A former top bureaucrat of 90 years old will be going to prison for five years for negligence in a Tokyo car accident that claimed the lives of a mother and her 3-year old daughter. Nine other people were also injured. Tokyo District Court found that Kozo Iizuka (former chief of Agency of Industrial Science and Technology) was guilty of stomping down on the accelerator … [Read more...] about 90-year-old Bureaucrat Jailed for 5years for 2 Deaths in a Fatal Car Crash
Archives for September 2021
Sam Grewe receives a kind letter from Japanese Man for Inspiring His Son
The stories of athletes participating in the Olympics always tend to move our hearts. They have all struggled a lot to compete and be the best of the best. We have also come across a story related to an inspirational athlete, which is very wholesome. Sam Grewe is a high jumper representing the USA in the Paralympics. The Official Paralympic site states that “Grewe was … [Read more...] about Sam Grewe receives a kind letter from Japanese Man for Inspiring His Son
Japanese YouTuber takes cute daily videos of pet pig, plans to kill it for meat after 100 days
A Japanese YouTuber has suddenly become the topic of debate among many communities. He has been uploading videos consistently about his day with his pet Kalbi who happens to be a “mini-pig.” However, the cute videos of the pet aren’t the exact thing this channel is famous for. The YouTube channel’s name is “Eaten Pig after 100 days”. As the name suggests, the owner is … [Read more...] about Japanese YouTuber takes cute daily videos of pet pig, plans to kill it for meat after 100 days
Japanese wood-carving artist creates stunningly detailed forest animals crawling out of trees
Mori Kono, a Japanese-Canadian Artist, has more than 15 years of experience in wood-carving. He has been recognized by Contractors, Galleries, Millwork Industries, Public Arts in Canada and the US as a high-quality woodcarver and wildlife sculptor A Japanese wood carving artist, Mori Kono, began creating woodcarvings of wildlife from wood relics after trees fell. … [Read more...] about Japanese wood-carving artist creates stunningly detailed forest animals crawling out of trees
People Who Want To Be Cats, Japanese “Human Pet House” is Available .
Japanese “Human Pet House” Made For People Who Want To Be Cats Japanese manufacturer and retailer Bibi Lab has never been afraid to appear a bit crazy with their creative releases. When they're not turning Japanese schoolgirl uniforms into wearable kotatsu and creating one minute-prep yukata pajamas, they like to appeal to human laziness with giant pig-tail beds that swallow … [Read more...] about People Who Want To Be Cats, Japanese “Human Pet House” is Available .
Yakuza Revolution: From Bruisers To Boy Scouts?
TOKYO—Japan’s yakuza may finally be changing. After years in the shadows, degenerating into purely criminal organizations, one yakuza group formed this April looks like it’s trying to go legitimate—and more. It wants to become a “humanitarian organization” that keeps the peace and at least limits its criminal activity to the traditional tacitly socially approved rackets. … [Read more...] about Yakuza Revolution: From Bruisers To Boy Scouts?
Japanese Restaurant in Canada Now Serves ‘Beer Ramen’
Beer ramen… yeah really. Thankfully though this isn’t some hideous miso and pilsner mash-up, it’s just ramen made to look like a frothy lager and served in a beer mug. A Japanese restaurant in Canada, Yuu Japanese Tapas, is attracting much attention for its incredibly unique dish called the “Chilled Beer Ramen.”The dish is basically ramen but instead of … [Read more...] about Japanese Restaurant in Canada Now Serves ‘Beer Ramen’
6-year-old Girl Dead, Abusive Brother Is The Main Suspect
On August 1st, a 6-year-old girl passed away in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Cause of death? ..abuse she had suffered from her 17-year-old brother. The family was economically unwell, and the mother was absent most of the time. On the morning of August 1st, the brother came running to the closest house to the park and told the neighbors that his sister had fallen off … [Read more...] about 6-year-old Girl Dead, Abusive Brother Is The Main Suspect
Does the experience of living in Japan make you a better person? The good, bad and ugly
We asked expats living in Japan if they thought that simply living here has made them a better person. Find out the results: the good, the bad and the ugly!We all know that living abroad gives you an opportunity to have a greater understanding of other cultures. If you’ve ever lived somewhere other than your home town, even the other side of your own country, you’re bound to … [Read more...] about Does the experience of living in Japan make you a better person? The good, bad and ugly