J/apan's Princess Mako is the emperor Naruhito's niece. After a turbulent engagement, she gave up her royal title to marry her college sweetheart and said she was determined for a happy marriage with her "warm as the sun" husband. Mako and her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro spoke out at a news conference marked by uncommon candor for Japan's royal family. She said that her … [Read more...] about Love and Freedom Above Royalty! Marriage of Japanese Princess Mako
Archives for October 2021
Japanese Women Of Different Age Groups Rank The Most Handsome Kpop Idols
A Japanese website created a poll for fans to vote for their favorite idol. The results were vastly different for each age bracket. More than 67,000 Japanese Women participated in the event. This ranking allows you to split results according to various criteria to see how other groups think. Let's take an in-depth look at the 15 most attractive male idols, as voted by different … [Read more...] about Japanese Women Of Different Age Groups Rank The Most Handsome Kpop Idols
Japan Successfully Launches The QZS-1R Satellite
Japan's H-IIA rocket carrying the QZS-1R Satellite launched from LA-Y1 on October 26 at 0219 UTC. This was the 44th launch by the H-IIA rocket for Mitsubishi Heavy Diligence (JAXA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The H-IIA rocket flew with the 202 configuration. The QZS-1R Satellite joins other satellites in the quasi-Zenith Satellite System (or QZSS), Japan's … [Read more...] about Japan Successfully Launches The QZS-1R Satellite
Supercar Enthusiasts Will Love This $700,000 Japanese Hoverbike!
A Japanese startup that aims to convince wealthy customers to trade their supercars for a hoverbike worth 77.7million yen ($680,000). It went on sale Tuesday and even Japanese soccer player Keisuke honda backs the firm. A.L.I. Technologies, a Tokyo-based drone startup, has released its "XTurismo Limited Edition." which comes equipped with a conventional engine and … [Read more...] about Supercar Enthusiasts Will Love This $700,000 Japanese Hoverbike!
This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect
Turns out, cats know more martial arts than ninjutsu. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has decided to dedicate a fair portion of his time to shooting cats during their totally serious combat practices, and the result is purrrfect. Threatening stares, explosive kicks, powerful punches, Hiroyuki has captured it all. He has successfully proven that felines have unlocked … [Read more...] about This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect
The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom
Keiichi Suzuki of Hachimitsu Pie in his hometown Ota-ku, a ward in Tokyo. His music is included in a new set of Japanese recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Credit Hiroyuki Ito for The New York Times When the Japanese singer-songwriter Kenji Endo first heard Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” as a young student in Tokyo in the 1960s, he was perplexed — … [Read more...] about The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom
Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier
According to Mainichi News, Taro Aso, former Japanese Prime Minister, stated that rice on Hokkaido's northernmost main island has 'become tastier due to global warming. The politician of 81 years in age, who had been finance minister for almost nine years, spoke in front of voters in a recent campaign: While many people associate increasing temperatures with bad things, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
The Kiyozumi Temple, which overlooks Kyoto city, hosts unique nighttime events three times a year. Here the temple's buildings and surrounding foliage will be illuminated for a fantastic display. It is always highly anticipated because it occurs when the autumn foliage is at its peak and where trees are covered with a stunning array of red-and-gold leaves. The temple will be … [Read more...] about Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
Recycle Your Old Uniqlo Heat Tech For Uniqlo Coupons!
Have an old Uniqlo Heat Tech or down-wear that is quite old that you no longer plan to wear? Instead of throwing it out, why not exchange it for vouchers and coupons on Uniqlo? And Uniqlo will even recycle it for you! For your old Heat Tech shirts and down jackets or vests, you can redeem digital Uniqlo Coupons (worth up to 1,000 yen [US$8.77]). The "Re: Uniqlo" campaign aims … [Read more...] about Recycle Your Old Uniqlo Heat Tech For Uniqlo Coupons!
The Tokyo Tower and The Story
On Christmas Eve, 1958, thousands of people poured through Hamamatsucho Station in Tokyo’s Minato Ward to take in Japan’s first postwar shot at a “public attraction.” There was nothing particularly cute about it; no fearsome rides, or cuddly characters to have your photo taken with. What’s more, visitors still had to walk another kilometer to get to it. Yet, for a nation … [Read more...] about The Tokyo Tower and The Story
Public Service Employee Suspended for Writing Light Novels
A 28-year-old local public servant from Japan received a six-month suspension on the 20th of October, 2021. The reason for this suspension happens to be the fact that he wrote light novels and earned from royalties. The officer was employed by Hiratsuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture. The writer/employee earned the royalties, without approval, during his sick leave. The press … [Read more...] about Public Service Employee Suspended for Writing Light Novels
Trailer For Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 Is Finally Out!
After waiting from April of 2019, Warner Bros Japan has finally announced the third season for Mob Psycho 100. BONES will also be animating the third season and has released a promotional video as well as a trailer t for the third series. The studio also announced the new staff, including a new director and the returning crew. Setsuo Ito, Takahiro Sakurai, Akio Ohtsuka, Miyu … [Read more...] about Trailer For Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 Is Finally Out!