Nobody is ever truly ready for the destructive force of a natural disaster. While people can be evacuated along with some of their belongings, not everything can be saved. What makes it even worse is that while disasters like storms and hurricanes can be predicted and prepared for, earthquakes, on the other hand, are impossible to predict. However, that doesn’t stop people … [Read more...] about A Video Surfaced Of The 9.0 Earthquake And Tsunami That Hit Japan In 2011 And It’s Terrifying To Watch
Photographer Bought Tickets To Japan During The Cherry Blossom, But Ended Up In A Pink Fairy Tale Instead
My name is Kristina, I'm a photographer from Moscow. And one day, my friends and I just took tickets and got to Japan during the cherry blossom. Japan itself is an amazing country, and during the pink madness it turns into a fairy tale. The time of cherry blossom in Japan is called Hanami. More info: Instagram #1 Himeji-jo Castle #2 Hitachi Seaside Park #3 … [Read more...] about Photographer Bought Tickets To Japan During The Cherry Blossom, But Ended Up In A Pink Fairy Tale Instead
Japanese Man Creates Anti-Cat Keyboard Protection, Tests It On His Cat
Cats love being the center of dear owner’s attention, and will often go to great lengths to ensure they get it. However, they face competition against the phones and computers with which we interact with increasing frequency, and so they fight back in the only way they know how. Plonking themselves down, directly on that damn keyboard! What to do in this case? Well, the best … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Creates Anti-Cat Keyboard Protection, Tests It On His Cat
Japanese Cat Owners Turn IKEA Doll Beds Into Adorable Cat Beds
Some clever Japanese cat owners have re-purposed a simple but popular doll bed from IKEA, turning it into an adorable bed for their cats and other pets. The $20 Duktig is officially a toy bed for children’s dolls, but it also seems to have become IKEA’s first foray into the pet furniture market. Incidentally, the slot at either end of the bed is an excellent feature for … [Read more...] about Japanese Cat Owners Turn IKEA Doll Beds Into Adorable Cat Beds
The Way This Japanese Pet Groomer Transforms Dogs Is Going Viral
Dogs do some of their own grooming but every once in a while they need a little help. Yoriko Hamachiyo, a dog grooming specialist, has taken it a step further. She has had a dog spa and salon called Yorikokoro for six years and has mastered the craft of transforming cute puppies into perfect fluff balls. She got into dog haircuts when she took her own pooch to a grooming … [Read more...] about The Way This Japanese Pet Groomer Transforms Dogs Is Going Viral
Japanese Cat Water Cake Is Taking Over Twitter In Japan
Ever heard of a water cake? It’s a clear and jiggly Japanese dessert that looks exactly like a huge drop of water. This water mochi was first served and made popular by a confectionery in Yamanashi. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, now Twitter user mithiruka shared a pic of a clear water cake in the shape of a sleeping cat. The Internet is going absolutely crazy about … [Read more...] about Japanese Cat Water Cake Is Taking Over Twitter In Japan
There’s A Train Station In Japan Built Solely To Admire The Scenery And The Only Way To Access It Is By Train
Japan is small but a scenic country filled with awe-inspiring travel routes and luxurious vessels in which to travel through them. The latest transport design from the unique archipelago comes in the form of a train station sat isolated along the Nishiki River in Iwakuni, with no entrance and no exit. This Japanese train station can only be accessed one way Located on … [Read more...] about There’s A Train Station In Japan Built Solely To Admire The Scenery And The Only Way To Access It Is By Train
Obon: The Japanese Festival of the Dead
It is this time of the year when Japan suddenly turns tranquil, trains get empty and cemetaries start blooming with flowers. It's Obon — the Japanese summer festival of welcoming back ancestors' spirits and returning to one's family roots. On a par with celebrating the New Year’s holidays in terms of importance and meticulous preparations, obon — which usually lasts for … [Read more...] about Obon: The Japanese Festival of the Dead
Tokyo Skytree tickets are 50 percent off for Tokyo residents this August
If you have yet to visit Tokyo’s tallest observation deck, now is your chance to enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline for a bargain. Between now and August 23, Tokyo residents can go up Tokyo Skytree for half the usual price. Opt for the Tembo Deck ticket, which admits you into the first observation deck at a height of 350m. After discount, the ticket costs ¥1,050 for … [Read more...] about Tokyo Skytree tickets are 50 percent off for Tokyo residents this August
Top 10 Cat Islands of Japan (Photo Feature)
In the never-ending debate as to whether cats or dogs are the superior animal, it’s pretty safe to say felines have the edge as far as tranquility is concerned. For example, an island full of stray dogs is likely to be visited by animal control, whereas an island covered in cats instead gets visited by tons of tourists. This ability to live in general harmony with the human … [Read more...] about Top 10 Cat Islands of Japan (Photo Feature)
10 Truths You Don’t Want To Know About All-Girls Schools in Japan
Among many people, there exists a very “mystical” image of all-girls schools. They are even referred to as the “secret garden” among many Japanese people. Let's take Nogizaka46 as an example. They are said to be produced with the theme of an all-girls school, and their costumes are made to look like school uniforms. However, since there is often a holy image attached to this … [Read more...] about 10 Truths You Don’t Want To Know About All-Girls Schools in Japan
7 YOUTUBE CHANNELS TO HELP YOU LEARN JAPANESE
Ohayogozaimasu Japanese learners! Are you using YouTube to learn Japanese? If not, why not? There are so many amazing Japanese YouTube channels out there. And with more and more videos uploaded each day, you’re guaranteed to find your perfect teacher. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced student, studying just for fun or for JLPT level 1, there’s a YouTuber who can … [Read more...] about 7 YOUTUBE CHANNELS TO HELP YOU LEARN JAPANESE