Japan is, without doubt, a leading country in the field of innovative ideas and projects. Last week, several schools had an opening ceremony that was totally in the virtual world for more than 3800 new students. Recently, an establishment in Tokyo, Japan, popped up for writers to motivate them to finish their work on time. In the words of JapanToday, the cafe located inside … [Read more...] about Japanese Anti-Procrastination Café Doesn’t Let You Leave Unless You Finish Your Work
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5 Unique Japanese Words That Don’t Have Meaningful English Counterparts
Japanese is usually described as a beautiful and poetic language, but it definitely has its peculiarities! We've discovered more bizarre, calm, and exciting phrases that do not have an equivalent in English. Let's look at five more bizarre Japanese words! Mono no aware 物のあわれ The fleeting beauty and the art of appreciating the beauty of nature. It's a very Japanese idea. … [Read more...] about 5 Unique Japanese Words That Don’t Have Meaningful English Counterparts
Former Australia President Tony Abbott Honored With The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
The former Australian prime minister was awarded the highest honor bestowed on foreigners by the Japanese government for his contributions to promoting friendly and bilateral relationships with Japan and Australia. Tony Abbott has been honored by the Japanese government with an important award for his work in improving friendly and bilateral relationships with Australia. Mr. … [Read more...] about Former Australia President Tony Abbott Honored With The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
This Japanese Father And Daughter Look Awesome When They Cosplay Together
Cosplay can be more enjoyable when you have someone else dressing with you. For instance, a Japanese girl who goes by the alias Ofumi has a devoted cosplay buddy--her father. The two of them dress in costumes designed to be worn together and have created their character. Dad is usually an enforcer. He is often furrowing his eyebrows and snarling while wielding an axe. Ofumi … [Read more...] about This Japanese Father And Daughter Look Awesome When They Cosplay Together
JR West Uses VR Controlled Gundam-Style Robot To Fix Power Lines
HTML0, a Japanese company, takes service robotics to a new level by creating a massive humanoid robot for maintenance. In line with what New Atlas and other blogs revealed that as reported by other blogs, the West Japan Rail Company, also called JR West, is now employing a giant Gundam-style robotic to repair power lines that are remote to railway lines. And to make it … [Read more...] about JR West Uses VR Controlled Gundam-Style Robot To Fix Power Lines
3 Metre Long Giant Squid Found Alive On Ugu Beach [Video]
A massive squid has been observed on an island in Japan. According to The Independent, the squid's length is 3 meters (10 feet); the rare squid was discovered stranded on Ugu Beach in Fukui Prefecture on Wednesday. The publication also cited local officials. The newspaper further said that the squid was discovered in good health. The news agency AFP posted this video about the … [Read more...] about 3 Metre Long Giant Squid Found Alive On Ugu Beach [Video]
Man Who Married A Fictional Character Wants To Spread Awareness About ‘Fictosexual’
Akihiko Kondo has been married to Hatsune Miku, a computer-synthesized pop artist who toured with Lady Gaga and starred in videogames. A Japanese man married a hologram artist in 2018. Now he's on a mission to educate everyone about something called "fictosexuals," in other words, people who are attracted to fictional characters. The New York Times reports that Akihiko Kondo … [Read more...] about Man Who Married A Fictional Character Wants To Spread Awareness About ‘Fictosexual’
Japanese News Anchor Bursts Into Tears While Reporting About Putin Awarding Soldiers For Bucha Massacre
The unnamed anchor broke into tears when she revealed to viewers that Vladimir Putin had given the Russian soldiers the award for being a role models in special military operations in Ukraine. She had to stop her broadcast because she could not control her emotions as she gave the news. She appeared to be wiping a tear from her eyes and said, "There are still many civilians … [Read more...] about Japanese News Anchor Bursts Into Tears While Reporting About Putin Awarding Soldiers For Bucha Massacre
These Hamster Cookies So Adorable That You Wouldn’t Want To Eat Them
We've been amazed by beloved animals that have taken on the form of sushi, nerikiri, and riceballs throughout the years; however, it's not often that you'll find sweets shaped as Hamsters. Fortunately, cake artist Mocha Mocha is creating a solution with her small cream-colored cookies. The adorable cookies are designed after adorable hamsters with oval-shaped bodies and … [Read more...] about These Hamster Cookies So Adorable That You Wouldn’t Want To Eat Them
Japan Might Require Four Times The Current Foreign Workers By 2040
If you're searching for job opportunities outside of your country, you may want to decide to look at Japan. Recently an organization in Tokyo announced three days ago that Japan will require four times the number of foreign workers in 2040. This is necessary if the country is to continue its economic growth. We are all aware that Japan is currently experiencing a decline in … [Read more...] about Japan Might Require Four Times The Current Foreign Workers By 2040
Beached Mother Whale And Calf Die During Rescue Operation In Southwest Japan
A nearly 3.5-meter-long whale was spotted on the shores of Amami-Oshima island in southwest Japan and died on Saturday despite efforts to save it by residents. A total of 10 people, including members of the local association for whales and dolphins and a fire department, tried to rescue the whale that was beached in Tatsugo close to the northern end of the island. However, … [Read more...] about Beached Mother Whale And Calf Die During Rescue Operation In Southwest Japan
68-Year-Old Mother Flexing Her Dance Moves With Her Son Under Sakura Trees
When the cold winter leaves and the cherry blossoms of spring bloom in Japan, the landscape is stunning and can lighten our spirits and occasionally encourage us to dance like no one else is watching. This is the tweet in which @yoshitakupoppop and his mom performed while enjoying the cherry blossoms in the park.The video they made quickly went viral, not just for their … [Read more...] about 68-Year-Old Mother Flexing Her Dance Moves With Her Son Under Sakura Trees