Football

Wolverhampton Signs Hayao Kawabe For 3 And Half Years In £500k Deal

January 11, 2022 by Japan Informer

The 26-year-old will be in Wolves, their first Japanese player after having an outstanding first half-season of European soccer with Grasshoppers, the team that Wolves have started a 'feeder club' partnership with in the year 2020. Kawakbe scored 4 goals and helped three goals as an attacking midfielder during his 18 games in Switzerland since his move to this club in … [Read more...] about Wolverhampton Signs Hayao Kawabe For 3 And Half Years In £500k Deal

7 Must-Visit Hidden Gems in Japan

Let’s face facts: When we first travel to a new place, especially one that seems foreign like Japan, it is easy to fall in the same tourist trap. Japan’s top tourist spots include Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. We love them too, believe us. We love the Shibuya nightlife and are still enthralled when we see a geisha […]

These are 15 reasons you should never travel to Japan

In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations. Foreigners visiting Japan are not expected to be familiar with Japanese etiquette, but knowing a few basics will go a long way in helping you adapt to local customs and […]

Japanese Sleeper Trains Look Ordinary From Outside But Their Interiors Are A Peaceful Oasis

The 1960s saw a great improvement in Japan’s economy, including the railways. The first modern high-speed rail line opened in 1964 and many limited express trains and overnight trains started to cross the nation. After the popularity of Japanese sleeper trains peaked in the 70s, however, the country’s expanding network of bullet trains, domestic air […]

3 Inmates Get Executed Over Death Penalty In Japan

Three death-row inmates received their execution on Tuesday for the first execution in after 2019. Yes, Japan still practices the highly criticized death penalty. All of the inmates were responsible for the murder of different people. Of the three, the most gruesome crime was committed by the Yasutaka Fujishiro. Back in 2004, he set fire […]

Invisible Bicycles: Tokyo’s High-Tech Underground Bike Parking

In Tokyo, 14% of commuting traffic is on bike, according to the Japanese Transport Ministry. But you’d never guess it. That’s because the Japanese capital is burying thousands of bikes in underground parking vaults, in a bid to keep its sidewalks tidy. From street level, an Eco Cycle looks like a small kiosk –a 560-square-foot […]

16 Best Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets You Should Be Aware Of

16 Best Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets You Should Be Aware Of When someone says Japanese women, you think of fair skin that looks soft and young no matter what their age! Let’s not forget their gorgeous hair. The Japanese have always been known for their beautiful and healthy skin and hair. How did they manage […]

This Japanese Scientist Made “Edible” Meat from Poop 11 Years Ago!

Japanese researcher Mitsuyuki Ikeda from the Okayama Laboratory doesn’t believe in human waste. He believes that it’s a perfectly healthy protein that you’re sending to the sea, and he’s discovered an approach to extract it, mix it into steak sauce, and make the perfect fecal meal. Despite the drawback of adding soya to hold the […]

Japan Is Opening Gaming/eSports High School From April 2022!

After a short spring break, the Japanese school year begins in April. The opening of Japan’s first gaming school will make it easier for Japanese students to return to school in 2022. Although it sounds like an anime series, there is a facility in Tokyo that will allow teens to practice their gaming skills. It […]

14 Japanese Slang Phrases That Will Make You Sound Badass

Do you find yourself stumbling over Japanese particles?Then you probably spend way too much time agonizing over humble and polite form usage, too. Man, c’mon — don’t you want to just let loose, relax and really have fun with the Japanese language for once?Stop studying and learn how to finally sound like the cool kid […]

Japanese Engineers Come Up With Earthquake Resistant Checkered Wall

Civil engineers and architects typically have to face the difficult task of providing adequate lighting and airflow in structures while maintaining the aesthetics of the design and the structural integrity. If you consider the durability of the construction to this mix of issues, it transforms into a rather daunting obstacle to overcome. Engineers from Japan […]