Japan Informer

In Toba Aquarium, the keeper of the facility's 5 giant isopods found some 'fecel matter' in their tank, concluding that they have finally pooped for the first time since April 2018. In 2014, one of their first giant isopods, No. 1, died after having not eaten for five years. Here's a video taken in 2013 showing attempts to feed No. 1, which would simply play with … [Read more...] about Gigantic Undersea Bug In Aquarium Poops For The First Time In Two Years

If you didn't have enough reasons to go Japan as it is, here's something that may finally lure you in – a Dragon Ball Cafe & Diner in Osaka invites you to immerse yourself in the world of Dragon Ball Z and "eat like Goku!" Dedicated to the work of Akira Toriyama, the restaurant serves an impressive thematic menucontaining items like Krillin's dumplings, Oolong's ramen … [Read more...] about Inside The Dragon Ball Z-Themed Cafe In Japan

"The flavor is something deep, something that doesn't have a huge impact, but it does give you a slightly mysterious feeling and finally you understand it, and it is really, really tasty." That is how Yashuhito Teshima describes the unique, white strawberries he is cultivating in the south of Japan. Mysterious, indeed. https://youtu.be/Pns6I6IhVaY In Japan, some types of … [Read more...] about Secret About The White Strawberry In Japan ?

There's nothing worse than the moment you realize you've lost your camera and all of the memories contained inside it. But on the rare occasion when it does come back to you, it makes for a damn good story. That's exactly what happened to one tourist last week when a group of schoolchildren in Taiwan found the camera she had lost while travelling in Ishigaki, Japan, two years … [Read more...] about Camera Lost In Japan Found In Taiwan After Two Years At Sea

Pikachu bamboozled fans earlier this year when the small mouse-like mascot traded-in its incessant "pika pika" banter for full sentences and a high-pitch human voice. Now, in an attempt to harness this newfound bi-lingual talent, Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno has made this iconic Pokemon character an official country ambassador alongside Hello Kitty. Announcing the … [Read more...] about Did You Know? Pikachu Is The Official Ambassador For Japanese Government

When you think of kawaii fashion, the first thing that pops to mind is Japan's Harajuku district filled with people in frilled, pastel-colored outfits, crazy wigs, adorable accessories like ribbons, pins, tiaras and such. It's cute, upbeat and innocent.However, in this technicolor universe of wonder and excitement, a different branch of kawaii subculture is unfolding, and it's … [Read more...] about This Dark Version Of Kawaii Subculture Spotlights Mental Health Issues In Japan

Masters of Ink is a Konbini original introducing you to a whole spectrum of tattoo artists from all over the world. Custom designers specializing in every style from modern dotwork to traditional Americana tattoos – tune in for something new every week!Traditions and labels are two concepts easily overused in the public's perception of tattoo art. Yet, many contemporary artists … [Read more...] about Masters Of Ink: Radical Black Ink Tattoos By Exiled Japanese Artist Gakkin

Selfies taken on smartphones are one of the must-dos for young girls nowadays, and Japan is no exception. As popular Japanese pop icons or teen models post their selfies on social media, Japanese young girls would fire up their camera apps and pose a similar way. They do this not just to be like the icons they admire, but also to figure out the best poses for looking good … [Read more...] about Make your selfie more attractive with these 10 popular Japanese poses

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, no matter how well-prepared you are, there’s sure to be a lot you’ll be surprised by! Let’s take a look at 10 things in Japan that might surprise you when you first hop off the plane. With these in mind, you can enjoy your first trip to Japan even more! 1. Slurping food You’ve just arrived in Japan for the first time, … [Read more...] about 10 things that might surprise you when you visit Japan

School uniforms bring back memories of our bitter-sweet childhood days. In Japan, however, they aren’t just clothes, they’re symbols of “seishun” (youth) and a big part of the country’s culture. Girls in Japan love their school uniforms, and there are fans of Japanese school uniforms all over the world. We know you love these cute school uniforms too, but do you really know … [Read more...] about Everything you wanted to know about school girl’s uniforms in Japan

THE WORLD’s most beautiful treasures aren’t always in plain sight; we find them in most unsuspecting places sometimes, tucked away and hidden but shining with potential. Nagasaki city, in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan, is the perfect example of this.The treasures found on this island come in the form of century-old Christian churches, each one filled with colour, impressive … [Read more...] about The Japanese city with a Christian history

Aluminum foil looks pretty boring. It is used for packaging, insulation, cooking… and making really shiny balls that appear to have no real purpose, apparently. That’s right, thanks to a Japanese jeweler, the whole country became obsessed with refining these metal leaves, and we aren’t sure how to react. According to Twitter user @puchuco709, they took a whole 16-metre … [Read more...] about Japanese Are Polishing Foil Balls To Perfection, And The Result Is Too Satisfying