Archives for October 2023

Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon TV: A New Chapter in Animation History

October 12, 2023 by Japan Informer

Nippon TV has purchased the legendary Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli is renowned for creating famous films like "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away". This acquisition occurred after the company's legendary co-founder and director, Hayao Miyazaki, was unable to find a successor.The board of directors met Thursday to approve the resolution that allows … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon TV: A New Chapter in Animation History

Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

October 10, 2023 by Japan Informer

Japanese swords are available in a variety of kinds, varying in size, shape, form, and use. A few of the most well-known types are the katana, which is a single-edged weapon used by samurai warriors; the tachi, which is a lengthy curved sword that the mounted soldiers use; the wakizashi, which is an oblong-shaped sword that is often used with katanas; the tanto, which is a tiny … [Read more...] about Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

18 Unique Things in Japan that seem to be either Creative or Funny or Wild or Genius! Anything but not boring.

Japan as a country is extremely technologically advanced with a maximum number of people highly educated. You can see the lifestyle of the people of Japan and their culture influencing everything around them. Thus as an outsider, you can experience their values and traditions. It is also known for its customer service, trust factor, and […]

18 Essential Phrases For Understanding Life In Japan

1. Kawaii (Ka-wa-eeee) “Cute” In Japan, kawaii is a life force unto itself, permeating and sustaining all things in delicate harmony. Cuteness is so rampant that convenience stores, popular brands, cities, prefectures, bank campaigns and even government agencies ALL have their own animated mascot characters. 2. Otsukaresama deshita (Oh-su-ka-ray-sa-ma day-she-ta) This is a fantastic expression […]

Japanese Instagrammer’s Bentos For Her Husband Takes Packed Lunches To A New Level

At first glance, Japanese Instagrammer @kinakobun seems like any other person posting pictures of her pets and food. But a closer look through the posts of her beloved java sparrow Shian is a myriad of photos of her husband’s lunches. And not just lunches, but homemade, decorative bento that is truly out of this world. […]

The Most proper way to give and receive business cards in Japan

In Japa, Buisness cards are of big deal. You’ll see them exchanged at every meeting between professionals, and they’re to be treated with the utmost respect, as though they’re a thin, paper extension of their owners themselves. Because of their importance, there’s also a thorough subsection of Japanese etiquette devoted to how exactly you should […]

Creative Bookends By Japanese Artist That You Have To See From Up Close To Really Appreciate

You can get lost in a good book. They transport you to another place, another time, and even other realms. Well, a Japanese artist, Monde, has found his own way to take book-lovers to another world, it’s a whimsical art project called – bookshelf dioramas. The unique bookends are detailed replicas of the winding, narrow […]

TWICE Becomes The First And Only Girl Group To Surpass 1 Billions Streams In Japan!

TWICE debuted with JYP Entertainment in 2015. It quickly rose to prominence as one of the most popular girl groups. This week, they have added another item to their ever-growing collection of accomplishments that solidifies their position at the top. The Recording Industry Association of Japan (also called RIAJ) has certified Twice’s 2020 single, “I […]

The World War II Nurses Who Survived Three Years in a Japanese Prison Camp

In 1942, the Japanese captured 77 American Army and Navy nurses. This event marked the beginning of what would be one of the most important but little-known stories of bravery and suffering during World War II. Amazingly, each woman survived three years of hunger, illness, and fear as prisoners of war. All the while, they […]

Japanese Company Behind $777,000 Hoverbike Is Planning To Go Public

As per Bloomberg, the Japanese company behind a flying motorbike worth $777,000 plans to float on the stock market through an IPO to raise more funds. The hoverbike called XTURISMO is the product of ALI Technologies that are located in Tokyo. Its CEO Daisuke Katano said that the company plans to enter the Mother Markets […]

15 Creative life-style ideas that Japan came up with!

JAPAN| When you are in Japan, you won’t stop being amazed by crazy inventions and ideas that you could never have thought existed! Japan is a very unique place with a lot of interesting people and with such advanced technical facilities, these great minds have been able to come up with pretty interesting ideas! Here […]

13 Japanese Schools Rules You Probably Didn’t Know

“School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside” –Lon Watters Each country has a set of goals for development, and it makes every effort to instill these goals and ideals in the next generation. The best tool for this is the educational system. The Japanese educational system is regarded as one of the […]