In Japan, where the term "karoshi" or death by overwork, was coined, some workers will go to great lengths to complete their tasks. Recently, a deliveryman in Kyoto continued with his job despite losing the tip of his finger on the way. The police found his severed fingertip on a street in Maizuru City, but the man, who was in his 60s, did not seek medical attention, and there … [Read more...] about Japanese deliveryman continues working despite losing a finger
Archives for April 2023
Top 10 Japanese billionaires of 2023
Recently, the list of the top 10 wealthiest Japanese billionaires for the year 2023 was published. This article provides an insight into each of their backgrounds, their respective companies, and their current standings in the billionaire ranking. It is noteworthy that as of April 23, 2023, Tadashi Yanai has been recognized as the wealthiest individual in Japan with an … [Read more...] about Top 10 Japanese billionaires of 2023
The Reason Why Cherry Blossoms Should Never Be Picked
Hanami, which means "flower viewing" in Japanese, is a popular tradition where people gather to admire the beauty of cherry blossoms, also known as sakura. During this time, individuals from all over Japan come together in a joyous and relaxed atmosphere, where there are few etiquette rules associated with the event. However, one action that is strictly forbidden is picking … [Read more...] about The Reason Why Cherry Blossoms Should Never Be Picked
Meisa Kuroki – A Japanese Celebrity with Brazilian Roots
Satsuki Shimabukuro, better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki, is a Japanese actress, model, and singer of Brazilian and Japanese heritage. Her father is of mixed race, born to a Brazilian mother and a Japanese father. With her striking looks and charismatic personality, Kuroki has made a name for herself in the Japanese and international fashion industries. This article … [Read more...] about Meisa Kuroki – A Japanese Celebrity with Brazilian Roots
Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from using their phones
Customers at DEBU-CHAN, a ramen restaurant located in Tokyo's fiercely competitive "ramen battlefield," are no longer allowed to watch videos on their phones while dining. The restaurant's owner, Kota Kai, introduced this new rule last month after he observed that customers who watched videos took longer to start eating. While he understands that some customers do not intend … [Read more...] about Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from using their phones
How Japan Inherited The Raccoon Infestation Through A Children’s Book
Raccoons today are considered a menace in Japan and are known for rummaging around in trash as well as stealing merchandise from merchants, eating crops, and even harming the historical Japanese temples due to their sharp claws as well as their poop. However, their poop-filled invasion began in 1977 when children from Japan were in a frenzy over the cartoon character raccoon … [Read more...] about How Japan Inherited The Raccoon Infestation Through A Children’s Book
Japan’s Dolphin Meat Contains Mercury Levels up to 100 Times the Safe Limit, Tests Show
Marine conservation group, Action for Dolphins (AFD), has lodged a complaint with police in Japan, demanding the removal of 'toxic' dolphin meat from sale. A recent test carried out by a Japanese laboratory found that a sample of Risso's dolphin offal exceeded the government's recommended safe level of mercury by up to 97.5 times, while another package of the same product … [Read more...] about Japan’s Dolphin Meat Contains Mercury Levels up to 100 Times the Safe Limit, Tests Show
A Japanese waitress was fired for adding her own blood to cocktails she served
A waitress at the Mondaiji Con Cafe Daku in Sapporo, Hokkaido was fired after it was discovered that she had added her own blood to cocktails she served to unsuspecting customers. The cafe, whose name translates to 'Problem Child Concept Café', issued an apology for the incident. Earlier this month, the cafe took to Twitter to address customers' concerns and announced that the … [Read more...] about A Japanese waitress was fired for adding her own blood to cocktails she served
7 Famous Japanese Dog Breeds
Japan has great reverence for animals, and dogs are certainly no exception. For the Japanese, dogs are thought of as national treasures. Though the native breeds of Japan can be traced back thousands of years, 7 Famous Japanese Dog Breeds considered rare even in Japan, making them even more special. Anyone who owns one of these rare dog breeds is exceptionally lucky, not only … [Read more...] about 7 Famous Japanese Dog Breeds
No-one Recognizes Travis Scott During His Cringe Face Reveal In Japan
Travis Scott is viral again, and not for the right reasons, following a video of him not being recognized in Japan that was posted online. The video posted on Twitter shows Scott presumably 'expecting' to be surrounded by fans for pictures.The video has more than 13.3 million views as of writing, and most of the audience has a common opinion that Scott hugely embarrassed … [Read more...] about No-one Recognizes Travis Scott During His Cringe Face Reveal In Japan
Half of unmarried under-30s in Japan don’t want kids, says report.
A recent survey conducted by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. revealed that around half of unmarried individuals aged 18 to 29 in Japan do not want to have children. The study, which involved 400 participants, showed that 49.4 percent of respondents cited economic concerns and the burden of parenting as the reasons for their decision. According to the survey, 53 percent of men and … [Read more...] about Half of unmarried under-30s in Japan don’t want kids, says report.
Japan Is Running Out Of Land To Bury Chickens Because Of Bird Flu
Japan has lost thousands of chickens due to the bird flu and is now out of the land available to bury them.On Tuesday, Japanese state-owned television station NHK announced on the news that 16 of 26 prefectures within the country didn't have sufficient land to dispose of the birds killed properly. The entire 26 prefectures had experienced recent outbreaks of avian … [Read more...] about Japan Is Running Out Of Land To Bury Chickens Because Of Bird Flu