World War II was a devastating time in world history—so devastating that the death toll is estimated to have reached 50 million to 80 million fatalities. Although the 6-year war was brought to its final point in 1945, it wasn’t over for intelligence officer, Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda who continued to carry out his superior’s orders until 1975. After graduating in 1939, Onoda … [Read more...] about Japanese WWII Soldier Didn’t Surrender Till 1975
Doing Business In Japan? 10 Etiquette Rules You Should Know
If you're doing business with a Japanese company (or hoping to win one as a client), here are 10 key ways to prepare yourself for the cultural differences." A traveler without observation," said Persian poet Saadi, "is a bird without wings.” The same can be said of a business traveler doing business in a foreign country. Observing another culture's etiquette opens doors to … [Read more...] about Doing Business In Japan? 10 Etiquette Rules You Should Know
Unusual Blue Ramen Served Up In Tokyo
In a city with seemingly more ramen restaurants than people, crafty ramen masters have been coming up with new and exciting takes on the traditional noodle dish. About a year ago the owner of Kipposhi, a small ramen joint near the Tokyo Sky Tree, sat pondering – he wanted to create something beautiful. A dish that would please all the senses… something magical. That day … [Read more...] about Unusual Blue Ramen Served Up In Tokyo
Ferrari Designer Launches World’s Most Luxurious Sleeper Train in Japan
Public transit meets luxury transport in this elegant and open train design with rich interiors as well as copious windows for viewing the passing landscape. The champagne-colored Shiki-Shima sleeper boasts aesthetics by Ken Kiyoyuki Okuyama, the automotive designer behind the Ferrari Enzo as well as Maserati Quattroporte. Inside, branching window frames are meant to … [Read more...] about Ferrari Designer Launches World’s Most Luxurious Sleeper Train in Japan
Invisible Bicycles: Tokyo’s High-Tech Underground Bike Parking
In Tokyo, 14% of commuting traffic is on bike, according to the Japanese Transport Ministry. But you'd never guess it. That's because the Japanese capital is burying thousands of bikes in underground parking vaults, in a bid to keep its sidewalks tidy. From street level, an Eco Cycle looks like a small kiosk --a 560-square-foot hub with a door that seemingly leads to … [Read more...] about Invisible Bicycles: Tokyo’s High-Tech Underground Bike Parking
Japanese Tea Ceremony: History & Philosophy
The Japanese Tea Ceremony The Japanese tea ceremony is called Chanoyu, Sado or simply Ocha in Japanese. It is a choreographic ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea, called Matcha, together with traditional Japanese sweets to balance with the bitter taste of the tea. Preparing tea in this ceremony means pouring all one's attention into the predefined movements. The … [Read more...] about Japanese Tea Ceremony: History & Philosophy
The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes’ Hires People With Dementia So Every Order Is A Surprise
The last thing you want when you go out for a meal is to have your order messed up. You go to a restaurant so you don't have to worry about anything and can simply enjoy your meal. Well, at this restaurant in Tokyo, when you order something you may not end up getting it. But for the customers, they're prepared for this and it's all in order to bring awareness and understanding … [Read more...] about The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes’ Hires People With Dementia So Every Order Is A Surprise
8 reasons Japan is so clean
While Japan has some environmental problems it has yet to thoroughly understand and tackle, such as garbage in the Seto Inland Sea, overall, it’s a pretty clean country. The cities in particular are extremely well looked after. Graffiti is rare, people seldom throw trash on the ground and there are no signs warning of a hefty fine if you do. While not all Japanese people are as … [Read more...] about 8 reasons Japan is so clean
8 Incredibly Useful Japanese Words That Have No English Equivalen
Recently, we talked about how Japanese, while a tough language to learn, isn’t quite as difficult as some horror stories make it out to be. Still, if English is your native language, certain Japanese grammar rules, like saying “wa” and “o” to mark the subject and object of your sentences, can seem like a major hassle. With practice, though, these things start to become … [Read more...] about 8 Incredibly Useful Japanese Words That Have No English Equivalen
The 13 Best Japanese Horror Films
Japan has a rich storytelling tradition, a big part of which is horror. And that tradition feeds directly into the film. That means Japan’s horror cinema is amazing…if you know the right films to watch. If you’re looking for the absolute best and scariest Japanese horror movies out there, look no further. It doesn’t get better than this. 1. ONIBABA (1964) Horror is … [Read more...] about The 13 Best Japanese Horror Films
One Of Japan’s Most Haunting Locations, Aokigahara Forest And Suicide
The scariest natural place in Japan are most suspension and amazing to.Let us have A Brief Look Into Its History As One Of Japan’s Most Haunting Locations, Aokigahara Forest. Arguably one of the most haunted places in Japan (if not the most haunted place), Aokigahara Forest has inadvertently become the final resting place for hundreds of people. The thick foliage and eerie … [Read more...] about One Of Japan’s Most Haunting Locations, Aokigahara Forest And Suicide
Japan newlyweds can receive up to 600,000 yen to start new life
Newly married couples can receive up to 600,000 yen ($5,700) to cover their rent and other costs to start a new life from next April if they live in a municipality adopting Japan's newlywed support program, government sources said Sunday. As the nation's ultralow birth rate is attributed mainly to the tendency that people marry late or stay unmarried, the government will … [Read more...] about Japan newlyweds can receive up to 600,000 yen to start new life