Disease

Japan Is Running Out Of Land To Bury Chickens Because Of Bird Flu

April 13, 2023 by Japan Informer

Japan has lost thousands of chickens due to the bird flu and is now out of the land available to bury them.On Tuesday, Japanese state-owned television station NHK announced on the news that 16 of 26 prefectures within the country didn't have sufficient land to dispose of the birds killed properly. The entire 26 prefectures had experienced recent outbreaks of avian … [Read more...] about Japan Is Running Out Of Land To Bury Chickens Because Of Bird Flu

Japanese Encephalitis Becomes National Significance As NSW Reports Its First Human Case

March 10, 2022 by Japan Informer

New South Wales has registered the first human infection case of the infamous Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). The individual is a resident in the border region of NSW-Victoria and is in a stable state in intensive treatment. Many more people living in NSW are being tested, and further instances of this virus that is transmitted through mosquitoes are anticipated within the … [Read more...] about Japanese Encephalitis Becomes National Significance As NSW Reports Its First Human Case

Possible Avian Flu Outbreak Detected In Akita Prefecture!

November 11, 2021 by Japan Informer

A chicken farm in northeastern Japan, in Akita prefecture, is the first victim of the 2021 season's first flu outbreak. The local authorities have started the extermination of 143,000 chickens, Akita's prefectural government announced on Wednesday. The avian flu outbreak was the first time in Japan this year. After a positive test returned from the lab on the earlier day, … [Read more...] about Possible Avian Flu Outbreak Detected In Akita Prefecture!

Tokyo Disneyland’s Electrical Parade Is Back After Nearly 2 Years!

Tokyo Disneyland’s major attraction is back after nearly two years of downtime! The Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade is back with extended park hours. Around Halloween this year, Tokyo Disney Resort released an official promotional video entitled “Your Memories Begin Again” to announce the parade’s return. The advertisement alone brings back the excitement we’ve experienced over […]

Japan Asks US Military To Strictly Stay Within The Bases After Drastic Rise In COVID cases

On Thursday, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi demanded that the U.S. military in Japan remain within their bases to stop the spreading of COVID-19. Hayashi revealed that he spoke via phone to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and was promised the most extraordinary effort to protect individuals’ health. There was no confirmation on whether […]

Hokkaido Island In Japan Is Home To 7 Incredibly Cute Animals

Hokkaido, the large island at Japan’s northern end, is home to populations of adorable little critters that can’t be found anywhere else in Japan. There are seven cute fluffy animals in particular that you will absolutely fall in love with! Some of these are just subspecies of other more widely-spread wild animals, while others are […]

These Japanese Furnitures From Dinos are Cat-Friendly

Cats are curious creatures and many people share their homes with them. Although they may act distant, most house cats are eager to be around us, even if it’s to observe what we do. To help these felines a Japanese retailer Dinos has come up with creative designs for tables for both humans and cats […]

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 […]

These are 15 reasons you should never travel to Japan

In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations. Foreigners visiting Japan are not expected to be familiar with Japanese etiquette, but knowing a few basics will go a long way in helping you adapt to local customs and […]

Japanese First Female League of Legends Champion

Secondary school understudy Miyu Otomo has become the main female victor at the All Japan High School Esports Championship. In the competition, Otomo and her group contended in the round of “Alliance of Legends,” a well known multiplayer online fight field (MOBA) title. Utilizing the handle ShakeSpeare, the capable 17-year-old gamer won the top prize […]

Toshiba’s New Test Can Detect 13 Cancer Types with 99% Accuracy from a Single Drop of Blood

TOKYO| Toshiba Corporation has developed a simple, highly accurate cancer detection technology that utilizes microRNA in blood. With a unique electrochemical microRNA detection technology, the company confirmed to comprehensively distinguish between healthy individuals and patients with 13 cancer types, such as pancreatic cancer and breast cancer, within two hours and with 99% accuracy at the […]

13 Japanese Paralympians to look out for in Paralympic Games

It has been a few weeks since the Olympics has ended, but Tokyo 2020 isn’t over just yet. The Paralympic Games will take place from August 24 through September 5. Japan finished 64th on the medal table in Rio five years ago. They didn’t win any golds. The Japanese Paralympians are expected this time to […]

Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting A Japanese Onsen (Hot Spring)

So, you’ve decided you want to visit Japan and you want to experience all that this culturally rich country has to offer. You read about an “onsen” (Japanese hot spring) and thought “Ooohh! A Japanese spa! I must go!” First off, you’re right. You MUST go. Secondly, hold on to your britches (actually, ditch those […]