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postcards from a pictureperfect japan

April 2, 2022 by Japan Informer

In the 1870s, Western tourists flocked to Japan in vast numbers, eager to experience a country that had only recently opened up to visitors. During their stay these globetrotters purchased all manner of souvenirs, including photographic albums of traditional Japanese subjects and popular sites. Samurai, geisha, performers and street vendors featured prominently in … [Read more...] about postcards from a pictureperfect japan

Tokyo National Museum Is An Exceptional Venue For Wedding Photoshoot!

November 20, 2021 by Japan Informer

Near Ueno Park is the Tokyo National Museum. It houses an impressive collection of artifacts. It is home to a stunning collection of Japanese classical sculptures, pottery, and paintings, even if they don't display the Five Swords Under Heaven. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece. Unknown to many, it's also a great wedding venue. These photos were taken by … [Read more...] about Tokyo National Museum Is An Exceptional Venue For Wedding Photoshoot!

Woman Gives Birth In Japan, Shows What Food She Was Fed In The Hospital

If there’s one thing that seems to have a horrible reputation no matter where you go, it’s hospital food; bland, colorless, vomit-inducing meals that make the reason you’re there seem bearable in comparison. A woman who recently gave birth in Japan, however, has just shared 12 of the meals she was served during her stay […]

5 Sites To Visit During Your Trip To Kyushu

Places To Visit In Kyushu Kumamoto Castle suffered extensive damage after the earthquake of April 2016. Inside access is now closed to visitors until when it is reopened. A viewing area is still available to the general people. The full restoration is supposed to be completed by 2038. Kumamoto Castle Kumamoto Castle is one of […]

5 Delicious Snacks You Can ONLY Find in Japan

Japan is known for a lot of things, but while manga and video games may receive varying degrees of affection depending on who you ask, there is nothing more universally appreciated than good food. And Japan has A LOT of good food. Whether it’s ramen, sushi or donburi, Japanese cuisine has doubtlessly captivated foodies worldwide. […]

10 Ways To Say ‘I Miss You’ in Japanese

How to Say “I Miss You” in Japanese well, there is no exact equivalent expression in Japanese for i miss you . In fact, we don’t have the same expression for “I miss you” when we say it to our boyfriend or girlfriend and when we say it to our friends and family. There are also […]

Squid Game’s Doll Is Actually In A Museum In South Korea

Squid Game is on its way to becoming the most-watched Netflix show within a mere couple of weeks of its release. It has introduced a lot of new viewer’s to the Korean drama side of the industry. The doll in The Red Light, Green Light game played in Squid Game was actually part of Jincheon […]

Half of unmarried under-30s in Japan don’t want kids, says report.

A recent survey conducted by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. revealed that around half of unmarried individuals aged 18 to 29 in Japan do not want to have children. The study, which involved 400 participants, showed that 49.4 percent of respondents cited economic concerns and the burden of parenting as the reasons for their decision. According to […]

Takeshi Kitano Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In 24th Film Festival In Italy

The 24th Film Festival held in Italy awarded the famous Japanese movie filmmaker, actor, presenter, and comedian, Takeshi Kitano with the lifetime achievement award for his efforts and dedication towards the betterment of the industry for more than three decades. Kitano, known for his performance title Beat Takeshi in Japan, was honored with the Golden […]

11 things Japanese women want men to know about their breasts

But all that ardent admiration still doesn’t mean you actually know anything about the moon, does it? That’s not too far from the relationship some men have with women’s breasts, according to this list of 11 things Japanese women wish more men understood about their chests.Internet portal My Navi Woman recently polled its female users, […]

The Hellish Story Of Junko Furuta; 44 Days Of Torture

This is a true story that will leave you devastated. The chilling tale is about a 17-year-old Japanese girl named Junko Furuta was abducted, raped, tortured, and then killed brutally by four teenage boys after 44 days of torture in 1988. Her body was found inside an unfinished concrete drum after the murder, dubbed “the […]

10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo

Tokyo’s urban landscape is not a collection of architectural masterpieces but a mix of grey concrete buildings. Tokyo is prone to earthquakes and doesn’t have the same number of old structures from past centuries that other parts are known for. Buildings are also constantly being torn down to make new structures. But, “new” doesn’t always […]