While trick-or-treating might be limited this year due to concerns about social distancing, there will be those who would like to share Halloween by placing an ol' jack-o'-lantern outside of their home.Carving pumpkins isn't an aspect of Japanese tradition, and you'd need to have a friend from outside of Japan to view one in the flesh. In this instance, we have a reason to … [Read more...] about Demon Slayer Jack-O-Lanterns Are Sure To Lighten Up Your Halloween!
Japanese Encephalitis Becomes National Significance As NSW Reports Its First Human Case
New South Wales has registered the first human infection case of the infamous Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). The individual is a resident in the border region of NSW-Victoria and is in a stable state in intensive treatment. Many more people living in NSW are being tested, and further instances of this virus that is transmitted through mosquitoes are anticipated within the … [Read more...] about Japanese Encephalitis Becomes National Significance As NSW Reports Its First Human Case
Japanese Artist Creates Unbelievable And Funny Stone Sculptures
Japanese artist Hirotoshi Ito makes dazzling humorous, fascinating, and intriguing stone sculptures. Hirotoshi creates unique elements in solid stones, like human mouths, coins, seeds, zippers, and other everyday objects. Each sculpture is so beautifully designed that we can forget that they're composed of stone, not the soft material they look like, like paper, fabric plastic, … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Creates Unbelievable And Funny Stone Sculptures
Mythic Rock Containing The Sealed “Nine Tailed Fox” Breaks Into Two, Locals Scared
The threat of dark forces being unleashed by a vile vixen was a constant on Japan's social media this morning after a renowned volcanic rock believed to cause death to anyone who comes into touch with it broke into two. Based on the mythology of the Sessho-Seki (also known as the killing stone), the rock contains Tamamo-no Mae's transformed body. This attractive woman was … [Read more...] about Mythic Rock Containing The Sealed “Nine Tailed Fox” Breaks Into Two, Locals Scared
Zero Two Nasi Kandar Restaurant In Tokyo Is So Popular That It’s Constantly Sold Out
Nasi Kandar restaurant is creating waves in Tokyo following its opening in the middle of this month. Zero Two Nasi Kandar Tokyo was founded and is managed by a Japanese man known as Tateda who travelled to Malaysia and became a fan of Nasi Kandar, as per the report of Japanese Heart. It is believed that he owned a South Indian establishment in Osaka and would travel to India … [Read more...] about Zero Two Nasi Kandar Restaurant In Tokyo Is So Popular That It’s Constantly Sold Out
Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Wins Tokyo Marathon And Sets New Record
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya bagged another victory in his lengthy list of achievements after winning the Tokyo Marathon on March 6 with an average time of 2hrs, 2 minutes, and 40 seconds. This is the fastest time ever for the marathon to date in Japan. The achievement came right after his win at the Olympic marathon in Tokyo this summer. Kengo Suzuki was fourth in the race in … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Wins Tokyo Marathon And Sets New Record
Memorial Ceremony Held For Sri Lankan Women Who Died A Year Ago In Detention Center
A memorial ceremony was conducted on Sunday to mark the first death anniversary of death for the Sri Lankan woman who died while being held in the central immigration center in Japan in the year 2021 amid calls across the country to review Japan's detention process deportees. More than 50 people traveled through the harsh rain to participate in the Buddhist ceremony in Aichi … [Read more...] about Memorial Ceremony Held For Sri Lankan Women Who Died A Year Ago In Detention Center
Carroll Shelby Tuned Toyota 2000GT Fetched 2.5 Million Dollars At Auction
When it comes to the most significant historical Japanese automobiles among Japanese cars, the 2000GT is at the top of the list. In the category of 2000GTs and Carroll Shelby's former SCCA race car is among the most important historically. The tuned Carroll Shelby Toyota 2000GT has recently sold for $2,535,000 and is the first Japanese car to surpass the $2 million mark at … [Read more...] about Carroll Shelby Tuned Toyota 2000GT Fetched 2.5 Million Dollars At Auction
Mermaid Mummy Finally Will Be Analyzed By Japanese Scientists
As reported by Asahi, a "mermaid Mummy" located in the temple was an attraction for worshippers, a source of nightmares and mystery for many centuries. This is the first time an initiative is underway to study scientifically the mummified creature that includes the upper body of a person and the lower part of fish. Researchers at The Kurashiki University of Science and the … [Read more...] about Mermaid Mummy Finally Will Be Analyzed By Japanese Scientists
Japanese Giant Rakuten Launches Rakuten NFT Marketplace
Rakuten Group, a Japanese online retailer and electronic commerce company, has launched a marketplace called Rakuten NFT. The announcement noted that there will be new features in the future and that a peer-to-peer service for selling and minting NFT content is planned for 2023. Japanese giant Rakuten has tried some things in the world of crypto and blockchain in recent … [Read more...] about Japanese Giant Rakuten Launches Rakuten NFT Marketplace
Japanese Man Stole 170 Bottles Of Expensive Whiskey And Replaced It With Water
On February 28, an employee was arrested for robbing what was reported to be 170 bottles of high-quality luxury whiskey. The stolen liquor was worth approximately 7.7 million yen ($66.706). The culprit has been identified as Akito Kodama of Fukuoka, who's professionally involved in the home renovation business. He allegedly stole alcohol from the victim's house during … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Stole 170 Bottles Of Expensive Whiskey And Replaced It With Water
Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families
Pan Pacific International Japan, which owns a significant discount chain, announced on Thursday that it would provide financial support as well as job opportunities to 100 refugees from Ukraine. Formerly known as Don Quijote Holdings, the company said it was still working out details like where families would be accommodated. It also stated that it would consider cooperating … [Read more...] about Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families