Archives for January 2022

Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023

January 3, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japan has a plan to launch the first "wooden" satellite in 2023. The team behind its development seeks to use environmentally friendly and low-cost materials for space development using wood. The satellite's hood is completely made of wood and the logic behind it is that the word will burn off completely during reentry into the earth's atmosphere. As a result it should put … [Read more...] about Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023

BTS Win The Special International Music Award In Japan Again!

January 2, 2022 by Japan Informer

BTS once again makes headlines in Japan! Their music keeps being a great success among the Japanese, and once again, they have won another extraordinary award. On the 30th of December, local time, the Japan Record Awards - an annual music awards ceremony widely thought of as the Japanese equivalent of the Grammy Awards, aired in real-time on TBS. BTS won the Special … [Read more...] about BTS Win The Special International Music Award In Japan Again!

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In Photos: Latest Osaka damage pictures after 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan

A MAGNITUDE 6.1 earthquake struck the Japanese city of Takatsuki, in the Osaka Prefecture, on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring 243. Here are the latest earthquake damage pictures from Osaka prefecture. Debris of damaged walls are scattered following an earthquake, in Ibaraki, Osaka, Monday, June 18, 2018. A strong earthquake knocked […]

5 Things You’ll Miss When You Leave Japan

You’ve finally made the trip to Japan! You’ve seen the sights, enjoyed the sounds, and ate all the delicious food along the way. But time flies like a stick of butter off a Japanese supermarket shelf when you’re having fun, and before you know it, it’s time to go home. We know, leaving is hard, and you’re probably […]

These Japanese Product Names Are So Bad They’re Good

I mean, over here, students dodge chalk bullets from Tommy Lee Jones and adults eat shaved ice with yellow syrup pumped fresh from the crotch of a life-sized cutout of an underaged anime character every day. Haha I’m just joshing of course. They only do it sometimes. Thankfully, the reality is that most of Japan is no more […]

World’s oldest person in Japan celebrates her 118th birthday

Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person who was born in the same year as the Wright brothers’ first powered flight, celebrated her 118th birthday in southwestern Japan on Saturday. Tanaka, born on Jan. 2, 1903, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person in March 2019 aged 116. Those born in […]

10+ Best Places to See Autumn Scenery in Japan

There is no “best” time to visit Japan. There are numerous reasons to travel in any of the four seasons, but there’s no denying that the spring cherry blossom is the most popular by far. Autumn, meanwhile, is the second-most popular – thanks to a large extent to its stunning autumn leaves. Japan is extremely […]

Women Sues Sperm Donor And Gives Up The Child After He Lied About His Education And Ethnicity

A Japanese woman has decided to give her child up and sued the sperm donor after discovering he had been lying about his ethnicity and education level. The woman, a Tokyo citizen in her late 30s, is the mother of one child with her husband and wants another child. However, after learning that her partner […]

Realistic Chocolate Shoes On Sale In Japan

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Rihga Royal Hotel in Osaka has nine pairs of edible men’s shoes. They come in three different shades of leather (er, chocolate) and look like real shoes. Just check out the stitching. Incredible. According to With News, these delicious brogues are size 26cm, which would be a size […]

Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions’ Reaction

We have all been through various emergency drills, right? Whether that would be a fire drill at work or a beautiful flight attendant waving their hand around, going through all the things that could go wrong on-flight. But, as it turns out, the Internet is full of surprises and offers not only endless cat videos […]

10 Japanese Seafood Varieties That You Should Try At Least Once

Japan is famous for a lot of things, and seafood is definitely one of them. Surrounded by bountiful oceans in every direction, Japanese cuisine has brought forth amazing seafoodcreations, both modern and traditional. Sushi, while undoubtedly the famous one, is but one dish of many Japanese seafood specialties – but what exactly goes into these dishes? What do Japanese fishermen generally have in […]

Domino’s Japan Wants You To Use Chopsticks For New Overflow Series Pizza

Domino’s is the most popular pizza delivery service in Japan with the highest sales, the largest stores, and the most inventive deals in the business. Always exploring new ways to get ahead of the pack, Domino’s has come out with a new and innovative idea that will make us crave pizza, and this time, it’s […]