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Dangerous Delicacy: Toxic Truth of Dolphin Meat in Japan

June 6, 2023 by Japan Informer

A Japanese firm's fish product was discovered to contain mercury levels 100 times higher than what was legally allowed.The specimens contained only a tiny amount of fat tissue taken from Risso's dolphin, one of the cetaceans found in the waters around Taiji, the most southern Japanese town known for its dolphin hunting. Two offal samples contained mercury levels of up to 97.5 … [Read more...] about Dangerous Delicacy: Toxic Truth of Dolphin Meat in Japan

More than 40 Dolphins Found Beached in Japan

April 5, 2023 by Japan Informer

Sources disclose that eight dolphins have been found beached around the Tokyo beaches during sunrise on Tuesday. These dolphins have a couple of nicknames, such as melon-headed whales, little killer whales, and Electra-dolphin. According to the locals, they were found in a state where they struggled to breathe. "I felt sorry for all those weak dolphins that had washed … [Read more...] about More than 40 Dolphins Found Beached in Japan

Yuzuru Hanyu To Miss World Championships Due To Ankle Injury

The Japan Skating Federation announced Tuesday that Yuzuru Hanyu, figure skating’s star, will not be able to compete in this month’s world championships due to an ankle injury he sustained at the Beijing Olympics. The 2-time Olympic Champion tasted the ice two times during this year’s Beijing Olympics. It seemed like more than winning; he […]

“My Teenage Girl”‘s Winners Will Debut In Japan Under Universal Music

Universal Music Studios have finally agreed to debut the winners of MBC’s “My Teen Girl” in Japan! “My Teen Girl” auditions are a show where aspiring idols compete for the chance of being a part of a new girl group. The show started with 83 contestants. Seven members will make up the final debut group. […]

13 Delicious Japanese Foods That Aren’t Sushi

Japan is a unique holiday destination with its beautiful natural landscapes and strong cultural identity. You can also enjoy some of the most delicious cuisines on this East Asian island. Japan is a country full of binaries. It’s unique and captivating. It is a country that combines the modern and traditional, with beautiful natural landscapes […]

Amusing Little Sculptures that turn memes into reality

JAPAN| Our generation is obsessed with memes especially if it’s of an animal doing something hilarious. The Internet is filled with millions of amusing animal clips to keep us entertained. If you’re scrolling through your feed, you’re bound to stumble upon something like a viral image that’ll make you scratch your head. A Japanese sculpture […]

Dangerous Delicacy: Toxic Truth of Dolphin Meat in Japan

A Japanese firm’s fish product was discovered to contain mercury levels 100 times higher than what was legally allowed. The specimens contained only a tiny amount of fat tissue taken from Risso’s dolphin, one of the cetaceans found in the waters around Taiji, the most southern Japanese town known for its dolphin hunting. Two offal […]

Creative Japanese Photographer Does Belly Flops To Add Water Splash Background To His Shots

Some photographers go out of their way to capture the perfect shot. From disguising themselves into a swan to getting extremely close to dangerous wild animals – some people will just do anything. But I bet you’ve never heard of a photographer doing belly flops (yes, belly flops) to capture the perfect shot. Recently, Japanese […]

KFC Japan Teaches Us How To Eat Kentuky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has been quite popular in Japan, especially during festive seasons like Christmas. KFC Japan has also periodically launched limited-edition or seasonal items to keep customers coming. And recently, KFC Japan decided to up their game with a printout to let people know the “right” way to enjoy their fried chicken! &amp;lt;img […]

This Japanese Model reveals her actual age, No one Believes

From the first glance, Risa Hirako looks like just another 20-something-year-old Instagram model, but the reality might surprise you. Risa is a Japanese model who shares her daily life and many selfies on Instagram with more than 200k followers. She is a beautiful girl with a cool sense of style, but that’s not what’s so […]

Saotome Katsumoto, Man Who Documented WWII And Spoke For Innocent Civilians Dies At 90

A brave journalist, Katsumoto Saotome, who collected the stories of World War II from the survivors and raised his voice against innocent civilian losses, has passed away at 90. Iwanami Shoten, one of his publishers, announced his death. He died of organ failure in Saitama on Tuesday. Saotome, a native of Tokyo, was 12 years […]

Japanese Researchers Are Developing Masks That Glow Under UV After Catching Coronavirus

A group of researchers in west Japan has created masks that glow if they contain trace amounts of coronavirus when exposed to UV light. The coronavirus is detected using antibodies derived from the eggs of ostriches. Yasuhiro Tsukamoto, the current acting president for the individual researchers involved in this project, has high hopes for the […]