Natural Disasters

Pumice Pebbles Swarm Japanese Beaches After Undersea Volcanic Eruption

November 2, 2021 by Japan Informer

Recently the southernmost beaches in Japan have been facing quite trouble due to washed-up pumice pebbles. These pebbles are the result of an eruption of the eruption of Fukutokuokanoba undersea volcano. According to official reports, the eruption of mid-August 1000-km away from Tokyo in the Ogasawara island chain has damaged spewed up tons of pebbles around the beaches. It … [Read more...] about Pumice Pebbles Swarm Japanese Beaches After Undersea Volcanic Eruption

16 Creative But Weird Gadgets Only The Japanese Can Invent

Wish you had a magical chair that you can carry wherever you go and use it during rush hour? Well, In Japan, you actually can. There is an ingenious creation of a simple chair to satisfy your sitting needs whenever you’d like. Too bad you are not in Japan, though, because they invent new stuff every single […]

The people of Japan, defined in one photograph

There’s an old joke about a group of men from different nations deciding whether or not to abandon a sinking ship in the middle of arctic waters. The Englishman, upon being reminded that the women and children were now safe and that a proper gentlemen would obey the captain’s order, takes a deep breath and […]

Japan Might Require Four Times The Current Foreign Workers By 2040

If you’re searching for job opportunities outside of your country, you may want to decide to look at Japan. Recently an organization in Tokyo announced three days ago that Japan will require four times the number of foreign workers in 2040. This is necessary if the country is to continue its economic growth. We are […]

The Japanese Twitter Goes Crazy Over This Squirrel at Tokyo Zoo (Viral)

Every animal are cute on varieties of perspective. Squirrels aren’t supposed to be sexy, but this one in particular in Japan has definitely made everyone confused with a “sexually provocative pose.” The picture of the squirrel, which is a resident of the Squirrel Trail section at the Tokyo’s Inokashira Park Zoo, was shared online by […]

10 Most Valuable Japanese Cars Brands

Japanese cars have reached the top of global auto rankings due to their quality and reliability. Toyota, Honda, and Mazda are famous Japanese automobile manufacturers that have won the hearts of motorists across the globe. The luxurious Lexus and the sexy Infiniti are among the latest and most costly models. There are many more Top […]

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 […]

Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023

Japan has a plan to launch the first “wooden” satellite in 2023. The team behind its development seeks to use environmentally friendly and low-cost materials for space development using wood. The satellite’s hood is completely made of wood and the logic behind it is that the word will burn off completely during reentry into the […]

Japan’s Emperor and Imperial Family

Japan’s imperial family has a long history, shading back into legend. The emperor today has a ceremonial role and performs numerous functions as a symbol of the state. Legendary Descendants of the Sun Goddess The Japanese emperor is defined as “the symbol of the State and of the unity of the People” in Article 1 […]

Japanese World War II Soldier Shoichi Yokoi Hid 27 Years In Forest To Avoid Being Captured By Americans

When Japanese sergeant Shoichi Yokoi returned to Japan after nearly three decades on the run, his primary emotion was regret. He said that his return was full of embarrassment. Yokoi, then 56, had spent the previous 27 years surviving in the jungles of Guam, where he had fled to avoid capture when American forces in […]

Japanese Hotel that’s been running for 1300 years by the Same Japanese Family for 46 Generations

In the Komatsu city of Ishikawa Prefecture lies Hoshi, a Ryokan which is a traditional Japanese Inn. What’s interesting about this place is that it is the longest family-run institution globally and the second oldest hotel to exist to date. The ryokan was built in 718 AD and has been run by the same family […]