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Japanese Researchers Have Devised A Carbon Capture Method With 99% Efficiency

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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 process is long-lasting, and when it is completed in the next couple of years, … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Have Devised A Carbon Capture Method With 99% Efficiency

The Wild World of Japanese Game Shows: 10 Weirdest Gems

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"Japan is a well-known country with a plethora of unique features. Additionally, Japanese game shows stand out as prime examples. The hosts of these shows often engage in the most bizarre activities, featuring odd attire adorned with flashing lights and subjecting contestants to borderline-torturous physical challenges. Furthermore, the realm of Japanese animation, known as … [Read more...] about The Wild World of Japanese Game Shows: 10 Weirdest Gems

Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon TV: A New Chapter in Animation History

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Nippon TV has purchased the legendary Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli is renowned for creating famous films like "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away". This acquisition occurred after the company's legendary co-founder and director, Hayao Miyazaki, was unable to find a successor.The board of directors met Thursday to approve the resolution that allows … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon TV: A New Chapter in Animation History

Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

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Japanese swords are available in a variety of kinds, varying in size, shape, form, and use. A few of the most well-known types are the katana, which is a single-edged weapon used by samurai warriors; the tachi, which is a lengthy curved sword that the mounted soldiers use; the wakizashi, which is an oblong-shaped sword that is often used with katanas; the tanto, which is a tiny … [Read more...] about Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

Ossan Rental : Japanese Middle-Aged Men for Hire

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Takanobu Nishimoto is the owner of a unique business. The Straits Times reported that the fashion expert of 50 years old created an online platform named "Ossan Rental" in 2012 from his residence in Tokyo. "Ossan" is a somewhat insulting term for "uncles" or middle-aged men. At just 1,000 Japanese Yen, the equivalent of $6.84 per hour, people using Nishimoto's service … [Read more...] about Ossan Rental : Japanese Middle-Aged Men for Hire

Go Kart Tourist Experience: Tokyo’s Best Sights from the Streets

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After Japan lifted its strict restrictions and opened its borders, Tokyo's top tourist places have never been busy like this since forever. Before the outbreak, Tokyo's hot tourist attractions were the highly sought-after Mario Kart tour, which ran through some legal troubles in 2020. Although the original company that organized it has ended, you can still take a trip dressed( … [Read more...] about Go Kart Tourist Experience: Tokyo’s Best Sights from the Streets

Experience a Unique Journey Aboard Japan’s Deer-Inspired Train

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Seeing wild animals in the middle of a city doesn't happen much, but it's different in the Japanese city of Nara. Here, deer roam the streets freely because they're considered special and are allowed to. This has made the old capital a cool place to visit for people who want to see animals in a city. There's even a train that goes through the city, and it's designed to be like … [Read more...] about Experience a Unique Journey Aboard Japan’s Deer-Inspired Train

Best 6 Ryokans In Tokyo For Authentic Experience

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Tokyo is a place full of riches; five-star hotels have luxurious amenities worthy of royalty, and on the other side of the spectrum, there are budget guesthouses, including a bed and bathroom with enough amenities that make your stay pleasant but not memorable.In addition to them, you have delicate accommodations in the form of Ryokan that show architectural styles unique to … [Read more...] about Best 6 Ryokans In Tokyo For Authentic Experience

One of the Most Beautiful Libraries in Japan -Nakajima Library in Akita

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Located within Akita International University there is a library well-known for its meticulous design. Nakajima Library is a treasure trove of Akita that shouldn't be missed! With all classes conducted in English, Akita prefecture's (※1) Akita International University (AIU) is always spearheading philosophical thinking. The Nakajima Library stands within the university … [Read more...] about One of the Most Beautiful Libraries in Japan -Nakajima Library in Akita

Sake, Stories And Nostalgia in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai

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The Golden Gai started with a somewhat tragic account. Activities in the black market, such as prostitution, were prevalent in 1950. The market has been a thriving drinking place during the 1960s. At that point, Japan went through an economic "boom," widely referred to by the term "the Japanese economic miracle," in which modernization had swept over Tokyo. Everything except … [Read more...] about Sake, Stories And Nostalgia in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai

The Dark History Of ‘Comfort Women’ During World War II

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Lee Ok-Seon was running an appointment with her parents when this occurred: a bunch of men in uniform rushed out of a vehicle, assaulted her, and dragged her inside the car. At this moment, she would have never guessed that she'd never see her parents again.The girl was just 14 years old. On that fateful evening, Lee's existence in Busan, a city located today in South Korea, … [Read more...] about The Dark History Of ‘Comfort Women’ During World War II