Aging

Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging

December 21, 2021 by Japan Informer

A Japanese research team has created a vaccine to eliminate so-called zombie cells that develop while aging and damage surrounding cells, which can cause age-related conditions like arterial stiffening. The research showed that after inoculating, the host, or the mice in this case, showed a decrease in the zombie cells which are the primary reason for stiffening the arteries. … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging

How the Medical Industry is Improving Life for Japan’s Aging Population

April 3, 2020 by Japan Informer

Medical Science In Japan Everyone in Japan knows its citizenry is getting older at a faster rate than that of any other nation. But for outsiders, the most striking insight may be that the Japanese want to face aging well. In fact, by government edict, the goal is to direct policy, health care, and even citizens themselves toward longer, healthier, more enriching lives. The … [Read more...] about How the Medical Industry is Improving Life for Japan’s Aging Population

Japanese Artist Creates Amazing Felt Sculptures That Look like Little Cute Loaves Of Bread

Artists from all over the globe have created beautiful sculptures that resemble actual food items and sodas, diverse kinds of birds, and even woodland creatures. Today, Hiroshima-based artist Atelier Hatena celebrates the irresistible charm of freshly baked loaves of bread through a series of delicate felt creations. From a deliciously crispy croissant to golden baguettes, […]

10 Reasons Why The Japanese Live Longer Than Any Other People On Earth

It’s no secret that the people of the land of the rising sun tend to outlive pretty much everyone else. For years, people in the West have been looking at the Japanese and scratching their heads, witnessing as Japan rose from having one of the lowest life expectancies post-WWII to topping the charts globally. What […]

Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating

It’s widely known in Japan that idol singers are often contractually prohibited from engaging in romantic relationships. The reasoning goes that if word gets out that an idol singer has a boyfriend, her fans will feel betrayed that she isn’t solely devoted to her role as a musician and entertainer, and thus stop buying her […]

Mask resellers could face 1 year in prison, ¥1 mil fine under new ban

The reselling of face masks for profit becomes a criminal offense punishable by using a one-year prison sentence or a 1 million yen fine, or both, amid surging call for spurred with the aid of the coronavirus epidemic, the Japanese authorities said Tuesday. The new rule, aimed at stopping would-be profiteers from taking advantage of […]

8 reasons Japan is so clean

While Japan has some environmental problems it has yet to thoroughly understand and tackle, such as garbage in the Seto Inland Sea, overall, it’s a pretty clean country. The cities in particular are extremely well looked after. Graffiti is rare, people seldom throw trash on the ground and there are no signs warning of a […]

This Is What Hospital Food Looks Like in Japan And It’s Incredibly Gourmet

We all know the stereotype about hospital food: it’s literally the worst kind of food on the planet. Think jello and food that generally looks and tastes like plastic. Generally, that stereotype is true of most hospitals. But after Reddit user Jenkinsinjapan shared photos of what her food looked like while staying in a Japanese […]

KFC Japan Teaches Us How To Eat Kentuky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has been quite popular in Japan, especially during festive seasons like Christmas. KFC Japan has also periodically launched limited-edition or seasonal items to keep customers coming. And recently, KFC Japan decided to up their game with a printout to let people know the “right” way to enjoy their fried chicken! &amp;lt;img […]

Man Gets Insane Abs in 5 Months Doing a Japanese Exercise Called Tabata

A Japanese Twitter user stunned the internet after showing the results of his Tabata workout training. The man, who goes by the handle, claims he was able to shed 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) and 18.2% of his body fat using only the training method, according to The Star. The before and after pictures he posted […]

Civilization Swallowed by Nature -Images Reveal How The Fukushima Exclusion Zone Was Swallowed By Nature

Polish photographer Arkadiusz Podniesinski travelled to the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster to see the location with his own eyes. When he obtained permits to enter the roughly 20km (12.5 mile) Exclusion Zone, he was confronted with a scene similar to one from a post apocalyptic film. Podniesinski previously photographed the area around the […]

Why all cellphones camera in Japan shipped with shutter sound?

I suppose you have a cellphone. Now, take out your cellphone, try to take a Sha-mail. (写メ, photos taken by cellphones, “sha” comes from “Sha-shin”, means photo) Ka-chik, Ka-chik… You heard the shutter sound. But It’s so inconvenient when we want to take a photo in a class or some quiet places. Now, try to turn […]