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Japanese Giant Rakuten Launches Rakuten NFT Marketplace

March 5, 2022 by Japan Informer

Rakuten Group, a Japanese online retailer and electronic commerce company, has launched a marketplace called Rakuten NFT. The announcement noted that there will be new features in the future and that a peer-to-peer service for selling and minting NFT content is planned for 2023. Japanese giant Rakuten has tried some things in the world of crypto and blockchain in recent … [Read more...] about Japanese Giant Rakuten Launches Rakuten NFT Marketplace

Think before you ink if you work with kids

Reader PP is arriving in Japan soon to begin a stint as an assistant language teacher (ALT). He writes: “I am very interested in getting an irezumi (traditional tattoo) in Japan. Are there any artists that will tattoo a foreigner? If so, who and where? My interviewer for the teaching position tried to warn me […]

Takeshi from Takeshi’s Castle was attacked with pickaxe in his car

On Saturday at 11:40pm Japan Time, Mr. Takeshi Kitano’s car was charged by a person with a pickaxe. He also threatened Takeshi to get out of his car. Fortunately, both Mr. Takeshi along with his driver are uninjured. If his name sounds familiar, it’s probably because he used to be in the show “Takeshi’s Castle.” […]

Sisters Of Dead Sri Lankan File For Complaint Against Japanese Officials

In the month of March, a Sri Lankan woman had passed away at the immigration center in Central Japan. Now the woman’s kin has filed an indictment on Tuesday against senior members of the detainment center who allegedly contributed to her death by failing to provide the proper medical attention. The treatment received by Ratnayake […]

Japanese woman creates hilarious cardboard cutouts with her dog (10+ pics)

If you think that cosplay is expensive, think again. Semba and her dog Chihuahua-mametaro are making the most amazing $0 costumes ever. From Cthulhu to Hello Kitty, there’s nothing they can’t do! Most of their designs are based on manga, anime and movie characters. When Semba wants Chihuahua-mametaro’s head inside the cutouts, she simply yells […]

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 […]

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 […]

34 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees Ever for Relieve Your Stress

People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as “penzai”, and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as pinching buds, pruning and wiring branches and restricting […]

Ghost Of Tsushima Movie Director Wants The Cast And Language To Be Japanese

The director Chad Stahelski wants his upcoming Ghost of Tsushima movie adaptation to be shot using the Japanese language and with an all-Japanese casting. Director Chad Stahelski recently spoke of his plans for the coming Ghost of Tsushima film adaptation and how he hopes to stay true to the game’s roots to the greatest extent […]

Japanese Is Developing Unmanned Drones With U.S. To Aid Fighter Jets

Japan plans to develop unmanned drones that can fly to support fighter jets for the government to enhance the defense of its airspace and prevent threats. These drones are expected to be developed in collaboration with the U.S., allowing the two countries to work closer. These drones will be used for faster detecting enemies’ aircraft […]

One of the Most Beautiful Libraries in Japan -Nakajima Library in Akita

Located within Akita International University there is a library well-known for its meticulous design. Nakajima Library is a treasure trove of Akita that shouldn’t be missed! With all classes conducted in English, Akita prefecture’s (※1) Akita International University (AIU) is always spearheading philosophical thinking. The Nakajima Library stands within the university campus, surrounded by woods […]