A Japanese man aged 43 was arrested after using artificial intelligence (AI) to remove pixels from pornographic videos and selling them online. Mainichi reports that On October 18th, Masayuki Nakamoto, a resident of Takasago in Hyogo Prefecture, got arrested for violating the Copyright Act and displaying obscene media. This is the first such case of an individual getting … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Got Arrested For Uncensoring Pixelated Porn Using Deepfake And Reselling Them
Archives for October 2021
Princess Mako Takes Part In A Final Ritual As A Royalty
This Sunday, Princess Mako went to the Imperial Palace for the annual ritual as every year. However, this was the last time she went there as a princess of the royal family. She will marry her commoner boyfriend later this month and will leave her title as a princess. Princess Mako, a 29-year-old fiancé of Kei Komuro, arrived at the palace in a car with Princess … [Read more...] about Princess Mako Takes Part In A Final Ritual As A Royalty
Daiso The 100-yen Japanese Store Finally Goes Online
Daiso, Japan's largest chain of 100-yen shops, stocks everything you need, including essential kitchen supplies and everyday necessities such as food and skincare, toys, stationery, and storage solutions. It also sells camping equipment stationery, storage options, and seasonal home decor. You'll be reaching out for everything you want but might not need without thinking … [Read more...] about Daiso The 100-yen Japanese Store Finally Goes Online
Volcanic Activity In Japan Exposes The Sunken World War II Ships
Recently, undersea volcanic and tectonic activities around the Ogasawara Islands in Japan have raised the island of Iwo Jima. This has exposed some of the partially sunken World War II ships. Ghostly wrecks can be seen partially submerged on many occasions. They now lie on small volcanic islands' black sandy beaches. Aerial footage taken by the Japanese–All-Nippon News … [Read more...] about Volcanic Activity In Japan Exposes The Sunken World War II Ships
How Senior Citizens Remain Employed And Healthy In Japan
Studies show that every one out of four individuals in Japan is over 65. However, instead of retiring, they prefer to apply their extensive knowledge and return to work. According to them, staying at work helps keep them physically and mentally healthy. Atsuko Kasa, a sprightly and enthusiastic 68-year old, has a similar mindset and does not want to slow down. Atsuko Kasa … [Read more...] about How Senior Citizens Remain Employed And Healthy In Japan
The Tamagotchi Virtual Pet Returns As A Wearable On Your Wrists!
Have you ever heard the term Tamagotchi or seen what it looks like? For those who haven't, it is the virtual pet of the past. These virtual pets became sensational back in the 1990s and were in huge demand. Now, they're planning a comeback but in a wearable form. On Thursday, Tamagotchi returned with the name Tamagotchi Smart. They have voice and touch controls, as well as a … [Read more...] about The Tamagotchi Virtual Pet Returns As A Wearable On Your Wrists!
Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage
In the recent news, the seafood curry served at a Japanese restaurant has again stirred up the ever going conflict between Japan and Korea. Guardian reported that the curry came with two piles of rice in the shape of the disputed Takeshima islands between the two countries; Japan and South Korea.The restaurant didn't stop the taunts just there. They raised a Japanese flag onto … [Read more...] about Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage
Japan’s Second Diesel-Electric Submarine Hakugei Enters The Sea
On the 14th of October of 2020, Japan launched its first diesel-electric submarine, Taigei, as in the Big Whale. Now, exactly a year later, Japan launched the second submarine of the same class named Hakugei meaning the White Whale into the waters. The previous submarine entered the waters through the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard, and this one got into the water from … [Read more...] about Japan’s Second Diesel-Electric Submarine Hakugei Enters The Sea
BigHit’s New Half-American and Half-Japanese Trainee Looks Like Jungkook
K-pop idols often get noticed even before they make their debut when their trainee photos are made public, and fans make it viral. With their shyness and early visuals, these trainees attract a lot of attention. This makes them stand out, especially if they're from big labels and netizens get excited. As the trainees become more popular, their fans feel like they've grown up … [Read more...] about BigHit’s New Half-American and Half-Japanese Trainee Looks Like Jungkook
Cowboy Bebop Original Japanese VA’s Returns to Dub Netflix Series
Yoko Kanto, the original composer for Cowboy Bepop, is not the only one returning to live-action Cowboy Bebop. The original voice cast has come through to work on the upcoming Netflix's live-action show's Japanese language track. It's not one of the original Japanese cast, but the entirety Japanese voice cast. After 20 years since the 2001 theatrical film Cowboy Bebop, the … [Read more...] about Cowboy Bebop Original Japanese VA’s Returns to Dub Netflix Series
Civilization Swallowed by Nature -Images Reveal How The Fukushima Exclusion Zone Was Swallowed By Nature
Polish photographer Arkadiusz Podniesinski travelled to the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster to see the location with his own eyes. When he obtained permits to enter the roughly 20km (12.5 mile) Exclusion Zone, he was confronted with a scene similar to one from a post apocalyptic film. Podniesinski previously photographed the area around the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear … [Read more...] about Civilization Swallowed by Nature -Images Reveal How The Fukushima Exclusion Zone Was Swallowed By Nature
20 Interesting Facts About Hachiko – The Loyal Dog
Loyalty, love, friendship – these are the three rarest things on planet Earth today. Humans are probably not even capable of understanding the true meanings of these words on their own unless of course they are taught by those that they torture and think of as useless and inferior. You probably understood who we are referring to. Yes, we are talking … [Read more...] about 20 Interesting Facts About Hachiko – The Loyal Dog