S2 Co., an IT company, based in Akita Prefecture, has formed Japan's first professional team of Esports players made up of older players. The announcement came in the form of a press conference held here on September 21st. The Matagi Snipers are a group of ten people between the age group 61 and 73. Among them, two are "juniors" who are 65 years old or younger. A team member … [Read more...] about Japan Gets Its First Esports Team Full Of Elderly Players
Archives for September 2021
Best Seven Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Japan has some of the most beautiful tourist spots in the world. Such as the mythical dragon eye lake, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tottori dunes, and so on are only a few examples. Since Japan sees tons of natural disasters every year, many of Japan's historical sites face a risk of getting destroyed anytime. Therefore, the few that remain are greatly cherished by the nation … [Read more...] about Best Seven Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Sites
How to make your family live as healthily as the Japanese
They may be renowned for sushi and sumo wrestlers – and more recently for their brilliance at rugby - but the Japanese should be celebrated for a less well known phenomenon: being the healthiest people on the planet. According to a major global analysis in the Lancet, a child born in Japan today will have a longer, healthier life than one born in any other country on earth – … [Read more...] about How to make your family live as healthily as the Japanese
10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo
Tokyo's urban landscape is not a collection of architectural masterpieces but a mix of grey concrete buildings. Tokyo is prone to earthquakes and doesn't have the same number of old structures from past centuries that other parts are known for. Buildings are also constantly being torn down to make new structures. But, "new" doesn't always mean "ugly." The capital is known … [Read more...] about 10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo
The 8 Coolest Buildings In japan
Limited space and high land prices have prompted Japanese architects to think well outside the box. Surprise is the watchword - vegetables sprout from rooftops, walls disappear entirely and buildings seem to float on water. These are the most innovative structures in Japan. #8. House NA in Tokyo Sou Fujimoto’s wall-less home, House NA, is a three-storey house divided … [Read more...] about The 8 Coolest Buildings In japan
Ten Things You Need To Know About Japan’s Most Loyal Dog Hachiko
You are probably familiar with the Hachiko statue. It is Shibuya's most important meeting place. You also probably also know something about the dog who waited patiently at Shibuya Station each day for his owner, even after his master died. Japan continues to be inspired by the story. In 2015, another statue was placed at The University of Tokyo's campus. This caused even … [Read more...] about Ten Things You Need To Know About Japan’s Most Loyal Dog Hachiko
10 things foreigners in Japan notice about Japanese phone culture
Is Japanese smartphone culture really so different from other countries? Foreigners weigh in… Life’s really changed since we all graduated from flip-phones to smartphones. Now we all have tiny computers in our pockets which we can use to stay connected (and browse funny cat videos). But in Japan, which has always had its own unique smartphone culture, the change … [Read more...] about 10 things foreigners in Japan notice about Japanese phone culture
Man Claims To Have Slept 30 Minutes Per Day For The Last 12 Years
Daisuke, a 36-year-old Japanese man, has spent the past few years focusing on reducing sleeping hours to the fullest extent. His training focuses on getting sleep only 30 minutes per day without being tired at all. Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time in your day? Would you rather be sleepless to do the things that you love? Although that is probably true for … [Read more...] about Man Claims To Have Slept 30 Minutes Per Day For The Last 12 Years
Mother Arrested After Flushing Down A Newborn Into The Toilet
A Thai woman(28) was recently brought into custody as a suspect for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby's body. What's worse is that she flushed him down the toilet. Police say Penpanasak Supaporn admitted to the charges. Fuji Tv reported that according to police, she claimed that she gave birth in her Shinjuku Ward apartment's toilet on September 17. According to … [Read more...] about Mother Arrested After Flushing Down A Newborn Into The Toilet
Japanese Man Lives With 2 “Wives” Although Polygamy Is Illegal In Japan
Japan is a country where Polygamy is illegal. However, it doesn’t stop you from living with multiple women while only married to one. Similar is the case of Nishiyama Yoshikatsu. Nishiyama is a 40-year-old Calligraphy Artist who lives in Suga prefecture with his two wives. His first wife is “Yukari,” who is 40-year-old and has two children with Nishiyama. Similarly, the … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Lives With 2 “Wives” Although Polygamy Is Illegal In Japan
Fukushima Nuclear Reactor’s Lid Has Lethal Radiation Level
The operator of Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant might reconsider its decommissioning process after the discovery of the reactor's unrepairable condition.According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the radiation reading near the top of the No.2 reactor's containment vessel was 1.2 Sieverts an hour, much higher than the assumed reading. The plant's operator, Tokyo Electric … [Read more...] about Fukushima Nuclear Reactor’s Lid Has Lethal Radiation Level
Japanese People Have DNA That Resembles With 3 Ancient Populations!
A new analysis of ancient DNA, changes how we understand Japan's genetic ancestry. It identifies a significant contribution by people who arrived around 1,700 years ago and revolutionized Japanese culture. Research announced back on Friday revealed that Japanese have genetic resemblance to three ancient populations instead of two. This suggests a more complicated ancestry … [Read more...] about Japanese People Have DNA That Resembles With 3 Ancient Populations!