Every country has its own unique social norms, and half the fun of traveling is discovering what they are. For example, did you know that in many parts of the world like Egypt, Sudan and Bangladesh, straight men hold hands as they walk down the street? Japan has a few interesting ones too. Some of them will have you nodding your head in approval while others will leave you … [Read more...] about 6 Interesting Social Norms In Japan
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How Did This Sushi Restaurant CEO Help Destroy Somalian Pirates?
JAPAN| Armed piracy off the coast of Somalia has been a serious issue in the past few years. They attack and take over vessels using guns and rocket launchers. Their influence has even affected the global economy. At it's worst, there have been around 300 incidents per year. However, that number had reduced to zero in the past few years. Source: Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about How Did This Sushi Restaurant CEO Help Destroy Somalian Pirates?
How & Why Japanese School Girls Have Short Skirts?
Most of Japanese schools have their own “seifuku” (school uniforms), and especially girls’ uniforms have evolved to have a variety of unique styles. One of the outstanding features of a school girls’ uniform is the shortness of their skirts. The culture of wearing short skirts began when Gyaru culture was trending in the 90’s influenced by legendary Japanese pop star … [Read more...] about How & Why Japanese School Girls Have Short Skirts?
Japanese gov’t preparing to introduce ‘exit tax’ on people leaving country
The Japanese government is moving toward preparations to enact an "exit tax" on people leaving Japan starting in fiscal 2019, the first new national tax in 27 years. The tax would be 1,000 yen per person and be included in the price of the traveler's plane ticket out of the country. The tax plan will be included in the outline of 2018 fiscal year tax revisions planned to be … [Read more...] about Japanese gov’t preparing to introduce ‘exit tax’ on people leaving country
Flyers From Cancelled Events Make Up New Art Installation In Tokyo
Museums and libraries are generally the best places to look for articles and brochures to get information on the locality events. However, the pandemic has led the majority of these events to be canceled. Hence The National Art Centre, Tokyo (NACT) has a big pile of these flyers. But the NACT decided to do something clever with it. They hired a London-based architectural … [Read more...] about Flyers From Cancelled Events Make Up New Art Installation In Tokyo
Love and Freedom Above Royalty! Marriage of Japanese Princess Mako
J/apan's Princess Mako is the emperor Naruhito's niece. After a turbulent engagement, she gave up her royal title to marry her college sweetheart and said she was determined for a happy marriage with her "warm as the sun" husband. Mako and her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro spoke out at a news conference marked by uncommon candor for Japan's royal family. She said that her … [Read more...] about Love and Freedom Above Royalty! Marriage of Japanese Princess Mako
Japanese Women Of Different Age Groups Rank The Most Handsome Kpop Idols
A Japanese website created a poll for fans to vote for their favorite idol. The results were vastly different for each age bracket. More than 67,000 Japanese Women participated in the event. This ranking allows you to split results according to various criteria to see how other groups think. Let's take an in-depth look at the 15 most attractive male idols, as voted by different … [Read more...] about Japanese Women Of Different Age Groups Rank The Most Handsome Kpop Idols
This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect
Turns out, cats know more martial arts than ninjutsu. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has decided to dedicate a fair portion of his time to shooting cats during their totally serious combat practices, and the result is purrrfect. Threatening stares, explosive kicks, powerful punches, Hiroyuki has captured it all. He has successfully proven that felines have unlocked … [Read more...] about This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect
The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom
Keiichi Suzuki of Hachimitsu Pie in his hometown Ota-ku, a ward in Tokyo. His music is included in a new set of Japanese recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Credit Hiroyuki Ito for The New York Times When the Japanese singer-songwriter Kenji Endo first heard Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” as a young student in Tokyo in the 1960s, he was perplexed — … [Read more...] about The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
The Kiyozumi Temple, which overlooks Kyoto city, hosts unique nighttime events three times a year. Here the temple's buildings and surrounding foliage will be illuminated for a fantastic display. It is always highly anticipated because it occurs when the autumn foliage is at its peak and where trees are covered with a stunning array of red-and-gold leaves. The temple will be … [Read more...] about Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
Recycle Your Old Uniqlo Heat Tech For Uniqlo Coupons!
Have an old Uniqlo Heat Tech or down-wear that is quite old that you no longer plan to wear? Instead of throwing it out, why not exchange it for vouchers and coupons on Uniqlo? And Uniqlo will even recycle it for you! For your old Heat Tech shirts and down jackets or vests, you can redeem digital Uniqlo Coupons (worth up to 1,000 yen [US$8.77]). The "Re: Uniqlo" campaign aims … [Read more...] about Recycle Your Old Uniqlo Heat Tech For Uniqlo Coupons!
The Tokyo Tower and The Story
On Christmas Eve, 1958, thousands of people poured through Hamamatsucho Station in Tokyo’s Minato Ward to take in Japan’s first postwar shot at a “public attraction.” There was nothing particularly cute about it; no fearsome rides, or cuddly characters to have your photo taken with. What’s more, visitors still had to walk another kilometer to get to it. Yet, for a nation … [Read more...] about The Tokyo Tower and The Story