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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

Top 10 Cat Islands of Japan (Photo Feature)

In the never-ending debate as to whether cats or dogs are the superior animal, it’s pretty safe to say felines have the edge as far as tranquility is concerned. For example, an island full of stray dogs is likely to be visited by animal control, whereas an island covered in cats instead gets visited by […]

School in Tokyo lets students study with cute maids as they learn programming skills

The institution aims to please maid fans and help maids prepare for eventual career changes. As the center of Japan’s academic and economic spheres, Tokyo has many trade schools where adult students can learn skills to deepen their professional specialization or to prepare for a career change. But one educational institution, located in the Shibuya neighborhood, is different from all […]

Daisugi, the 600-Year-Old Japanese Technique of Growing Trees Out of Other Trees, Creating Perfectly Straight Lumber

Daisugi — The Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees. Japan has always been a mysterious and intriguing country for foreigners especially when it comes to cultural aspects. Their ways of life never cease to amaze and inspire others to achieve even a close […]

New Japanese Rice Cooker Can Reduce Sugar By Up to 25%

A new rice cooker from Japan is reportedly able to reduce sugar content by up to 25%. Released on Aug. 7, the aptly-named “Healthy Support Rice Cooker” advances the rice-cooking technology in Japan, where rice is a staple part of everyone’s diet. Developed by manufacturer Iris Ohyama, the cooker features two “low sugar” rice modes: […]

Adorable Shiba Inu Takes Over Toddler’s Toy

Owaki describes Ringo-kun as the older “brother” Shiba Inu who is more addicted to toys than his own daughter. Ringo-kun lives with Owaki, his wife and their one year old daughter. He became a big brother following the birth of Owaki’s daughter in March 2019. Recently, the Owaki family bought a new toy for their […]

15 Genius Inventions That Still Exist Only in Japan

Japan is well known for its inventions. Some of them are weird, others are genius, while still others are somewhere in between. We’ve done many posts on the great things that Japan has to offer and that’s because the country never fails to impress and surprise us. There are some truly genius Japanese inventions that the whole world could […]

These adorable cat hanko seals make stamping your documents a lot cuter

Whenever you need to prove your identity in documents, you might think to use a signature, but in Japan, people use a hanko (判子) instead. Hanko are personalized name seals that are stamped on to documents, and since they need to be unique to the person using them, you’ll often find customized hanko in various […]

10 things you probably didn’t know about Pearl Harbor

The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marked the day the United States entered World War II. Over three thousand Americans lost their lives in the attack and in 1962 the USS Arizona Memorial was constructed over the sunken battleship USS Arizona to remember those who lost their lives that day. […]

Japan’s Low COVID Death Rate Could Be Because Of An Intestinal Bacteria

The high concentration of a particular intestinal bacteria that represses the coronavirus’s binding towards human cells receptors is found to have played a crucial part in the low COVID-19 death rate seen throughout Asia and Northern Europe, according to an investigation led by an academic team at Nagoya University. Scientists worldwide have suggested that there […]

Japanese Artist Creates Amazing Felt Sculptures That Look like Little Cute Loaves Of Bread

Artists from all over the globe have created beautiful sculptures that resemble actual food items and sodas, diverse kinds of birds, and even woodland creatures. Today, Hiroshima-based artist Atelier Hatena celebrates the irresistible charm of freshly baked loaves of bread through a series of delicate felt creations. From a deliciously crispy croissant to golden baguettes, […]