The Japanese Princess Mako has successfully married her college love Kei Komuro, thereby leaving behind her title as a princess. According to Japanese law, the female members of the imperial family will leave behind their titles after marrying "commoners"; however, male members do not. An official representative from the Imperial Household Agency filed the marriage … [Read more...] about The Japanese Princess Mako And Her Commoner Boyfriend Komuro Kei Are Finally Married
Archives for October 2021
A Japanese Company Plans To Promote Tipping Culture In Japan Through Tip Tickets
A Japanese company is trying to promote tipping culture throughout Japan. This can help to motivate staff and assist restaurants that have lost their profits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Culture introduction Tip Project, a new Japanese enterprise, is supported by several Japanese celebrities such as comedian Akihiro Nisho, best-selling author Takafumi Hirie, and YouTube … [Read more...] about A Japanese Company Plans To Promote Tipping Culture In Japan Through Tip Tickets
Starbucks Japan Introduces A New Halloween Themed Frappuccino
Finally, after 15 years of missing the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks Japan has brought it back this Autumn in Japan. Not only that, but you can also get the special Roasted Sweet Potato Frappuccino right now! And it doesn't stop there! Japan's autumn specialty, roast sweet potatoes, has become the star ingredient of this year's limited-edition Halloween Frappuccino. It is a … [Read more...] about Starbucks Japan Introduces A New Halloween Themed Frappuccino
7 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Japan
Japan is a safe country. Its crime rates are generally low. Nevertheless, Japan does have a few bad neighborhoods. Japan's dangerous neighborhoods fall into two categories: red-light districts and slums. Slums are rare but do exist. Red-light districts are common. However, it's only the largest, most notorious red-light districts that are considered dangerous. These 7 … [Read more...] about 7 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Japan
Best 5 Japanese Theme Parks To Enjoy Halloween
Enjoy the Halloween season at Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, and other locations with special events, food, and activities. Japan embraces Halloween like almost any other place, and maybe better than some! October is a month where you can dress up in your favorite scary costume, and no one will call you out. Covid-19 canceled many celebrations, including the … [Read more...] about Best 5 Japanese Theme Parks To Enjoy Halloween
Starbucks Japan Has New Unique Mugs and Cups For Stores In 19 Different Prefectures!
There are currently 20 designs available, all exclusive to Starbucks stores in the specific prefectures. Nineteen of them are prefecture themed, and one of them is the Japan mug. Starbucks Japan releases fresh merchandise and drinks regularly to mark the chain's anniversary in Japan or to welcome a new season. Like the most typical Japanese specialties, some are only … [Read more...] about Starbucks Japan Has New Unique Mugs and Cups For Stores In 19 Different Prefectures!
Japanese Man Arrested For Posting A Video Of Forcing His Cat To Swim
Japanese police arrested a man aged 59 who allegedly forced his cat to swim in a tub. He was taken into custody by Aichi Prefecture Police last Wednesday, October 20th. Masatoshi, currently unemployed, posted a photo of his kitten and a video showing him forcing the kitten to swim via social media in June 2020. The video's length was of 1 minute, 29 seconds. Investigators … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Arrested For Posting A Video Of Forcing His Cat To Swim
This Cat-Inspired Robot From Japan Can Help To Cope With Anxiety
If you are a very busy member of our modern society, Qoobo might be exactly what you need. Qoobo is a round cushion with a realistic cat tail that moves when the pillow is being petted. This unique robot was created by “Yukai Engineering” from Japan. The company presents Qoobo as a therapy or relaxation robot and market it mainly for young people living … [Read more...] about This Cat-Inspired Robot From Japan Can Help To Cope With Anxiety
Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing After Catching Fire Seconds After Take-Off
Right after take-off from LA International Airport on October 15, a Boeing 777-3300ER Of Japan Airlines suffered a fire in its engine. Flight JL15 took off to Haneda, Japan, after departing from Los Angeles. According to Aviation Herald, this specific Boeing is from 2008 and registered under JA740J was speeding through LAX's runway 25 when the right-hand engine started … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing After Catching Fire Seconds After Take-Off
Amateur Japanese Astronomers Confirm A Meteor Impact On Jupiter
Jupiter has just taken another interplanetary hit, and this time Japanese students were the first to find out about this impact. It is the 11th confirmed comet or asteroid strike at Jupiter ever since the first comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 in 1994. Just over a month after five amateurs had recorded a small flash independently, a team led by Ko Arimoto from Kyoto University … [Read more...] about Amateur Japanese Astronomers Confirm A Meteor Impact On Jupiter
The Closest Wolves Related To Modern Dogs Is The Extinct Japanese Wolf
According to a study that sequenced nine museum species' genomes, the Japanese wolf was found to be closer to the ancestors of a human's best friend dog than any other wolves. Unfortunately, the Japanese wolf went extinct more than a century ago. "I didn't expect this conclusion at all," said Yohey Terai, a Professor at Yokohama National University in Japan.Although it has … [Read more...] about The Closest Wolves Related To Modern Dogs Is The Extinct Japanese Wolf
Genetic Research On Teeth Proves That Native Americans Did Not Come From Japan
After examining the ancient teeth of Japanese and Native American ancestral groups, scientists found no close relationship. Until now, researchers suspected that Native Americans were related to the Jomon from Japan alive about 15,000 years ago. Archeological studies of various findings across these two landmasses also suggested the same thing back then. However, new genetic … [Read more...] about Genetic Research On Teeth Proves That Native Americans Did Not Come From Japan