Most of Japan's prefectures have fallen under or are preparing to seek restrictions on restaurants and bars to combat the rising number of coronavirus cases. With 12 more regions comprising Osaka Prefecture set to seek quasi-state-of-emergency declarations from the central government in the coming days. Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Shizuoka prefectures were, together with Hokkaido, … [Read more...] about Most Of 47 Prefectures Might Go Under Quasi Emergency Lockdown Soon
Japan’s Low COVID Death Rate Could Be Because Of An Intestinal Bacteria
The high concentration of a particular intestinal bacteria that represses the coronavirus's binding towards human cells receptors is found to have played a crucial part in the low COVID-19 death rate seen throughout Asia and Northern Europe, according to an investigation led by an academic team at Nagoya University. Scientists worldwide have suggested that there could be an … [Read more...] about Japan’s Low COVID Death Rate Could Be Because Of An Intestinal Bacteria
Japan’s Forming An Internation Organization To Tackle Anime Piracy
Copyright protection organizations and companies from at least ten nations are working together to tackle pirated manga and anime. April will mark the beginning of the International Anti-Piracy Organization (IAPO) that will communicate the information they've learned regarding the distribution of illegal content. The group will support criminal investigations related to … [Read more...] about Japan’s Forming An Internation Organization To Tackle Anime Piracy
Cherry Blossoms Will Arrive Earlier This Year In Japan
As we step into the year 2022, days are getting longer and warmer seasons are on the horizon. That means cherry blossom season will be here before we know it, and every year we look forward to the forecast that tells us when the nation's somei Yoshino trees, Japan's most popular sakura kind, will bloom. Weathernews, a Japanese weather website, was first with the forecast this … [Read more...] about Cherry Blossoms Will Arrive Earlier This Year In Japan
Japanese Man Sneaks Back Into Highschool After 40 Years To Steal What Teacher Took From Him
Almost everyone had a moment in their class where someone brought something they weren't allowed. And if they get caught, most of the teachers would seize the item. That situation played out one day at a junior high school in Mikasa, Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture, with a male student that shall not be named. He didn't say what was taken from him, but he wanted it … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Sneaks Back Into Highschool After 40 Years To Steal What Teacher Took From Him
Abandoned Japanese Town Is A Hub For Alien Enthusiasts
Iino is a tiny village town of Fukushima city, nestled among forests where residents think their spectacular peak attracts flying saucers. The city is deafeningly quiet due to its low population. Some stores are closed all year, and abandoned roads lead to nothing. The squat structure of the city's tourism center is covered in a fine layer of dust. Despite being deserted, Iino … [Read more...] about Abandoned Japanese Town Is A Hub For Alien Enthusiasts
Hidden In The Hills Of Hokkaido Is A Beautiful Heart-Shaped Lake
Lake Toyoni, tucked away in a remote corner of Japan's Hokkaido island, has evolved from a hidden treasure to a must-see tourism destination. This freshwater lake is surrounded by a thick forest that is beautiful in and of itself, but the lake is known for its distinctive shape—a heart. The lake takes the shape of the heart when you view it from high above. The lush greenery … [Read more...] about Hidden In The Hills Of Hokkaido Is A Beautiful Heart-Shaped Lake
Japan Sees A Meter High Tsunami After Tonga Volcano Eruption But No Major Damage
Japan witnessed tsunami waves approximately 1 meter high in the coastal regions on Sunday. After the eruption of an underwater volcanic crater off Tonga, there was no major flooding or damage but almost 230,000 residents got evacuation orders. Japan's meteorological agency had issued alerts and tsunami warnings at the beginning of the day of the Pacific coast, from Hokkaido … [Read more...] about Japan Sees A Meter High Tsunami After Tonga Volcano Eruption But No Major Damage
Son Of Liev Schreiber Looks Just Like Howl From Studio Ghibli
Barron Trump, Donald Trump's kid, went viral in Japan in 2016 when he was branded a bishonen ("pretty boy") idol. Now another famous child, 13-year-old Samuel Kai Schreiber, is making headlines for his bishonen status. He is the son of Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts and the younger brother of Alexander Pete Schreiber. While both brothers have similar appearances, Kai has long, … [Read more...] about Son Of Liev Schreiber Looks Just Like Howl From Studio Ghibli
Japanese Artist Hand Cuts Exceptional 3D Art From Paper
Masayo Fukuda, often known as "Kiriken Masayo," has spent over 30 years mastering the delicate technique of kirigami, or paper cutting. She hails from Chiba prefecture, and during her high school days, she was enthralled by how she could create a small heart just out of a piece of paper. That motivated her to become quite an artist. One of her work portfolio highlights would … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Hand Cuts Exceptional 3D Art From Paper
World’s Largest Capacitor Manufactoring Japanese Company MURATA Is Moving Out Of China
Japan aspires to eliminate China's worldwide hegemony in the electronics business. Tokyo has welcomed semiconductor firms worldwide to establish a presence in Japan. Japan is trying to gain complete control of the world semiconductor supply, endangering China's consumer electronics industry, highly reliant on semiconductor imports. Japan is focusing on a new industry: … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Capacitor Manufactoring Japanese Company MURATA Is Moving Out Of China
Japan To Ease Border Restrictions For International Students
A source close to the Japanese government stated on Jan. 14 that the government is ready to loosen coronavirus-related entry restrictions on fresh arrivals of international students. The federal government plans to lift the limitations gradually, prioritizing government-sponsored international students who cannot progress to the next year of studies or graduate in their home … [Read more...] about Japan To Ease Border Restrictions For International Students