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This Japanese Restaurant Chain Is an Introvert’s Paradise

June 30, 2021 by Japan Informer

Ichiran Ramen is a lovely place, but there is one thing different about it. Suppose your idea of a good restaurant experience is to have a pleasant conversation and interaction with the waiting staff.I am sorry to say that Ichiran Ramen is probably not a place you want to visit. The famous Japanese chain is based on solo dining by taking extraordinary measures to make … [Read more...] about This Japanese Restaurant Chain Is an Introvert’s Paradise

You can get your Baskin-Robbins ice cream served in a Poké Ball in Japan

31 Poké Summer event adds two different Pikachu ice cream flavors to the menu, plus a four-Pokémon ice cream cake. Ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins is more commonly known as just “31” in Japan, in reference to the 31 flavors the parlor keeps stocked. It’s not a static list, though, with new flavors continually being cycled […]

Japanese deliveryman continues working despite losing a finger

In Japan, where the term “karoshi” or death by overwork, was coined, some workers will go to great lengths to complete their tasks. Recently, a deliveryman in Kyoto continued with his job despite losing the tip of his finger on the way. The police found his severed fingertip on a street in Maizuru City, but […]

You Might Get Restless Anal Syndrome If You Have COVID-19

Scientists from Japan have revealed an incident where a patient has developed “restless anal syndrome” after testing positive for COVID-19. Initial evidence suggest that the disorder could be related to coronavirus, as indicated by a report released this month in BMC Infectious Diseases journal. The scientists noted that the patient, aged 77, suffered from anxiety […]

Japan’s Top 10 Most Unusual Bathrooms

Everyone knows that the Japanese love their toilets. There are old-fashioned squat toilets which, to some westerners, are the most bizarre lavatories in the country. However, for most people, the country’s futuristic toilets get all the attention. Yet, there is room for both. On the subject of Japanese toilets, there is one undisputed expert. A young […]

Ryoyu Kobayashi Takes Gold In The Men’s Individual Normal Hill Skiing Event

Ryoyu Kobayashi from Japan has won his first Olympic gold medal when he came first in the men’s single normal hill ski jumping event. The 25-year old scored a colossal opening round of 145.4 to lift himself up to the top of the podium. He posted a score of 129.6 at the end of the […]

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 […]

3 Metre Long Giant Squid Found Alive On Ugu Beach [Video]

A massive squid has been observed on an island in Japan. According to The Independent, the squid’s length is 3 meters (10 feet); the rare squid was discovered stranded on Ugu Beach in Fukui Prefecture on Wednesday. The publication also cited local officials. The newspaper further said that the squid was discovered in good health. […]

America Is Falling In Love With Japanese Kei Trucks

Japanese innovations have captivated the world for years; however, with all the latest technology and innovative designs, no one would believe that the newest thing to create a stir in other countries is an ordinary Japanese Kei trucks that comes straight from the highways of Japan. The Kei truck is a tiny vehicle popular across […]

Hokkaido Island In Japan Is Home To 7 Incredibly Cute Animals

Hokkaido, the large island at Japan’s northern end, is home to populations of adorable little critters that can’t be found anywhere else in Japan. There are seven cute fluffy animals in particular that you will absolutely fall in love with! Some of these are just subspecies of other more widely-spread wild animals, while others are […]

20 Pictures That Prove That Japan Is Different From Any Other Country

Japan, a country created from an archipelago off the coast of East Asia, is famous for its extraordinary and proud culture. The Japanese have a special way of doing things that may seem quirky to some, but this vibrant and prosperous nation can undoubtedly teach others a thing or two about innovation, imagination, family values, […]