Fukushima

First Cases of Cancer Related Fukushima Nuclear Plant Confirmed

October 11, 2021 by Japan Informer

Two people developed throat cancer following their employment at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, and one of them (in his 40s) passed away due to the illness. It was the first case of the condition that is linked to workers at the facility. The undisclosed men, aged in the range of 60s and 40s, removed debris and assessed radiation levels at the facility to help … [Read more...] about First Cases of Cancer Related Fukushima Nuclear Plant Confirmed

Fukushima Nuclear Reactor’s Lid Has Lethal Radiation Level

September 21, 2021 by Japan Informer

The operator of Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant might reconsider its decommissioning process after the discovery of the reactor's unrepairable condition.According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the radiation reading near the top of the No.2 reactor's containment vessel was 1.2 Sieverts an hour, much higher than the assumed reading. The plant's operator, Tokyo Electric … [Read more...] about Fukushima Nuclear Reactor’s Lid Has Lethal Radiation Level

The World War II Nurses Who Survived Three Years in a Japanese Prison Camp

In 1942, the Japanese captured 77 American Army and Navy nurses. This event marked the beginning of what would be one of the most important but little-known stories of bravery and suffering during World War II. Amazingly, each woman survived three years of hunger, illness, and fear as prisoners of war. All the while, they […]

Statue of Japanese American Civil Rights Icon Vandalized in Oakland

Amid the Oakland protests occurring over the weekend, the bust of civil rights leader and former city councilmember Frank Hirao Ogawa was defaced. According to CBS Local News, Officer Johnna Watson noted an estimate of about 700 demonstrators who were a part of a “peaceful march Saturday night,” but come nightfall, some started to splinter […]

Camera Lost In Japan Found In Taiwan After Two Years At Sea

There’s nothing worse than the moment you realize you’ve lost your camera and all of the memories contained inside it. But on the rare occasion when it does come back to you, it makes for a damn good story. That’s exactly what happened to one tourist last week when a group of schoolchildren in Taiwan […]

Hilarious Cardboard Dog Costumes That Will Make You Laugh

This Chihuahua has mastered the art of cosplay on a shoestring budget. He’s basically become a Twitter model and celebrity thanks to these hilarious cardboard costumes that his human made. We love how he perfectly mimics iconic characters using nothing but trash! This little guy lives with his human in Japan. Her name is Semba […]

Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores

Anti-Scalper policies are in place to make sure they are not sold to scalpers but instead go to Pokemon Trainers or mobile suit enthusiasts. It would be reasonable to assume that anime and video game-related merchandise buyers are anime and game enthusiasts. What does the average person need with the latest, for example? Pokemon Cards […]

5 things you need to know about Obon–one of Japan’s biggest holidays

If the idea of your loved ones leaving this earth never to return again seems unfair, then you should consider the Japanese view of the afterlife. While nothing can change death itself, it is comforting to know that in Japan there is a special time of the year when the souls of the dead come […]

Cute Japanese Instagram cat teaches you about Japanese culture with hilarious cosplay photo collection

Bow down to your new furry sensei. Whether they’re desperately trying to squish themselves into tiny boxes or showing off their skills at playing the games of humans, we can’t tear our eyes away from the antics of Japan’s cute cat population. Now there’s another furry feline on the scene that’s got us all sitting […]

Do You Know The Age of Your Favourite One Piece Characters?

In the anime industry, One Piece, Bleach, and Naruto are considered to be the top three, at least for their runtime and history. While the other two have ended, One Piece still has hundreds of episodes to go through, and since it’s been more than two decades since the first episode aired, people are curious […]

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 […]

Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership

Finally LGBTQ activists can rejoice in Japan! On an announcement on Wednesday, Governor Yuriko Koike said that Tokyo finally would recognize same-sex partnerships, becoming the largest city in Japan to accept such tradition as activists push for national recognition. The constitution of Japan still states that “marriage shall be only with the mutual consent of […]