Many of us know that Japan is a distant and almost mythical country that we might never get the chance to visit during our lifetimes. But the internet likes to reveal it as the land of anime, crazy fashion, and Gundan robots, and the basic fact is that Japan is more than just that. However, we will put you through some interesting facts about life in Japan to show you … [Read more...] about 20 Most Fascinating Facts About Life in Japan
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Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Coronavirus
Tokyo: New reports claimed that workers covered a giant statue of a Buddhist goddess in Japan on Tuesday (June 15) to put a face mask on her face, which stands to be a prayer to end the country's coronavirus pandemic. However, it revealed that it took about four workers three good hours before carrying the massive mask on ropes up the 57m white statue of the Buddhist … [Read more...] about Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Coronavirus
10 Examples of Japanese Etiquette That Would Drive Us Crazy
Anyone who has visited or read about Japan would know that it is famous for its unique etiquette rules. They have the habit of turning any simple action into a ceremony, and everyone in Japan seems to enjoy this. Here are 11 Japanese Etiquettes that you should know. 1. Format of addressing people We usually address people by their first names. However, this is not … [Read more...] about 10 Examples of Japanese Etiquette That Would Drive Us Crazy
This Japanese Diver Really Does Treat Fish Like Friends, Not Food
These days, with all the different animals people have as pets, it seems like any species could be man’s best friend. We’ve seen people make strong bonds with creatures from bubbly, playful lizards to super cuddly baby elephants. As long as there’s a sense of trust between the two and they both show some sort of affection, any match could be a match made in animal … [Read more...] about This Japanese Diver Really Does Treat Fish Like Friends, Not Food
In This Japanese Town, The Deer Roam Free And Befriend Visitors
If you’ve encountered a deer in your backyard or on a hike, you know they’re not really the most social of animals when it comes to humans. Most wild animals aren’t too keen on hanging out with humans, in fact. They’d rather high-tail it (literally) through the brush than stick around and be your friend. But then there’s Japan. Something about this place makes for extremely … [Read more...] about In This Japanese Town, The Deer Roam Free And Befriend Visitors
15 Photos That Prove Japan Is Not Like Any Other Country
You might know Japan as home to anime, sumo wrestlers and Cherry blossoms but What about all of their extremely innovative toilets? Have you ever Dreamed about Your train always arriving on time? Drainage canals that look like Koi ponds? Or Vending machines filled with fresh eggs? Viralspot has complied some Of the Weirdest inventions (seriously, you won't believe how many … [Read more...] about 15 Photos That Prove Japan Is Not Like Any Other Country
Japanese Pottery Master Shows Off The Finesse That Goes Into His Beautiful Crafts
It’s always fascinating to watch an artist at work, especially when their craft is something we ordinarily wouldn’t see in-process. You can practically see the gears in their minds shifting while they add all the tiny, perfect details to their design. For example, artist Thijme Termaat’s panoramic painting is exhilarating to behold on its own as a finished product, … [Read more...] about Japanese Pottery Master Shows Off The Finesse That Goes Into His Beautiful Crafts
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 enough to dive into the waters, like the adorable group … [Read more...] about Japanese High School Swim Team Performs Hilarious Routine To ‘Frozen’ Tune
Parents In Japan Place A Peach Over Their Baby’s Bum
This aww-inspiring story comes to us from our friends at AOL.com. If you have a little baby that’s just cute as a little peach, this might just be the perfect trend for you to get in on. Parents in Japan seem to have started a new craze that’s too cute to ignore. They’re taking photos of their adorable little infants and then placing a peach over their little bums. It … [Read more...] about Parents In Japan Place A Peach Over Their Baby’s Bum
Japanese Zoo Builds A Swimming Pool For Elephants So Visitors Can Watch Them Have Fun
We’re already halfway through the summer, and if the heat index is anything to go by, it’s been a hot one! Every chance I get, I am either at the beach cooling off in the ocean, or dunking in my friend’s swimming pool! I can’t make it through the heat without some form of water. Humans aren’t the only ones who need water to beat the heat. Elephants also love to … [Read more...] about Japanese Zoo Builds A Swimming Pool For Elephants So Visitors Can Watch Them Have Fun
Japanese Men Strap On 16-Pound Vests To Finally Understand Struggles Of Pregnancy
Pregnant women put up with a lot of things that men and women who have never been pregnant can’t possibly understand. To sympathize with pregnant women as well as working and stay-at-home moms, three Japanese governors have donned “pregnancy suits” to get a feel for what it is like to be pregnant. While wearing a fake belly isn’t the same thing as … [Read more...] about Japanese Men Strap On 16-Pound Vests To Finally Understand Struggles Of Pregnancy
The tattooed hipsters of 18th-century Japan
Tattoos are by nature fleeting, a living art form that dies with the body which serves as its canvas. But a new book manages to pin down the Japanese practice of irezumi, or traditional tattooing, by drawing on an unlikely source: 19th-century woodblock prints. “Tattoos in Japanese Prints", by Sarah E. Thompson, curator of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, … [Read more...] about The tattooed hipsters of 18th-century Japan