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Most Expensive Japanese Bike Ever Sold At An Auction!

January 7, 2022 by Japan Informer

Sold for £177,035.59 on October 31, 2021, the Honda R213V-S is now the most expensive Japanese bike auctioned off. It is now the highest-priced Japanese motorcycle auctioned in history. Honda's R213V-S is the MotoGP-spec motorcycle that can be driven on the roads when you've got pockets large enough. On October 31, 2021, this bike had only 213 of its variants (this machine … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Japanese Bike Ever Sold At An Auction!

Japanese Snow Crabs Sells For $44,000 In An Auction!

November 10, 2021 by Japan Informer

Fishing season is on for Japan, and the sale of a $44,000 or 5 million yen snow crab marks the beginning of the fishing port auction in Ishikawa Prefecture. Among the 58 tones of Saturday’s haul, only one met the criteria for the auction. The male snow crab met the base criteria of 1.5kg in weight and 14.5 inches in shell diameter. The auction took place on the Kanazawa … [Read more...] about Japanese Snow Crabs Sells For $44,000 In An Auction!

You Might Get Restless Anal Syndrome If You Have COVID-19

Scientists from Japan have revealed an incident where a patient has developed “restless anal syndrome” after testing positive for COVID-19. Initial evidence suggest that the disorder could be related to coronavirus, as indicated by a report released this month in BMC Infectious Diseases journal. The scientists noted that the patient, aged 77, suffered from anxiety […]

No, It`s Not a Roller Coaster! It’s a Bridge in Japan

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to ride a roller coaster sitting in your own car, then the Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan might be your chance. Although the bridge doesn’t have any spins or loops, it can make even the most confident drivers fearful of driving on it. We would like to share some of the best photos of this scream-worthy place. Get ready to feel the […]

A Japanese Company Plans To Promote Tipping Culture In Japan Through Tip Tickets

A Japanese company is trying to promote tipping culture throughout Japan. This can help to motivate staff and assist restaurants that have lost their profits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Culture introduction Tip Project, a new Japanese enterprise, is supported by several Japanese celebrities such as comedian Akihiro Nisho, best-selling author Takafumi Hirie, and YouTube […]

15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Aokigahara, The Japanese Suicide Forest

Aokigahara is 13.5 miles northwest of Mount Fuji. It’s a forest so dense with leaves that it’s called the “sea of trees.” Many people walk into the sea of trees without any intention of returning and mark the place as their resting site. The forest is infamously also known as the “Japanese Suicide Forest”. For […]

Hokusai: old man, crazy to paint

The aim of Hokusai, a Japanese artist, was to live – and work – beyond the age of 100. He said (young people, listen up) that “until the age of 70, nothing I drew was worthy of notice”. Every year he worked, he improved. Older meant better. “At 110, every dot and every stroke will […]

17 Magical Pics Of Japan’s Cherry Blossom By National Geographic

New places in the world do spring like Japan does spring. The vibrant and delicate cherry blossom is, after all, one of earth’s most majestic natural wonders, and there’s nothing quite like strolling beneath those ephemeral petals and marveling at how amazing mother nature can be. To celebrate the arrival of Japan’s most magical season, […]

Japan Weather Agency Issues Heavy Snow Warning In Tokyo After 4 Years

A warning for a severe snowfall has been issued in the central region of Tokyo for the first time in four years. This announcement comes from Japan’s Weather Agency. The warning to the city’s 23 wards was issued when the region was hit with 6 centimeters of snowfall up to 4 p.m. The Japan Meteorological […]

Best 6 Ryokans In Tokyo For Authentic Experience

Tokyo is a place full of riches; five-star hotels have luxurious amenities worthy of royalty, and on the other side of the spectrum, there are budget guesthouses, including a bed and bathroom with enough amenities that make your stay pleasant but not memorable. In addition to them, you have delicate accommodations in the form of […]

8 Million Abandoned Houses In Japan And Some Are Even Free!

Good news for people looking to get themselves a future home in Japan! Reasons to move into Japan? The land of the rising sun has one of the kindest populations ever, a plethora of dishes indulge in, and you can get houses for free! A growing number of vacant homes across the country are available […]

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 […]