Last week, Japan loosened entry restrictions for foreign tourists by increasing the daily entry cap from 20,000 to 50,000. It was the latest step in a series of small steps towards reopening the country to foreign travelers. But now a more significant measure is on the horizon, with news that Japan will finally lift the ban on entry for individual tourists in … [Read more...] about Japan Lifts Its Travel Ban On Solo Tourists
Sasebo-Slashing: The Murder Of An 11-Year-Old Girl By Her Classmate
An 11-year-old Japanese girl who was accused of killing her friend Satomi Mitarai is known by the nickname "Nevada-tan." The murder of Mitarai entailed the use of a box cutter to sever her limbs and throat on June 1, 2004, at a primary school in Sasebo, Japan. It has earned the moniker "Sasebo Slashing." Since then, the unidentified killer has evolved into a cartoon figure on … [Read more...] about Sasebo-Slashing: The Murder Of An 11-Year-Old Girl By Her Classmate
An Overview of The Great Wave, Japan’s Most Well-Known Painting
One of the most iconic works of Japanese art in the entire world is The Great Wave off Kanagawa, often referred to as The Great Wave. The dynamic and commanding image One of the finest Japanese painters, woodblock printmakers, and book illustrators, Hokusai Katsushika (1760–1849), is best known for his painting The Great Wave (Kanagawa Oki Nami Ura). The Thirty-Six Views of … [Read more...] about An Overview of The Great Wave, Japan’s Most Well-Known Painting
Japan’s Top 3 Cat Islands
It could be excellent for you to be around cats if you're a cat lover. However, would you believe that there are certain Japanese islands with a higher cat population than the human population? Cat and kitten faces are the cutest thing ever. Japan is renowned for its cuteness. Ehime Prefecture's Aoshima Perhaps the most well-known cat island in Japan is Aoshima. Because more … [Read more...] about Japan’s Top 3 Cat Islands
A city rebuilt from the ashes : Hiroshima-Nagasaki Then and Now
Exactly 73 years ago the US dropped an atomic bomb, nicknamed Little Boy, on Hiroshima, killing 140,000 of its 350,000 citizens. Three days later, a second bomb, Fat Man, was dropped on Nagasaki. Photographer Issei Kato has paired archive images of the ruins with how they look today. 1.The gutted Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion all – now known as the A-Bomb Dome … [Read more...] about A city rebuilt from the ashes : Hiroshima-Nagasaki Then and Now
Where Are The Murderers Of Junko Furuta Now?
It would be hard for you to believe if someone told you a horror story about how a 17-year-old girl was abducted, raped, tortured, humiliated, and was a lot of horrible acts through the minds of 4 other teen boys. However, a real tragedy happened to Junko Furuta almost half a century ago. It took three more months to find the four culprits after she was killed. Most of them … [Read more...] about Where Are The Murderers Of Junko Furuta Now?
Tsutomu Miyazaki- The Otaku Killer Who Killed And Assaulted 4 Little Girls
In the late summer of 1988, a parcel was delivered to the address of the parents of a 4-year-old girl Mari Konno. In the box lay a picture of the dress Mari was wearing when she vanished, a few small teeth, as well as an envelope with a message: The gruesome box of clues was one of the many that families from Tokyo, Japan, would receive while searching for their … [Read more...] about Tsutomu Miyazaki- The Otaku Killer Who Killed And Assaulted 4 Little Girls
Maneki-Neko: Interesting History Of The Japanese Lucky Cat
You've likely seen the little Maneki-Neko decoration waving at you from shop windows and eateries if you've ever traveled to Japan or other Asian countries. The Maneki-Neko figure, also known as the greeting cat, fortunate cat, money cat, joyful cat, and calling cat, is said to bring fortune to establishments. The renowned fortunate charm has a complex history and dates back to … [Read more...] about Maneki-Neko: Interesting History Of The Japanese Lucky Cat
Seiryu Miharashi Station’s Only Purpose Is To Let Passengers Enjoy Nature
Sometimes we become so focused on our destination that the beauty around us is lost. However, that is not the same for passengers which are seen stepping onto the platform at Seiryu Miharashi station, Japan. The views are overwhelming. This unique platform has neither an entrance nor exit and was inaugurated at the Nishikigawa Seiryu Line in the south on March 19, 2019. The … [Read more...] about Seiryu Miharashi Station’s Only Purpose Is To Let Passengers Enjoy Nature
Jinji Ido – The Employee Shifting Tradition In Japan
The time for Jinji Ido is swiftly coming as spring approaches. There is no standard method to describe Jinji Ido in English since this extensive re-distribution of staff is unique to Japanese corporations (with the probable exception of Korea, where businesses have based their strategies on the Japanese model). "Staff shuffling," "staff rotation to other jobs," or … [Read more...] about Jinji Ido – The Employee Shifting Tradition In Japan
This Japanese Hotel Has A Beer Tap In Rooms And Offers Free 10-Litres of Craft Beer!
It's always lovely to stay in the hotel and find that the facilities include an assortment of beverages waiting within your rooms. It could be a packet of readymade coffee, tea bags, or the available bottled water that will quench your thirst; these complimentary items are always welcome. However, there's a place in Japan that takes this idea to a completely different level, … [Read more...] about This Japanese Hotel Has A Beer Tap In Rooms And Offers Free 10-Litres of Craft Beer!
This is What Your New iPhone 8 Looks Like: Employee Leaks Photos and Details
A project of serious importance to Apple, the company is preparing to unveil their much anticipated latest model of the iPhone this week. Their plans were interrupted by an apparent “disgruntled employee” leaking sensitive details about the model and software. Albeit petty to many, the new iPhone is said to be “the most important phone created by apple to date,” set to be … [Read more...] about This is What Your New iPhone 8 Looks Like: Employee Leaks Photos and Details