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DNA study traces origins of Japanese to Paleolithic man

Modern Japanese appear to be genetically descended from the Paleolithic Minatogawa people, according to DNA analysis of human remains in Okinawa Prefecture dating from 20,000 years ago. According to current mainstream theory, Japanese have mixed origins in the Jomon people known for their distinctive pottery culture (c. 14500 B.C.-1000 B.C.) and the Yayoi people with […]

Japanese Ramen Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Says

Japan｜ A recent study in Japan has reportedly found a link between eating ramen and dying from heart attacks. Researchers from Jichi Medical University investigated the association between the prevalence of ramen restaurants and stroke mortality in Japanese prefectures, Quartz reports. In the paper published in Nutrition Journal, the scientists studied the health data of […]

Meet Takimika, Japan’s 90-Year-Old Fitness Instructor who has inspired many

JAPAN| Fitness instructor Mika Takishima begins her exercise videos with a smile, raising her clenched fist and exclaiming, “Age is just a number!”She is 90 years old. “You stumble on a small step, right? Let’s do some ankle exercise to prevent a fall.”In one clip, she shows how to move the joints and shoulder blades […]

The Filipino Olympic weightlifting sensation will be given $660,000 and 2 houses for winning her country’s first-ever gold

PH| Diaz spent seven months away from her family after being stuck due to COVID-19 restrictions while on training in Malaysia. ‘I miss my mom and her food,’ she said in an interview ahead of the Olympics. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Philippines, ending the nation’s 97-year drought. “History. […]

‘Olympic Jail’ – Quarantined Dutch athletes demand fresh air

TOKYO| Dutch Olympic athletes in hotel quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 said they went on “strike” over a lack of fresh air in their rooms, winning 15 minutes a day at an open window. All six isolated team members from the Netherlands took part in the protest in the hotel lobby, said taekwondo fighter […]

When Italian Volleyballers Suddenly Realize Their Japanese Opponent Speaks Italian(VIDEO)

TOKYO| Yuki Ishikawa, a Japanese professional volleyball player, is from Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture. Ishikawa, who plays as an outside hitter, is the captain for the Japan men’s volleyball team.He is currently playing at Power Volley Milano, an Italian Volleyball League club. Team Italy discovers Yuki speaks Italian and starts covering their mouths with […]

Japan obliterates world record for fastest internet speed ever

TOKYO| Japan is now the country that holds the world record for the fastest internet speed ever, destroying the previous record.Japan has just set a new world record for the fastest internet speed, absolutely obliterating the previous record by nearly double. According to a paper presented at the International Conference on Optical Fiber Communications in […]

Japan lied about the weather in its Olympic bid and now athletes are paying the price

TOKYO| The finish line of the men’s triathlon Monday morning looked something like a battlefield scene, bodies sprawled out on ground, trainers coming to the aid of overheated athletes, even a few being helped off with their arms draped over shoulders. This despite the Olympics moving the start time to 6:30 a.m. in an effort […]

50 Illustrations Showing The Cultural Differences Between Japan And Other Countries

Eva is a comic artist who studied in Tokyo from 2010 to 2014. During her stay in the country, the artist noticed many cultural differences between her home country and Japan. To deal with this sudden cultural shock, Eva started creating funny comics about it. The artist hopes her comics will not only help foreigners […]

Olympics Ratings Set to Crash, Research Suggests ‘Get Woke, Go Broke’ Effect Partly to Blame, Report

Tokyo| Zeta Global, a marketing research firm, conducted a poll of Americans last week about the Olympics. They found that most Americans aren’t interested in the games this year. The company discovered that more than 60% of Americans couldn’t express excitement or interest about the summer games and that at least 45% of Americans said […]