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We all know the stereotype about hospital food: it's literally the worst kind of food on the planet. Think jello and food that generally looks and tastes like plastic. Generally, that stereotype is true of most hospitals. But after Reddit user Jenkinsinjapan shared photos of what her food looked like while staying in a Japanese hospital after giving birth, the internet had … [Read more...] about This Is What Hospital Food Looks Like in Japan And It’s Incredibly Gourmet

Black and White Photos by a Japanese photographer from the backstreets of Cuba "Deep Habana" is a series by Japanese photographer Takahiko Nakado, shot on the streets of Habana, Cuba. Nakado's signature atmospheric style reveals the vibrant culture of traditional Cuban life. His black and white shots feature intimate moments with the people he met on the … [Read more...] about Black and White Photos by a Japanese photographer from the backstreets of Cuba

Japanese Artist transforms Vintage sneakers into really expensive Planters Japanese artist Kosuke Sugimoto, aka Shoetree, was first inspired to mix plants and sneakers after seeing the way roots can snake through brickwork and moss-covered, abandoned buildings. With this in mind, Shoetree began creating his own version of the strange occurrence. Swapping vintage … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist transforms Vintage sneakers into really expensive Planters

An unidentified white balloon-like object was spotted by residents in northeastern Japan on Wednesday, with some people directing inquiries to police and other local authorities while others took to Twitter to voice their excitement. An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sendai office in Miyagi Prefecture confirmed it was not an item flown by the agency, saying, … [Read more...] about Balloon-like UFO spotted in skies above northeastern Japan

Global apparel retailer Uniqlo will launch the AIRism mask at all stores in Japan including its Japan online store on Friday. The company said it developed the face mask in response to feedback from numerous customers seeking a reusable, comfortable item that provides daily protection in these challenging times. The AIRism mask employs a triple-layer structure. A … [Read more...] about Uniqlo to launch AIRism face mask

A MAGNITUDE 6.1 earthquake struck the Japanese city of Takatsuki, in the Osaka Prefecture, on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring 243. Here are the latest earthquake damage pictures from Osaka prefecture. Debris of damaged walls are scattered following an earthquake, in Ibaraki, Osaka, Monday, June 18, 2018. A … [Read more...] about In Photos: Latest Osaka damage pictures after 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan

Tokyo (CNN)A strong earthquake hit the Japanese city of Osaka during morning rush hour Monday, killing at least three people and injuring 214, Japan's government says. The 5.3 magnitude quake shook Osaka, on Japan's main Honshu Island, around 8 a.m. Monday local time (7 p.m. Sunday ET) according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The Japan Meteorology Agency put the … [Read more...] about Three Dead, Hundreds Injured by Earthquake in Western Japan’s Osaka

Bus stops come in all shapes and sizes. In the small Japanese town of Konagai, in the outskirts of Isahaya, in Nagasaki Prefecture, they come in five different flavors — watermelon, strawberry, orange, muskmelon and tomato. These quirky bus stops were originally built for the 1990 Travel Expo in order to attract visitors arriving from various location. The actual Expo … [Read more...] about 10 Mind Blowing Pics Of Japan’s Cute Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops

The Blue Pond is located in the left bank of the River Bieigawa, southeast of the town of Biei in Hokkaido, Japan, about 2.5 km northwest from the Platinum hot springs at the foot of Mt. Tokachi. The pond gets its name from the unnaturally bright blue hue of its water. With tree stumps protruding from the surface of the water, not unlike Lake Kaindy, the Blue Pond has an … [Read more...] about Stunning View of Blue Pond in Hokkaido, Japan (photos)

Many public bath houses in Japan have special pools lined with live metal electrodes for those peculiar bathers who would rather have actual electricity surging through their bodies than have coffees like normal folks. These baths are known as denki buro or “electric baths” and they are found throughout Japan. Whatever you had learned about the deadly combination of … [Read more...] about Denki Buro: The Electric Baths of Japan

Nearly three months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. In a series of photos taken by the AP, parts of Japan hit by the earthquake and tsunami are shown shortly after the disaster, then after nearly three months of cleanup efforts. It’s amazing to see the effort in some places to restore life to as normal as possible. Photo taken on 2011-6-10 … [Read more...] about Before And After Pictures of Japan’s Tsunami Cleanup Progress 2011