Many young Japanese became legal adults overnight on April 1, when Japan lowered its minimum age to become a legal adult from 20 to 18, putting it to parity with many other nations to rejuvenate its aging workforce. With some exciting freedom for the aged group, such as getting a phone contract themselves and getting their own apartment, there comes controversial freedom for 18 … [Read more...] about Japanese Above 18 Can Now Do Pornography As Age Of Maturity Has Been Lowered But Is It Okay?
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Takeshi Kitano Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In 24th Film Festival In Italy
The 24th Film Festival held in Italy awarded the famous Japanese movie filmmaker, actor, presenter, and comedian, Takeshi Kitano with the lifetime achievement award for his efforts and dedication towards the betterment of the industry for more than three decades. Kitano, known for his performance title Beat Takeshi in Japan, was honored with the Golden Mulberry Award for … [Read more...] about Takeshi Kitano Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In 24th Film Festival In Italy
Japanese Company Creates Creative Solution For Doors To Withstand Strong Tremors
Imagine this; you're enjoying your weekend off, lounging on the couch and watching TV, and an earthquake strikes. If you are unfortunate and the quake is large enough, then there's a high chance that the strong tremors can dismantle your door frames and trap you inside. Worst case scenario, you'll be stuck inside your room after such a deadly earthquake. Even if you manage to … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Creates Creative Solution For Doors To Withstand Strong Tremors
Bake-Off Japan Is Here To Treat Everyone With Delighful Pastries
The Great British Bake Off is an extremely well-known show in the UK, running for the past decade and still fascinates people worldwide with its tasty delights. With the numerous spin-offs that have been aired internationally in the past year, there was speculation of a Japanese variation of Bake Off that would crop up And here we are with it! From the 22nd of April, you can … [Read more...] about Bake-Off Japan Is Here To Treat Everyone With Delighful Pastries
Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy
The crossing in Shibuya is extremely recognizable. Here, crowds of people cross the intersection in an image that symbolizes urban Japan's anonymity and congestion. You might have another reason to be proud. Tokyu Railways' trains that ran through Shibuya or other stations switched to solar power on April 1. This means that Tokyu's vast network of seven trains … [Read more...] about Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy
Japan’s Population Declines By 644,000; Largest Drop In Record
Japan's population recently experienced its most significant decline, sagging by 644,000 to just 125.5 million by 2021. This is a sign of a decrease in foreigners due to more strict border control measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic and the rapid aging of society, according to data released by the government on the data on Friday. The figure was the 125,502,000 mark as … [Read more...] about Japan’s Population Declines By 644,000; Largest Drop In Record
Japanese Company Behind $777,000 Hoverbike Is Planning To Go Public
As per Bloomberg, the Japanese company behind a flying motorbike worth $777,000 plans to float on the stock market through an IPO to raise more funds. The hoverbike called XTURISMO is the product of ALI Technologies that are located in Tokyo. Its CEO Daisuke Katano said that the company plans to enter the Mother Markets for startups. Katano added that it was currently in talks … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Behind $777,000 Hoverbike Is Planning To Go Public
Former Princess Mako’s Husband Fails New York Bar Exam Again
According to a source, Kei Komuro has failed the New York state bar examination again. He failed the state bar exam in July last year and retook the exam in February. Komuro will likely retake the exam again in July. In October, he married the niece of Emperor Naruhito amid criticism from the public over a financial dispute between his mother and her former fiancée. The … [Read more...] about Former Princess Mako’s Husband Fails New York Bar Exam Again
A 4-Year-Old Japanese Lolita Is Getting Popular On Instagram
These days, A 4-year-old Japanese Lolita is getting popular on Instagram. This little girl wears different shapes everyday and her photos are posted on Instagram by her mother, called Ayaka, a Japanese professional dietitian. Ever since Ayaka gave birth to her daughter who aroused Ayaka’s girl heart. She dressed up for her daughter every day. When we all think Ayaka is too … [Read more...] about A 4-Year-Old Japanese Lolita Is Getting Popular On Instagram
Japanese Mom Captures Her Life With Her Twins And Triplets And It’s Just Too Adorable
Have five children – one set of triplets and one set of twins - might sound crazy and messy, right? But when asked to describe her life with 4-year-old triplets and almost 7-year-old twins in one word, the Japanese mom Sachina offered two: “organized chaos.” The mom is interested in children’s fashion and loves dressing up her triplets. The mother of five boys shares … [Read more...] about Japanese Mom Captures Her Life With Her Twins And Triplets And It’s Just Too Adorable
Japanese Are Polishing Foil Balls To Perfection, And The Result Is Too Satisfying
Aluminum foil looks pretty boring. It is used for packaging, insulation, cooking… and making really shiny balls that appear to have no real purpose, apparently. That’s right, thanks to a Japanese jeweler, the whole country became obsessed with refining these metal leaves, and we aren’t sure how to react. According to Twitter user @puchuco709, they took a whole 16-metre … [Read more...] about Japanese Are Polishing Foil Balls To Perfection, And The Result Is Too Satisfying
Japan turns over heavy equipment for Marawi
DAVAO CITY — The Japanese government on Thursday turned over to Philippine officials 27 pieces of heavy equipment that Japan donated for the rehabilitation of Marawi City, which was all but reduced to rubble during the war on Islamic State (IS) followers there. Philippine officials, led by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Public Works Secretary Mark … [Read more...] about Japan turns over heavy equipment for Marawi