Oricon Style, a company with a status similar to that of Billboard, has recently published a ranking of the most popular artists in Japan. This company regularly releases top 10 rankings covering various areas of Japan's entertainment industry, including music, television, and other forms of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Popular Japanese Actresses
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Japanese Researchers Have Devised A Carbon Capture Method With 99% Efficiency
A group of scientists led by Prof. Seiji Yamazoe from Tokyo Metropolitan University has created a new direct air capture technique that can stop carbon. A Eureka Alert press release says it can work at 99 percent efficiency. The world is transforming into more sustainable sources of energy. But the … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Have Devised A Carbon Capture Method With 99% Efficiency
20 Prefectures Have Been Issued Heatstroke Alerts
On Sunday, Japan alerted millions of citizens of heatstroke as record-breaking temperatures rose across large swathes while the torrential rains ravaged other areas.National broadcaster NHK cautioned viewers that temperatures were at a level that could be life-threatening in some areas, with … [Read more...] about 20 Prefectures Have Been Issued Heatstroke Alerts
Japan Will See Torrential Rain & Disasters This Year
Another significant disaster occurred in Japan in July of this year, near the conclusion of the wet season. Northern Kyushu was hit by records-setting rainfall that resulted in overflowing rivers and landslides. The residents who did not manage to escape were killed. Others are still missing.It is … [Read more...] about Japan Will See Torrential Rain & Disasters This Year
4 Severely Injured After An Explosion And Fire Breakout In Tokyo
Four people suffered injuries on Monday in the aftermath of a possible gas explosion at an establishment in Tokyo's Shimbashi district, which set off a blaze and left the vicinity in a swath of ash. A firetruck arrived on the scene surrounded by offices and restaurants after an eyewitness reported … [Read more...] about 4 Severely Injured After An Explosion And Fire Breakout In Tokyo
A Third Of University Students In Japan Use ChatGPT
Around 32 per cent of the university students surveyed in Japan claimed to have utilized artificial intelligent chatbots ChatGPT, and many of them said ChatGPT improves their thinking skills in a recent study conducted by a Japanese research organization.ChatGPT was most commonly used by students … [Read more...] about A Third Of University Students In Japan Use ChatGPT
Japan Raises Age Of Consent From 13 To 16
The age limit for consent in Japan was increased from 13, one of the world's lowest, to 16 in the last session of parliament on Friday, as legislators approved important reforms to the sex crime law.These reforms, which clear the requirements of prosecution for rape and make voyeurism criminal, were … [Read more...] about Japan Raises Age Of Consent From 13 To 16
The Human Toll of the Tokaimura Incident: Hisashi Ouchi’s Story
Researchers from all over the globe are always keen to learn more about radiation ever since it was first discovered and then employed as a nuclear weapon. They've conducted a great deal of studies to discover the impact it has on living creatures. Throughout all these years, the focus was on … [Read more...] about The Human Toll of the Tokaimura Incident: Hisashi Ouchi’s Story
Echoes of Torture: Uncovering the Unimaginable in Junko Furuta’s Story
This chilling tale is about a 17-year-old Japanese girl named Junko Furuta that was kidnapped, raped, and tortured to hell for 44 days and then murdered with brutality by four men in 1988. The girl's body was found in a concrete drum, and the murder trial followed, which was dubbed … [Read more...] about Echoes of Torture: Uncovering the Unimaginable in Junko Furuta’s Story
10 Most Common Japanese Surnames Along With Their Meaning
The little-known fact is that before the Meiji period (1868-1912), people of all ages in Japan didn't possess surnames. These titles were only reserved for those in positions of authority, noblesse, or with exceptional artistic abilities. Family names Around 100,000 named families are within … [Read more...] about 10 Most Common Japanese Surnames Along With Their Meaning
10 Most Valuable Japanese Cars Brands
Japanese cars have reached the top of global auto rankings due to their quality and reliability. Toyota, Honda, and Mazda are famous Japanese automobile manufacturers that have won the hearts of motorists across the globe. The luxurious Lexus and the sexy Infiniti are among the latest and most … [Read more...] about 10 Most Valuable Japanese Cars Brands
Japan’s Dolphin Meat Contains Mercury Levels up to 100 Times the Safe Limit, Tests Show
Marine conservation group, Action for Dolphins (AFD), has lodged a complaint with police in Japan, demanding the removal of 'toxic' dolphin meat from sale. A recent test carried out by a Japanese laboratory found that a sample of Risso's dolphin offal exceeded the government's recommended safe … [Read more...] about Japan’s Dolphin Meat Contains Mercury Levels up to 100 Times the Safe Limit, Tests Show