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At first glance, Japanese Instagrammer @kinakobun seems like any other person posting pictures of her pets and food. But a closer look through the posts of her beloved java sparrow Shian is a myriad of photos of her husband's lunches. And not just lunches, but homemade, decorative bento that is truly out of this world. A deco-ben (decorative bento) enthusiast, @kinakobun … [Read more...] about Japanese Instagrammer’s Bentos For Her Husband Takes Packed Lunches To A New Level

Japan is famous for a lot of things, and seafood is definitely one of them. Surrounded by bountiful oceans in every direction, Japanese cuisine has brought forth amazing seafoodcreations, both modern and traditional. Sushi, while undoubtedly the famous one, is but one dish of many Japanese seafood specialties – but what exactly goes into these dishes? What do Japanese fishermen … [Read more...] about 10 Japanese Seafood Varieties That You Should Try At Least Once

World War II was a devastating time in world history—so devastating that the death toll is estimated to have reached 50 million to 80 million fatalities. Although the 6-year war was brought to its final point in 1945, it wasn’t over for intelligence officer, Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda who continued to carry out his superior’s orders until 1975. After graduating in 1939, Onoda … [Read more...] about Japanese WWII Soldier Didn’t Surrender Till 1975

If you're doing business with a Japanese company (or hoping to win one as a client), here are 10 key ways to prepare yourself for the cultural differences." A traveler without observation," said Persian poet Saadi, "is a bird without wings.” The same can be said of a business traveler doing business in a foreign country. Observing another culture's etiquette opens doors to … [Read more...] about Doing Business In Japan? 10 Etiquette Rules You Should Know

In a city with seemingly more ramen restaurants than people, crafty ramen masters have been coming up with new and exciting takes on the traditional noodle dish. About a year ago the owner of Kipposhi, a small ramen joint near the Tokyo Sky Tree, sat pondering – he wanted to create something beautiful. A dish that would please all the senses… something magical. That day … [Read more...] about Unusual Blue Ramen Served Up In Tokyo

In Tokyo, 14% of commuting traffic is on bike, according to the Japanese Transport Ministry. But you'd never guess it. That's because the Japanese capital is burying thousands of bikes in underground parking vaults, in a bid to keep its sidewalks tidy. From street level, an Eco Cycle looks like a small kiosk --a 560-square-foot hub with a door that seemingly leads to … [Read more...] about Invisible Bicycles: Tokyo’s High-Tech Underground Bike Parking

The Japanese Tea Ceremony The Japanese tea ceremony is called Chanoyu, Sado or simply Ocha in Japanese. It is a choreographic ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea, called Matcha, together with traditional Japanese sweets to balance with the bitter taste of the tea. Preparing tea in this ceremony means pouring all one's attention into the predefined movements. The … [Read more...] about Japanese Tea Ceremony: History & Philosophy

The scariest natural place in Japan are most suspension and amazing to.Let us have A Brief Look Into Its History As One Of Japan’s Most Haunting Locations, Aokigahara Forest. Arguably one of the most haunted places in Japan (if not the most haunted place), Aokigahara Forest has inadvertently become the final resting place for hundreds of people. The thick foliage and eerie … [Read more...] about One Of Japan’s Most Haunting Locations, Aokigahara Forest And Suicide

Newly married couples can receive up to 600,000 yen ($5,700) to cover their rent and other costs to start a new life from next April if they live in a municipality adopting Japan's newlywed support program, government sources said Sunday. As the nation's ultralow birth rate is attributed mainly to the tendency that people marry late or stay unmarried, the government will … [Read more...] about Japan newlyweds can receive up to 600,000 yen to start new life

Chinese Tourists Leave Japanese Airbnb in Gross Mess, Say ‘This isn’t my home’ After leaving the Airbnb apartment they rented in Japan in complete chaos, A trio of female Chinese university students sparked outrage on social media. In photos shared by their host, piles of trash, dirty utensils and misplaced objects became the aftermath of the five-day rent from Sept. 5-10. … [Read more...] about Hilarous: Saying “This isn’t My Home”, Chinese Tourists Leave Japanese Airbnb in Gross Mess

Farmers are considered as the most respectable and preciously responsible occupation all over the world. A clothing brand has unveiled its new line of fashionable attire for Japan’s stylish farmers. The photographs are as  below: Norastyle’s latest fall and winter looks featured in its latest pamphlet are specifically designed for agricultural workers. this has an extreme … [Read more...] about Farming Woman Actually Get a Practical Fashion Line in Japan

Know the warning signs of a tsunami, because every second counts. An earthquake is a clear tip-off—if the ground rumbles and you're near the ocean, move. Some areas have emergency alarms that sound when a tsunami is about to hit, but most don't, and a tremor may be the only signal you get. If you're on a beach, you can tell a tsunami is coming because the water often gets … [Read more...] about This Was the Most Sad and Cryable Moment For Japan So Lets learn To Survive From A Tsunami