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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

How Japan Took Control of Korea

Japanese troops occupying Korea in the early 1900s. (Credit: Art Media/Print Collector/Getty Images) During the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, outraged South Koreans demanded an apology from NBC after a commentator asserted that Korea’s transformation into a global powerhouse was due to the “cultural, technological and economic example” of Japan. For many South Koreans, analyst […]

Japanese Store Chain Don Quijote To Support 100 Ukrainian Families

Pan Pacific International Japan, which owns a significant discount chain, announced on Thursday that it would provide financial support as well as job opportunities to 100 refugees from Ukraine. Formerly known as Don Quijote Holdings, the company said it was still working out details like where families would be accommodated. It also stated that it […]

This Software Turns Yours Scribbles Into Anime Girls!

Software for creating 2-D characters in real-time is a game-changer for both artists and non-artists. Have you ever wanted to create your manga or anime characters but didn’t have the artistic skills necessary to make them a reality? This software is from Japan and will help you realize all your goals. スケッチからイラストをリアルタイムで自動生成する実験をしています。これまで全く絵を描いたことがない人でも、それなりのクオリティのイラストを短時間で描けるようになればいいなと考えています。次はパラメータスライダーを追加して、描いた後に画風や形状を変更できるようにする予定です。 pic.twitter.com/NgE2xFhzsh — 高坂 […]

Japanese Fans Rank The Best Male K-pop Dancers

K-Pop stars are known as masters of performance. They often train for months or even years to master the dancing and singing abilities required to be K-pop idols. Of course, some idols excel in various categories because some are outstanding vocalists, and others are exceptional dancers. The poll was recently conducted in Japan in which […]

Artist Creates Super Realistic Render Of Japanese Train Station Using Unreal Engine 5

This render of the Etchū-Daimon Station might is so realistic that you’d need to watch it several times to notice the differences. Artist Lorenzo Drago is behind this super realistic render using the new Unreal Engine 5. Drago, popularly known on the internet as Subjectn on the internet, posted a video showing the demonstration earlier […]

Japanese Researchers Asked A Man To Have Sex With 5 Women To Investigate Whether Squirt Includes Pee

The discharge of fluid following sexual arousal in female is known as squirting. It involves a tasteless, transparent fluid. The International Journal of Urology report states that scientists infused an indigo-colored fluid into the bladders of 5 women. Out of 5 women: one woman was in her 50s, two were in their 30s, and two […]

5 Delicious Snacks You Can ONLY Find in Japan

Japan is known for a lot of things, but while manga and video games may receive varying degrees of affection depending on who you ask, there is nothing more universally appreciated than good food. And Japan has A LOT of good food. Whether it’s ramen, sushi or donburi, Japanese cuisine has doubtlessly captivated foodies worldwide. […]

Inside the Fringe Japanese Religion That Claims It Can Cure COVID-19

When New York went into lockdown last month, emissaries of a religious group called Happy Science showed up in a ghostly Times Square to deliver a peculiar end-of-days gospel. They wore ritual golden sashes and huddled in a semicircle. “Doomsday may seem to be coming,” a young minister said. “But the greatest savior,” he continued, […]

5 Most Instagrammable Places In Tokyo

Tokyo is a massive metropolis with many corners to explore. But with its array of parks, frenetic markets and ancient shrines in stark contrast with gleaming skyscrapers, it can be difficult to know where to begin. To best capture the city’s famous, colorful cuisine and distinct aesthetic, grab your camera and head to these iconic […]

Japanese Artist Creates Animal Sculptures Made From Metallic Flowers

Japanese artist Taiichiro Yoshida uses traditional metalworking techniques to create flower-encrusted animal sculptures made from bronze, copper, and silver. In Japan, the ancient craft of decorative hot metalworking began sometime during the fourth arcentury, and it’s a skill that has been passed down through generations of craftsman. The process involves carefully beating the hot metal into a […]