According to Mainichi Shimbun, a 58-year-old man surrendered himself to police one day after they found a body in his residence. The body was wrapped in plastic bags in the apartment he shared with his elder brother. Fukuoka Prefectural Police's Munakata Police Station is questioning the 58-year-old to see if he has any knowledge about the body's circumstances. After … [Read more...] about An Abandoned Corpse Found In A Residence In Southwest Japan
November Looks Promising For Japan As Vaccination Rate reaches 50%
The Japanese authorities have announced that more than 50% of its citizens are fully vaccinated. Japan, unlike other wealthy countries, began the vaccine rollouts a month later in February. This is mainly due to a very detailed and lengthy clinical approval process. However, the elderly were hesitant about the idea of vaccines, and there was a shortage of imported vaccines. … [Read more...] about November Looks Promising For Japan As Vaccination Rate reaches 50%
Japanese University Announces Development of A Nasal Spray Vaccine
Which would you prefer, a needle vaccine in arm or a spray in your nose? While every one should get vaccines, not everyone likes sharp needles. There’s something called trypanophobia, a.k.a. a fear of needles, and it can become quite troubling to get a shot. As seen at vaccination centers worldwide, a lot of people pass out and get panic attacks while getting a shot. However, … [Read more...] about Japanese University Announces Development of A Nasal Spray Vaccine
Kanji Characters As Fighting Game Characters, Watch This Coolest Video !
It is said that Kanji are one of the hardest parts of leaning Japanese, but they’re easier when they have move sets related to their meanings. but, not at all. Kanji is the artistic language that touches the human sensation too. There are a lot of people who’re learning Japanese settle into a sort of adversarial relationship with kanji, the most complex of Japan’s three … [Read more...] about Kanji Characters As Fighting Game Characters, Watch This Coolest Video !
Ready-To-Drink Curry Is Now Available in Japan, By Courtesy Of Sapporo
From Horse meat to Whale meat and from natto (fermented soybeans) to shirako (fish’s sperm sack), Japan’s food taste could seem quite unusual to the rest of the world. However, everyone can agree that the variety of food you get here is marvelous. Similarly, some ready-to-eat, canned drinks, and instant foods aren’t bad either. Hence, they have now come up with … [Read more...] about Ready-To-Drink Curry Is Now Available in Japan, By Courtesy Of Sapporo
Japanese Cat Motimaru Becomes YouTube’s Most Viewed Cat
2019 wasn't the best of the years for us. Australia’s Black Summer, extradition bill on Hongkong that led to massive protests, the UK leaving the European Union are only a few examples. However, 2019 was also the year when a future YouTube star was born. He’s a Scottish Fold called Motimaru (pronounced as Mochi-maru). His YouTube career started at the age of 50days, … [Read more...] about Japanese Cat Motimaru Becomes YouTube’s Most Viewed Cat
Calgary Zoo’s Japanese Macaque Dies During Habitat Introduction
After the monkeys who were going to be his companions in the habitat became hostile, a Japanese macaque monkey was killed at Calgary Zoo. According to the zoo, Kyubi the 4-year-old monkey, suffered severe injuries on Friday when he was introduced to his new habitat mates. The male monkey was at the zoo from the spring. The animal care, health, and welfare team worked … [Read more...] about Calgary Zoo’s Japanese Macaque Dies During Habitat Introduction
Jung Hae-in Might Be Featured In Japanese Director Takashi Miike’s “Connect”
South Korean actor Jung Hae-in has been awfully busy these days, mostly because of the hit success of his Netflix Series, "D.P" last August. Tons of new offers for roles have piled up on the actor's doorstep. Among them, the drama "Connect" might possibly be his next project. FNC Entertainment announced that Jung Hae-in has been offered the lead role in "Connect," which will … [Read more...] about Jung Hae-in Might Be Featured In Japanese Director Takashi Miike’s “Connect”
Japan Can Now Provide Defense Weapons To Vietnam
Japan has signed a new agreement with Vietnam that allows her to give defense weapons and technologies to Vietnam. This is a step up in military cooperation amid concerns about China's increasing military influence. Nobuo Kishi, Japan's Defense Minister, said that the agreement promotes their relationship "to a higher level" and that Japan will continue strengthening defense … [Read more...] about Japan Can Now Provide Defense Weapons To Vietnam
Japan Gets A Loneliness Minister to Improve Mental Health of Citizens
Pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the mental and physical wellbeing of people from all over the world. To address this problem, Yoshihide Suga, Japan's Prime Minister, has designated Tetsushi Sakamoto, regional revitalization minister, to take on a second part-time role back in February. Sakamoto will serve as the Minister of Loneliness, which addresses loneliness and … [Read more...] about Japan Gets A Loneliness Minister to Improve Mental Health of Citizens
Japanese University Uses Robots To Facilitate Online Graduation
People around the globe have struggled to cope with the pandemic that has plagued our planet for a while now.Unfortunately, many university students have to finish their degrees online. This takes away the joy of graduation. Considering many years of hard work of the students, one university in Japan decided to give them the respect and recognition they deserve. BTT University … [Read more...] about Japanese University Uses Robots To Facilitate Online Graduation
15 Genius Inventions That Still Exist Only in Japan
Japan is well known for its inventions. Some of them are weird, others are genius, while still others are somewhere in between. We’ve done many posts on the great things that Japan has to offer and that’s because the country never fails to impress and surprise us. There are some truly genius Japanese inventions that the whole world could benefit from using. Here we have a … [Read more...] about 15 Genius Inventions That Still Exist Only in Japan