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Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan

September 25, 2021 by Japan Informer

Waseda University aims to be a hub of literature research from all over the globe. The new library will also be a place where researchers and students from abroad can meet. The Haruki Murakami Library, designed by Kengo Kuma (Japan's starchitect), is dedicated to the work of the famous novelist. The Waseda International House of Literature is expected to house approximately … [Read more...] about Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan

5 safest cities for women in the world

Women are the ones who are most troubled by safety before going anywhere. Many news are heard where woman are raped, become the victim of violence, murder and kidnapping in the cities in day light. But there are some cities and countries in the world where there is full preparation of safety and female tourists […]

This Japanese ultimate wagyu beef bento costs almost US$3,000 (Photo feature)

Whether you’re traveling around the country from the comfort of the bullet train or simply catching a lunch break, Japanese bento boxes provide some very delicious variety with your meal. Mom-and-pop bento shops offer up home-styled Japanese lunches on the cheap, school-kids can look forward to colorful character bento made by their parents, and those willing […]

The Japanese city with a Christian history

THE WORLD’s most beautiful treasures aren’t always in plain sight; we find them in most unsuspecting places sometimes, tucked away and hidden but shining with potential. Nagasaki city, in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan, is the perfect example of this.The treasures found on this island come in the form of century-old Christian churches, each one filled […]

High Altitude Mount Fuji Fireworks Festival 2021 Announced!

Although fireworks are often associated with Japan’s summer festivals, there isn’t any rule prohibiting you from enjoying them any time of the year. In fact, when the skies are clearer during the winter, the bright displays stand out against the darkness and shine brighter. The lower slopes on Mount Fuji will host the “Japan’s highest […]

10 things that might surprise you when you visit Japan

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, no matter how well-prepared you are, there’s sure to be a lot you’ll be surprised by! Let’s take a look at 10 things in Japan that might surprise you when you first hop off the plane. With these in mind, you can enjoy your first trip to […]

Three Dead, Hundreds Injured by Earthquake in Western Japan’s Osaka

Tokyo (CNN)A strong earthquake hit the Japanese city of Osaka during morning rush hour Monday, killing at least three people and injuring 214, Japan’s government says. The 5.3 magnitude quake shook Osaka, on Japan’s main Honshu Island, around 8 a.m. Monday local time (7 p.m. Sunday ET) according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The […]

Mame Shiba Inu Dog Cafe in Tokyo: Feeling the Puppy Love!

The unapproachable occupants of a feline bistro are decent to take a gander at. Yet, on the off chance that they don’t offer enough warmth for you, there’s a spot along Harajuku’s celebrated Takeshita Street, where the fuzzy little has and ladies can hardly wait to give you young doggie love. The shiba inu, Japan’s […]

Yuzuru Hanyu To Miss World Championships Due To Ankle Injury

The Japan Skating Federation announced Tuesday that Yuzuru Hanyu, figure skating’s star, will not be able to compete in this month’s world championships due to an ankle injury he sustained at the Beijing Olympics. The 2-time Olympic Champion tasted the ice two times during this year’s Beijing Olympics. It seemed like more than winning; he […]

Japanese Restaurant in Canada Now Serves ‘Beer Ramen’

Beer ramen… yeah really. Thankfully though this isn’t some hideous miso and pilsner mash-up, it’s just ramen made to look like a frothy lager and served in a beer mug. A Japanese restaurant in Canada, Yuu Japanese Tapas, is attracting much attention for its incredibly unique dish called the “Chilled Beer Ramen.”The dish is […]

Japanese Maker Uses Age-Old Craft For Elegant Earmuffs To Pair With Kimono

Tsumami zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo Period used to create lovely hair adorns and sticks to pair with kimono. Square pieces of fabric are delicately and painstakingly pinched and folded in crafting adorns along with cranes, however also flowers consultant of the season called kanzashi. Japanese maker Asobiya […]