Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako Turns 27, Duties Hindered By Pandemic

December 31, 2021 by Japan Informer

Princess Kako, the niece of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, turned 27 on Wednesday after another year of limitations on official duties due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Imperial Household Agency, the youngest daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko expressed her concern for those affected by the epidemic after receiving information from experts … [Read more...] about Japanese Princess Kako Turns 27, Duties Hindered By Pandemic

4 Official Gundam Cafes Will Be Closed Permanently Before March 2022!

An upsetting news update for every Gundam fan: more than twenty years after the first Gundam Cafe opened its doors in the otaku hotspot Akihabara, Japan’s four permanent Gundam cafes will close permanently in January 2022. The first one to shut its doors will be the Gundam Square café in Osaka, which is on January […]

Japanese Man Stole 170 Bottles Of Expensive Whiskey And Replaced It With Water

On February 28, an employee was arrested for robbing what was reported to be 170 bottles of high-quality luxury whiskey. The stolen liquor was worth approximately 7.7 million yen ($66.706). The culprit has been identified as Akito Kodama of Fukuoka, who’s professionally involved in the home renovation business. He allegedly stole alcohol from the victim’s […]

Possible Avian Flu Outbreak Detected In Akita Prefecture!

A chicken farm in northeastern Japan, in Akita prefecture, is the first victim of the 2021 season’s first flu outbreak. The local authorities have started the extermination of 143,000 chickens, Akita’s prefectural government announced on Wednesday. The avian flu outbreak was the first time in Japan this year. After a positive test returned from the […]

Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging

A Japanese research team has created a vaccine to eliminate so-called zombie cells that develop while aging and damage surrounding cells, which can cause age-related conditions like arterial stiffening. The research showed that after inoculating, the host, or the mice in this case, showed a decrease in the zombie cells which are the primary reason […]

93-year-old Japanese ex-taxi driver becomes YouTube legend at racing games-His Skills Are Unbelievable!

It’s never too late to start something new, especially at a late age. That’s what this 93-year-old grandpa from Japan is currently experiencing. From a former taxi driver to a virtual racer, his experience never ages. His retirement might stop him from doing his passion, but a new digital opportunity has livened up his spirit […]

Daisugi, the 600 year old Japanese way of growing trees on top of the trees

The elegance of Japan’s traditional style of architecture is admired worldwide. The development of this magnificent style was possible because of the dedication of the Japanese craftsmen. They have evolved their practices through generations, along with extensive use of woods. This resulted in the shortage of seedlings and land to cultivate the trees by the […]

Don’t Forget to do these things when you meet some adorable mini frogs at a Japanese vending machine

Even amphibians love Japan’s unmanned drink dispensers, but what do you do if you want your change? Among the many great things about Japanese vending machines is that they never fail to take paper money. When you slide your 1,000-yen bill into a Japanese vending machine, you can be certain it will accept your payment as surely as […]

Why Use Tinder When Vending Machines Can Help You Mind Your Match

Anyone who has a connection to Japan knows its position as the vending machines capital in the entire world. From flowers and wagyu beef to ties and shirts, the list of things available on different vending machines keeps on getting longer every day. SoraNews24 reported that a vending machine can offer cans for 3000 yen […]

New Pokémon Converse All Stars Designed For Both Kids And Adults

Converse has once again done it! The Japan department of the company keeps making announcements with unique limited-edition pop culture and anime-themed footwear and accessories that represent the franchises such as Kirby, Hello Kitty, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and this spring, they’re teaming up with Pokémon to develop ten amazing shoe designs for kids and […]

Japanese Sculptor Creates Amazing Fish Sculpture Out Of Broccoli

Japanese artist Gaku ( @gaku_carving) has been captivating many recently with his beautiful work crafted using the art of Thai fruit carving. Gaku typically applies their knife to the fruit to create stunning intricate and elaborate carvings, but recently, they wowed people with an incredible falcon sculpture made from broccoli. Gaku’s choice of broccoli as […]