elderly people

Elderly Brings Bomb From WWII To Hokkaido Police Station In A Plastic Bag

November 24, 2021 by Japan Informer

In many areas of the globe, the echoes of the past wars remain long after the fighting has ended. 70 years since the conclusion of World War II, bombs still pop up from construction sites to the closet and even in cabinets. They're as dangerous today as they were back then. So, on the afternoon of November 18 the day, when a 70 or older walked into the Asahikawa Central … [Read more...] about Elderly Brings Bomb From WWII To Hokkaido Police Station In A Plastic Bag

How Senior Citizens Remain Employed And Healthy In Japan

October 21, 2021 by Japan Informer

Studies show that every one out of four individuals in Japan is over 65. However, instead of retiring, they prefer to apply their extensive knowledge and return to work. According to them, staying at work helps keep them physically and mentally healthy. Atsuko Kasa, a sprightly and enthusiastic 68-year old, has a similar mindset and does not want to slow down. Atsuko Kasa … [Read more...] about How Senior Citizens Remain Employed And Healthy In Japan

Elderly people in Japan are getting arrested on purpose because they want to go to prison

March 22, 2020 by Japan Informer

Japan has the world’s oldest population, with more than a quarter of its citizens aged 65 or older. The ageing population has already put a strain on Japan’s financial system and retail industry. But in recent years, another unexpected trend has been unfolding: In record numbers, elderly people in Japan are committing petty crimes so they can spend the rest of their days in … [Read more...] about Elderly people in Japan are getting arrested on purpose because they want to go to prison

Giant Godzilla Statue Just Near Tokyo.

Kurihama Flower Park is host to a wonderful variety of blooms each season, such as its glorious poppy fields in spring, and abundant hydrangea bushes in Summer. But it is not JUST a beautiful flower park, it is also home to one of the world’s largest Godzilla statues! The statue is actually part of a […]

Mermaid Mummy Finally Will Be Analyzed By Japanese Scientists

As reported by Asahi, a “mermaid Mummy” located in the temple was an attraction for worshippers, a source of nightmares and mystery for many centuries. This is the first time an initiative is underway to study scientifically the mummified creature that includes the upper body of a person and the lower part of fish. Researchers […]

700-Year-Old Lost Japanese Katana Was Found In Australia

Etchu Norishige was Japan’s most famous swordsmith in the 14th Century. Norishige’s Forge was located in Nei, Toyama Prefecture. From there, he supplied the finest quality katana to the warriors of Japan’s Kamakura period.Norishige’s most impressive weapons were made with great skill, and they lasted for centuries. Shimazu Norioki was the 27th samurai Lord of […]

Massive storm lights up Tokyo with thousands of lightning strikes

Tokyo’s night sky was lit up with a natural “light show” after the city was hit with one of the strongest thunderstorms in recent years. Locals reportedly did not know what to expect after an upcoming thunderstorm was announced the day before as Japan has been subjected to extreme weather phenomenon in the past decade. […]

This Crow in Japan Stole a Credit Card to Buy a Train Ticket Wow, these birbs are smart.

We know crows are like, really smart, but are they use-a-credit-card-to-buy-a-train-ticket smart? Well, actually… maybe. One crow has been caught in the act of appearing to try just that after stealing a woman’s credit card in Japan.In the video from Tokyo’s Kinshichō Station, originally posted to Twitter by user @kinoshi42155049, the corvid is filmed inspecting […]

Fans Are Worshipping Golden Statue Of Tokyo Revenger’s Mikey In Japan’s Exhibition

The Tokyo Revengers exhibition taking place from January 29th through February 14th in the World Import Mart Building Exhibition Hall A in Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Japan, revealed the huge gold statue depicting Sano Manjiro, also referred to as “Mikey”. One of your best anime from 2021, Tokyo Revengers, is having its own’s exhibition in Japan […]

No, It`s Not a Roller Coaster! It’s a Bridge in Japan

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to ride a roller coaster sitting in your own car, then the Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan might be your chance. Although the bridge doesn’t have any spins or loops, it can make even the most confident drivers fearful of driving on it. We would like to share some of the best photos of this scream-worthy place. Get ready to feel the […]

Man Gets Insane Abs in 5 Months Doing a Japanese Exercise Called Tabata

A Japanese Twitter user stunned the internet after showing the results of his Tabata workout training. The man, who goes by the handle, claims he was able to shed 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) and 18.2% of his body fat using only the training method, according to The Star. The before and after pictures he posted […]

Japanese High Schooler Makes His Own Working Gundam And Other Anime Props!

Like many Gundam fanatics, Japanese Twitter user @roa27379771 was enthralled by the idea of building an original Mobile Suit of his very own following his experience with the anime. The mecha that inspired him is Zaku II, piloted by the charismatic and mysterious Char Aznable in The Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin part of the […]

Japanese Master Demonstrates The Power Of Chi By Controlling Animals

“I exchange energy with the animals, and then they go to sleep.” -Master Kanzawa Sensei We too often take it for granted that human beings only have five senses, and whenever something cannot be immediately explained within the framework of modern science, we tend to brush it off as an anomaly, or an oddity. For […]