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
Survey Says 51.6% Of Japanese Children Get Phones At Elementary School Age
Children in Japan receive their first phones at a young age, and 51.6 percent of their parents give smartphones to their children at the elementary school age, as per an investigation conducted recently. The percentage was an increase of 11.5 percentage points over the poll that was conducted the year prior. The report said Mobile Marketing Data Labo, an IT market research … [Read more...] about Survey Says 51.6% Of Japanese Children Get Phones At Elementary School Age
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
Japanese Above 18 Can Now Do Pornography As Age Of Maturity Has Been Lowered But Is It Okay?
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?
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
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
The Missing Tourist Boat With 26 Passengers Found 100 Meters Under Sea
The tourist boat that went missing for the past six days with 26 passengers was discovered underwater in the waters off Hokkaido on Friday, the Japan Coast Guard stated. 19-ton Kazu I was located after the Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a search using an underwater camera on the Shiretoko Peninsula. The bodies of 14 individuals have been discovered after contact with the … [Read more...] about The Missing Tourist Boat With 26 Passengers Found 100 Meters Under Sea
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
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]