Astronauts

Japan And U.S. To Work Together To Make First Moon Landing By A Japanese Possible

May 22, 2022 by Japan Informer

On Thursday, during U.S. President's trip to Tokyo, a special collaboration goal to make a moon landing by a Japanese astronaut became public, according to close sources. The announcement, which will be made by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Vice President Joe Biden as an element of the Artemis project, is a multi-national effort led by the United States to advance research … [Read more...] about Japan And U.S. To Work Together To Make First Moon Landing By A Japanese Possible

Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Takes Off For ISS In Russia’s Soyuz

December 10, 2021 by Japan Informer

A Japanese billionaire and businessman Yusaku Maezawa, is currently on his journey for the International Space Station (ISS) after taking off out of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-20, a crew vessel on the 8th of December in the morning at 02:38 ET (07:38 GMT). "A dream come true," the entrepreneur tweeted before taking off on his three-seat … [Read more...] about Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Takes Off For ISS In Russia’s Soyuz

Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!

November 21, 2021 by Japan Informer

It's only a tiny move for Japan; however, it's a massive opportunity for aspiring astronauts: Japan is seeking astronauts for the very first time in 13 years. Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in science. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), females should think about applying too for the position as all seven current Japanese … [Read more...] about Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!

Japanese Idols Are Selling Their Used Bathwater for $900 a Bottle

In a bizarre new take on the business of idol merchandise, two Japanese idols of a J-pop girl group sold their leftover bathwater last month. Tenka no Chanyuki and Asuka Rei from The Banana Monkeys soaked in a tub that had turned purple from bath powder, which their label claimed to be particularly expensive. And […]

Pepsi Flavors You Can Only Buy In Japan

As we live in an increasingly global world, it can be difficult to find cultural products that are truly unique to certain countries. Fortunately, in Japan, there are food and drinks options that cannot be found anywhere else. In terms of food, there are certainly varieties of sushi that other countries wish they possessed, but […]

Everything You Need To Know About The New “Super Mario” Movie

Some details are out regarding the forthcoming Super Mario animated film, including the English cast list and the release date. These facts are sourced from Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, where Mario’s first developer, Shigeru Mishimoto, discussed the upcoming project. There has been no news of the official synopsis of the plot as of yet. What we do […]

Japan’s amazing school lunch program is about more than just eating

Japanese school lunches aren’t synonymous with “mystery meat,” but rather, s hokuiku. It means “food and nutrition education,” and it’s a vital part of the Japanese child’s early education. Beginning in elementary school, kids come to understand that what you put into your body matters a great deal in how you think and feel throughout […]

Japanese Instagrammer’s Bentos For Her Husband Takes Packed Lunches To A New Level

At first glance, Japanese Instagrammer @kinakobun seems like any other person posting pictures of her pets and food. But a closer look through the posts of her beloved java sparrow Shian is a myriad of photos of her husband’s lunches. And not just lunches, but homemade, decorative bento that is truly out of this world. […]

Thigh Photographer in Japan are exhibiting 1000 legs in Upcoming exhibit

Japan’s premier thigh photographer Yuya Sugiyama is set to turn this year’s autumn into the “season of thighs” with an upcoming exhibit featuring previous and latest works. Popularly known as Yuria, the mysterious photographer whose gender has yet to be revealed, has been making a living by taking photos of women’s thighs. The artist’s exhibit, “The […]

Strangest Cafes for the Lonely and Curious

In these modern times, it’s easy to start to feel disconnected from other people due to the stresses of life in the 21st century. The internet and social media are not helping people to have actual face to face interaction with others, and physical contact is hard to come by for some. Japan is no […]

Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro

The former Princess Mako Komuro set off on a trip to her new home in the United States on Sunday with her husband, Kei Komuro. The princess left the royal lavishing comfort in exchange for being with her love in a one bedroom apartment in New York. The couple got married last month, in quiet […]

Panasonic Finally Admits The Suicide Of Employee In 2019 Was Due To Overwork

In a rare admission of its responsibility, Japanese electronic giant Panasonic acknowledged its fault and apologized for the death of a former employee due to overwork. This former worker, at the time a 43-year-old male hailed from Hiroshima Prefecture. His journey with Panasonic began back in the year 2003 where he started as merely a […]

10 Best Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets You Should Be Aware Of

Getting Beautiful and healty is not as easy as normal people imagine. There are lots of works and attributes done by the famous beautiful personalities. When someone says Japanese women, you think of fair skin that looks soft and young no matter what their age! Let’s not forget their gorgeous hair. The Japanese have always […]