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Japanese City Will Provide Newly-Weds Subsidies For Moving Near Elderlies

May 19, 2022 by Japan Informer

In an attempt to reverse the decline in the elderly population, a Japanese city offers to pay young couples a lump-sum payment to move into housing complexes with many elderly residents. Chiba City has decided to provide recently married couples about 2.3k USD or 300,000 yen to shift to those residences. Eligible are those recognized as life partners by the city's partnership … [Read more...] about Japanese City Will Provide Newly-Weds Subsidies For Moving Near Elderlies

72-Year-Old Japanese Granny Is 19 Times World Bench Press Champion

December 26, 2021 by Japan Informer

You might assume that Chiyomi Sawa is just another 72-year-old grandmother if you pass her on the street. However, her petite and rotund frame could be mistaken for being fat. she is a 19-time World Bench Press Champion. Last October, Sawa won her 19th consecutive Championship when she lifted 100 kgs (220 pounds) to succeed in the 69-76 kilogram (152-168lb) weight class. Now, … [Read more...] about 72-Year-Old Japanese Granny Is 19 Times World Bench Press Champion

Incredibly Tiny, Hyperrealistic Embroidery Art From Japan

Incredibly Tiny, Hyperrealistic Embroidery Art From Japan This isn’t your grandma’s embroidery. Crafted by Japanese artist ipnot, these micro masterpieces are hyperrealistic replicas of everyday objects, food, and people. ipnot is in a class of her own when it comes to fiber arts. No one else is offering the kind of detailed work she produces […]

Japanese Artist Blends Dragon Ball Into Unique Japanese Ukiyo-e Artstyle

Dragon Ball has a hardcore fanbase, and rightfully so. This franchise has been running since 1989! So to no one’s surprise, it has been incorporated into tons of media and artwork. But no one has probably tried to depict the Dragon ball in Japanese Ukiyo-e art, that is until Justin Chen showed up. Justin Chien, […]

6 Interesting Social Norms In Japan

Every country has its own unique social norms, and half the fun of traveling is discovering what they are. For example, did you know that in many parts of the world like Egypt, Sudan and Bangladesh, straight men hold hands as they walk down the street? Japan has a few interesting ones too. Some of […]

Russia Introduces Sanctions Against Japan For Having “Hostile Intentions” Towards Them

In the wake of its incursion into Ukraine, the Russian administration on March 7 declared Japan as one of 48 nations and regions “engaging in hostile activities towards Russia,” according to Russian state information agency Tass. The move taken by Moscow as a reaction to sanctions after its invasion of Ukraine is expected to allow […]

Sky Building in Shibuya Will Give 230m High Rooftop View of Tokyo’s Famous Crossing

To take the scenic area in Tokyo to the level of excess awesomeness, Under plans for Shibuya’s redevelopment, various construction projects are taking place around the train station, including the Shibuya Sky Building. The tourist and youth heavy area is known for the iconic Shibuya Scramble (the crossing shown on literally any documentary about Japan) […]

McDonald’s in Japan is Selling an ‘Adult Cream Pie’

McDonald’s Japan is raising eyebrows on line after announcing a brand new dessert object called the Otona no Cream Pie or the “Adult Cream Pie”. The Adult Cream Pie will be released as a limited-time dessert object and will are available in two one of a kind flavors: Belgian Chocolate and Sweet Fromage, according to […]

235 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Among U.S. Forces In Okinawa

The single-day record of 235 COVID-19 infections within U.S. Forces located in Okinawa Prefecture was confirmed Saturday. The local officials reported in response to a cluster infection that broke out in July at one of the U.S. bases in the region. It is yet to be disclosed if the cases were of the Omicron variant, […]

Someone Called This Girl’s Japanese Tea Party Racist, But Then This Japanese User Stepped In

A Utah mom inadvertently sparked a fire when she threw a Japanese-themed birthday party for her daughter, Caitlyn, and posted about it on her blog. Tumblr somehow got a hold of it, and some users started dragging the mom for encouraging racism. One commentator, who happened to be Japanese, however, came in to set the […]

Stranger Things Season 4 Still Couldn’t Dethrone Spy x Family On Netflix Japan

Netflix has finally released the first part of the fourth installment of their hit series, Stranger Things. Stranger things came out first back in 2016. It tells the story of teenagers of which some have unusual powers, and they try to protect their town, which is haunted by unexplainable phenomena. This series is a big […]

Tambara Lavender Park: A breathtaking sea of lavender in Eastern Japan

Look at a stunning, purple sea of 50,000 lavender in bloom on the Tambara Lavender Park, which is easily accessible by bus or train from Tokyo! The park provides lavender-picking classes as well as lavender-infused treats and a variety of kinds of fragrant souvenirs. Summer Fun! Go to a Lavender Field Near Tokyo You may […]