One of the most versatile materials we have ever used is cardboard. Because it is recyclable and biodegradable, its versatility has made our lives easier. However, one Japanese woman has elevated the use of cardboard and displayed her exceptional talent by creating art with cardboard.Monami Ohno, a Japanese artist aged 29, creates many cardboard sculptures inspired by pop … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Who Loves Making Cardboard Sculptures
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People Who Want To Be Cats, Japanese “Human Pet House” is Available .
Japanese “Human Pet House” Made For People Who Want To Be Cats Japanese manufacturer and retailer Bibi Lab has never been afraid to appear a bit crazy with their creative releases. When they're not turning Japanese schoolgirl uniforms into wearable kotatsu and creating one minute-prep yukata pajamas, they like to appeal to human laziness with giant pig-tail beds that swallow … [Read more...] about People Who Want To Be Cats, Japanese “Human Pet House” is Available .
Yakuza Revolution: From Bruisers To Boy Scouts?
TOKYO—Japan’s yakuza may finally be changing. After years in the shadows, degenerating into purely criminal organizations, one yakuza group formed this April looks like it’s trying to go legitimate—and more. It wants to become a “humanitarian organization” that keeps the peace and at least limits its criminal activity to the traditional tacitly socially approved rackets. … [Read more...] about Yakuza Revolution: From Bruisers To Boy Scouts?
Japanese Restaurant in Canada Now Serves ‘Beer Ramen’
Beer ramen… yeah really. Thankfully though this isn’t some hideous miso and pilsner mash-up, it’s just ramen made to look like a frothy lager and served in a beer mug. A Japanese restaurant in Canada, Yuu Japanese Tapas, is attracting much attention for its incredibly unique dish called the “Chilled Beer Ramen.”The dish is basically ramen but instead of … [Read more...] about Japanese Restaurant in Canada Now Serves ‘Beer Ramen’
Does the experience of living in Japan make you a better person? The good, bad and ugly
We asked expats living in Japan if they thought that simply living here has made them a better person. Find out the results: the good, the bad and the ugly!We all know that living abroad gives you an opportunity to have a greater understanding of other cultures. If you’ve ever lived somewhere other than your home town, even the other side of your own country, you’re bound to … [Read more...] about Does the experience of living in Japan make you a better person? The good, bad and ugly
A Japanese Schindler:Chiune Sugihara helped 6000 Jews escape during World War II
In 1939, Chiune Sugihara went to Lithuania to open the first Japanese consulate. His job consisted of and gathering information and keep an eye out for to the German allies. Meantime, in Poland, Nazi tanks had started marching, causing terror among Jewish refugees so they fled to Lithuania. After the Soviet invaded Lithuania in June of 1940, hundreds of Jews went to the … [Read more...] about A Japanese Schindler:Chiune Sugihara helped 6000 Jews escape during World War II
Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores
Anti-Scalper policies are in place to make sure they are not sold to scalpers but instead go to Pokemon Trainers or mobile suit enthusiasts. It would be reasonable to assume that anime and video game-related merchandise buyers are anime and game enthusiasts. What does the average person need with the latest, for example? Pokemon Cards or the most recent Gundam plastic … [Read more...] about Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores
President Suga ensures contaminated Moderna Vaccines will not affect Japan’s Inoculation
On Thursday, President Yoshihide Suga addressed the issue regarding the withdrawal of contaminated batches of Moderna Inc's Covid-19 vaccine. Recently, 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine were suspended due to contamination from a foreign object in one batch. However, Mr.President ensures that this setback will not affect the long-term goal of Japan's … [Read more...] about President Suga ensures contaminated Moderna Vaccines will not affect Japan’s Inoculation
Japan Creates World’s first 3D-bioprinted Wagyu Beef
There are many delicious options for lab-grown meats. These include burgers, chicken breasts, and a variety of intricate cuts of steak. Osaka University in Japan has used cutting-edge bioprinting technology to create the first lab-grown beef that is comparable to the marbling texture of Wagyu cows. Lab-grown meat has advanced from humble beginnings in 2009 that looked like … [Read more...] about Japan Creates World’s first 3D-bioprinted Wagyu Beef
10 Popular Japanese Foods That Aren’t Sushi or Ramen
Ramen and sushi are the most popular and yummy dishes, but you will be surprised to know that there are so many other wonderful Japanese foods that you must try too. 1.Takoyaki Takoyaki is a street food made first in Osaka, and now you can find this dish all over Japan. So this dish comprises pieces of octopus fried inside the batter and topped with different ingredients … [Read more...] about 10 Popular Japanese Foods That Aren’t Sushi or Ramen
13 Japanese Paralympians to look out for in Paralympic Games
It has been a few weeks since the Olympics has ended, but Tokyo 2020 isn't over just yet. The Paralympic Games will take place from August 24 through September 5. Japan finished 64th on the medal table in Rio five years ago. They didn't win any golds. The Japanese Paralympians are expected this time to make up the difference, with their countrymen tipped for the top of the … [Read more...] about 13 Japanese Paralympians to look out for in Paralympic Games
Japanese Artist has created miniature dioramas for everyday For 10 Years
A Japanese artist, Tatsuya Tanaka, has come up with an incredible project to show his skills. He has a website with the project name “Miniature Calendar,” where shows his dioramas every day in a calendar format.His dioramas feature small people going through daily events like ironing, gyms, and so on. These sculptures also feature unusual objects such as colors instead of … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist has created miniature dioramas for everyday For 10 Years