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Japan Is Not Happy With Russia’s Economic Actions On Disputed Islands

March 19, 2022 by Japan Informer

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine hasn't died down yet, and there is already another round of tensions are sparking between Moscow and Tokyo. Conflict over the Kuril Islands off Hokkaido's coast is one of the oldest territorial disputes globally parallels the Ukraine Crisis. Previously, Tokyo and Moscow discussed joint economic activities in the disputed islands that are … [Read more...] about Japan Is Not Happy With Russia’s Economic Actions On Disputed Islands

Russia Introduces Sanctions Against Japan For Having “Hostile Intentions” Towards Them

March 16, 2022 by Japan Informer

In the wake of its incursion into Ukraine, the Russian administration on March 7 declared Japan as one of 48 nations and regions "engaging in hostile activities towards Russia," according to Russian state information agency Tass. The move taken by Moscow as a reaction to sanctions after its invasion of Ukraine is expected to allow the repayment of those who owe money to the … [Read more...] about Russia Introduces Sanctions Against Japan For Having “Hostile Intentions” Towards Them

Mask resellers could face 1 year in prison, ¥1 mil fine under new ban

The reselling of face masks for profit becomes a criminal offense punishable by using a one-year prison sentence or a 1 million yen fine, or both, amid surging call for spurred with the aid of the coronavirus epidemic, the Japanese authorities said Tuesday. The new rule, aimed at stopping would-be profiteers from taking advantage of […]

Sea Bunnies: Japan Is Going Crazy About These Furry Sea Slugs

Sea slugs aren’t exactly creatures you’d consider to be adorable, but Japan’s Twittersphere has just rediscovered what is probably the cutest sea slug ever – Jorunna parva, a sea slug that looks like a fluffy bunny. This tiny sea slug’s bunny ears are actually rhinophores, or chemosensory scent/taste organs that help them detect chemicals in […]

Make your selfie more attractive with these 10 popular Japanese poses

Selfies taken on smartphones are one of the must-dos for young girls nowadays, and Japan is no exception. As popular Japanese pop icons or teen models post their selfies on social media, Japanese young girls would fire up their camera apps and pose a similar way. They do this not just to be like the […]

THE JAPANESE SKILL COPIED BY THE WORLD

As the sleek shinkansen bullet train glided noiselessly into the station, I watched a strange ritual begin. During the brief stop, the conductor in the last carriage began talking to himself. He proceeded to perform a series of tasks, commenting aloud on each one and vigorously gesticulating at various bits of the train all the […]

What Is the Difference Between Korean and Japanese Sushi?

Korean sushi recipes began to emerge in the early twentieth century when Japan annexed Korea. By this time, the Korean people were fond of Japanese sushi traditions and found creative ways to make the custom their own by incorporating Korean ingredients and cooking techniques. The difference between Korean and Japanese sushi is not […]

10+ Incredible Balloon Animals By Japanese Artist

Japanese Artist (Masayoshi Matsumoto) started making these seven years ago, I was really inspired by wildlife pictures and wanted to see if I could create realistic animals of my own,” Matsumoto told Metro. His pieces take the self-taught artist a minimum of two hours to complete and more complex project last up to six. All […]

Would You Wear These Japanese Hoof Sandals?

Would You Wear These Japanese Hoof Sandals? High heels are hard enough to walk in– but can you imagine wearing hoof sandals? From the looks of things, learning to walk in them would take ages. And even then, there’s still the ever-present threat of a sprained ankle just waiting for you to make one false […]

“Crotch” Jewellery, The Most Uncomfortable Fashion Statement Yet

Has fashion gone too far? This weird new “crotch” jewelry phenomenon might just be the nail in the coffin. Known as the ‘Beachtail’, this statement piece from Japanese jewellery company Bodivas hangs from bikini bottoms and dangles awkwardly between your thighs. We’re assuming the point of the ‘Beachtail’ is to highlight the wearer’s thigh gap, […]

Japan Might Require Four Times The Current Foreign Workers By 2040

If you’re searching for job opportunities outside of your country, you may want to decide to look at Japan. Recently an organization in Tokyo announced three days ago that Japan will require four times the number of foreign workers in 2040. This is necessary if the country is to continue its economic growth. We are […]

Japan’s ‘agri-tech’ farming revolution

TOKYO — Japan’s high-tech agricultural businesses are to gather at the Agri World trade fair held in Tokyo this week (Oct 12-14) to showcase the industries next generation of technologies such as plant factories, robotic automation and IT systems, claimed as advancing the “fourth industrial revolution” into the sector. Image: Pixaby Business analysts forecast the “agri-tech” […]