A group of researchers in west Japan has created masks that glow if they contain trace amounts of coronavirus when exposed to UV light. The coronavirus is detected using antibodies derived from the eggs of ostriches.Yasuhiro Tsukamoto, the current acting president for the individual researchers involved in this project, has high hopes for the mask. He believes that the masks … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Masks That Glow Under UV After Catching Coronavirus
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Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership
Finally LGBTQ activists can rejoice in Japan! On an announcement on Wednesday, Governor Yuriko Koike said that Tokyo finally would recognize same-sex partnerships, becoming the largest city in Japan to accept such tradition as activists push for national recognition. The constitution of Japan still states that "marriage shall be only with the mutual consent of both sexes." … [Read more...] about Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership
Watch How Aquarium Divers Dress Up As Santa Claus In Japan!
The massive tank in Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture is home to over 5,000 fish from 60 species found in the waters near the Izu Peninsula. And during the holidays, divers dress up as Santa Claus and enter the tank to feed the fish. The audience was in awe as most of them had never seen a ray fish being fed. Be sure to visit the Shimoda aquarium before the 25th of … [Read more...] about Watch How Aquarium Divers Dress Up As Santa Claus In Japan!
Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods
The Japanese authorities and its ruling parties have decided to eliminate the policy that allows international students and other long-term residents to buy duty-free goods to respond to possible reselling cases and complaints about excessive check-ups for eligibility. Under the current system, set to be updated in the context of tax reforms planned for the fiscal year 2022, … [Read more...] about Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods
Japanese Fans Rank The Best Male K-pop Dancers
K-Pop stars are known as masters of performance. They often train for months or even years to master the dancing and singing abilities required to be K-pop idols. Of course, some idols excel in various categories because some are outstanding vocalists, and others are exceptional dancers. The poll was recently conducted in Japan in which K-Pop fans cast votes for their favorite … [Read more...] about Japanese Fans Rank The Best Male K-pop Dancers
One-Third Of Major Japanese Companies Don’t Have Female Executives
In total, 33.4 percent of the top companies listed in Japan did not have female executives at the end of July, and more than 50 percent in specific sectors such as shipping, pulp, and paper, the Cabinet Office said last week.In the 2,189 companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, 732 had no female executives, including auditors and board members, in late … [Read more...] about One-Third Of Major Japanese Companies Don’t Have Female Executives
Cute Japanese Instagram cat teaches you about Japanese culture with hilarious cosplay photo collection
Bow down to your new furry sensei. Whether they’re desperately trying to squish themselves into tiny boxes or showing off their skills at playing the games of humans, we can’t tear our eyes away from the antics of Japan’s cute cat population. Now there’s another furry feline on the scene that’s got us all sitting up and paying attention, and this cat isn’t just adorable, … [Read more...] about Cute Japanese Instagram cat teaches you about Japanese culture with hilarious cosplay photo collection
14 ways to say “I or Me ” in Japanese
Long ago, when the majority of the Japanese vocabulary I knew came from reverse engineering the English subtitles on anime tapes, I was patting myself on the back for having figured out that “watashi” means “I.” So imagine my shock and disappointment when I came across a different scene showing a character so overcome with emotion he’d been reduced to stammering, with the … [Read more...] about 14 ways to say “I or Me ” in Japanese
Education Board In Southwestern Japan To Provide Free Sanitary Products In Schools
The prefectural board of education in Southwest Japan has decided to provide periods products to all girls for free at all prefectural schools beginning from December. This is part of a more extensive campaign to address "period poverty," in which women cannot afford pads or tampons. The Miyazaki Prefectural Board of Education tested the free sanitation products program for … [Read more...] about Education Board In Southwestern Japan To Provide Free Sanitary Products In Schools
Take A Train Ride Through Magical Maple Tunnel In Kyoto [Video]
The two most beautiful seasons to visit Japan are probably in Autumn and Spring. Everyone will recommend you to see when the autumn leaves that are vibrantly colored. And among the best places to experience autumn in Japan, one of the top suggestions you'll receive will be Kyoto. There's something breathtakingly beautiful about looking at the autumn leaves against the … [Read more...] about Take A Train Ride Through Magical Maple Tunnel In Kyoto [Video]
Best 5 Free Online Courses From Japanese Universities
Have you ever wanted to know something more about Japan but you didn't have enough time? Given Covid-19 restricting our travel options and social activities, it could be an ideal time to return to university without the all-nighters of caffeine and the high school tuition, Of course. Through online platforms such as EdX and Coursera, you can access classes from top Japanese … [Read more...] about Best 5 Free Online Courses From Japanese Universities
Western Japanese Municipal Government Testing Exercise Balls For Chairs!
The city's municipal administration in the west Japan city started test-running exercise balls as chairs in the office of mayor and deputy mayors, and other employees earlier this month. This is mainly because of the belief that they are efficient in preventing and relieving discomfort in the lower back and shoulder stiffness. Presently, only those with interest in balls are … [Read more...] about Western Japanese Municipal Government Testing Exercise Balls For Chairs!