Aircraft

Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing After Catching Fire Seconds After Take-Off

October 24, 2021 by Japan Informer

Right after take-off from LA International Airport on October 15, a Boeing 777-3300ER Of Japan Airlines suffered a fire in its engine. Flight JL15 took off to Haneda, Japan, after departing from Los Angeles. According to Aviation Herald, this specific Boeing is from 2008 and registered under JA740J was speeding through LAX's runway 25 when the right-hand engine started … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing After Catching Fire Seconds After Take-Off

Tetra Aviation’s Single Seater personal eVTOL displayed at Japan

August 7, 2021 by Japan Informer

Japan is home to many weird but cool technological inventions such as voice-activated fridges, notification glasses, flying umbrellas, and now a single sitting personal aircraft. A company based in Japan, Tetra Aviation, which had won the “disruptor award” the previous year, has finally unveiled a commercial vehicle that could go on sale as soon as 2022! They unveiled the … [Read more...] about Tetra Aviation’s Single Seater personal eVTOL displayed at Japan

This Lego Cherry Blossom Tree in Japan Just Broke The World Record

Every spring, tourists journey to Japan to view the incredible cherry blossom season. Surely you’ve seen the photos. But this unusual ode to the blossoms is perhaps the rarest species of all! Created to celebrate the one year anniversary of LEGOLAND Japan, this artificial tree stands 14 feet tall and 5 feet wide. And it […]

Wagyu Beef Vending Machine At Japanese Countryside!

What would you do if you suddenly started craving premium Wagyu late at night that too in a rural area of Japan? Well, in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, you can satisfy your hunger if you just head towards the warm glow of a Wagyu vending machine and get your craving satisfied. A reporter from Soranews24, […]

Celebrity Chef Serves Japan’s Prime Minister The Most Offensive Dessert Possible for a Japanese Person

When Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara for dinner during their second official visit to Israel on Wednesday, they were treated to a dessert many found to be culturally offensive.The group had just finished their gourmet meal at the Prime Minister’s Residence […]

Experience Both Autumn Leaves And Sakura Together In Obara District!

It’s nearly impossible to decide among cherry blossoms and the autumn foliage. The two most stunning tourist destinations have plenty to offer, but who said you couldn’t have at the same time? The Obara district of Toyota, Aichi prefecture, is home to the exclusive Obara Shikizakura, The Four-Season Cherry Blossom Festival, where pink sakura flowers […]

Origins of the Anime! Look at these Japanese animations from 1917-1936

Although Japanese animation (aka ANIME) may be full of cute maids, giant mechs, reincarnation in another world, as well as demon lords, it is filled with thrilling twists and creativity that is not found in any other animation. The form has produced unique masterpieces, including Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira and Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name. It has […]

The Missing Tourist Boat With 26 Passengers Found 100 Meters Under Sea

The tourist boat that went missing for the past six days with 26 passengers was discovered underwater in the waters off Hokkaido on Friday, the Japan Coast Guard stated. 19-ton Kazu I was located after the Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a search using an underwater camera on the Shiretoko Peninsula. The bodies of 14 individuals […]

Japanese Singer And Actress Sayaka Kanda Dies After Falling From A Hotel

Japanese singer and actress Sayaka Kanda has died after reportedly falling from her room at the hotel in Sapporo, her office reported on Sunday. Kanda, 35, was found dead at about one p.m. the previous Saturday in outdoor area of 14th floor at the hotel with 22 stories where she was staying. She was confirmed […]

100-Yen Daiso Products Will Now Be Available In Half Of 7-Eleven Stores In Japan

Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of grief, stress, and uncertainty, it has also made life more convenient. Soon, you may be able to purchase your 100-yen shop products at your Japanese 7-Eleven without having to travel to Daiso. Social distancing and “stay home” recommendations have caused a significant decline in the commercial sphere […]

Tokyo Skytree Marks 10th Anniversary With Kabuki, Coasters And JoJo

The cityscape that defines Tokyo, Japan’s tallest structure, Tokyo Skytree celebrated the 10th anniversary on Sunday. It is becoming an emblem of Japan’s pre-pandemic tourism expansion. The commemorative events to mark the official opening of the structure’s 634-meter Tembo Deck, as well as Tembo Galleria viewing areas, are part of the continuous “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” […]

Stunning View of Blue Pond in Hokkaido, Japan (photos)

The Blue Pond is located in the left bank of the River Bieigawa, southeast of the town of Biei in Hokkaido, Japan, about 2.5 km northwest from the Platinum hot springs at the foot of Mt. Tokachi. The pond gets its name from the unnaturally bright blue hue of its water. With tree stumps protruding […]