Although fireworks are often associated with Japan's summer festivals, there isn't any rule prohibiting you from enjoying them any time of the year. In fact, when the skies are clearer during the winter, the bright displays stand out against the darkness and shine brighter. The lower slopes on Mount Fuji will host the "Japan's highest altitude fireworks show", where … [Read more...] about High Altitude Mount Fuji Fireworks Festival 2021 Announced!
Rice Harvest Project To Aid Single-Mother Households Is A Big Success In Japan
A program to distribute newly harvested rice to single-mother families is spreading throughout the three prefectures of the central region of Japan's Tokai region. Children and mothers who harvested rice were delighted by the bounty of the fields. The rice plantation begins in June, and farmers and volunteers join forces to grow rice in paddies exclusive to farmers. Many … [Read more...] about Rice Harvest Project To Aid Single-Mother Households Is A Big Success In Japan
Domino’s Japan Wants You To Use Chopsticks For New Overflow Series Pizza
Domino's is the most popular pizza delivery service in Japan with the highest sales, the largest stores, and the most inventive deals in the business. Always exploring new ways to get ahead of the pack, Domino's has come out with a new and innovative idea that will make us crave pizza, and this time, it's pizza that is ideal for eating by using chopsticks. Before we tackle … [Read more...] about Domino’s Japan Wants You To Use Chopsticks For New Overflow Series Pizza
Booster Shots For COVID-19 Vaccine Will Roll Out From Dec. 1 In Japan
Japan will begin the process of giving COVID-19 booster vaccine starting in December following an advisory panel of the health ministry that has approved the move on Monday. The country is now joining other nations in taking steps to stop protection from diminishing as time passes. The vaccine created through Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE will initially be the sole one for the … [Read more...] about Booster Shots For COVID-19 Vaccine Will Roll Out From Dec. 1 In Japan
Major Japanese Manga Publishers Suing Pirate Website “Manga Bank”
Manga publishers of major importance in Japan are planning to file an indictment against the admin who runs one of the biggest manga-watching illegal websites in the world. A US court ruling has allowed them to determine the site's owner and his location. Four publishers, including Shueisha, have accused the pirate site "Manga Bank" of infringing copyrights. They claim that … [Read more...] about Major Japanese Manga Publishers Suing Pirate Website “Manga Bank”
Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands
The first dual-mode operational vehicle, which is a bus that can run on railway tracks and also has tires made for roads, will be put into service from the Shikoku region, which is the smaller of Japan's four major islands. Asa Seaside Railway Corp in Tokushima Prefecture said it would begin the rollout of the DMV on the 25th of December after having passed safety inspections … [Read more...] about Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands
Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro
The former Princess Mako Komuro set off on a trip to her new home in the United States on Sunday with her husband, Kei Komuro. The princess left the royal lavishing comfort in exchange for being with her love in a one bedroom apartment in New York. The couple got married last month, in quiet manner, following many years of tabloid news and online gossip about their marriage … [Read more...] about Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro
Restoration Of Century-Old Brothel In Osaka Has Begun Through Crowdfunding
Tobita Shinchi is the largest red-light district in Osaka as well as the whole of Western Japan. In the center of the area lies a century-old architectural gem that has now begun a restoration process. Taiyoshi Hyakuban used to serve as a brothel but has no longer been a brothel for a long time. It is now an eatery; however, it is considered a symbol for the area, which is … [Read more...] about Restoration Of Century-Old Brothel In Osaka Has Begun Through Crowdfunding
“Joker” Movie Might Never Be Shown On Japanese TV After Recent Train Attacks
The night before Halloween, the usually joyful atmosphere in Tokyo became dark after an unidentified man, aged 24, stabbed one of the passengers on the chest. He then went to start a fire in the vehicles. Afterward the suspect told the police that he was planning to kill to ensure that he could receive the death penalty. He added "I wanted to be like the Joker." While Batman's … [Read more...] about “Joker” Movie Might Never Be Shown On Japanese TV After Recent Train Attacks
Students And Workers Can Now Finally Enter Japan!
Japan officially opened its doors to foreigners on the 8th of November. Thousands of workers and students who were not able to come into Japan for several months were waiting impatiently for this announcement. The government has eased restrictions on entry in the wake of cases of coronavirus within Japan continuing to fall. The daily totals have been lower than 1,000 per day … [Read more...] about Students And Workers Can Now Finally Enter Japan!
The Mystery of Saturn’s F Ring Cracked by Japanese Scientists
What F ring? Many unfamiliar with Saturn’s peculiarities would probably be asking such a question. What is this so-called F Ring and why was it called that way? And what’s the fuss about scientists recently “cracking” Saturn’s F Ring? The F Ring The F Ring is the outermost discrete ring of the famed ringed planet. It is widely believed to be the most active ring in the … [Read more...] about The Mystery of Saturn’s F Ring Cracked by Japanese Scientists
10+ Life Conditions and The Japanese way of thinking
1. Ganbatte Ganbatte is a common phrase in Japanese that means "do your best!" Japan has great respect for effort and pushing oneself. This can be seen in the way that people work or in Japan's passion for physical challenges such as carryingmikoshi at festivals that can weigh several tons. 2. Shoganai Shoganai is an important idea in Japan that can be translated "it can't … [Read more...] about 10+ Life Conditions and The Japanese way of thinking