Countless husbands across the world will have picked up a bouquet of flowers for their wives to celebrate their love for Valentine’s Day. But one husband in Japan has taken it to the next level, after he spent a decade creating a landscape of pink blooms to cheer up his wife after she went … [Read more...] about Loving Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell
107-year-old Japanese Twins Set The Record For World’s Oldest Twins
Two Japanese sisters who are 107 years old have been recognized as the oldest living identical twins recorded to date, which Guinness World Records Japan declared on Monday. Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama were the only two to have their records officially recognized in September 1st, surpassing … [Read more...] about 107-year-old Japanese Twins Set The Record For World’s Oldest Twins
Japanese Pastry Shop Owner Apologizes For Putting Less Filling Since He’s About To Go Broke
After a social media apology that he posted, a Japanese F&B store owner received floods of new customers. Junya Hashimoto is the owner and operator of Taiyaki no Bunfukuya, located in the Gyoda City of Saitama Prefecture. His shop sells taiyaki, which is a traditional pastry usually … [Read more...] about Japanese Pastry Shop Owner Apologizes For Putting Less Filling Since He’s About To Go Broke
How Tokyo is preparing for flooding beyond anything we’ve seen
To hold off the increasing amount of rain that falls on Tokyo every year, civil engineers have designed a colossal underground system to channel inundating waters. Known as the Metropolitan Area Underground Discharge Channel, the system consists of five separate tunnels that sweep excess rainfall … [Read more...] about How Tokyo is preparing for flooding beyond anything we’ve seen
34 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees Ever for Relieve Your Stress
People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as “penzai”, and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as … [Read more...] about 34 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees Ever for Relieve Your Stress
Star-Shaped Sand Is Found On Some Japanese Beaches.
It is common to compare the stars of the sky with sand grains to see the universe's vastness. Well in Japan, you will literally see star-shaped sands in some beaches in Okinawa Prefecture. Enjoy a walk along Hoshizuna no Hama, the Star Sand Beach on Iriomote Island. Let your feet sink into the … [Read more...] about Star-Shaped Sand Is Found On Some Japanese Beaches.
16 reasons why you must visit Japan
More people visited Japan last year than ever before: 24.04 million. Combining ancient culture with exquisite natural landscapes and dazzling modernity, the Asian nation is stirring an increasing number of travellers’ souls, and, over the last three years, the number of visitors here has more than … [Read more...] about 16 reasons why you must visit Japan
18 Essential Phrases For Understanding Life In Japan
1. Kawaii (Ka-wa-eeee) “Cute” In Japan, kawaii is a life force unto itself, permeating and sustaining all things in delicate harmony. Cuteness is so rampant that convenience stores, popular brands, cities, prefectures, bank campaigns and even government agencies ALL have their own animated … [Read more...] about 18 Essential Phrases For Understanding Life In Japan
Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan
Waseda University aims to be a hub of literature research from all over the globe. The new library will also be a place where researchers and students from abroad can meet. The Haruki Murakami Library, designed by Kengo Kuma (Japan's starchitect), is dedicated to the work of the famous novelist. … [Read more...] about Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan
Japan Gets Its First Esports Team Full Of Elderly Players
S2 Co., an IT company, based in Akita Prefecture, has formed Japan's first professional team of Esports players made up of older players. The announcement came in the form of a press conference held here on September 21st. The Matagi Snipers are a group of ten people between the age group 61 and … [Read more...] about Japan Gets Its First Esports Team Full Of Elderly Players
Best Seven Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Japan has some of the most beautiful tourist spots in the world. Such as the mythical dragon eye lake, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tottori dunes, and so on are only a few examples. Since Japan sees tons of natural disasters every year, many of Japan's historical sites face a risk of getting … [Read more...] about Best Seven Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Sites
How to make your family live as healthily as the Japanese
They may be renowned for sushi and sumo wrestlers – and more recently for their brilliance at rugby - but the Japanese should be celebrated for a less well known phenomenon: being the healthiest people on the planet. According to a major global analysis in the Lancet, a child born in Japan today … [Read more...] about How to make your family live as healthily as the Japanese