Coronavirus

Japan Extends Border Restrictions Till End Of February

January 13, 2022 by Japan Informer

As the COVID cases and its omicron variant spread across the prefectures in Japan, officials have decided to extend the border restrictions till the end of February. This decision of banning entry for foreigners comes from the statement of the country's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday. Since November 30th this year, the country has allowed Japanese citizens and … [Read more...] about Japan Extends Border Restrictions Till End Of February

Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Coronavirus

June 18, 2021 by Japan Informer

Tokyo: New reports claimed that workers covered a giant statue of a Buddhist goddess in Japan on Tuesday (June 15) to put a face mask on her face, which stands to be a prayer to end the country's coronavirus pandemic. However, it revealed that it took about four workers three good hours before carrying the massive mask on ropes up the 57m white statue of the Buddhist … [Read more...] about Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Coronavirus

The progress of Japan in 12 steps

After World War II, Japan was a poor country with a number of economic and social problems as well as one of the biggest debtors of the World Bank. People and politicians were unanimous that something fundamental needs to change, and that was the only opportunity for Japan to have a bright and promising future. […]

Japanese Zoo Builds A Swimming Pool For Elephants So Visitors Can Watch Them Have Fun

We’re already halfway through the summer, and if the heat index is anything to go by, it’s been a hot one! Every chance I get, I am either at the beach cooling off in the ocean, or dunking in my friend’s swimming pool! I can’t make it through the heat without some form of […]

Now You Can Get Your Own Studio Ghibli Soot Sprite Erasers

In Japan, the soot sprites in the Studio Ghibli movie My Neighbour Totoro are referred to in the Japanese language as ” Makkuro Kurosuke,” which is the result of “makkuro” meaning ” pitch black,” “Kuro” meaning ” black” and “suke” being a common last name for boys. Despite their basic appearance, these huge-eyed dust dwellers […]

Top 5 Japanese winter foods【Well-Fed Top Five】

Winter: stay warm inside with some of these cold-weather treats. A few months ago we looked at the top five Japanese autumn foods, and now that we’re officially well into winter it only seems appropriate to have another Well-Fed Top Five, this time looking at what specialties Japanese people look forward to during the coldest time […]

Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon TV: A New Chapter in Animation History

Nippon TV has purchased the legendary Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli is renowned for creating famous films like “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away”. This acquisition occurred after the company’s legendary co-founder and director, Hayao Miyazaki, was unable to find a successor. The board of directors met Thursday to approve the resolution that allows […]

Before And After Pictures of Japan’s Tsunami Cleanup Progress 2011

Nearly three months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. In a series of photos taken by the AP, parts of Japan hit by the earthquake and tsunami are shown shortly after the disaster, then after nearly three months of cleanup efforts. It’s amazing to see the effort in some places to restore life to as […]

Japanese penguin mop top covers are a cute cleaning motivator

One of Japanese on line retailer Felissimo’s largest hits from their YOU+MORE! Series (a play at the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) has been an “evolving” plushie that transforms from egg into King Penguin. Perhaps hoping to ride some of that penguin momentum–and transfer it to your efforts to tidy up your floor–they’ve launched a […]

14 Japanese Slang Phrases That Will Make You Sound Badass

Do you find yourself stumbling over Japanese particles?Then you probably spend way too much time agonizing over humble and polite form usage, too. Man, c’mon — don’t you want to just let loose, relax and really have fun with the Japanese language for once?Stop studying and learn how to finally sound like the cool kid […]

Japanese Are Polishing Foil Balls To Perfection, And The Result Is Too Satisfying

Aluminum foil looks pretty boring. It is used for packaging, insulation, cooking… and making really shiny balls that appear to have no real purpose, apparently. That’s right, thanks to a Japanese jeweler, the whole country became obsessed with refining these metal leaves, and we aren’t sure how to react. According to Twitter user @puchuco709, they took […]

Japanese Man Finds Photos of His Late Father In Google Earth

The loss of a loved one’s life is not easy to grieve from, especially in the case of a close family member. But, occasionally, we find their photographs or objects that bring back memories. A man tweeted about a wonderful surprise he had received. Twitter user @TeacherUfo had been bored at home and thought of […]