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Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is a beautiful, fascinating and rewarding place to live and work. It’s no secret that the Asian country boasts a highly advanced technological culture. But, it also offers never-ending opportunities for exciting experiences, sightseeing, lots of public holidays, an amazing nightlife plus great medical insurance schemes. Social welfare … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best-Paying Jobs In Japan

Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday with a genteel handshake and nod, but no bow, avoiding the pitfall of U.S. President Barack Obama who was criticized at home for his deep bow to the monarch.   Trump, wearing a suit and tie and his wife, Melania, in a long, dark blue dress, were met at the palace … [Read more...] about Trump greets Japanese emperor with a handshake and nod – but no bow

TOKYO — Japan’s high-tech agricultural businesses are to gather at the Agri World trade fair held in Tokyo this week (Oct 12-14) to showcase the industries next generation of technologies such as plant factories, robotic automation and IT systems, claimed as advancing the “fourth industrial revolution” into the sector. Image: Pixaby Business analysts forecast the … [Read more...] about Japan’s ‘agri-tech’ farming revolution

Have you ever found yourself wondering what the food from animated movies would taste like? Well, this lady from Japan has and she took matters into her own hands. Instagram user En93kitchen creates meals from animated Studio Ghibli Films such as "Kiki's Delivery Service" or "My Neighbor Totoro" and they look delicious! Vote for the best looking food below and let us know … [Read more...] about Japanese Woman Recreates Food From Miyazaki Films And Other Anime

From Harley Quinn terrorising Captain America to Deadpool stealing Thor’s hammer, these creative scenes are brimming with superhero personality. Despite the intense rivalry between DC and Marvel comics at the box office, some superhero fans prefer to spread their love across the competing universes with fan-made art, stories, and in the case of this Japanese photographer, an … [Read more...] about Japanese photographer wows Internet with stunning action shots of superhero figurines

When you speak to foreign English educators in Japan, one thing becomes crystal clear: English education in Japan isn’t working. It’s just awful. While English classes are mandatory in Japanese schools, the percentage of students who emerge with actual English abilities are surprisingly low. Students in China, Korea and Japan are in an arms race to see who can produce students … [Read more...] about What’s wrong with English education in Japan?

Everyone knows that the Japanese love their toilets. There are old-fashioned squat toilets which, to some westerners, are the most bizarre lavatories in the country. However, for most people, the country’s futuristic toilets get all the attention. Yet, there is room for both. On the subject of Japanese toilets, there is one undisputed expert. A young woman, named Maritomo, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Top 10 Most Unusual Bathrooms

  You probably don't need a reminder that Japanese television commercials can range from incredibly badass to bizarre and eccentric, so it's always a testament to a company's creative juices when one catches you by surprise. While Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical doesn't necessarily go for either of those, they tend to make commercials for their products extremely easy … [Read more...] about Nothing Says “Japanese Commercial” Like Turning Your Nose Into A Faucet  

Samurai were outlawed and dissolved in 1868, marking the end of feudalism in Japan and the beginning of the modern era. The Meiji Restoration was a chain of events that restored practical imperial rule to Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji. Although there were Emperors before the Meiji Restoration, the events restored practical abilities and consolidated the political system … [Read more...] about 20 Rare Pictures Of The Last Samurai From 1800s

Bo0bs! I think everyone in the world, no matter where you come from, will agree that bo0bs are pretty awesome. And while it’s an old adage that “bo0bs” sell, it’s always refreshing to find bo0bs in places you never expected them. In this video presented by Ramen Adventures, we find bo8bs in the most charming an unexpected of places – a ramen shop. Or, no, perhaps it’s ramen … [Read more...] about Oppai Ramen, Tokyo’s Ramen Shop That Gives You something special With Your Noodles  

The appeal of Halloween in Japan lies in two things: commercialism and costumes. With Halloween right around the corner, I’ve had several friends privy to the fact that I now live in Japan ask me questions about how Halloween is conducted in Japan. “Is it any different from how we do it?” they ask. Long story short, the answer is “yes”. Within the past ten years, Japan … [Read more...] about Halloween in Japan: What’s Different? What’s not?

It just got easier to become a permanent resident of Japan — here's how you do itIt just got easier to become a permanent resident of Japan — here's how you do it While the US mulls over limiting immigration, in Japan the federal government has just loosened the requirements for new, highly-skilled immigrants to become permanent residents. Under the new law, which will … [Read more...] about It just got easier to become a permanent resident of Japan — here’s how you do it