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Benefits of Gohan/Rice In Your Diet

May 6, 2023 by Japan Informer

Japanese rice is commonly referred to in Japan as Gohan and is a part of the everyday diet of the Japanese. Unlike the grains used in the Western part of the world, it is more nutritious and does not require the addition of oil or any other ingredient. The benefits of Gohan The benefits to the health of Gohan are the reduction of blood sugar levels, the source of minerals and … [Read more...] about Benefits of Gohan/Rice In Your Diet

Rice Harvest Project To Aid Single-Mother Households Is A Big Success In Japan

November 18, 2021 by Japan Informer

A program to distribute newly harvested rice to single-mother families is spreading throughout the three prefectures of the central region of Japan's Tokai region. Children and mothers who harvested rice were delighted by the bounty of the fields. The rice plantation begins in June, and farmers and volunteers join forces to grow rice in paddies exclusive to farmers. Many … [Read more...] about Rice Harvest Project To Aid Single-Mother Households Is A Big Success In Japan

Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier

October 28, 2021 by Japan Informer

According to Mainichi News, Taro Aso, former Japanese Prime Minister, stated that rice on Hokkaido's northernmost main island has 'become tastier due to global warming. The politician of 81 years in age, who had been finance minister for almost nine years, spoke in front of voters in a recent campaign: While many people associate increasing temperatures with bad things, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Thanks Global Warming For Making Hokkaido’s Rice Tastier

Japan Is Running Out Of Land To Bury Chickens Because Of Bird Flu

Japan has lost thousands of chickens due to the bird flu and is now out of the land available to bury them. On Tuesday, Japanese state-owned television station NHK announced on the news that 16 of 26 prefectures within the country didn’t have sufficient land to dispose of the birds killed properly. The entire 26 […]

A List of Best Colleges and Universities in Japan

Many people wonder if higher education in Japan is of high quality. The answer to this question depends on a few factors, such as: the reputation of the university or college the quality of the faculty and curriculum the overall environment for learning. On average, Japanese universities are highly respected both domestically and internationally and […]

Top 10 Japanese Tattoo Designs

Top 10 Japanese Tattoo Designs Japansese tattoos are unique as they signify their rich culture and history. These nuances in western tattoos are really hard to find. Plus there is the question of picking a unique design you always will! A Japanese tattoo art is something you will be proud to display. Japanese Tattoo Designs: […]

“Dakigokochi” a custom of sending ricebags to celebrate a newborn

Pandemic has definitely made it hard for people to enjoy each other’s company and visit family and friends. Especially in Japan, where the vaccination process is going at a very slow pace and many of the prefectures are in emergency states. But the parents of newborn babies wanted to share their happiness with their relatives […]

Japan just found a ‘semi-infinite’ deposit of rare-earth minerals — and it could be a ‘game-changer’ in competition with China

Scientists found a deposit of rare-earth minerals off the coast of Japan.It could be a huge boon to the country’s economy.Because China has tightly controlled the world’s supply of these minerals — which are used in everything from smartphones to electric car batteries — the discovery could be a “game-changer” for Japan, according to an […]

2023 will witness the New Harry Potter attraction in Tokyo!

The replica sets from the main film and creatures from the Fantastic Beasts series will be showcased in the exhibition that is spread across 30,000sqm. The 94-year old Toshimaen amusement park shut down has been a significant setback for many, but now there is good news! Soon, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour will be operational, […]

IT Company In Tokyo Adopted 9 Abandoned Cats To Promote Staff’s Productivity and Office Efficiency

Cat lovers will take any opportunity to spend time with their feline friends. From offering all they own to their fur babies to sharing meals with their furry friends. If you’re a cat lover, then you’d definitely want to work at this company because it is literally cat heaven! An IT firm, Ferray Corporation in […]

Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields After Rice Harvest And They Are Absolutely Badass

Fall is a season of harvesting, and festivals to celebrate it are currently taking place all over the world. In Northern Japan, the Wara Art Festival recently rang in the September-October rice season, and it’s a wildly inventive and fun way to repurpose rice straw left over from the harvest. Wara Art Festival has been taking place […]

World’s Largest Capacitor Manufactoring Japanese Company MURATA Is Moving Out Of China

Japan aspires to eliminate China’s worldwide hegemony in the electronics business. Tokyo has welcomed semiconductor firms worldwide to establish a presence in Japan. Japan is trying to gain complete control of the world semiconductor supply, endangering China’s consumer electronics industry, highly reliant on semiconductor imports. Japan is focusing on a new industry: capacitors. China is […]

Japanese Pastry Shop Owner Apologizes For Putting Less Filling Since He’s About To Go Broke

After a social media apology that he posted, a Japanese F&B store owner received floods of new customers. Junya Hashimoto is the owner and operator of Taiyaki no Bunfukuya, located in the Gyoda City of Saitama Prefecture. His shop sells taiyaki, which is a traditional pastry usually filled with red bean paste and is in […]