The 95th iteration of Comiket, Japan’s largest independently produced dojinshi manga event, took place at Tokyo’s Big Sight convention center, and once again cosplayers were out in full force. The die-hard fans of comic from all over the world have been following every detail of the comicket. But as interesting a season it was, there was also something else very interesting … [Read more...] about The beautiful cosplayers of summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
Pokemon outbreak hits Yokohama as Pikachus, Eevees take over streets
Yokohama, Japan, Aug 13 (efe-epa).- The scenic bayside area of the Minato Mirai harbor district came alive Monday with thousands of swaying Eevees and Pikachus locking steps and having the time of their lives. Cute screeches of "Pika-Pika" abounded as the most popular kids' pocket monster from the eponymous Nintendo video game series, took over the streets of Minato Mirai to … [Read more...] about Pokemon outbreak hits Yokohama as Pikachus, Eevees take over streets
People In Japan Are Cooking Food On Their Cars!
While many of us are sitting there and complaining about the summer heat, people in Japan, as always, have decided to take matters into their own hands! In case you don’t know, summers in Japan are crazy HOT! Though the temperatures vary around the country and are usually over 30 °C (86 °F), sometimes they go as high as 40°C (104°F)!! Even the humidity is rarely below 50%. … [Read more...] about People In Japan Are Cooking Food On Their Cars!
27 Japanese Proverbs to Help You Trust Yourself More
You are probably aware about the Japanese people and their culture, even if you have never been there. They one of the most technologically advanced nations, but they also keep their roots to themselves. They have ancient traditions that have survived through centuries. They are also thought to be very wise people, probably because of their close connection to their roots and … [Read more...] about 27 Japanese Proverbs to Help You Trust Yourself More
15 Countries And Their Typical School Uniforms
Schools in many countries around the world require their students to wear uniforms. This practice can be traced all the way back to 16th century England and the Christ Hospital School in London which in 1552 was the first school to introduce uniforms. Since then many debates have been had whether or not wearing uniforms has a positive effect on students. Some of people … [Read more...] about 15 Countries And Their Typical School Uniforms
Japanese Doctors Pull Out 1.5-Inch Worm From Woman’s Tonsils After Eating Sashimi
Doctors at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo pulled out a 1.5 inch (38 millimeter) worm from a woman’s tonsils after she complained of a sore throat after eating sashimi. The discovery: The shocking incident happened earlier this year but was only reported and published at the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene on July 8, according to the New York … [Read more...] about Japanese Doctors Pull Out 1.5-Inch Worm From Woman’s Tonsils After Eating Sashimi
Meet the 14-Year-Old Japanese Racing Prodigy Aiming to Be the 1st Female F1 Champion
Juju Noda is already aiming to become among the best racing stars in the world at 14 years old. The racing prodigy, who started breaking Formula 4 records before her teens, has set her sights on becoming the first female F1 champion. Starting Young Born in 2006, her exposure to fast cars and cheering crowds came early with some inspiration from her father, former Formula … [Read more...] about Meet the 14-Year-Old Japanese Racing Prodigy Aiming to Be the 1st Female F1 Champion
Corgi From Japan Looks Like an Absolute Emoji in Every Single Photo
A very expressive corgi from Japan has gone viral for looking like a walking emoji. Gensaku, who is also known as Gen the Corgi online, is a 5-year-old dog who lives with his owner Chikomaru in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, according to Vice. The adorable pooch, described by his owner as “chill and happy most of the time” despite his looks in the photos, has been on … [Read more...] about Corgi From Japan Looks Like an Absolute Emoji in Every Single Photo
Iconic Japanese Designer Who Dressed David Bowie Passes Away at 76
Renowned Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto passed away on July 21 at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Monday. The avant-garde icon, known for his work with David Bowie, died surrounded by loved ones following his battle against acute myeloid leukemia Yamamoto’s funeral was reportedly held with family and other close relatives in attendance. A public farewell … [Read more...] about Iconic Japanese Designer Who Dressed David Bowie Passes Away at 76
Statue of Japanese American Civil Rights Icon Vandalized in Oakland
Amid the Oakland protests occurring over the weekend, the bust of civil rights leader and former city councilmember Frank Hirao Ogawa was defaced. According to CBS Local News, Officer Johnna Watson noted an estimate of about 700 demonstrators who were a part of a “peaceful march Saturday night,” but come nightfall, some started to splinter off until there were peaceful … [Read more...] about Statue of Japanese American Civil Rights Icon Vandalized in Oakland
The U.S. Used Japanese Kids to Fight in the Korean War, Top Secret Documents Reveal
The U.S. took Japanese children as young as 9 to the Korean War that broke out in 1950, according to top-secret documents from the National Archives and Records Administration. Researchers from the Mainichi Shimbun obtained the files from the United States National Archives and Records Administration in January after learning that Japanese people traveled to the Korean … [Read more...] about The U.S. Used Japanese Kids to Fight in the Korean War, Top Secret Documents Reveal
Landmark Ruling in Japan Recognizes Survivors of Atomic Bombing Outside Hiroshima
After decades of alleged neglect, Japan finally recognizes people who lived further away from Hiroshima as survivors of the atomic bombing in 1945. Landmark ruling: A Hiroshima district court ruled on Wednesday that 84 more plaintiffs, exposed to radioactive “black rain” during World War II, are now entitled to the same medical benefits as those who lived closer to where the … [Read more...] about Landmark Ruling in Japan Recognizes Survivors of Atomic Bombing Outside Hiroshima