Wherever you live, it is likely that you find Japan one of the most interesting countries in the world. Japanese oddities have become something of a legend. Why did that happen? How Japan ended up separated from the rest of the world Reason No. 1: Insularity. It’s not easy to maintain … [Read more...] about 4 Breathtaking Reasons Why Japan is so Peculiar
Archives for July 2020
Japanese Artist Makes Impressive And Detailed Animal Sculptures From Wood
The Japanese artist Moriyuki Kono residing in Canada specializes in wood carving and does amazing works of animals that live in the forests. His sculptures are made of red cedar wood and the results are incredible, he documents the whole process in photos and videos to later show their fans on … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Makes Impressive And Detailed Animal Sculptures From Wood
18 Proofs That Japan Is Full of Surprises
Japan is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, where centuries-old traditions peacefully coexist alongside bustling innovation. 18. Tokyo is the safest metropolis in the world. The Economist Intelligence Unit research center published a rating of the safest cities in the world that … [Read more...] about 18 Proofs That Japan Is Full of Surprises
Rescuers race to find survivors after Japan floods Death toll rises to 110 as officials warn of more landslides
The death toll from Japan’s worst flooding disaster in 35 years rose to more than 110 on Monday, with dozens still missing. Record rainfall deluged central and southwestern Japan last week, causing widespread flooding, landslides, burst riverbanks and collapsed buildings. While the rain eased … [Read more...] about Rescuers race to find survivors after Japan floods Death toll rises to 110 as officials warn of more landslides
Bold Japanese Tattoos That Looks Like Full Body Suits
APAN| Gakkin's dramatic tattoo style is so heavy and dense, it almost looks like his customers are wearing body suite! Drawing on the traditional Japanese style while paying tribute to the art of Irezumi, Gakkin's tattoos are a bold statement in black and white. Gakkin's passion for … [Read more...] about Bold Japanese Tattoos That Looks Like Full Body Suits
Japanese Photographer Insert Herself into her Childhood Photos
JAPAN| Photographer Chino Otsuka has been able to make that impossible journey back into her past, thanks to her mastery of Photoshop. In her captivating series Imagine Finding Me, she flawlessly places herself into numerous photos from her childhood, standing, sitting, or lying next to her … [Read more...] about Japanese Photographer Insert Herself into her Childhood Photos
Japanese Artist made these powerful illustrations that will make you think
A picture explains 1000 things. An art is the way of expressing ones vision capability to the whole world. The illustrator and video editor doesn't share many personal details about his life. "I am an ordinary person who likes chemistry," he writes on his Twitter profile, but the works of the … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist made these powerful illustrations that will make you think
Japanese Mom Captures Her Life With Her Twins And Triplets And It’s Just Too Adorable
JAPAN| Have five children – one set of triplets and one set of twins - might sound crazy and messy, right? But when asked to describe her life with 4-year-old triplets and almost 7-year-old twins in one word, the Japanese mom Sachina offered two: “organized chaos.” The mom is interested in … [Read more...] about Japanese Mom Captures Her Life With Her Twins And Triplets And It’s Just Too Adorable
Meat Lovers Rejoice! Steak Backpacks Are Now A Thing
Nothing says "back to school" quite like a giant grilled steak with a neat square of butter melting on top. Or, if you're not into grilled steak, you can easily pickup a raw slab of meat to cook any way you like. These cheeky backpacks ensure you return to your studies with a healthy dose of … [Read more...] about Meat Lovers Rejoice! Steak Backpacks Are Now A Thing
5 Japanese potato chip flavours the west badly needs
This may upset you to learn, but if you’re a potato chip fan living outside of Japan then you’re seriously missing out… Japan may have arrived a little late to the potato chip game, but you’d better believe it grabbed that spud-shaped ball with both hands and has been running with it like a kid … [Read more...] about 5 Japanese potato chip flavours the west badly needs
The people of Japan, defined in one photograph
There’s an old joke about a group of men from different nations deciding whether or not to abandon a sinking ship in the middle of arctic waters. The Englishman, upon being reminded that the women and children were now safe and that a proper gentlemen would obey the captain’s order, takes a deep … [Read more...] about The people of Japan, defined in one photograph
Hello Kitty bullet trains start services in Japan
A shinkansen bullet train featuring Hello Kitty livery started services on Saturday, with some 400 people observing the departure of the first train at Hakata terminal in southwestern Japan. The eight-car train, whose white body is decorated with images of pink ribbons to mimic the … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty bullet trains start services in Japan