Smartphones

Survey Says 51.6% Of Japanese Children Get Phones At Elementary School Age

May 3, 2022 by Japan Informer

Children in Japan receive their first phones at a young age, and 51.6 percent of their parents give smartphones to their children at the elementary school age, as per an investigation conducted recently. The percentage was an increase of 11.5 percentage points over the poll that was conducted the year prior. The report said Mobile Marketing Data Labo, an IT market research … [Read more...] about Survey Says 51.6% Of Japanese Children Get Phones At Elementary School Age

Local Government In Japan Conducts Smartphone Classes For Elderlies

November 21, 2021 by Japan Informer

Local authorities in Japan are increasing efforts to assist older adults in using smartphones to keep up with the rapid digitalization of administrative processes. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held an event in the Nakano Ward shopping area on Oct. 10 to answer seniors' questions on how to use smartphones. The generational "digital gap" was made more apparent due to the … [Read more...] about Local Government In Japan Conducts Smartphone Classes For Elderlies

Wagyu Beef Vending Machine At Japanese Countryside!

What would you do if you suddenly started craving premium Wagyu late at night that too in a rural area of Japan? Well, in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, you can satisfy your hunger if you just head towards the warm glow of a Wagyu vending machine and get your craving satisfied. A reporter from Soranews24, […]

The Fantastic Bra options in Japan!

Well, you will be surprised to know that when anything momentous happens in Japan, the bra-makers Triumph issues a commemorative bra! Isn’t that insane! This gesture is great, keeping in mind both their ambition and ingenuity *slow claps*. However, we have no clue why do they do this! Well, the bras that they come up […]

Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!

The Kiyozumi Temple, which overlooks Kyoto city, hosts unique nighttime events three times a year. Here the temple’s buildings and surrounding foliage will be illuminated for a fantastic display. It is always highly anticipated because it occurs when the autumn foliage is at its peak and where trees are covered with a stunning array of […]

Japan’s Second Diesel-Electric Submarine Hakugei Enters The Sea

On the 14th of October of 2020, Japan launched its first diesel-electric submarine, Taigei, as in the Big Whale. Now, exactly a year later, Japan launched the second submarine of the same class named Hakugei meaning the White Whale into the waters. The previous submarine entered the waters through the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard, and […]

Survey Says About 40% Of Japanese Men Above Their 20’s Haven’t Gone On A Date

A large number of women who are 20 or older are not yet to go on their first date, according to a study by the government. The Japanese government announced the result of their study on gender equality on Tuesday. The study covered an array of information regarding women and men in Japan. One statistic […]

Mythic Rock Containing The Sealed “Nine Tailed Fox” Breaks Into Two, Locals Scared

The threat of dark forces being unleashed by a vile vixen was a constant on Japan’s social media this morning after a renowned volcanic rock believed to cause death to anyone who comes into touch with it broke into two. Based on the mythology of the Sessho-Seki (also known as the killing stone), the rock […]

Japan Kept The Train Station Running for Just One Passenger

HOKKAIDO| Situated in Japan’s north island of Hokkaido, the Kami-Shirataki train station has only two trains that stop by every day on a special timetable. It all started three years ago, when Japan Railways decided to shut down it’s services in the remote location, as ridership had dramatically fallen. That is until they noticed a […]

Origins of the Anime! Look at these Japanese animations from 1917-1936

Although Japanese animation (aka ANIME) may be full of cute maids, giant mechs, reincarnation in another world, as well as demon lords, it is filled with thrilling twists and creativity that is not found in any other animation. The form has produced unique masterpieces, including Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira and Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name. It has […]

Japanese customs: a guide in brave new coronavirus world?

As the coronavirus pandemic rages unabated, nations around the world have started looking at each other to understand how they might impede the virus’ spread. Some experts say customs and social habits in Japan such as wearing face masks during seasonal flu outbreaks, bowing rather than handshaking, and removing shoes at home might play some […]

Most Expensive Japanese Bike Ever Sold At An Auction!

Sold for £177,035.59 on October 31, 2021, the Honda R213V-S is now the most expensive Japanese bike auctioned off. It is now the highest-priced Japanese motorcycle auctioned in history. Honda’s R213V-S is the MotoGP-spec motorcycle that can be driven on the roads when you’ve got pockets large enough. On October 31, 2021, this bike had […]