Following the recent general elections, the governing party in Japan has pledged the government of Japan to pay a stimulus of 100,000 yen ($881) for everyone who is 18 or less.Not only that, the government, along with the Liberal Democratic Party, are planning to hand out ¥30,000 to every person who has the My Number National Identification cards to help increase consumption as … [Read more...] about Japanese Government Might Pay ¥100,000 To Everyone Under 18
Man Tries To Set Fire On Bullet Train To Imitate Last Week’s Joker Attack In Tokyo
On Monday morning, a man was detained under suspicion of trying to set fire to the bullet train in Kyushu, Japan. It seemed like the culprit wanted to replicate the arson attempted in the Tokyo train during Halloween. The 69-year-old man, Kiyoshi Miyake, a resident of Fukuoka, was detained on the spot. There were no reports of injuries on the train which was leaving … [Read more...] about Man Tries To Set Fire On Bullet Train To Imitate Last Week’s Joker Attack In Tokyo
Japanese Man Arrested For Stalking Woman Through Bank Transfers
Stalking continues to be a widespread and terrifying experience for many, and as technology keeps improving, it seems to be increasing the risk. Now, a more unusual method of stalking occurred within Hyogo Prefecture on the 4th of November, when an elderly man was detained after repeatedly contacting his victim via her bank account. The suspect has made a plethora of one-yen … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Arrested For Stalking Woman Through Bank Transfers
Japanese Death Row Inmates Sue Government For Giving Notice Only Hours Prior To Execution
Two inmates on death row are suing Japan's government for the practice of informing prisoners of their execution hours just before the execution date, arguing that it causes psychological stress.Japan is one of the few developed countries that still practice the capital sentence, with over 100 convicts awaiting execution. Executions generally occur after a significant time has … [Read more...] about Japanese Death Row Inmates Sue Government For Giving Notice Only Hours Prior To Execution
Yakuza Turned Politician Fights For Rights Of Zainichi Koreans
Magomi Hashimoto wore an eerie smile when he gazed straight at the camera. In the background are the words "Break down the 38th parallel." This statement does not only refer to the latitude that divides North and South Korea, two nations that technically remain at war, but also the treatment of people of Korean ethnicities in Japan. Sadly Hashimoto could not win a seat in … [Read more...] about Yakuza Turned Politician Fights For Rights Of Zainichi Koreans
Top 10 Famous Japanese Girl And Boy Baby Names In 2021
Just five years ago, parents would have flipped through a list that contained baby names to choose the best name for their baby. You can find everything on the internet at this age, and many couples have turned to their phones instead to look for their baby names. On October 27, Recruit Staffing from "Recstu," a free online Japanese baby naming app, presented a ranking of the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Famous Japanese Girl And Boy Baby Names In 2021
Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train Will Now Serve You Sushi At Home!
With an amazing reception Kimetsu No Yaiba Mugen Train became the most grossing anime movie ever! If you think that the Mugen Train is a good enough venue for the most successful anime of all time, should it not also be the perfect location in which to have your next sushi-themed meal? The latest Demon Slayer merch Takara Tomy's Kimetsu no Yaiba Cho Niginigi Ouchi de … [Read more...] about Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train Will Now Serve You Sushi At Home!
4 Official Gundam Cafes Will Be Closed Permanently Before March 2022!
An upsetting news update for every Gundam fan: more than twenty years after the first Gundam Cafe opened its doors in the otaku hotspot Akihabara, Japan's four permanent Gundam cafes will close permanently in January 2022. The first one to shut its doors will be the Gundam Square café in Osaka, which is on January 10. The first Gundam Café started in Akihabara; the outlet in … [Read more...] about 4 Official Gundam Cafes Will Be Closed Permanently Before March 2022!
Best 5 Japanese Anime and Series To Watch On Netflix In November
November brings another new set of series to watch and enjoy on Netflix. Are you bored of seeing Squid Game everywhere? Why not try these outstanding Japanese Series and Movies while you're past Halloween and are waiting for Christmas to hit Netflix! 461 Days of Bento "461 Days Of Bento" is a Japanese Slice-of-life movie showcasing the relationship between a son and his … [Read more...] about Best 5 Japanese Anime and Series To Watch On Netflix In November
Japanese YouTubers Make Open-World Games In Real Life Videos In Shibuya
Have you ever played open-world video games like Far Cry, Grand Theft Auto, or Watch Dogs? If you have, you'll know how much fun it is to walk around a vast metropolis and beat up dodgy guys. Komazawa Isolation have tried their own take on real life open world game where they replicate everything common in open world video games such as walking animations, interactions, … [Read more...] about Japanese YouTubers Make Open-World Games In Real Life Videos In Shibuya
5 JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH
When it comes to unsettling, chilling and often gruesome horror movies, nothing quite matches the visceral nature of Japanese horror, as we’ve presented before. Following on from our original J-Horror must-watch list, this one is also guaranteed to give you nightmares as we get closer to Halloween. Some of the more popular titles are omitted because I figure most of you have … [Read more...] about 5 JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH
10+ Best Places to See Autumn Scenery in Japan
There is no “best” time to visit Japan. There are numerous reasons to travel in any of the four seasons, but there’s no denying that the spring cherry blossom is the most popular by far. Autumn, meanwhile, is the second-most popular – thanks to a large extent to its stunning autumn leaves. Japan is extremely proud of its seasons (seriously, you’d think nowhere else in the … [Read more...] about 10+ Best Places to See Autumn Scenery in Japan