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Japanese Employee Loses USB Drive With Sensitive Info Of Half A Million Residents

June 27, 2022 by Japan Informer

Drinks after work with some friends might be an excellent idea for many; however, for this particular Japanese employee, it would cost a great deal. The worker, who shall not be named, lost a memory stick that contained the personal information of all residents of Amagasaki city, northwestern Osaka in Japan, following a night of drinks in the last week, as per an announcement … [Read more...] about Japanese Employee Loses USB Drive With Sensitive Info Of Half A Million Residents

Japanese Hotel that’s been running for 1300 years by the Same Japanese Family for 46 Generations

September 10, 2021 by Japan Informer

In the Komatsu city of Ishikawa Prefecture lies Hoshi, a Ryokan which is a traditional Japanese Inn. What's interesting about this place is that it is the longest family-run institution globally and the second oldest hotel to exist to date. The ryokan was built in 718 AD and has been run by the same family for 46 generations. You've read that right. FOR 46 GENERATIONS!! Japan … [Read more...] about Japanese Hotel that’s been running for 1300 years by the Same Japanese Family for 46 Generations

Japanese Doctors Pull Out 1.5-Inch Worm From Woman’s Tonsils After Eating Sashimi

Doctors at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo pulled out a 1.5 inch (38 millimeter) worm from a woman’s tonsils after she complained of a sore throat after eating sashimi. The discovery: The shocking incident happened earlier this year but was only reported and published at the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene on […]

Japanese High Schooler Makes His Own Working Gundam And Other Anime Props!

Like many Gundam fanatics, Japanese Twitter user @roa27379771 was enthralled by the idea of building an original Mobile Suit of his very own following his experience with the anime. The mecha that inspired him is Zaku II, piloted by the charismatic and mysterious Char Aznable in The Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin part of the […]

Japanese Man Travelled 7000km to Write “Marry Me” on Google Maps

13 years ago, a Japanese man made up his mind to propose to his girlfriend. However, he had a grand scheme to quit his job and travel 7,000km to propose to her. In 2008, Yasushi Takahashi, also known as “Yassan”, was able to win himself a Guinness World Record. He was the person to create […]

Daisugi, the 600-Year-Old Japanese Technique of Growing Trees Out of Other Trees, Creating Perfectly Straight Lumber

Daisugi — The Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees. Japan has always been a mysterious and intriguing country for foreigners especially when it comes to cultural aspects. Their ways of life never cease to amaze and inspire others to achieve even a close […]

Japan’s vacuum-sealed wedding photos are absolutely breathtaking

When it comes to nuptial photos, it’s rare that we get to see a concept that’s never been done before. But Tokyo-based photographer Haruhiko Kawaguchi has come up with one that will – literally – take your breath away. His ongoing series, entitled Flesh Love, features bizarre portraits of couples tightly encased inside vacuum-sealed plastic bags. […]

“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 […]

Stockings With Pre-Painted Toenails Are The Latest Craze In Japan

Can’t be bothered to paint your toenails or simply don’t have the time? Well good news, because now you don’t have to thanks to these toe-tally (sorry) bizarre pre-painted toenail stockings. Invented in Japan (where else?) by Belle Maison, the stockings come with a variety of pre-painted colors and designs that are sure to suit […]

Russia’s Missile Hits Japanese Tanker In Black Sea And Injures A Crew Member

A Japanese-owned cargo vessel was hit with a missile the Black Sea, in the south of Ukraine and one of the crew member has been hurt. Reuters reports that a Russian missile struck the ship’s stern and set the vessel ablaze. On Friday, the Ukrainian defense ministry posted on Facebook that the Panama-registered cargo ship […]

Japanese Sleeper Trains Look Ordinary From Outside But Their Interiors Are A Peaceful Oasis

The 1960s saw a great improvement in Japan’s economy, including the railways. The first modern high-speed rail line opened in 1964 and many limited express trains and overnight trains started to cross the nation. After the popularity of Japanese sleeper trains peaked in the 70s, however, the country’s expanding network of bullet trains, domestic air […]

Japan Is Home To The Weirdest Stock Photos In The World

It doesn’t matter how weird, unusual or downright bizarre something might be – you’ll be able to find it in Japan. Here’s a recent example for you, Sukima Nurse is Japanese a website that contains nothing more than photographs of a day in the life of a young and ever helpful nurse. But instead of […]