Almost every city and village in Japan has a local shrine or temple. Kyoto alone boasts over 2,000 temples and shrines. These shrines are visited by tourists and Japanese alike to honor the deities and pray for good fortune. One shrine in Kyoto is dedicated solely to cats, our favorite furry creature. Full-scale Cat Temple Cafe Nyan Nyan Ji, or Meow Meow Shrine in … [Read more...] about There Is A Japanese Cat Shrine, And Its Monks Are Adorable
Archives for August 2021
In Japan You Can Win a Brand New Car For Getting Vaccinated
TOKYO| People who are hesitant about getting vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine might find it more worthy after a way to win a brand new car. Local governments and businesses offer these benefits, which aim to reduce infections in society and increase vaccinations, particularly among the younger generations. If this happens then, everyone has hopes that the economic … [Read more...] about In Japan You Can Win a Brand New Car For Getting Vaccinated
10 Things Japan Is One Step Ahead Than Any Other Country
A Japanese international advertising agency Dentsu headquartered in Tokyo announced the results of its annual Japan Brand Survey. It asks for opinions from people around the globe about the country. The study included 3,600 men/women from 17 countries. According to the international community, their responses were used for a compilation of a list, i.e., 10 things japan is … [Read more...] about 10 Things Japan Is One Step Ahead Than Any Other Country
13 Amazing things that Japan does better than any other country
Japan is a beautiful country that has a rich culture with a very ancient heritage. Its technological advancements are nothing to scoff at either. For this reason, Japanese life can be a little different and unusual than rest of the world. Many examples make it feel like Japan is on a whole new level of creativity. Here we present you with 13 various examples that are … [Read more...] about 13 Amazing things that Japan does better than any other country
A Japanese Schindler:Chiune Sugihara helped 6000 Jews escape during World War II
In 1939, Chiune Sugihara went to Lithuania to open the first Japanese consulate. His job consisted of and gathering information and keep an eye out for to the German allies. Meantime, in Poland, Nazi tanks had started marching, causing terror among Jewish refugees so they fled to Lithuania. After the Soviet invaded Lithuania in June of 1940, hundreds of Jews went to the … [Read more...] about A Japanese Schindler:Chiune Sugihara helped 6000 Jews escape during World War II
Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores
Anti-Scalper policies are in place to make sure they are not sold to scalpers but instead go to Pokemon Trainers or mobile suit enthusiasts. It would be reasonable to assume that anime and video game-related merchandise buyers are anime and game enthusiasts. What does the average person need with the latest, for example? Pokemon Cards or the most recent Gundam plastic … [Read more...] about Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores
Sapporo Man Tries To Rob Store Using Lighter
It is tough to get weapons in Japan, so armed robbers often resort to large kitchen knives to intimidate employees who are laundering money. Some of these people can’t seem to find one and must come up with their creative thought with “weapons,” such as scissors, nose hair clippers, or simply lighter. Tomoharu Nakamura, 41 years old, Sapporo in Hokkaido, might have been the … [Read more...] about Sapporo Man Tries To Rob Store Using Lighter
New Pokémon Nature Theme Park “Pokémon Wonder” Now Open In Japan!
The Pokemon story was influenced by Japanese kids collecting bugs, and combination with nature plays a vital role in the franchise. This philosophy is being applied by the Pokemon Company to a new Japanese theme park. The eye-opening sensitivity of nature, from such feeling PokéMoN WONDER, Was discovered. The new theme park PokéMoN WONDER is now open in Tokyo’s suburbs. It … [Read more...] about New Pokémon Nature Theme Park “Pokémon Wonder” Now Open In Japan!
40s Manga Artist Photo Goes Viral Wearing Tee Designed By Own
A well-known illustrator and manga artist Tsukigi Kosuke ツキギコウスケ (@tukigikousuke), In his 40s, he is approximately 178cm (5'10") tall. Although he wanted to make the T-shirt featuring rabbit design more popular, there was one problem… He could not hire a model to put it on. After thinking about it for some time, Tsukigi decided that he would model the shirt himself. Here he … [Read more...] about 40s Manga Artist Photo Goes Viral Wearing Tee Designed By Own
President Suga ensures contaminated Moderna Vaccines will not affect Japan’s Inoculation
On Thursday, President Yoshihide Suga addressed the issue regarding the withdrawal of contaminated batches of Moderna Inc's Covid-19 vaccine. Recently, 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine were suspended due to contamination from a foreign object in one batch. However, Mr.President ensures that this setback will not affect the long-term goal of Japan's … [Read more...] about President Suga ensures contaminated Moderna Vaccines will not affect Japan’s Inoculation
Japan Creates World’s first 3D-bioprinted Wagyu Beef
There are many delicious options for lab-grown meats. These include burgers, chicken breasts, and a variety of intricate cuts of steak. Osaka University in Japan has used cutting-edge bioprinting technology to create the first lab-grown beef that is comparable to the marbling texture of Wagyu cows. Lab-grown meat has advanced from humble beginnings in 2009 that looked like … [Read more...] about Japan Creates World’s first 3D-bioprinted Wagyu Beef
37 percent of Japanese firms are guilty of illegal overtime – Survey
Japan is known for being hardworking, and workers should be available to work by the company’s start time. Japanese companies are known for being less punctual when it comes time to allow workers to go home at their official quit time… It doesn’t matter if you wish to work overtime or not for many jobs in Japan, but a concern with how much overtime you will need to work. … [Read more...] about 37 percent of Japanese firms are guilty of illegal overtime – Survey