JAPAN| When buying a phone we usually lookup for global variants so we can take the phone wherever we want and use any carriers we need to. But if you’ve got a carrier-locked phone you will definitely want to get it unlocked for the various advantages you get from an unlocked phone. However in Japan, the three mammoth carrier companies i.e. Docomo, Softbank, and AU go … [Read more...] about Cellphone SIM cards can no longer be locked by Japanese Companies!
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Rice Paddy as a Giant Art Canvas in Japan (田んぼアート)
What is Rice Paddy Art? Rice paddy art (田んぼアート ) is an art form originating in Japan where people plant rice of various types and colors to create a giant pictures in a paddy field. In 1993, the people of Inakadate, Aomori were looking for a way to revitalize their village. Archaeological exploration led to a realization that rice had been grown in the area for more than … [Read more...] about Rice Paddy as a Giant Art Canvas in Japan (田んぼアート)
“Dakigokochi” a custom of sending ricebags to celebrate a newborn
Pandemic has definitely made it hard for people to enjoy each other’s company and visit family and friends. Especially in Japan, where the vaccination process is going at a very slow pace and many of the prefectures are in emergency states. But the parents of newborn babies wanted to share their happiness with their relatives and friends so they brought back the practice of … [Read more...] about “Dakigokochi” a custom of sending ricebags to celebrate a newborn
Real Life Hinata from Haikyuu! Ran Takahashi wins the internet
Competing in the Olympics is not an easy task. It requires you to be the best at the sport in the whole country to represent the nation in such an enormous event. People from all over the world have their sights on the athletes so they have to bring out their heart and soul while competing for a chance at significant achievement. While the athletes were displaying their … [Read more...] about Real Life Hinata from Haikyuu! Ran Takahashi wins the internet
Japanese Karate Athlete brings his Late Mother to Podium after winning gold
Olympic| This year at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, for the first time Karate was included with the other four sports. At the event held at Nippon Budokan, the spiritual home of Japanese martial arts, Ryo Kiyuna brought Japan its first gold medal in Kata. While receiving his hard-earned medal, he brought a photo of his Late mother to pay tribute to his mother for … [Read more...] about Japanese Karate Athlete brings his Late Mother to Podium after winning gold
Mosquito Stamps now available! Get summer results without fighting
JAPAN| In most South Asian Countries Mosquitoes are as common as ants. We see them everywhere and yet we’d love a world without them. The buzz you hear every night just because you left your window or door open for a while, the red itchy sores you get from mosquito bites, and the urge to itch the sores every now and then, mosquitoes are definitely worth the extra effort … [Read more...] about Mosquito Stamps now available! Get summer results without fighting
Dots obsession. A portrait of Yayoi Kusama
The healing power of art exists. Many artists and sector professionals have been singing the praises of its therapeutic properties for both the body and mind for centuries. Now we have the proof. A recent scientific study conducted at the Santuario di Vicoforte by Prof. Enzo Grossi – Professor of Quality of life and promotion of health at the University of Bologna – has shown … [Read more...] about Dots obsession. A portrait of Yayoi Kusama
Visit world’s largest fish market (Tsukiji Ichiba)
Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo. It is the most famous of over ten wholesale markets that handle the distribution of food and flowers in Tokyo. Tsukiji Market is best known as one of the world's largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day. The sight of the many … [Read more...] about Visit world’s largest fish market (Tsukiji Ichiba)
Top 28 Viral Memes from 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
TOKYO| Tomorrow is the last day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and so far it has been a rollercoaster of sentiments. So many events, along with tons of athletes participating for the chance to be at the podium, some won, and many lost. Every event had a flood of emotions. Athletes got to enjoy the experience of living in Japan for a while in their anti-sex beds, while some tried … [Read more...] about Top 28 Viral Memes from 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Adorable Penguin Got His Everyday Snack Himself From The Local Fish Market
JAPAN| Imagine you are walking down the road in the good old countryside and then see a King Penguin with a penguin backpack making its way to the fish market. Sounds like something right out of the movie right? But during the ’90s in the village where the Nishimoto Family resided, this was a daily scene. Lala, a King Penguin, lived together with the Nishimoto family … [Read more...] about Adorable Penguin Got His Everyday Snack Himself From The Local Fish Market
Tetra Aviation’s Single Seater personal eVTOL displayed at Japan
Japan is home to many weird but cool technological inventions such as voice-activated fridges, notification glasses, flying umbrellas, and now a single sitting personal aircraft. A company based in Japan, Tetra Aviation, which had won the “disruptor award” the previous year, has finally unveiled a commercial vehicle that could go on sale as soon as 2022! They unveiled the … [Read more...] about Tetra Aviation’s Single Seater personal eVTOL displayed at Japan
A Japanese Man Provides Daily Motivation to Olympic Athletes!
OLYMPIC| Tokyo is bustling with the Olympic craze, with landmarks such as Tokyo Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Skytree shining the Olympic Ring Colors, and the sublime Olympic cauldron at the display on Ariake. The athletes also are ecstatic upon witnessing the hospitality of Japan and are enjoying their wonderful stay. As we’ve realized from watching the Olympics, getting a medal … [Read more...] about A Japanese Man Provides Daily Motivation to Olympic Athletes!