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Japan turns over heavy equipment for Marawi

April 3, 2022 by Japan Informer

DAVAO CITY — The Japanese government on Thursday turned over to Philippine officials 27 pieces of heavy equipment that Japan donated for the rehabilitation of Marawi City, which was all but reduced to rubble during the war on Islamic State (IS) followers there. Philippine officials, led by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Public Works Secretary Mark … [Read more...] about Japan turns over heavy equipment for Marawi

Japan’s Most Famous Grandmother Says Farewell To The Cat Who Changed Her Life.

Photographer Miyoko Ihara has been capturing the friendship between her grandmother Misao and her cat Fukumaru for well over a decade. The pair have been inseparable since the granny rescued the kitty in 2003. Fukumaru was always around Misao whether she was gardening, cooking, or celebrating birthdays. The two friends had even become celebrities in Japan after […]

Make your selfie more attractive with these 10 popular Japanese poses

Selfies taken on smartphones are one of the must-dos for young girls nowadays, and Japan is no exception. As popular Japanese pop icons or teen models post their selfies on social media, Japanese young girls would fire up their camera apps and pose a similar way. They do this not just to be like the […]

It just got easier to become a permanent resident of Japan — here’s how you do it

It just got easier to become a permanent resident of Japan — here’s how you do itIt just got easier to become a permanent resident of Japan — here’s how you do it While the US mulls over limiting immigration, in Japan the federal government has just loosened the requirements for new, highly-skilled immigrants to […]

How to get free healthcare in Japan without insurance

Brace yourselves, Republicans and Libertarians: it turns out Japan’s social safety net provides free healthcare to people that need medical attention but have no money or insurance. It’s like Obamacare’s angry, ‘roided-up samurai cousin. That’s because there’s a somewhat vaguely-worded provision in Japanese law that states the government is obligated to provide care for those with “troubled […]

10 Best Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets You Should Be Aware Of

Getting Beautiful and healty is not as easy as normal people imagine. There are lots of works and attributes done by the famous beautiful personalities. When someone says Japanese women, you think of fair skin that looks soft and young no matter what their age! Let’s not forget their gorgeous hair. The Japanese have always […]

16 Awesome Things From Japan That Should Immediately Be Used Everywhere on Earth

Japan is an incredible country. What amazes us the most about the Land of the Rising Sun is that it rapidly produces lots of wonderful and useful things every year. We can’t help but admire all the beauty and splendor of Japanese culture, and we can’t wait to see the greatest achievements of Japanese creative minds used by the rest of the […]

Japan to launch bank-deposit-backed digital currency in this year

A new digital currency backed by bank deposits is set for a test run in Japan as early as this year, an effort that will involve the nation’s top banks and about 70 other companies and organizations. The test run will focus on the digital currency’s feasibility for low-cost business transactions, such as large payments […]

20 Pictures That Prove That Japan Is Different From Any Other Country

Japan, a country created from an archipelago off the coast of East Asia, is famous for its extraordinary and proud culture. The Japanese have a special way of doing things that may seem quirky to some, but this vibrant and prosperous nation can undoubtedly teach others a thing or two about innovation, imagination, family values, […]

Japan Celebrates Year Of The Rat With Impossibly Cute Capybara Hot Spring

Japan’s Studio Ghibli stock wonderland Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) have a huge scope of merchandise to suit any fan’s needs. Ghibli-enlivened dress, flatware, and even teas can be found, and like the movies, every one of their plans are reasonably beguiling. As of late the store discharged some wonderful character standing tickers, and now they’ve […]

Princess Mako Takes Part In A Final Ritual As A Royalty

This Sunday, Princess Mako went to the Imperial Palace for the annual ritual as every year. However, this was the last time she went there as a princess of the royal family. She will marry her commoner boyfriend later this month and will leave her title as a princess. Princess Mako, a 29-year-old fiancé of […]