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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!

Japan To Ease Border Restrictions For International Students

A source close to the Japanese government stated on Jan. 14 that the government is ready to loosen coronavirus-related entry restrictions on fresh arrivals of international students. The federal government plans to lift the limitations gradually, prioritizing government-sponsored international students who cannot progress to the next year of studies or graduate in their home countries […]

Japanese Flying Squirrel Is Possibly One Of The Cutest Animals In The World

Photo story| Have you ever seen these nice, small animals of fur? These are known as the Japanese flying squirrels, a little mammal that is capable of moving from branch to branch, because of their furry membrane (patagium) between the front and back legs. While these beautiful beasts do not fly, they can float 100 […]

‘The Roof’ Bar In Shibuya SkyTree Is Now Open For A Limited Time

Shibuya Sky observation deck has quickly become one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist attractions since it was inaugurated at the top of Shibuya Scramble Square. The observation deck is open to the public and offers 360-degree views of Tokyo from a staggering 230 meters above the ground. You have a view of all of Tokyo’s […]

A Third Of University Students In Japan Use ChatGPT

Around 32 per cent of the university students surveyed in Japan claimed to have utilized artificial intelligent chatbots ChatGPT, and many of them said ChatGPT improves their thinking skills in a recent study conducted by a Japanese research organization. ChatGPT was most commonly used by students from the Department of science technology, Environment and Agriculture, […]

Japanese Grandma Sews Granddaughter’s Ripped Jeans And The Reactions Are Adorable

The history of jeans is something people are regretting very hard. There were times when jeans used to be whole, i.e with no holes on them! Nowadays, too many people own a pair of ripped jeans. The truth is, they are downright fashionable and cool, but not everyone understands that. One Japanese granny had her […]

15 Countries And Their Typical School Uniforms

Schools in many countries around the world require their students to wear uniforms. This practice can be traced all the way back to 16th century England and the Christ Hospital School in London which in 1552 was the first school to introduce uniforms. Since then many debates have been had whether or not wearing uniforms […]

Japan’s F-15 Jet Crashed Into Sea And Crew Members Are Still Missing

Reports from the Japanese Air Self Defence Force state that recently, their F-15 jet nose-dived into the Sea on Monday. It happened not long after the jet took to air from the Komatsu Airbase located in the Ishikawa Prefecture. A part of the fighter that went missing was on its way to training with two […]

Sony’s New EV Successfully Driven Remotely in Germany From Tokyo

Sony’s Vision 01 has made quite an achievement in the field of technology. Sony’s teamed up with Vodafone to conduct an extraordinary experiment. They went ahead and gave the car’s controls to personnel in Tokyo while the vehicle was in Aldenhoven, Germany. Then thanks to the 5G internet connection, the car moved without anyone inside […]

16 Awesome Things From Japan That Should Immediately Be Used Everywhere on Earth

Japan is an incredible country. What amazes us the most about the Land of the Rising Sun is that it rapidly produces lots of wonderful and useful things every year. We can’t help but admire all the beauty and splendor of Japanese culture, and we can’t wait to see the greatest achievements of Japanese creative minds used by the rest of the […]

Biggest Yakuza Crimes Ever Committed in Japan

The Yakuza is a Japanese criminal group famous for its illegal actions. These are the most well-known crimes perpetrated by the Yakuza in the past. Beginning in 1995, the Kobe Massacre, where its gang members and other local groups caused the deaths of six and injuries to 14 more in a wide daylight shooting match. […]