Omicron

Almost Half Of The Prefectures In Japan Have Omicron Cases

December 31, 2021 by Japan Informer

Despite all the strict measures, the Omicron variant has made its way to almost half of the prefectures in Japan. On Thursday, local government reports showed that 22 out of the total 47 prefectures had reported Omicron cases. Talking in numbers, about 500 of the cases till now have been of the new Omicron variant. This made the authorities quite concerned since it's the … [Read more...] about Almost Half Of The Prefectures In Japan Have Omicron Cases

Japan Reports 8 More Omicron Variant Cases, Increasing the Tally To 12

December 10, 2021 by Japan Informer

According to the announcement on Friday, Japan has confirmed eight additional infections of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which brings the total number of cases of the Omicron variant to Japan to 12. According to an official of the government, all eight of the infected entered Japan between late November and the beginning of this month.Vice Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji … [Read more...] about Japan Reports 8 More Omicron Variant Cases, Increasing the Tally To 12

Japan Registers Its First Omicron Variant Infection Case

November 30, 2021 by Japan Informer

Japan has confirmed the first infection from the new Omicron coronavirus variant. A source from the government confirmed it on Tuesday in less than a week since the identification in South Africa.According to the governmental source, a man in his 30s was found to have the highly mutated strain following his arrival via Namibia in the Narita airport close to Tokyo on … [Read more...] about Japan Registers Its First Omicron Variant Infection Case

Japanese artist creates amazing paper art filled with delicate details

From well-known anime characters to traditional Japanese imagery, this artist creates an astonishing amount of detail with card and a paper cutter. Attention to detail and beauty amongst the smallest of things is always captivating, and when it’s done at the hands of a skilled professional, the results can often blow us away. That’s […]

Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!

It’s only a tiny move for Japan; however, it’s a massive opportunity for aspiring astronauts: Japan is seeking astronauts for the very first time in 13 years. Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in science. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), females should think about applying too for the position […]

Weird And Wonderful Body Art To Inspire Your Week

JAPAN| Japanese artist Hikaru Cho is famous for her bizarrely beautiful body painting pieces. Wielding the power to morph into any shape she desires, her work pushes the boundaries of reality. Cho’s work features illusions so masterful, you always have to give them a second look to figure out exactly what is happening. In some […]

235 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Among U.S. Forces In Okinawa

The single-day record of 235 COVID-19 infections within U.S. Forces located in Okinawa Prefecture was confirmed Saturday. The local officials reported in response to a cluster infection that broke out in July at one of the U.S. bases in the region. It is yet to be disclosed if the cases were of the Omicron variant, […]

Japanese Fire Sergeant Gets Salary Cut For Uploading Gaming Videos On YouTube

A 33-year-old fire sergeant received a disciplinary pay cut in Japan because the authorities discovered that the officer earned extra money by posting let’s play videos on YouTube. He’s a government employee of Kita Fire Station in Wakayama. He posted videos on YouTube less than for a year from December 2020 to October of the […]

Yakuza Revolution: From Bruisers To Boy Scouts?

TOKYO—Japan’s yakuza may finally be changing. After years in the shadows, degenerating into purely criminal organizations, one yakuza group formed this April looks like it’s trying to go legitimate—and more. It wants to become a “humanitarian organization” that keeps the peace and at least limits its criminal activity to the traditional tacitly socially approved rackets. […]

Japan Celebrates Year Of The Rat With Impossibly Cute Capybara Hot Spring

Japan’s Studio Ghibli stock wonderland Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) have a huge scope of merchandise to suit any fan’s needs. Ghibli-enlivened dress, flatware, and even teas can be found, and like the movies, every one of their plans are reasonably beguiling. As of late the store discharged some wonderful character standing tickers, and now they’ve […]

Japanese Civil Servant Begins Prostitution To Fund Her Host Club Expenses

If you were to fully indulge in Host Club culture in Japan, you’d spend thousands of dollars without even realizing it. So it shouldn’t be that surprising to hear that a Japanese civil servant used some unconventional methods (including prostitution) to fund her host club fees. Although it may sound weird, having multiple jobs is […]

The “Lucky Cat” Temple : Gotokuji

Just a few minutes from Tokyo bustling districts such as Shinjuku or Shibuya, is Setagaya Ward. You’ll dive into it to get to Gotokuji, a temple considered at the origin of the well known Maneki-Neko: the cat that welcomes visitors with its right paw up in the air. Gotokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple that […]

Architects turned an illegal sex shop in Japan into an art gallery

It’s a bit small for an art gallery and studio, but as the old saying goes: “It’s not the size that matters, it’s how you use it!” Japanese firm Persimmon Hills Architects has redesigned an illegal sex shop into a studio and gallery. Renovated for Yokohama’s annual art festival, which sees the Koganecho Districts as […]