We have been stuck inside our homes for almost two years, and we can't wait to get over this situation. However, this bonsai tree has lived through an eternity (396 years) and is still healthy to his day. The gorgeous bonsai tree, referred to as the Yamaki Pine Bonsai, began its journey around the globe in 1625. The Yamaki family was the first to train the tree. They … [Read more...] about 400-Year-Old Bonsai Tree that survived World War II
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Uber Eats in Japan Won’t Hire Foreigners with Temporary Visa
Foreigners now can't work for Uber Eats in Japan as people were found to abuse the readily available job to fund their overstay after their visa expired. This freeze comes after a case in the month of June in which police submitted papers to prosecutors for Uber Japan Co., which ran Uber Eats Japan from late last year and still currently does. These allegations come from the … [Read more...] about Uber Eats in Japan Won’t Hire Foreigners with Temporary Visa
Check Out These Amazing Leaf Art From a Japanese Artist
Sometimes when we were kids, we used to draw tons of things on leaves. Leaves are so common to us since we see them everywhere; we stopped thinking about their versatility. However, one Japanese artist decided to use leaves as his canvas, and now he does magnificent leaf art. He draws full-out detailed scenes in small leaves that we've never seen elsewhere. lito_leafart's … [Read more...] about Check Out These Amazing Leaf Art From a Japanese Artist
Takeshi from Takeshi’s Castle was attacked with pickaxe in his car
On Saturday at 11:40pm Japan Time, Mr. Takeshi Kitano's car was charged by a person with a pickaxe. He also threatened Takeshi to get out of his car. Fortunately, both Mr. Takeshi along with his driver are uninjured. If his name sounds familiar, it's probably because he used to be in the show "Takeshi's Castle." Kitano is the 74-year-old actor and film director, widely known … [Read more...] about Takeshi from Takeshi’s Castle was attacked with pickaxe in his car
Japanese elderlies have given up their license after the big Tokyo Accident
Japanese drivers who have voluntarily given up their driving licenses have risen since an older driver hit caused two deaths. He killed a mother with her daughter and injured nine others, including his wife, in Tokyo in 2019. We recently released an article about this driver, Kozo Iizuka, who will go to prison for five years jail. According to data from the National Police … [Read more...] about Japanese elderlies have given up their license after the big Tokyo Accident
Japan’s Princess Mako is Getting Married and Leaving Her Royal Title
Japanese Princess rejects $1.36 Million pay given to female royals leaving royalty. She will be living as a commoner in the USA after wedding.After postponing marriage a couple of years ago, Japan’s Princess Mako's marriage with her boyfriend, Kei Komura. It will take place before the end of the year. She has announced to leave the royal title after marriage.Princess Mako will … [Read more...] about Japan’s Princess Mako is Getting Married and Leaving Her Royal Title
Japanese Man Travelled 7000km to Write “Marry Me” on Google Maps
13 years ago, a Japanese man made up his mind to propose to his girlfriend. However, he had a grand scheme to quit his job and travel 7,000km to propose to her. In 2008, Yasushi Takahashi, also known as “Yassan”, was able to win himself a Guinness World Record. He was the person to create the largest GPS drawing in history and travelled half a year while doing so. He … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Travelled 7000km to Write “Marry Me” on Google Maps
Japanese Artist Who Loves Making Cardboard Sculptures
One of the most versatile materials we have ever used is cardboard. Because it is recyclable and biodegradable, its versatility has made our lives easier. However, one Japanese woman has elevated the use of cardboard and displayed her exceptional talent by creating art with cardboard.Monami Ohno, a Japanese artist aged 29, creates many cardboard sculptures inspired by pop … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Who Loves Making Cardboard Sculptures
90-year-old Bureaucrat Jailed for 5years for 2 Deaths in a Fatal Car Crash
A former top bureaucrat of 90 years old will be going to prison for five years for negligence in a Tokyo car accident that claimed the lives of a mother and her 3-year old daughter. Nine other people were also injured. Tokyo District Court found that Kozo Iizuka (former chief of Agency of Industrial Science and Technology) was guilty of stomping down on the accelerator … [Read more...] about 90-year-old Bureaucrat Jailed for 5years for 2 Deaths in a Fatal Car Crash
Sam Grewe receives a kind letter from Japanese Man for Inspiring His Son
The stories of athletes participating in the Olympics always tend to move our hearts. They have all struggled a lot to compete and be the best of the best. We have also come across a story related to an inspirational athlete, which is very wholesome. Sam Grewe is a high jumper representing the USA in the Paralympics. The Official Paralympic site states that “Grewe was … [Read more...] about Sam Grewe receives a kind letter from Japanese Man for Inspiring His Son
Japanese YouTuber takes cute daily videos of pet pig, plans to kill it for meat after 100 days
A Japanese YouTuber has suddenly become the topic of debate among many communities. He has been uploading videos consistently about his day with his pet Kalbi who happens to be a “mini-pig.” However, the cute videos of the pet aren’t the exact thing this channel is famous for. The YouTube channel’s name is “Eaten Pig after 100 days”. As the name suggests, the owner is … [Read more...] about Japanese YouTuber takes cute daily videos of pet pig, plans to kill it for meat after 100 days
6-year-old Girl Dead, Abusive Brother Is The Main Suspect
On August 1st, a 6-year-old girl passed away in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Cause of death? ..abuse she had suffered from her 17-year-old brother. The family was economically unwell, and the mother was absent most of the time. On the morning of August 1st, the brother came running to the closest house to the park and told the neighbors that his sister had fallen off … [Read more...] about 6-year-old Girl Dead, Abusive Brother Is The Main Suspect