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Japanese Researchers Were Able To Test A Petabit Per Second Internet Speeds

July 14, 2024 by Japan Informer

Japan's Network Research Institute, beneath the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), has revealed that they achieved data transfer speeds up to 1.02 Petabit per second using multi-core fiber.From a perspective, one petabit is equal to one million gigabits. This hints at the future of family internet speeds that could soon quickly be 100,000 … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Were Able To Test A Petabit Per Second Internet Speeds

Japanese Government Might Pay ¥100,000 To Everyone Under 18

Following the recent general elections, the governing party in Japan has pledged the government of Japan to pay a stimulus of 100,000 yen ($881) for everyone who is 18 or less. Not only that, the government, along with the Liberal Democratic Party, are planning to hand out ¥30,000 to every person who has the My […]

Typhoon Trami injures 50, thousands without power ,readies direct hit on Japan mainland

A powerful typhoon hurtled toward Japan’s mainland Sunday after injuring dozens on southern islands, as weather officials warned that fierce winds and torrential rain could trigger landslides and floods. Typhoon Trami has already sparked travel disruption in the world’s third-biggest economy, with bullet train services in the west of Japan suspended, more than 1,000 flights […]

8 Incredibly Useful Japanese Words That Have No English Equivalen

Recently, we talked about how Japanese, while a tough language to learn, isn’t quite as difficult as some horror stories make it out to be. Still, if English is your native language, certain Japanese grammar rules, like saying “wa” and “o” to mark the subject and object of your sentences, can seem like a major […]

Before And After Pictures of Japan’s Tsunami Cleanup Progress 2011

Nearly three months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. In a series of photos taken by the AP, parts of Japan hit by the earthquake and tsunami are shown shortly after the disaster, then after nearly three months of cleanup efforts. It’s amazing to see the effort in some places to restore life to as […]

10 Amazing Facts about the Japanese Flag

The Japanese flag is more than just a flag to the people of this island country! We’ve got 10 amazing and interesting facts about this national symbol : 1. Did you know that the Japanese flag has it’s own name ? It is called Nisshōki or the sun-mark flag but a more commonly known today […]

Yuzuru Hanyu’s Quad Axel Dream Left Hanging Because Of A Hole In Ice During Beijing Olympics

Fans were shocked when Japanese Ice Prince, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, missed his first jump in the Olympic routine – the quadruple Salchow. Hanyu, the men’s figure skating champion and defending champion, began his Beijing performance by participating in Tuesday’s short men’s figure skating session. He missed the Quadruple Salchow at the start of his […]

Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer marries beautiful swimsuit model 15 years his junior【Photos】

Piko Taro shows that making a girl laugh apparently is the surest way to win her heart. It’s been a very, very eventful 12 months for Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka, better known as his alter ego Piko Taro. A year ago, he was only a minor celebrity in Japan, and completely unknown overseas, but all that changed with […]

13 Delicious Japanese Foods That Aren’t Sushi

Japan is a unique holiday destination with its beautiful natural landscapes and strong cultural identity. You can also enjoy some of the most delicious cuisines on this East Asian island. Japan is a country full of binaries. It’s unique and captivating. It is a country that combines the modern and traditional, with beautiful natural landscapes […]

15+ Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan

If you’ve ever visited Japan then you’ll know how amazing it is. And if you’ve never been before then what are you waiting for?! Check out this list. In it you’ll find some of the very best sights that this fascinating country has to offer. Some of them are familiar tourist spots. Others are more […]

Japanese American Model Sparks Controversy With Photoshoot, But Not For Her Outfit

Japanese American actress, singer, and famous model Kiko Mizuhara posted photos that stirred controversy among social media users in Japan. Mizuhara, whose real name is Audrie Kiko Daniel, 28, is being criticized for posting a picture from her recent photoshoot for the Autumn/Winter 2019 issue of Germany’s Indie Magazine, where she sits on top of […]