You might assume that Chiyomi Sawa is just another 72-year-old grandmother if you pass her on the street. However, her petite and rotund frame could be mistaken for being fat. she is a 19-time World Bench Press Champion. Last October, Sawa won her 19th consecutive Championship when she lifted 100 kgs (220 pounds) to succeed in the 69-76 kilogram (152-168lb) weight class. Now, … [Read more...] about 72-Year-Old Japanese Granny Is 19 Times World Bench Press Champion
Japanese Billionaire Returns To Earth After 12-Days Visit To ISS
Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire space tourist, and his two fellow crewmates returned to Earth Monday. This was the culmination of his 12-day trip to the International Space Station. It is a feat that has highlighted space tourism's rise to prominence. Maezawa landed on plain grasslands in Kazakhstan at the planned time of 0913 in the morning. The spacecraft carried two … [Read more...] about Japanese Billionaire Returns To Earth After 12-Days Visit To ISS
Japanese Professor Invents Lickable TV Screen To Taste The Flavor
A strange and weird invention from Japan again makes headlines worldwide. A Japanese Professor who worked with his 30 students who had past experiences with creating gadgets that improve taste and flavor has come up with a "lickable" screen to taste what is displayed on it. The official name for the product is the "Taste The TV," or the TTTV in short. Apparently, you can … [Read more...] about Japanese Professor Invents Lickable TV Screen To Taste The Flavor
Japan’s Dual Mode Vehicle Will Be Operational From Christmas Day
Japan is now introducing a Dual-mode vehicle, DMV for short, through the Asa Seaside Railway. This locomotive can transform from a wheel operating mode into a train in just mere 15 seconds. The 'mode interchange' is reversed when the vehicle returns to the road. Steel wheels retract, so that rubber tires take the lead. The DMV is capable of driving with up to 23 people. It … [Read more...] about Japan’s Dual Mode Vehicle Will Be Operational From Christmas Day
Osaka Residents Are Getting Mysterious Cash Envelopes In Their Mailboxes
A series of strange incidents took place in a residential area of Asahi District Osaka City. Some randomly selected residents found cash envelopes in their mailboxes out of the blue. Reports claim that the mystery money first appeared in October when a resident received a brown envelope with no markings. It had been left in their mailbox. Soon, the surprise cash gifts began … [Read more...] about Osaka Residents Are Getting Mysterious Cash Envelopes In Their Mailboxes
3 Inmates Get Executed Over Death Penalty In Japan
Three death-row inmates received their execution on Tuesday for the first execution in after 2019. Yes, Japan still practices the highly criticized death penalty. All of the inmates were responsible for the murder of different people. Of the three, the most gruesome crime was committed by the Yasutaka Fujishiro. Back in 2004, he set fire in the victim's house and killed seven … [Read more...] about 3 Inmates Get Executed Over Death Penalty In Japan
How Japan Handled COVID And Got A Huge Drop In Infection Cases
In mid-August, just following the Tokyo Olympics, Japan was in the grip of a 5th wave of COVID infection cases. New cases had risen to 25,000 per day in the country, and Japan's medical system was stretched to the limit. In late September, the number of cases had decreased dramatically. As of December, the national number of cases is lower than 100 cases per day. Dr. Hideaki … [Read more...] about How Japan Handled COVID And Got A Huge Drop In Infection Cases
Japanese Company Plans To Build A Space Elevator By 2050
A significant Japanese construction firm had revealed an ambitious plan to construct a space elevator by 2050 back in 2012. Now, the actual concept for the elevator are under development. The Tokyo-based Obayashi Corp wants to build an orbital space station 36,000 km above Earth and transport visitors up an elevator car using a carbon nanotube pulley. To put this into … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Plans To Build A Space Elevator By 2050
Japanese Singer And Actress Sayaka Kanda Dies After Falling From A Hotel
Japanese singer and actress Sayaka Kanda has died after reportedly falling from her room at the hotel in Sapporo, her office reported on Sunday. Kanda, 35, was found dead at about one p.m. the previous Saturday in outdoor area of 14th floor at the hotel with 22 stories where she was staying. She was confirmed dead when she was admitted to an area hospital. Hokkaido … [Read more...] about Japanese Singer And Actress Sayaka Kanda Dies After Falling From A Hotel
Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging
A Japanese research team has created a vaccine to eliminate so-called zombie cells that develop while aging and damage surrounding cells, which can cause age-related conditions like arterial stiffening. The research showed that after inoculating, the host, or the mice in this case, showed a decrease in the zombie cells which are the primary reason for stiffening the arteries. … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging
Japanese Sculptor Creates Amazing Fish Sculpture Out Of Broccoli
Japanese artist Gaku ( @gaku_carving) has been captivating many recently with his beautiful work crafted using the art of Thai fruit carving. Gaku typically applies their knife to the fruit to create stunning intricate and elaborate carvings, but recently, they wowed people with an incredible falcon sculpture made from broccoli. Gaku's choice of broccoli as his canvas and … [Read more...] about Japanese Sculptor Creates Amazing Fish Sculpture Out Of Broccoli
Tokyo Disneyland’s Electrical Parade Is Back After Nearly 2 Years!
Tokyo Disneyland's major attraction is back after nearly two years of downtime! The Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade is back with extended park hours. Around Halloween this year, Tokyo Disney Resort released an official promotional video entitled "Your Memories Begin Again" to announce the parade's return. The advertisement alone brings back the excitement we've experienced … [Read more...] about Tokyo Disneyland’s Electrical Parade Is Back After Nearly 2 Years!