A Japanese city has launched an online campaign to save a particular area of forest that was the inspiration for the animator in the cult film "My Neighbor Totoro." Tokorozawa, a town outside of Tokyo, has decided to purchase the "Totoro Forest" for a massive sum of 2.6 Billion yen or (19 million yen). What's more impressive is that some amount was also chipped in through … [Read more...] about Japanese City Is Planning To Buy The Forest That Inspired Totoro To Preserve It
Japanese Court Agrees That The Ban On The Same-Sex Marriage Was Constitutional
The Japanese court in Osaka ruled that the ban on same-gender marriage was not unconstitutional as Japan remains the only nation of the G7 members not officially to accept same-sex marriage.The decision shatters activists' hopes of putting tension on central authorities to tackle the issue after an appeals court in the city of Sapporo in March 2021 ruled based on a case denying … [Read more...] about Japanese Court Agrees That The Ban On The Same-Sex Marriage Was Constitutional
Japanese Employee Loses USB Drive With Sensitive Info Of Half A Million Residents
Drinks after work with some friends might be an excellent idea for many; however, for this particular Japanese employee, it would cost a great deal. The worker, who shall not be named, lost a memory stick that contained the personal information of all residents of Amagasaki city, northwestern Osaka in Japan, following a night of drinks in the last week, as per an announcement … [Read more...] about Japanese Employee Loses USB Drive With Sensitive Info Of Half A Million Residents
Japanese Man Burned His Workplace Because Of Stress And Burnout
A part-time worker from Japan reported having destroyed his workplace because of stress and burnout from work.Police detained 32-year-old Tatsuya Matsuzawa after setting the Ken Depot Soka Sezaki retail warehouse on fire in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Matuzawa served in a security and delivery department for the store's small size, but he found the tasks associated due to … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Burned His Workplace Because Of Stress And Burnout
15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Aokigahara, The Japanese Suicide Forest
Aokigahara is 13.5 miles northwest of Mount Fuji. It's a forest so dense with leaves that it's called the "sea of trees." Many people walk into the sea of trees without any intention of returning and mark the place as their resting site. The forest is infamously also known as the "Japanese Suicide Forest".For some, the forest acts as a rich hiking spot, with its unrivaled … [Read more...] about 15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Aokigahara, The Japanese Suicide Forest
Japanese Start Embracing CBD Despite Social Stigma And Taboo
Japan is hell for stoners; with its zero-tolerance cannabis laws, deep social stigma, and efforts to tighten consumption rules, consuming Marijuana openly is impossible. It was hard to believe that it happened when you saw Ai Takahashi's friends twerk, body-roll, and light up to "Young, Wild & Free" in a small club in Tokyo. They are not smoking illegal Marijuana. … [Read more...] about Japanese Start Embracing CBD Despite Social Stigma And Taboo
Survey Says About 40% Of Japanese Men Above Their 20’s Haven’t Gone On A Date
A large number of women who are 20 or older are not yet to go on their first date, according to a study by the government. The Japanese government announced the result of their study on gender equality on Tuesday. The study covered an array of information regarding women and men in Japan. One statistic that has been received with surprise is that, as per the research, roughly … [Read more...] about Survey Says About 40% Of Japanese Men Above Their 20’s Haven’t Gone On A Date
Here Are The Top 20 Anime Waifus Of All Time
Viewers love many female anime characters. Some viewers are also romantically attached to these characters and call them their Waifus. The community has had many debates about how to rank their Waifus. Here's what you can expect from this Top 20. It is not easy to create a list that meets everyone's expectations. You may not find your Waifu on the list. You may also disagree … [Read more...] about Here Are The Top 20 Anime Waifus Of All Time
The Meaning Of ‘Senpai’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese
Perhaps you've seen some anime or Japanese drama shows and have heard the term "senpai" (先輩) more than a few times. Your friends who don't even understand Japanese may also have heard of this word. If you've seen it with subtitles, you have likely been able to understand the meaning. However, we're here to clarify what it means and how you can use it. What exactly do you mean … [Read more...] about The Meaning Of ‘Senpai’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese
A Look Inside Japanese Maid Café And Everything You Need To Know
Going to an area you don't know much about might provide a thrilling feel of an adventure. The same can be said about Japan's maid cafés, which attract many foreign visitors. A maid café is what it sounds like. The café is run by girls who dress up as maids and behave like one too. Never been to a maid café but are thinking of trying it once? We've got you covered with the … [Read more...] about A Look Inside Japanese Maid Café And Everything You Need To Know
The Meaning of ‘Sensei’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese
The most famous Japanese word students learn first is 先生. This is because many people travel to Japan to study or teach Japanese and encounter the word daily. 先生 usually attaches to the family name. Yamada-sensei would be how you refer to a teacher named 'First name' Yamada. However, Japanese people know that foreigners use their first names, so 'sensei' is usually attached to … [Read more...] about The Meaning of ‘Sensei’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese
Japan Is Testing Massive Undersea Turbines For Alternative Energy Sources
Since the tragic meltdown at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011, authorities have been searching for new sources of green energy. And it seems like they will not stop until they find sustainable, and efficient source. Bloomberg reports that Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer IHI Corp has successfully tested a prototype of an airplane-sized turbine capable of … [Read more...] about Japan Is Testing Massive Undersea Turbines For Alternative Energy Sources