Innovation

Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023

January 3, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japan has a plan to launch the first "wooden" satellite in 2023. The team behind its development seeks to use environmentally friendly and low-cost materials for space development using wood. The satellite's hood is completely made of wood and the logic behind it is that the word will burn off completely during reentry into the earth's atmosphere. As a result it should put … [Read more...] about Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023

Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands

November 15, 2021 by Japan Informer

The first dual-mode operational vehicle, which is a bus that can run on railway tracks and also has tires made for roads, will be put into service from the Shikoku region, which is the smaller of Japan's four major islands. Asa Seaside Railway Corp in Tokushima Prefecture said it would begin the rollout of the DMV on the 25th of December after having passed safety inspections … [Read more...] about Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands

The Best Way To Learn Japanese

Konnichiwa (こんにちは)! Japanese is a great language to learn, whether you plan to use it to conduct business, absorb your favorite Japanese media, such as manga, or to talk to a friend in Japanese. At first, learning Japanese can seem intimidating, since it’s not related to western languages like English. The writing system and formalities […]

Japan’s Cat Island Asked The Internet For Food, But They Didn’t Expect THIS.

Aoshima is an island in Japan that became famous for one reason: The amount of cats that live there. It’s incredibly remote, but over the years the island has managed to populate itself with more cats than humans. It might sound like an adorable prospect, but when there are this many cats in one place, […]

Japan’s “true love tester” bra won’t open unless he gets your heartbeat up

It’s a chastity belt for breasts! The “true love tester” bra is the world’s first scientifically engineered undergarment for women that actually reads your body’s signals. Ravijour, the company behind this peculiar product, touts the garment as “a revolutionary bra that knows how women truly feel.” It seems the bra cannot be unhooked without “true […]

Japanese High School Swim Team Performs Hilarious Routine To ‘Frozen’ Tune

With the summer heat in full swing, many of us probably find ourselves daydreaming about taking a dip in a pool. Unfortunately, we aren’t kids anymore and responsibilities tend to get in the way of splashing around with our friends. That’s why it helps to at least live vicariously through those who are lucky […]

Japanese photographer wows Internet with stunning action shots of superhero figurines

From Harley Quinn terrorising Captain America to Deadpool stealing Thor’s hammer, these creative scenes are brimming with superhero personality. Despite the intense rivalry between DC and Marvel comics at the box office, some superhero fans prefer to spread their love across the competing universes with fan-made art, stories, and in the case of this Japanese […]

Restoration Of Century-Old Brothel In Osaka Has Begun Through Crowdfunding

Tobita Shinchi is the largest red-light district in Osaka as well as the whole of Western Japan. In the center of the area lies a century-old architectural gem that has now begun a restoration process. Taiyoshi Hyakuban used to serve as a brothel but has no longer been a brothel for a long time. It […]

Japanese Are Polishing Foil Balls To Perfection, And The Result Is Too Satisfying

Aluminum foil looks pretty boring. It is used for packaging, insulation, cooking… and making really shiny balls that appear to have no real purpose, apparently. That’s right, thanks to a Japanese jeweler, the whole country became obsessed with refining these metal leaves, and we aren’t sure how to react. According to Twitter user @puchuco709, they […]

Top Five places to take unforgettable social media photos in Japan

Japan loves travel and photography, and so it’s only natural that the country’s social media accounts are filled with gorgeous snapshots of breathtaking views and beautiful sightseeing attractions. Of course, with cool things hiding around seemingly every corner in the country, budding shutterbugs can be spoiled for choices in Japan, and so online research group […]

Tokyo Skytree Marks 10th Anniversary With Kabuki, Coasters And JoJo

The cityscape that defines Tokyo, Japan’s tallest structure, Tokyo Skytree celebrated the 10th anniversary on Sunday. It is becoming an emblem of Japan’s pre-pandemic tourism expansion. The commemorative events to mark the official opening of the structure’s 634-meter Tembo Deck, as well as Tembo Galleria viewing areas, are part of the continuous “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” […]

Survey Says 51.6% Of Japanese Children Get Phones At Elementary School Age

Children in Japan receive their first phones at a young age, and 51.6 percent of their parents give smartphones to their children at the elementary school age, as per an investigation conducted recently. The percentage was an increase of 11.5 percentage points over the poll that was conducted the year prior. The report said Mobile […]