Cash Handouts

Bank Mistakenly Sends 46.3 Million Yen COVID Handout To Single Household

April 20, 2022 by Japan Informer

A west Japan city of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, wrongly transferred 46.3 million yen (about $36,000) in coronavirus-related subsidies to the account of a household, as it was declared on the 15th of April. This incident happened under the Japanese government's program to give out 100,000 yen (approx. $790 exempt from residential tax ) handouts to low-income families affected … [Read more...] about Bank Mistakenly Sends 46.3 Million Yen COVID Handout To Single Household

Jouhatsu-People Who Want To Disappear And The Companies That Help Them

There are quite a lot of people who choose to leave their lives without leaving a trace. They leave their jobs, homes, and families at the end of the night to begin another life, sometimes with no regrets. In Japan, such people are often referred to by the name “jouhatsu.” This is the Japanese word […]

Japanese Snack Company Apologizes For Finally Increasing 2-Yen On Umaibo’s Price After 47 Years Of Production

The Japanese Internet buzzed with a rumor earlier this week about snack maker Yaokin’s plans to increase the price of its most beloved line of crunchy munchies. It’s a popular product that is loved by both young and old. Such a decision would have significant national-level consequences. Yaokin confirmed that the rumors were true and […]

A Guide to Osake (Japanese Rice Wine)

Well, this is embarrassing. I’ve spent the better part of the last five years building a career as a sommelier, studying wine as well as key satellite beverages like beer and sake. I thought I knew a lot. But this field of work has a funny, if not at times frustrating, way of reminding you that you still have a […]

Japanese Men Strap On 16-Pound Vests To Finally Understand Struggles Of Pregnancy

Pregnant women put up with a lot of things that men and women who have never been pregnant can’t possibly understand. To sympathize with pregnant women as well as working and stay-at-home moms, three Japanese governors have donned “pregnancy suits” to get a feel for what it is like to be pregnant. While […]

The Japanese Govt is interested in moon-based food production projects for the future.

In line with the plans to start long-term stays in the moon’s orbit by the 2030s, the government-led initiative to encourage technology development for cultivating and supplying food for the planet Earth is set to kick off. The government has envisioned making the most of organic waste from the moon’s surface as raw materials and […]

The Fluffy History Of Japan’s Rabbit Island: A Quick Look

Animals are the first friends of every sensitive human . Small places populated by a majority of cute animals have become quite a tourist hit in Japan, and somewhere near the top of that list is Okunoshima, which has affectionately become known as Rabbit Island. It’s garnered a reputation as a bunny paradise, as the adorable critters […]

Japan Discloses Myocarditis As A Possible Side Effect Of Vaccines

Japan is now labeling COVID “vaccines” to warn of the dangers and potentially fatal adverse effects like myocarditis. Additionally, the country is reaffirming its adherence to reporting adverse events to ensure that all potential adverse effects are noted. These initiatives by Japan’s health authorities are starkly different from the deceitful measures used by other countries […]

Japan Drops To 3rd Rank On World Passport Ranking

The Henly Passport Index, which ranks counties based on their passport strength, has released its updated list for 2023. Their list is created after considering the official data from International Air Transport Association. For the first time in the past five decades, Japan has lost its top spot, falling third in the rankings. Singapore has […]

Japanese WWII Soldier Didn’t Surrender Till 1975

World War II was a devastating time in world history—so devastating that the death toll is estimated to have reached 50 million to 80 million fatalities. Although the 6-year war was brought to its final point in 1945, it wasn’t over for intelligence officer, Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda who continued to carry out his superior’s orders until […]

Japanese photographer wows Internet with stunning action shots of superhero figurines

From Harley Quinn terrorising Captain America to Deadpool stealing Thor’s hammer, these creative scenes are brimming with superhero personality. Despite the intense rivalry between DC and Marvel comics at the box office, some superhero fans prefer to spread their love across the competing universes with fan-made art, stories, and in the case of this Japanese […]