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Hidden In The Hills Of Hokkaido Is A Beautiful Heart-Shaped Lake

January 19, 2022 by Japan Informer

Lake Toyoni, tucked away in a remote corner of Japan's Hokkaido island, has evolved from a hidden treasure to a must-see tourism destination. This freshwater lake is surrounded by a thick forest that is beautiful in and of itself, but the lake is known for its distinctive shape—a heart. The lake takes the shape of the heart when you view it from high above. The lush greenery … [Read more...] about Hidden In The Hills Of Hokkaido Is A Beautiful Heart-Shaped Lake

Kagami Numa, A Lake That Transforms into Dragon’s Eye In Spring

September 19, 2021 by Japan Informer

Kagami Numa, a mythical Japanese lake, transforms into a giant eye each spring during the thawing process. This is why it's called Dragon's Eye Lake. Kagami Numa lies near Mount Hachimantai, north-eastern Japan. It's nestled in the middle of a dense forest and turns blue for about one week, from May to June. This is what gave it its unusual nickname, Dragon's … [Read more...] about Kagami Numa, A Lake That Transforms into Dragon’s Eye In Spring

10 most beautiful bookstores and libraries in Japan

From the likes of the likes of Kengo Kuma and Tadao Ando we bring to you the architectural marvels in Japan. They are actually like the shrines to literature! Did you know that actually, Japan is a paradise for book lovers! Some famous authors from the world are from Japan like Haruki Murakami and Banana […]

A Look Inside Japanese Maid Café And Everything You Need To Know

Going to an area you don’t know much about might provide a thrilling feel of an adventure. The same can be said about Japan’s maid cafés, which attract many foreign visitors. A maid café is what it sounds like. The café is run by girls who dress up as maids and behave like one too. […]

Top 10 Thrilling Roller Coasters in Japan

When people think of Japan, they usually think of sushi, girls in kimono, otaku types camping outside electronics stores, and maybe this guy. But did you know that Japan is home to some seriously intense roller coasters? Yup, there are more corkscrews, loops and positive Gs in Japan than you can shake a paper fan […]

The 140-year old Sukiyaki restaurant in Tokyo will be shutting down due to Covid-19!

TOKYO| Well, it’s disheartening to hear as the owner of a the 140-year-old restaurant called Sukiyaki restaurant in Tokyo’s Asakusa district shits down due to business downfall owing to Covid-19 pandemic. Fumihiko Sumiyoshi, who is the sixth-generation manager of the Chin-ya sukiyaki restaurant in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. Fumihiko Sumiyoshi, aged 55 and the […]

People In Japan Are Cooking Food On Their Cars!

While many of us are sitting there and complaining about the summer heat, people in Japan, as always, have decided to take matters into their own hands! In case you don’t know, summers in Japan are crazy HOT! Though the temperatures vary around the country and are usually over 30 °C (86 °F), sometimes they […]

World’s First Starbucks Tatami Rooms In Kyoto

KYOTO– Take off your shoes, cozy up on a tatami-floored room and drink in the iconic atmosphere of this ancient capital … with a cup of coffee at a new Japanese-style Starbucks. The outlet, the first of its kind in Japan, is located along Nineizaka, a slope leading to the popular tourist destination of Kiyomizudera […]

Exclusive! Van Gogh’s colorful landscape surfaces are found in an attic in Japan.

Saitama| In the New Church and St Jacob’s Church (July 1882), Van Gogh’s Meadow was deposited at the Museum of Modern Art, Saitama, from the collection of Marunuma Art Park. To everyone’s surprise, a Japanese collector bought Vincent Van Gogh’s watercolor showing the outskirts of The Hague in the Netherlands. It has gone on loan […]

100-Yen Daiso Products Will Now Be Available In Half Of 7-Eleven Stores In Japan

Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of grief, stress, and uncertainty, it has also made life more convenient. Soon, you may be able to purchase your 100-yen shop products at your Japanese 7-Eleven without having to travel to Daiso. Social distancing and “stay home” recommendations have caused a significant decline in the commercial sphere […]

Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Creations Produce From Translucent Fabrics By The Japanese Artist

Jewelry fascinates the ultimate touch to our costume set-up, they decorate our body brightly. Prehistorically, our choice precisely seeking for simple, fine accessories, but there are also some trending new bright and eye-catching colorful ornaments that add an attractive combination of vitality and glamour. Japanese artist Mariko Kusumoto, despite some otherworldly appearance she comes to […]

More than 40 Dolphins Found Beached in Japan

Sources disclose that eight dolphins have been found beached around the Tokyo beaches during sunrise on Tuesday. These dolphins have a couple of nicknames, such as melon-headed whales, little killer whales, and Electra-dolphin. According to the locals, they were found in a state where they struggled to breathe. “I felt sorry for all those weak […]