In mid-August, just following the Tokyo Olympics, Japan was in the grip of a 5th wave of COVID infection cases. New cases had risen to 25,000 per day in the country, and Japan's medical system was stretched to the limit. In late September, the number of cases had decreased dramatically. As of December, the national number of cases is lower than 100 cases per day. Dr. Hideaki … [Read more...] about How Japan Handled COVID And Got A Huge Drop In Infection Cases
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Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging
A Japanese research team has created a vaccine to eliminate so-called zombie cells that develop while aging and damage surrounding cells, which can cause age-related conditions like arterial stiffening. The research showed that after inoculating, the host, or the mice in this case, showed a decrease in the zombie cells which are the primary reason for stiffening the arteries. … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging
Best 5 Christmas Illuminations In Tokyo That Will Remain Only Till Christmas
The Christmas season is, without doubt, the most glittering season, and everyone celebrates Christmas with beautiful lighting illuminating the city's streets and parks. Although many of these lights stay around until the close of winter in Japan, only a few will remain till Christmas Day. Make sure you put on your warmest clothing and get there to them before they're … [Read more...] about Best 5 Christmas Illuminations In Tokyo That Will Remain Only Till Christmas
This Futuristic Luxury Train Takes You On A Trip Around Japan For ¥370,000!
The price starting at 370,000 yen per person could seem high for a train journey, but this luxury sleeper train is quite a leap over other locomotives you encounter. JR East's Train Suite Shiki-Shima is a scenic sleeper train that takes passengers for multiple days of journeys around the most beautiful places in Japan, including the wineries in Nagano or the investigation of … [Read more...] about This Futuristic Luxury Train Takes You On A Trip Around Japan For ¥370,000!
Former Japanese Princess Mako And Her Husband Settling Into NYC Quite Well
It's been a little over one month since the former Japanese princess Mako and her husband Kei Komuro completed their shift to the magnificent NYC, and it appears they are settling into their new home. The couple was seen together taking a stroll with their facemasks around the neighborhood. Mako is the oldest child of Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and the Crown Princess Kiko … [Read more...] about Former Japanese Princess Mako And Her Husband Settling Into NYC Quite Well
8 Million Abandoned Houses In Japan And Some Are Even Free!
Good news for people looking to get themselves a future home in Japan! Reasons to move into Japan? The land of the rising sun has one of the kindest populations ever, a plethora of dishes indulge in, and you can get houses for free! A growing number of vacant homes across the country are available for auction on online databases, referred to as "akiya banks "--"akiya" which … [Read more...] about 8 Million Abandoned Houses In Japan And Some Are Even Free!
Jouhatsu-People Who Want To Disappear And The Companies That Help Them
There are quite a lot of people who choose to leave their lives without leaving a trace. They leave their jobs, homes, and families at the end of the night to begin another life, sometimes with no regrets. In Japan, such people are often referred to by the name "jouhatsu." This is the Japanese word that means "evaporation". However, it also refers to those who disappear on … [Read more...] about Jouhatsu-People Who Want To Disappear And The Companies That Help Them
JR East To Continue All-Night Train Services For New Year
After 2 years, the trains around Tokyo operated by JR East will continue their all-night services along the nine lines including Yamanote, Keihin Tohoku and many more. The previous year, JR East and other railroad operators cancelled their all-night train service at midnight on the New Year's Day, after being asked by both the local and central authorities to help stop the … [Read more...] about JR East To Continue All-Night Train Services For New Year
Japan To Make Travel For Wealthy Foreigners Easier In Hopes Of Helping Economy
The government plans to streamline the process of obtaining visas for foreigners who arrive in Japan via luxury vehicles like private jets or super yachts typically used by the rich individuals according to the sources.The decision comes as the government hopes that such wealthy travelers will have a lot of spending power, and will help speed up the recovery of the … [Read more...] about Japan To Make Travel For Wealthy Foreigners Easier In Hopes Of Helping Economy
Panasonic Finally Admits The Suicide Of Employee In 2019 Was Due To Overwork
In a rare admission of its responsibility, Japanese electronic giant Panasonic acknowledged its fault and apologized for the death of a former employee due to overwork. This former worker, at the time a 43-year-old male hailed from Hiroshima Prefecture. His journey with Panasonic began back in the year 2003 where he started as merely a factory worker. In April of 2019 the … [Read more...] about Panasonic Finally Admits The Suicide Of Employee In 2019 Was Due To Overwork
123-Year-Old Japanese Only Boys School Has Skincare And Grooming Lessons!
The 125-year-old Tokyo school would like its students to consider proper grooming as a part of the "gentlemen's education."Many high schools in Japan nowadays are co-ed; however, there are some single-sex schools. The theory behind this is that schools with singles allow students to concentrate on their studies by removing the everyday distractions of teenage … [Read more...] about 123-Year-Old Japanese Only Boys School Has Skincare And Grooming Lessons!
Japan Records Lowest Greenhouse Gasses Emission In The Year 2020 Since 1990!
In the fiscal year of 2020, total greenhouse gasses emissions from Japan decreased consecutively for the seventh year and are now the lowest ever. According to the report released by the government, to no one's surprise, this is the result of the worldwide pandemic. A total of 1.149 billion tons of carbon dioxide were produced from March to 2021, down 5.1 percent compared to … [Read more...] about Japan Records Lowest Greenhouse Gasses Emission In The Year 2020 Since 1990!