Netflix's most recent popular show, Squid Game, is being slammed with a string of plagiarism accusations. While the idea of a survival-based deathmatch is not new, some internet users have stated that the similarities don't end with the plot.Some fans have noted that certain scenes from the K-drama show have a lot in common with the Japanese film "As The Gods Will," which … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Squid Game Accused Of Copying A Japanese Movie
Archives for September 2021
Japan Develops Wooden Satellites That Explode Upon Re-entry To Reduce Space Junk
Japan might soon produce the first wooden satellites in the world that will burn as they fall back towards Earth and not release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere to help reduce the amount of space debris.Sumitomo Forestry, a Japan-based wood processing firm, announced that they are researching the best wood material suitable for the space environment. They plan to … [Read more...] about Japan Develops Wooden Satellites That Explode Upon Re-entry To Reduce Space Junk
Japanese Princess Declines $1.3 Million So She Can Marry Her Boyfriend
Breaking the tradition of Japan, Prince Mako had previously declared that she would marry outside of the royal family. The 29-year old, who is the grandchild of Emperor Naruhito plans to marry her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, at 2021's end. She's reportedly refusing a $1.3 million payment from the government too. The amount is typically paid to those leave the … [Read more...] about Japanese Princess Declines $1.3 Million So She Can Marry Her Boyfriend
Loving Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell
Countless husbands across the world will have picked up a bouquet of flowers for their wives to celebrate their love for Valentine’s Day. But one husband in Japan has taken it to the next level, after he spent a decade creating a landscape of pink blooms to cheer up his wife after she went blind. This is Toshiyuki Kuroki and Yasuko Kuroki. They are dairy farmers … [Read more...] about Loving Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell
107-year-old Japanese Twins Set The Record For World’s Oldest Twins
Two Japanese sisters who are 107 years old have been recognized as the oldest living identical twins recorded to date, which Guinness World Records Japan declared on Monday. Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama were the only two to have their records officially recognized in September 1st, surpassing Japanese centenarian twin sisters Kin Narita and Gin Kanie, who had the record … [Read more...] about 107-year-old Japanese Twins Set The Record For World’s Oldest Twins
Japanese Pastry Shop Owner Apologizes For Putting Less Filling Since He’s About To Go Broke
After a social media apology that he posted, a Japanese F&B store owner received floods of new customers. Junya Hashimoto is the owner and operator of Taiyaki no Bunfukuya, located in the Gyoda City of Saitama Prefecture. His shop sells taiyaki, which is a traditional pastry usually filled with red bean paste and is in the shape of a fish. Soranews reported that … [Read more...] about Japanese Pastry Shop Owner Apologizes For Putting Less Filling Since He’s About To Go Broke
How Tokyo is preparing for flooding beyond anything we’ve seen
To hold off the increasing amount of rain that falls on Tokyo every year, civil engineers have designed a colossal underground system to channel inundating waters. Known as the Metropolitan Area Underground Discharge Channel, the system consists of five separate tunnels that sweep excess rainfall away from the city center and into the Arakawa and other surrounding … [Read more...] about How Tokyo is preparing for flooding beyond anything we’ve seen
34 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees Ever for Relieve Your Stress
People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as “penzai”, and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as pinching buds, pruning and wiring branches and restricting the use of fertilizer. … [Read more...] about 34 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees Ever for Relieve Your Stress
Star-Shaped Sand Is Found On Some Japanese Beaches.
It is common to compare the stars of the sky with sand grains to see the universe's vastness. Well in Japan, you will literally see star-shaped sands in some beaches in Okinawa Prefecture. Enjoy a walk along Hoshizuna no Hama, the Star Sand Beach on Iriomote Island. Let your feet sink into the sand. This beach has an unusual type of sand. It is very extraordinary.You'll find … [Read more...] about Star-Shaped Sand Is Found On Some Japanese Beaches.
16 reasons why you must visit Japan
More people visited Japan last year than ever before: 24.04 million. Combining ancient culture with exquisite natural landscapes and dazzling modernity, the Asian nation is stirring an increasing number of travellers’ souls, and, over the last three years, the number of visitors here has more than doubled. Here’s why that might be. 1. Pod hotels are now both luxurious and … [Read more...] about 16 reasons why you must visit Japan
18 Essential Phrases For Understanding Life In Japan
1. Kawaii (Ka-wa-eeee) “Cute” In Japan, kawaii is a life force unto itself, permeating and sustaining all things in delicate harmony. Cuteness is so rampant that convenience stores, popular brands, cities, prefectures, bank campaigns and even government agencies ALL have their own animated mascot characters. 2. Otsukaresama deshita (Oh-su-ka-ray-sa-ma day-she-ta) This … [Read more...] about 18 Essential Phrases For Understanding Life In Japan
Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan
Waseda University aims to be a hub of literature research from all over the globe. The new library will also be a place where researchers and students from abroad can meet. The Haruki Murakami Library, designed by Kengo Kuma (Japan's starchitect), is dedicated to the work of the famous novelist. The Waseda International House of Literature is expected to house approximately … [Read more...] about Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan