Garden

8 Best Japanese Plants For Your Home Garden

September 6, 2022 by Japan Informer

What's a Japanese Garden?The Japanese Garden is a symbol of harmony that combines natural forces. It is designed to bring peace into a minimalistic setting while keeping in mind the traditional aesthetics of Japanese culture. Five elements make up a Japanese garden: water, which stands for tranquility and renewal; stones-which represent the omnipresence and beauty of nature; … [Read more...] about 8 Best Japanese Plants For Your Home Garden

Historic Japanese Garden Is Transformed Into A Candy-Colored Kaleidoscope

February 13, 2022 by Japan Informer

Artists can transform spaces in innovative and less intrusive ways by using digital technology. The art collective teamLab has announced a new digital exhibit in Kairakuen, one of Japan's most adored gardens, celebrating the 180th anniversary of its establishment in 2022. From February 1 until the closing of March, the historic park will be exhibited to visitors in new … [Read more...] about Historic Japanese Garden Is Transformed Into A Candy-Colored Kaleidoscope

Kagami Numa, A Lake That Transforms into Dragon’s Eye In Spring

Kagami Numa, a mythical Japanese lake, transforms into a giant eye each spring during the thawing process. This is why it’s called Dragon’s Eye Lake. Kagami Numa lies near Mount Hachimantai, north-eastern Japan. It’s nestled in the middle of a dense forest and turns blue for about one week, from May to June. This […]

THE JAPANESE SKILL COPIED BY THE WORLD

As the sleek shinkansen bullet train glided noiselessly into the station, I watched a strange ritual begin. During the brief stop, the conductor in the last carriage began talking to himself. He proceeded to perform a series of tasks, commenting aloud on each one and vigorously gesticulating at various bits of the train all the […]

49% Of Japanese Companies Have An “Old Man Who Does Nothing” According To A Survey

People don’t want their weakest link to become a part of a chain. This is why people often avoid joining new companies. Some people, however, find the sweet spot where they can do enough not to get fired. This is often to the dismay of their more hardworking colleagues. To learn more about this phenomenon, […]

Study Reveals That Japanese Children’s Walking Pattern Is Different Than Of Other Countries

Study shows that Japanese children are different from those from other countries. A research study discovered that Japanese children exhibit a different way of walking than children from other countries. The study’s co-author believes building and lifestyle influence Japanese children’s gait patterns, which are complex and numbing motor patterns. Within the various generations, researchers revealed […]

Japanese Actor Haruma Miura Dies in Apparent Suicide

Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura, 30, has died in an apparent suicide, it was learned Saturday. Miura was found hanging at his condominium in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on the day and was later confirmed dead at a hospital, investigative sources said. Circumstances in the condominium suggest that he committed suicide, according […]

Japanese wood-carving artist creates stunningly detailed forest animals crawling out of trees

Mori Kono, a Japanese-Canadian Artist, has more than 15 years of experience in wood-carving. He has been recognized by Contractors, Galleries, Millwork Industries, Public Arts in Canada and the US as a high-quality woodcarver and wildlife sculptor A Japanese wood carving artist, Mori Kono, began creating woodcarvings of wildlife from wood relics after trees fell. […]

Desert Sand Cats, The World’s Smallest Wild Cat Species Are Coming to Japan!

Desert Sand Cats, the world’s smallest wild cat species are coming to Japan! From March 20, 2020, Nasu Animal Kingdom will be welcoming the new residents to their conservation display in Tochigi. The display will house two Sand Cats, one male known as Sharif and one female named Jameel. The introduction will be a first […]

You Can Bathe In Mud And Drink in This Mud Bar In Tokyo

The world is full of fun and joy. There’s A Mud Bar In Tokyo Where You Can Bathe In Mud And…Drink!!! Themed cafes and bars have made a name for themselves in Japan, whether its a place where you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee while petting a hedgehog, or a spot where you can […]

5 Most Anticipated Japanese Movies Releasing In 2022

With box office-breaking anime blockbusters and Golden Globe nominees, 2021 was an impressive year in Japanese cinemas. There’s no sign of slowing down in 2022. Many anticipated Japanese movies that will be released upcoming year have been announced and include some awe-inspiring productions that you don’t want to miss. To name a couple of […]

Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan is Crowned as World’s Cleanest Airport

Japan is a country full of beautiful cities and magnificent technological marvels. It’s no surprise that Tokyo is also one of the most beautiful cities. Similarly, Skytrax‘s 2020/2021 World Airport Survey also revealed that Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (Tokyo) and Narita International Airport (Tokyo) were among the top five busiest and advanced airports globally. Haneda Airport […]