Global Warming

Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier

October 28, 2021 by Japan Informer

According to Mainichi News, Taro Aso, former Japanese Prime Minister, stated that rice on Hokkaido's northernmost main island has 'become tastier due to global warming. The politician of 81 years in age, who had been finance minister for almost nine years, spoke in front of voters in a recent campaign: While many people associate increasing temperatures with bad things, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier

A Sea of 4.5 Million Baby Blue Eye Flowers in Japan’s Hitachi Seaside Park

Azure TB Hitachi Seaside Park is a sprawling 470 acre park located in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan, that features vast flower gardens including millions of daffodils, 170 varieties of tulips, and an estimated 4.5 million baby blue eyes (Nemophila). The sea on blue flowers blooms once annually around April in an event referred to as the […]

Apple Releases Limited Year Of The Tiger Airtags For New Year In Japan

Apple has announced a 2-day promotion to celebrate the Japanese New Year. Customers in Japan will receive a free Apple gift card worth up to 24,000 yen when they purchase eligible Apple products on January 2 and January 3. Apple also announced a special edition Beats Studio Buds, which celebrates the new year. It features […]

Best 5 Free Online Courses From Japanese Universities

Have you ever wanted to know something more about Japan but you didn’t have enough time? Given Covid-19 restricting our travel options and social activities, it could be an ideal time to return to university without the all-nighters of caffeine and the high school tuition, Of course. Through online platforms such as EdX and Coursera, […]

This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Purrfect

Turns out, cats know more martial arts than ninjutsu. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has decided to dedicate a fair portion of his time to shooting cats during their totally serious combat practices, and the result is purrrfect. Threatening stares, explosive kicks, powerful punches, Hiroyuki has captured it all. He has successfully proven that felines have […]

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 […]

Cute Japanese Couple Has Been Dressing In Matching Outfits For 38 Years

While some people struggle to find a pair of socks that match, this coordinated couple from Japan effortlessly match their clothes, and as you can see from these pictures, the resulting outfits are eye-catchingly awesome. They go by the name bonpon511 on Instagram (a combination of their names, plus the date of their wedding anniversary), […]

10 Must-See Japanese Summer Festivals Matsuri ( Photo feature )

It’s the season of taiko sounds, late night food stalls, yukata and goldfish games: yes, it’s matsuri time! Summer in Japan brings a number of creative things to help you beat the heat — watermelon and salt sodas, kakigori, matcha flavored chu-hi, bon dance, and yukata — to name a few. But there’s only one […]

Receiving your 100,000 yen virus payment: Gov’t ministry English guide, other resources

When the Japanese government started eyeing one-off 100,000 yen cash payments to the public to help offset some of the economic strain caused by the outbreak of the Covid-19-causing new coronavirus it’s perhaps fair to say that many foreigners reacted with the question, “Will I be eligible?” The initial mood appeared skeptical, despite longer-term expats […]

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 […]

Japanese Company Creates Sea Creature Teabags That “Come Alive” Inside Your Cup

There’s nothing more enjoyable than a delicious cup of tea after a long day. Despite the fact that the tea business and culture is absolutely booming, the traditional design of the tea bag has not changed for many years and it’s definitely time to take a more creative approach at the ordinary tea packaging. Here’s […]