As fans of competitive bike racing manga and anime Yowamushi Pedal know, the setting for much of the action takes place in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture. Thanks to franchise's popularity, the city has become a haven for cycling enthusiasts. If you're in the Kanto area and thinking about getting away … [Read more...] about Yowamushi Pedal stamp rally is a biker’s anime pilgrimage, popular cosplayer Chamomile reports
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Mysterious Japanese convenience store “ruins” could be a Studio Ghibli castle
Anyone who has spent time in Japan will tell you that outside of the multitude of services available at them, convenience stores live up to their name with their ubiquitous nature. In major cities, it can sometimes be difficult to walk a minute or two without passing by several convenience stores, … [Read more...] about Mysterious Japanese convenience store “ruins” could be a Studio Ghibli castle
Interview with Shogo Suzuki: The CEO Changing Japanese Society’s Attitude to Ex-Inmates
Japan’s prison system has been thrown into the spotlight in recent months thanks to the accusations against, and detention of, one Carlos Ghosn, illustrious ex-CEO of Nissan. This has exposed questionable practices such as “hostage justice”; forcing suspects into limbo through extended detention … [Read more...] about Interview with Shogo Suzuki: The CEO Changing Japanese Society’s Attitude to Ex-Inmates
Real-Life Samurai Chops Baseball Going 100MPH
TRISTAN COOPER @TristanACooper October 14, 2015 https://youtu.be/XSvrIZKI8mk Machii - Real-Life Samurai, chopped a baseball going 100 miles per hour. Footage of the stunt, posted on YouTube, shows the speed gun clocked the pitch at 161kmh (100mph). It then closes in on the … [Read more...] about Real-Life Samurai Chops Baseball Going 100MPH
This Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan Is the Most Magical Place Ever
One of the best parts of spring takes place when you spot that first flower peeking out of the ground. After a long, dreary winter, it's the first sign that warm weather is on its way. This tunnel in Japan illustrates that concept perfectly — multiplied by one hundred million. The Kawachi Fuji … [Read more...] about This Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan Is the Most Magical Place Ever
Japanese School Holds ‘Gender Change Day’
TOKYO| Japan's school uniforms are typically pretty divided across gender lines, so the Fuji Hokuryo school in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture decided to allow its students a bit of leeway with what it’s dubbed “S8x Change Day,” a play on the terms “S7x” and “Exchange.” On this special day, male and … [Read more...] about Japanese School Holds ‘Gender Change Day’
Japan, International Olympic Committee agree to postpone Tokyo Games
Facing heavy global pressure and rising athlete dissent, the International Olympic Committee sharply reversed course Tuesday and agreed with Japanese officials that the Olympics and Paralympics will not take place this summer in Tokyo in the wake of the growing novel coronavirus pandemic. Organizers … [Read more...] about Japan, International Olympic Committee agree to postpone Tokyo Games
Elderly people in Japan are getting arrested on purpose because they want to go to prison
Japan has the world’s oldest population, with more than a quarter of its citizens aged 65 or older. The ageing population has already put a strain on Japan’s financial system and retail industry. But in recent years, another unexpected trend has been unfolding: In record numbers, elderly people … [Read more...] about Elderly people in Japan are getting arrested on purpose because they want to go to prison
Sakura Afro Pikachu Cake And Latte Hits Pokémon Cafe For 2020 Cherry Blossom Season
Last year the first ever permanent Pokémon Cafe opened up right next to the Pokémon Center DX in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district, and ever when you consider that then it is been offering seasonal treats inclusive of Sword and Shield starter plates and Halloween Pokémon dishes. Flagship Pokémon … [Read more...] about Sakura Afro Pikachu Cake And Latte Hits Pokémon Cafe For 2020 Cherry Blossom Season
Japanese Maker Uses Age-Old Craft For Elegant Earmuffs To Pair With Kimono
Tsumami zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo Period used to create lovely hair adorns and sticks to pair with kimono. Square pieces of fabric are delicately and painstakingly pinched and folded in crafting adorns along with cranes, however also flowers consultant of the … [Read more...] about Japanese Maker Uses Age-Old Craft For Elegant Earmuffs To Pair With Kimono
Welcome to the ‘Roof of Japan’ The Snowiest Road in The World
Sushi, anime, J-pop, Nintendo, samurai, Pokémon, ultra-advanced technology, cherry blossoms… Yeah, Japan surely has engraved a multi-layered international image for itself. But there’s something that most people don’t think about when they hear the word ‘Japan.’ Snow. And not just regular snow… But … [Read more...] about Welcome to the ‘Roof of Japan’ The Snowiest Road in The World
Japanese artist draws amazingly lifelike cheetah with only color pencils
We've covered a few artists able to producing amazingly sensible works of art by analog means. For example, Kei Mieno's photorealistic paintings of ladies and Kohei Ohmori's pencil-drawn can of Asahi Super Dry which seems good enough to drink. And then there's 19-year-antique Haru Otomi 音海はる … [Read more...] about Japanese artist draws amazingly lifelike cheetah with only color pencils