Recently the southernmost beaches in Japan have been facing quite trouble due to washed-up pumice pebbles. These pebbles are the result of an eruption of the eruption of Fukutokuokanoba undersea volcano. According to official reports, the eruption of mid-August 1000-km away from Tokyo in the Ogasawara island chain has damaged spewed up tons of pebbles around the beaches. It … [Read more...] about Pumice Pebbles Swarm Japanese Beaches After Undersea Volcanic Eruption
17 Injured After A Japanese Man Dressed As Joker Sets Train on Fire
A total of 17 were injured while heading for Halloween celebrations within Tokyo. Witnesses report that the suspect sprayed a transparent liquid on the carriage, then set it on fire.Video footage showed people running through the carriages, escaping fires, climbing from train windows. "I thought it was a Halloween stunt," one witness said to the Yomiuri newspaper about the … [Read more...] about 17 Injured After A Japanese Man Dressed As Joker Sets Train on Fire
Japanese gov’t preparing to introduce ‘exit tax’ on people leaving country
The Japanese government is moving toward preparations to enact an "exit tax" on people leaving Japan starting in fiscal 2019, the first new national tax in 27 years. The tax would be 1,000 yen per person and be included in the price of the traveler's plane ticket out of the country. The tax plan will be included in the outline of 2018 fiscal year tax revisions planned to be … [Read more...] about Japanese gov’t preparing to introduce ‘exit tax’ on people leaving country
Flyers From Cancelled Events Make Up New Art Installation In Tokyo
Museums and libraries are generally the best places to look for articles and brochures to get information on the locality events. However, the pandemic has led the majority of these events to be canceled. Hence The National Art Centre, Tokyo (NACT) has a big pile of these flyers. But the NACT decided to do something clever with it. They hired a London-based architectural … [Read more...] about Flyers From Cancelled Events Make Up New Art Installation In Tokyo
Love and Freedom Above Royalty! Marriage of Japanese Princess Mako
J/apan's Princess Mako is the emperor Naruhito's niece. After a turbulent engagement, she gave up her royal title to marry her college sweetheart and said she was determined for a happy marriage with her "warm as the sun" husband. Mako and her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro spoke out at a news conference marked by uncommon candor for Japan's royal family. She said that her … [Read more...] about Love and Freedom Above Royalty! Marriage of Japanese Princess Mako
Japanese Women Of Different Age Groups Rank The Most Handsome Kpop Idols
A Japanese website created a poll for fans to vote for their favorite idol. The results were vastly different for each age bracket. More than 67,000 Japanese Women participated in the event. This ranking allows you to split results according to various criteria to see how other groups think. Let's take an in-depth look at the 15 most attractive male idols, as voted by different … [Read more...] about Japanese Women Of Different Age Groups Rank The Most Handsome Kpop Idols
Japan Successfully Launches The QZS-1R Satellite
Japan's H-IIA rocket carrying the QZS-1R Satellite launched from LA-Y1 on October 26 at 0219 UTC. This was the 44th launch by the H-IIA rocket for Mitsubishi Heavy Diligence (JAXA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The H-IIA rocket flew with the 202 configuration. The QZS-1R Satellite joins other satellites in the quasi-Zenith Satellite System (or QZSS), Japan's … [Read more...] about Japan Successfully Launches The QZS-1R Satellite
Supercar Enthusiasts Will Love This $700,000 Japanese Hoverbike!
A Japanese startup that aims to convince wealthy customers to trade their supercars for a hoverbike worth 77.7million yen ($680,000). It went on sale Tuesday and even Japanese soccer player Keisuke honda backs the firm. A.L.I. Technologies, a Tokyo-based drone startup, has released its "XTurismo Limited Edition." which comes equipped with a conventional engine and … [Read more...] about Supercar Enthusiasts Will Love This $700,000 Japanese Hoverbike!
This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect
Turns out, cats know more martial arts than ninjutsu. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has decided to dedicate a fair portion of his time to shooting cats during their totally serious combat practices, and the result is purrrfect. Threatening stares, explosive kicks, powerful punches, Hiroyuki has captured it all. He has successfully proven that felines have unlocked … [Read more...] about This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect
The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom
Keiichi Suzuki of Hachimitsu Pie in his hometown Ota-ku, a ward in Tokyo. His music is included in a new set of Japanese recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Credit Hiroyuki Ito for The New York Times When the Japanese singer-songwriter Kenji Endo first heard Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” as a young student in Tokyo in the 1960s, he was perplexed — … [Read more...] about The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom
Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier
According to Mainichi News, Taro Aso, former Japanese Prime Minister, stated that rice on Hokkaido's northernmost main island has 'become tastier due to global warming. The politician of 81 years in age, who had been finance minister for almost nine years, spoke in front of voters in a recent campaign: While many people associate increasing temperatures with bad things, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
The Kiyozumi Temple, which overlooks Kyoto city, hosts unique nighttime events three times a year. Here the temple's buildings and surrounding foliage will be illuminated for a fantastic display. It is always highly anticipated because it occurs when the autumn foliage is at its peak and where trees are covered with a stunning array of red-and-gold leaves. The temple will be … [Read more...] about Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!