New Year

10 New Year Traditions Unique To Japan

January 1, 2024 by Japan Informer

Every country celebrates New Year's Eve and the New Year in delightful ways. As an example, Japan is a nation that welcomes the year with numerous ancient rituals and rituals. As the capital city of overwork in the world, New Year's holiday gives enough time people in Japan to rest and revel in new year's Eve with total energy and joy. How do the Japanese Celebrate the New … [Read more...] about 10 New Year Traditions Unique To Japan

Apple Releases Limited Year Of The Tiger Airtags For New Year In Japan

December 29, 2021 by Japan Informer

Apple has announced a 2-day promotion to celebrate the Japanese New Year. Customers in Japan will receive a free Apple gift card worth up to 24,000 yen when they purchase eligible Apple products on January 2 and January 3. Apple also announced a special edition Beats Studio Buds, which celebrates the new year. It features an all-red design and gold accents with tigers print. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases Limited Year Of The Tiger Airtags For New Year In Japan

Did Japanese Population Originate with this Paleolithic (Minatogawa) Man?

The recent scientific report published in Nature has concluded that the Japanese are likely to have originated from the Minatogawa people that belonged to the Palaeolithic era. Well, they came to this consensus based on the study of a 20,000-year-old human named Minatogawa 1. This human was discovered in Okinawa in a limestone quarry in […]

The Way This Japanese Pet Groomer Transforms Dogs Is Going Viral

Dogs do some of their own grooming but every once in a while they need a little help. Yoriko Hamachiyo, a dog grooming specialist, has taken it a step further. She has had a dog spa and salon called Yorikokoro for six years and has mastered the craft of transforming cute puppies into perfect fluff […]

6 Japanese Car Brands That Are Famous Worldwide

The Japanese are awestruck by technology and machines. It’s evident that this love extends to the vehicles they construct. In this article, we’ll focus on 6 different names of Japanese automobiles that are well-known worldwide due to the quality of their cars. Japanese cars It’s no surprise that Japan will be one of five nations producing the highest […]

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 […]

The 25 Best Anime of All Times

Animated movies have always been a hit among all genres globally, and many are released every year. In Japan, these animated movies are called ‘anime.’ It is a Japanese word and means animations made in Japan. In 1917 the first Japanese animation was made and released. Do you remember the famous anime released in Japan […]

Deer Enjoy Cherry Blossoms In An Empty Park In Nara, Japan

If you’re looking for something wholesome and positive in this time of uncertainty, then this spectacle might be just the thing for you. While we can’t travel physically, we might as well travel through the beautiful pictures and videos other people share. A Japanese photographer shared stunning footage from Nara Park back in April and […]

Local Government In Japan Conducts Smartphone Classes For Elderlies

Local authorities in Japan are increasing efforts to assist older adults in using smartphones to keep up with the rapid digitalization of administrative processes. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held an event in the Nakano Ward shopping area on Oct. 10 to answer seniors’ questions on how to use smartphones. The generational “digital gap” was made […]

Japanese KFC Chicken Rice ‘Hack’ Takes Twitter By Storm

A simple rice recipe featuring KFC Original Recipe chicken has apparently sent local Twitter users abuzz in Japan. As we’ve covered before, KFC became a yuletide tradition for many Japanese mostly due to a brilliant promotional campaign during the 1974 holidays season. Japan’s special affinity with KFC remains evident today with the American fast-food chain […]

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 […]

79 Interesting Facts About Japan That Makes Japan WOW to Everyone

79 very interesting things you must know about Japan and the Japanese lifestyle In Japanese, the name “Japan” is Nihon or Nippon, which means “Land of the Rising Sun.” It was once believed that Japan was the first country to see the sun rise in the East in the morning. Japan has the third longest […]