What would you do if you suddenly started craving premium Wagyu late at night that too in a rural area of Japan? Well, in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, you can satisfy your hunger if you just head towards the warm glow of a Wagyu vending machine and get your craving satisfied. A reporter from Soranews24, Haruka Takagi, recently got the opportunity to try out this mysterious … [Read more...] about Wagyu Beef Vending Machine At Japanese Countryside!
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Japanese Bullet Trains Add Office Cars For Suitable Work Environment
East Japan Railway Co. on Monday rolled out "office cars" on selected Shinkansen bullet trains that connect Tokyo with the country's central and northern areas to satisfy the growing demands for a fresh working style amid the outbreak of coronavirus. Passengers who want to enjoy such facilities should travel on the 8 numbered cars of the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku lines. … [Read more...] about Japanese Bullet Trains Add Office Cars For Suitable Work Environment
IKEA Japan Offers Fully Furnished Apartments For 99-Yen A Month!
Swedish homewares retailer Ikea might be most well-known for its affordable furniture, but it appears they're exploring other markets such as real property. In an Instagram post, Ikea announced that they'd constructed a new home that is available for rent. Naturally, the house is equipped with Ikea furniture, and the rent per month is only 99 yen (US$0.86). For the sake of … [Read more...] about IKEA Japan Offers Fully Furnished Apartments For 99-Yen A Month!
Local Government In Japan Conducts Smartphone Classes For Elderlies
Local authorities in Japan are increasing efforts to assist older adults in using smartphones to keep up with the rapid digitalization of administrative processes. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held an event in the Nakano Ward shopping area on Oct. 10 to answer seniors' questions on how to use smartphones. The generational "digital gap" was made more apparent due to the … [Read more...] about Local Government In Japan Conducts Smartphone Classes For Elderlies
Tokyo National Museum Is An Exceptional Venue For Wedding Photoshoot!
Near Ueno Park is the Tokyo National Museum. It houses an impressive collection of artifacts. It is home to a stunning collection of Japanese classical sculptures, pottery, and paintings, even if they don't display the Five Swords Under Heaven. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece. Unknown to many, it's also a great wedding venue. These photos were taken by … [Read more...] about Tokyo National Museum Is An Exceptional Venue For Wedding Photoshoot!
Here’s Your Chance To Win A Domino’s Golden Chopsticks and Coupons
Domino's Japan launched its new Ura Domino's/Overflow series, a range of eight pizzas that contain six times as many toppings. But that wasn't what caught everyone's eye. What made them all pause was the fact that these pizzas were served with chopsticks. Each order came with a set of Domino's-branded chopsticks. Domino's has launched a Twitter campaign to inform people about … [Read more...] about Here’s Your Chance To Win A Domino’s Golden Chopsticks and Coupons
More Than 50% Of Japanese Couples Haven’t Had Official Wedding Ceremony Since Late 2019
If you are married, you can definitely relate to the struggle of choosing the right option for your marriage venue. However, spending a lot of money just to center attention at a big event might not be everyone's wish. And you might not be the only ones thinking like that. You might think that the low-key marriage ceremony might be a bit unconventional, but you will be shocked … [Read more...] about More Than 50% Of Japanese Couples Haven’t Had Official Wedding Ceremony Since Late 2019
High Altitude Mount Fuji Fireworks Festival 2021 Announced!
Although fireworks are often associated with Japan's summer festivals, there isn't any rule prohibiting you from enjoying them any time of the year. In fact, when the skies are clearer during the winter, the bright displays stand out against the darkness and shine brighter. The lower slopes on Mount Fuji will host the "Japan's highest altitude fireworks show", where … [Read more...] about High Altitude Mount Fuji Fireworks Festival 2021 Announced!
Rice Harvest Project To Aid Single-Mother Households Is A Big Success In Japan
A program to distribute newly harvested rice to single-mother families is spreading throughout the three prefectures of the central region of Japan's Tokai region. Children and mothers who harvested rice were delighted by the bounty of the fields. The rice plantation begins in June, and farmers and volunteers join forces to grow rice in paddies exclusive to farmers. Many … [Read more...] about Rice Harvest Project To Aid Single-Mother Households Is A Big Success In Japan
Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands
The first dual-mode operational vehicle, which is a bus that can run on railway tracks and also has tires made for roads, will be put into service from the Shikoku region, which is the smaller of Japan's four major islands. Asa Seaside Railway Corp in Tokushima Prefecture said it would begin the rollout of the DMV on the 25th of December after having passed safety inspections … [Read more...] about Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands
Restoration Of Century-Old Brothel In Osaka Has Begun Through Crowdfunding
Tobita Shinchi is the largest red-light district in Osaka as well as the whole of Western Japan. In the center of the area lies a century-old architectural gem that has now begun a restoration process. Taiyoshi Hyakuban used to serve as a brothel but has no longer been a brothel for a long time. It is now an eatery; however, it is considered a symbol for the area, which is … [Read more...] about Restoration Of Century-Old Brothel In Osaka Has Begun Through Crowdfunding
“Joker” Movie Might Never Be Shown On Japanese TV After Recent Train Attacks
The night before Halloween, the usually joyful atmosphere in Tokyo became dark after an unidentified man, aged 24, stabbed one of the passengers on the chest. He then went to start a fire in the vehicles. Afterward the suspect told the police that he was planning to kill to ensure that he could receive the death penalty. He added "I wanted to be like the Joker." While Batman's … [Read more...] about “Joker” Movie Might Never Be Shown On Japanese TV After Recent Train Attacks