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Aoshima Island: Japan’s Best Cat Island And A Paradise For Cat Lovers

May 25, 2022 by Japan Informer

What is it that makes Aoshima unique and distinct from other cat-friendly islands? There are many reasons, but the most obvious is when you step off the boat and the meowing welcome committee rushes up for your arrival. A few years ago, there were around 200 cats on the tiny island. There are a variety of breeds present, including a vast majority of brown and orange tabbies and … [Read more...] about Aoshima Island: Japan’s Best Cat Island And A Paradise For Cat Lovers

Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage

October 20, 2021 by Japan Informer

In the recent news, the seafood curry served at a Japanese restaurant has again stirred up the ever going conflict between Japan and Korea. Guardian reported that the curry came with two piles of rice in the shape of the disputed Takeshima islands between the two countries; Japan and South Korea.The restaurant didn't stop the taunts just there. They raised a Japanese flag onto … [Read more...] about Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage

Jack Morris Suspended for using accent on Shohei Ohtani

2021 season is definitely not the best of the years for baseball announcers. Recently, on Detroit’s Tuesday game in which they were playing against Los Angeles, Detroit Tiger’s Television Analyst had faced a lot of backlash for his comment regarding Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese slugger. And as a result, he’s been suspended from Bally Sports […]

400 Years Ago A Samurai Wrote 20 Pieces Of Timeless Wisdom That Are Still Applicable Today

Musashi Miyamoto also known as Bennosuke Miyamoto was one of the greatest Japanese swordsmen who graced the 17th century. was an expert Japanese swordsman and ronin who served no master and held the record for the highest number of undefeated duels, sixty to be precise. The Inagaki directed Samurai Trilogy starring Toshiro Mifune is based on his life. Shortly before dying, […]

Pumice Pebbles Swarm Japanese Beaches After Undersea Volcanic Eruption

Recently the southernmost beaches in Japan have been facing quite trouble due to washed-up pumice pebbles. These pebbles are the result of an eruption of the eruption of Fukutokuokanoba undersea volcano. According to official reports, the eruption of mid-August 1000-km away from Tokyo in the Ogasawara island chain has damaged spewed up tons of pebbles […]

Japanese Researchers Create Chopsticks That Simulate Taste Of Salt Without Using Salt

Japanese researchers have created chopsticks that enhance flavor and saltiness without needing to add salt. According to researchers, this can be highly beneficial to those on a diet low in sodium and provide a critical flavor. A small electrical current, almost insignificant, transfers sodium ions from food items to the mouth through the chopsticks to […]

Japan to Administer 1 Million Booster Shots Every Day To Halt The Spread Of Virus

Japan hopes to begin giving 1 million doses of booster shots daily to prevent an outbreak of infections triggered from the extremely transmissible Omicron variant, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Monday. The number of reported cases increased to 100,000 per day in the first instance in a week. Yet, only 4.8 percent of […]

Stunning View of Blue Pond in Hokkaido, Japan (photos)

The Blue Pond is located in the left bank of the River Bieigawa, southeast of the town of Biei in Hokkaido, Japan, about 2.5 km northwest from the Platinum hot springs at the foot of Mt. Tokachi. The pond gets its name from the unnaturally bright blue hue of its water. With tree stumps protruding […]

Elderly Brings Bomb From WWII To Hokkaido Police Station In A Plastic Bag

In many areas of the globe, the echoes of the past wars remain long after the fighting has ended. 70 years since the conclusion of World War II, bombs still pop up from construction sites to the closet and even in cabinets. They’re as dangerous today as they were back then. So, on the afternoon […]

Why is Japan so rich ??

Japan is the third largest economy in the world after the U.S. and China and is the fourth largest export market after the U.S., China and Germany. Japan has close economic ties with the United States, European Union, Latin America, Australia, China and many others. The country is among the most advanced in the world […]

Woman in Santa Claus Dress is a Huge Part of Japanese Christmas

Much like the Holiday-themed parties and KFC chicken feasts, young Japanese women wearing Santa Claus outfits have become a staple of Japan’s Christmas tradition. Each year, models, idols and even ordinary cosplayers put on their best costumes which are loosely based on the classic Santa suit, Soranews24. Known as “Santacos” (“Santa” and “cosplay”), these adorable […]

This Japanese Exoskeleton Will Make You Invincible

If you’ve ever wished you were just that little bit taller or even a tad stronger and have a spare $123,000 lying about – you should seriously consider getting the Powered Jacket MK3. The exoskeleton was created by Japanese firm Sagawa Electronics, it weighs around 55 pounds and stands an impressive 7ft tall. It’s primary […]