The Great British Bake Off is an extremely well-known show in the UK, running for the past decade and still fascinates people worldwide with its tasty delights. With the numerous spin-offs that have been aired internationally in the past year, there was speculation of a Japanese variation of Bake Off that would crop up And here we are with it! From the 22nd of April, you can … [Read more...] about Bake-Off Japan Is Here To Treat Everyone With Delighful Pastries
Archives for April 2022
The Missing Tourist Boat With 26 Passengers Found 100 Meters Under Sea
The tourist boat that went missing for the past six days with 26 passengers was discovered underwater in the waters off Hokkaido on Friday, the Japan Coast Guard stated. 19-ton Kazu I was located after the Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a search using an underwater camera on the Shiretoko Peninsula. The bodies of 14 individuals have been discovered after contact with the … [Read more...] about The Missing Tourist Boat With 26 Passengers Found 100 Meters Under Sea
Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy
The crossing in Shibuya is extremely recognizable. Here, crowds of people cross the intersection in an image that symbolizes urban Japan's anonymity and congestion. You might have another reason to be proud. Tokyu Railways' trains that ran through Shibuya or other stations switched to solar power on April 1. This means that Tokyu's vast network of seven trains … [Read more...] about Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy
JR West Uses VR Controlled Gundam-Style Robot To Fix Power Lines
HTML0, a Japanese company, takes service robotics to a new level by creating a massive humanoid robot for maintenance. In line with what New Atlas and other blogs revealed that as reported by other blogs, the West Japan Rail Company, also called JR West, is now employing a giant Gundam-style robotic to repair power lines that are remote to railway lines. And to make it … [Read more...] about JR West Uses VR Controlled Gundam-Style Robot To Fix Power Lines
3 Metre Long Giant Squid Found Alive On Ugu Beach [Video]
A massive squid has been observed on an island in Japan. According to The Independent, the squid's length is 3 meters (10 feet); the rare squid was discovered stranded on Ugu Beach in Fukui Prefecture on Wednesday. The publication also cited local officials. The newspaper further said that the squid was discovered in good health. The news agency AFP posted this video about the … [Read more...] about 3 Metre Long Giant Squid Found Alive On Ugu Beach [Video]
Man Who Married A Fictional Character Wants To Spread Awareness About ‘Fictosexual’
Akihiko Kondo has been married to Hatsune Miku, a computer-synthesized pop artist who toured with Lady Gaga and starred in videogames. A Japanese man married a hologram artist in 2018. Now he's on a mission to educate everyone about something called "fictosexuals," in other words, people who are attracted to fictional characters. The New York Times reports that Akihiko Kondo … [Read more...] about Man Who Married A Fictional Character Wants To Spread Awareness About ‘Fictosexual’
Japanese Artist Blends Dragon Ball Into Unique Japanese Ukiyo-e Artstyle
Dragon Ball has a hardcore fanbase, and rightfully so. This franchise has been running since 1989! So to no one's surprise, it has been incorporated into tons of media and artwork. But no one has probably tried to depict the Dragon ball in Japanese Ukiyo-e art, that is until Justin Chen showed up. Justin Chien, an artist, recently shared some pieces on Twitter that depicted … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Blends Dragon Ball Into Unique Japanese Ukiyo-e Artstyle
Japanese News Anchor Bursts Into Tears While Reporting About Putin Awarding Soldiers For Bucha Massacre
The unnamed anchor broke into tears when she revealed to viewers that Vladimir Putin had given the Russian soldiers the award for being a role models in special military operations in Ukraine. She had to stop her broadcast because she could not control her emotions as she gave the news. She appeared to be wiping a tear from her eyes and said, "There are still many civilians … [Read more...] about Japanese News Anchor Bursts Into Tears While Reporting About Putin Awarding Soldiers For Bucha Massacre
These Hamster Cookies So Adorable That You Wouldn’t Want To Eat Them
We've been amazed by beloved animals that have taken on the form of sushi, nerikiri, and riceballs throughout the years; however, it's not often that you'll find sweets shaped as Hamsters. Fortunately, cake artist Mocha Mocha is creating a solution with her small cream-colored cookies. The adorable cookies are designed after adorable hamsters with oval-shaped bodies and … [Read more...] about These Hamster Cookies So Adorable That You Wouldn’t Want To Eat Them
World’s Oldest Person, Kane Tanaka From Japan Dies At 119
According to the local government on Monday, the world's most oldest person hailing from the southwest Japanese city Fukuoka passed away at the age of 119 on Apr. 19th. Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2nd, 1903, when Wilbur and Orville Wright completed the first flight of powered aircraft one year before the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War. Her life was a mix of Japanese … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Person, Kane Tanaka From Japan Dies At 119
10 Confirmed Dead After Tour Boat Got Lost With 26 Passengers In Hokkaido
As per the sources, till now, ten bodies of the individuals traveling on the tourist boat have been discovered and have been declared dead. There were a total of 26 passengers, including two children touring on northern waters from Hokkaido.The Japan Coast Guard and Self-Defense Forces sent vessels and aircraft to aid in rescue efforts after the 19 ton Kazu I lost … [Read more...] about 10 Confirmed Dead After Tour Boat Got Lost With 26 Passengers In Hokkaido
When And How Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Online?
Jujutsu Kaisen's anime series has undoubtedly gained a huge global fan base. Unfortunately, the movie hasn't been released in many countries, so fans have been scouring the internet for the Jujutsu Kaisen 0. The craze has only grown since the movie surpassed the 1 billion Yen mark in its first week. The movie also increased manga sales by tenfold. Even after the film was … [Read more...] about When And How Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Online?