Limited space and high land prices have prompted Japanese architects to think well outside the box. Surprise is the watchword - vegetables sprout from rooftops, walls disappear entirely and buildings seem to float on water. These are the most innovative structures in Japan. #8. House NA in Tokyo Sou Fujimoto’s wall-less home, House NA, is a three-storey house divided … [Read more...] about The 8 Coolest Buildings In japan
Ten Things You Need To Know About Japan’s Most Loyal Dog Hachiko
You are probably familiar with the Hachiko statue. It is Shibuya's most important meeting place. You also probably also know something about the dog who waited patiently at Shibuya Station each day for his owner, even after his master died. Japan continues to be inspired by the story. In 2015, another statue was placed at The University of Tokyo's campus. This caused even … [Read more...] about Ten Things You Need To Know About Japan’s Most Loyal Dog Hachiko
10 things foreigners in Japan notice about Japanese phone culture
Is Japanese smartphone culture really so different from other countries? Foreigners weigh in… Life’s really changed since we all graduated from flip-phones to smartphones. Now we all have tiny computers in our pockets which we can use to stay connected (and browse funny cat videos). But in Japan, which has always had its own unique smartphone culture, the change … [Read more...] about 10 things foreigners in Japan notice about Japanese phone culture
Man Claims To Have Slept 30 Minutes Per Day For The Last 12 Years
Daisuke, a 36-year-old Japanese man, has spent the past few years focusing on reducing sleeping hours to the fullest extent. His training focuses on getting sleep only 30 minutes per day without being tired at all. Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time in your day? Would you rather be sleepless to do the things that you love? Although that is probably true for … [Read more...] about Man Claims To Have Slept 30 Minutes Per Day For The Last 12 Years
Mother Arrested After Flushing Down A Newborn Into The Toilet
A Thai woman(28) was recently brought into custody as a suspect for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby's body. What's worse is that she flushed him down the toilet. Police say Penpanasak Supaporn admitted to the charges. Fuji Tv reported that according to police, she claimed that she gave birth in her Shinjuku Ward apartment's toilet on September 17. According to … [Read more...] about Mother Arrested After Flushing Down A Newborn Into The Toilet
Japanese Man Lives With 2 “Wives” Although Polygamy Is Illegal In Japan
Japan is a country where Polygamy is illegal. However, it doesn’t stop you from living with multiple women while only married to one. Similar is the case of Nishiyama Yoshikatsu. Nishiyama is a 40-year-old Calligraphy Artist who lives in Suga prefecture with his two wives. His first wife is “Yukari,” who is 40-year-old and has two children with Nishiyama. Similarly, the … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Lives With 2 “Wives” Although Polygamy Is Illegal In Japan
Fukushima Nuclear Reactor’s Lid Has Lethal Radiation Level
The operator of Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant might reconsider its decommissioning process after the discovery of the reactor's unrepairable condition.According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the radiation reading near the top of the No.2 reactor's containment vessel was 1.2 Sieverts an hour, much higher than the assumed reading. The plant's operator, Tokyo Electric … [Read more...] about Fukushima Nuclear Reactor’s Lid Has Lethal Radiation Level
Japanese People Have DNA That Resembles With 3 Ancient Populations!
A new analysis of ancient DNA, changes how we understand Japan's genetic ancestry. It identifies a significant contribution by people who arrived around 1,700 years ago and revolutionized Japanese culture. Research announced back on Friday revealed that Japanese have genetic resemblance to three ancient populations instead of two. This suggests a more complicated ancestry … [Read more...] about Japanese People Have DNA That Resembles With 3 Ancient Populations!
Sea Bunnies: Japan Is Going Crazy About These Furry Sea Slugs
Sea slugs aren’t exactly creatures you’d consider to be adorable, but Japan’s Twittersphere has just rediscovered what is probably the cutest sea slug ever – Jorunna parva, a sea slug that looks like a fluffy bunny. This tiny sea slug’s bunny ears are actually rhinophores, or chemosensory scent/taste organs that help them detect chemicals in the water and make their way … [Read more...] about Sea Bunnies: Japan Is Going Crazy About These Furry Sea Slugs
The Most Adorable Bird In Japan As A Delinquent Sushi
The long tailed tit (Shima Enaga) is a common sight that blends in with the snow-capped branches found on the trees of Japan's most northernmost island, Hokkaido. However, its adorable design makes it stand out since it's frequently described as "the most adorable bird to be found in Japan." It's certainly a title that it lives up to, often resembling Pokemon and Sanrio … [Read more...] about The Most Adorable Bird In Japan As A Delinquent Sushi
6 Most Beautiful Zen Rock Gardens In Kyoto
Many people go to Kyoto to see the ancient temples or for the spring blooms of sakura (cherry blossoms), but Kyoto's old-fashioned rock gardens are unavoidable. The absence of flowers doesn't only decide the beauty; the intentional placement of stones and the minimal designs in the sand, which include pebbles that look like waves, are all chosen to drive the mind to a specified … [Read more...] about 6 Most Beautiful Zen Rock Gardens In Kyoto
Amazing 30 Photos That Reflects How Obsessed Is Japan With Minimalism !!
Well, here are the 32 photos that show how obsessed Japan is with minimalism. Taking over normally means minimalism. Figures like Marie Kondo are becoming famous by spreading the gospel of throwing everything out and keeping just what you need. The movement is most prominent in Japan, where the influence of Zen Buddhism instills a desire for simplicity. Less is more … [Read more...] about Amazing 30 Photos That Reflects How Obsessed Is Japan With Minimalism !!