Energy

Japan Is Testing Massive Undersea Turbines For Alternative Energy Sources

June 13, 2022 by Japan Informer

Since the tragic meltdown at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011, authorities have been searching for new sources of green energy. And it seems like they will not stop until they find sustainable, and efficient source. Bloomberg reports that Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer IHI Corp has successfully tested a prototype of an airplane-sized turbine capable of … [Read more...] about Japan Is Testing Massive Undersea Turbines For Alternative Energy Sources

Japan Will Start Relying More On Nuclear Plants To Cut Dependence On Russia

May 8, 2022 by Japan Informer

PM Fumio Kishida said that the country would be using nuclear power plants to reduce the dependence on Russian energy sources. Japan is now more dependent on Russian gas after shutting down nuclear power plants following the 2011 Fukushima catastrophe. An earthquake and tsunami caused the reactor to meltdown, which devastated the region's north-eastern region. But with the … [Read more...] about Japan Will Start Relying More On Nuclear Plants To Cut Dependence On Russia

Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy

April 29, 2022 by Japan Informer

The crossing in Shibuya is extremely recognizable. Here, crowds of people cross the intersection in an image that symbolizes urban Japan's anonymity and congestion. You might have another reason to be proud. Tokyu Railways' trains that ran through Shibuya or other stations switched to solar power on April 1. This means that Tokyu's vast network of seven trains … [Read more...] about Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy

Obon: The Japanese Festival of the Dead

It is this time of the year when Japan suddenly turns tranquil, trains get empty and cemetaries start blooming with flowers. It’s Obon — the Japanese summer festival of welcoming back ancestors’ spirits and returning to one’s family roots. On a par with celebrating the New Year’s holidays in terms of importance and meticulous preparations, […]

The Population Of Japan Will Decline By 30% Within 2070

The population of Japan is expected to drop by about one-third by 2070, an event that is likely to create significant social and economic challenges for the third-largest economy in the world. The government’s study, released on Wednesday, has suggested that Japan could lose 37 million people by 2070, even though it included nearly twice […]

Unveiling Japan’s Top 7 Car Manufacturers and Their Visionaries

The Japanese car & automotive industry is known for its innovativeness, precision, and efficiency and is traced back to the pioneers who turned the sector into the powerhouse that it has become now. In the past, Japan has given the world many renowned names like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda. The iconic brands are a […]

5 Things You’ll Miss When You Leave Japan

You’ve finally made the trip to Japan! You’ve seen the sights, enjoyed the sounds, and ate all the delicious food along the way. But time flies like a stick of butter off a Japanese supermarket shelf when you’re having fun, and before you know it, it’s time to go home. We know, leaving is hard, and you’re probably […]

Japanese University Announces Development of A Nasal Spray Vaccine

Which would you prefer, a needle vaccine in arm or a spray in your nose? While every one should get vaccines, not everyone likes sharp needles. There’s something called trypanophobia, a.k.a. a fear of needles, and it can become quite troubling to get a shot. As seen at vaccination centers worldwide, a lot of people […]

Make your selfie more attractive with these 10 popular Japanese poses

Selfies taken on smartphones are one of the must-dos for young girls nowadays, and Japan is no exception. As popular Japanese pop icons or teen models post their selfies on social media, Japanese young girls would fire up their camera apps and pose a similar way. They do this not just to be like the […]

Former Japanese Princess Mako And Her Husband Settling Into NYC Quite Well

It’s been a little over one month since the former Japanese princess Mako and her husband Kei Komuro completed their shift to the magnificent NYC, and it appears they are settling into their new home. The couple was seen together taking a stroll with their facemasks around the neighborhood. Mako is the oldest child of […]

Minister of Cyber security in Japan admits He’s Never Used a Computer Before

People are awesome and somewhere leaders are more than awesome. Recently we came to know an amazing fact about the minister of cyber security in japan. Japan’s minister of cybersecurity, who oversees policies related to computers, admitted that he does not know how to use one, according to The Japan Times. Yoshitaka Sakurada, 68, revealed […]

89-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Discovers Photography, Can’t Stop Taking Hilarious Self-Portraits Now

Most people think that technology is for young people, but nobody told Kimiko Nishimoto that. She’s an 89-year-old Japanese grandma who’s been snapping and editing her own pictures for the last 17 years, and as you can see below, her style is certainly unique! She didn’t get into photography until she was 72 years old. […]

A Video Surfaced Of The 9.0 Earthquake And Tsunami That Hit Japan In 2011 And It’s Terrifying To Watch

Nobody is ever truly ready for the destructive force of a natural disaster. While people can be evacuated along with some of their belongings, not everything can be saved. What makes it even worse is that while disasters like storms and hurricanes can be predicted and prepared for, earthquakes, on the other hand, are impossible […]