with their plans for revising the country's constitution.
RPG elements feel like they’re laying a solid foundation for the game to build on its wrestler stories and personalities without sacrificing fun gameplay. Glad I was able to try it out!
#TGS2022
#WrestleQuest
Tried the new Okinawa-themed McFlurry, mixed berries and pancake flavour! Solid 6/10. Fruit sauce zingy as fock but was not the taste sensation I was expecting 😢 Worth a try though!
What Happened Last Night:
Bandai Namco Officers with SONY Officers
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SONY: "Harada-san! Finally, TEKKEN8 will be announced tomorrow!"
Harada: "Yes. By the way, I lost the lottery purchase of PS5 many times, so I don't have a PS5"
All: "WHAT THE XXXX!!!!!!"
- Fin -
The missile was launched at 07:29. It is unknown how long it will take to reach Japan. While Hokkaido and Aomori are highlighted, the Japanese government has warned all citizens to take shelter.
#JAlert
#J
アラート
#Japan
Most people in elevated regions of Japan will use winter tyres with enhanced grip during the snowy season. But since snow (and even ice) in cities like Tokyo is pretty rare, many drivers have no need for them. #ノーマルタイヤ #雪の影響
Hard to overstate the rarity of this sort of gun violence in Japan. National Police Agency figures show that the number of people killed by gun attacks rarely ever exceeds 10 in any given year, thanks to Japan’s ultra-strict gun control policies. #安倍晋三
Typhoon Nanmadol (T2214) is approaching Japan, expected to hit Okinawa and Southern Japan in the coming days before moving up into Honshu and Kanto by 9/20. Please keep an eye on the forecasts!
#TyphoonNanmadol
A public bath house in Tokyo has started a unique promo of
@lizzo
's new 'Special' album by introducing noren dividers with the singer's portrait and mirrors that say "You're special" ♨️
#Japan
@kairyouyu1916
New article! 🚨 For
@inourtimespub
, I explored the public (and media's) relationship with Britney Spears pre and post-conservatorship. Have things really changed?
PM Kishida is legislating to give the Japanese gov’t the power to revoke the permanent residence permits of foreigners who fail to pay their taxes or fulfil other civil obligations.
#JapanNews
I’ve been trying to get through my first game of Civ 6 on Deity difficulty but keep getting rushed by enemy AI before turn 50. But somehow, on my eighth reroll, I’ve managed to spawn on a big, barbarian-free island totally separate from the other civs.
#blessed
Funnily enough, Meta Quest is super popular + has one of the longest lines here at TGS, reaching about 3hrs at its peak. Though one of the PRs said the only way people will know they want a VR headset is to actually try it, which is true. Videos and words do no justice.
#TGS2022
The bad news doesn’t end for Japan. Four people stabbed at Akihabara Station in Tokyo, with a female being taken into custody. A horrific start to 2024.
#japan
#tokyo
I also got a hands-on with Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion! My trial was on Switch (but PS5 version there too) and ran smoother than expected. Combat was great and the slot machine mechanic adds some variety. Feels very much like FF7 Remake.
#TGS2022
#CrisisCoreReunion
#FF7
Same report says PM Fumio Kishida has cut short a campaign trail trip to Yamagata Prefecture and will return to Tokyo. He has asked all other cabinet ministers to convene in the capital following the news of the shooting. #安倍晋三
The world’s last Tasmanian tiger died in 1936. But could passionate fans and new tech bring it back from the dead? My newest story is up on Medium! Please read, share and support. 🤝
Confirmed! The bathhouse will play the album as visitors soak in the hot water. And the event is called
#SpecialYou
(#特別湯), a play on words involving the kanji for special (特別) and hot water (湯) which is pronounced as “yu” in English. 😂
It is hard to fathom why someone would donate so much money to a religious organisation as to bankrupt themselves without some sort of cult-like influence. But the Unification Church are certainly an important part of how this story has unravelled. #安倍晋三 #統一教会 #家庭連合
In my latest story, I explored the law-shirking, authority-despising movement of ‘sovereign citizens’ and how they’ve grown over the course of the pandemic.
Please read and share if it interests you!
The shooter's mother reportedly made large donations to the Unification Church in the late 90s/early 00s which caused the family to go bankrupt in 2002. Since then, the shooter told police he has resented the UC. #安倍晋三 #統一教会
This article by Tulip TV also cites comments by an ex-Moonie saying they are aware of a number of other cases of ruinous large donations. They claim that some families have gone as far as selling their homes to fund the cult. #安倍晋三 #統一教会