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72-Year-Old Japanese Granny Is 19 Times World Bench Press Champion

December 26, 2021 by Japan Informer

You might assume that Chiyomi Sawa is just another 72-year-old grandmother if you pass her on the street. However, her petite and rotund frame could be mistaken for being fat. she is a 19-time World Bench Press Champion. Last October, Sawa won her 19th consecutive Championship when she lifted 100 kgs (220 pounds) to succeed in the 69-76 kilogram (152-168lb) weight class. Now, … [Read more...] about 72-Year-Old Japanese Granny Is 19 Times World Bench Press Champion

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

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 […]

These adorable cat hanko seals make stamping your documents a lot cuter

Whenever you need to prove your identity in documents, you might think to use a signature, but in Japan, people use a hanko (判子) instead. Hanko are personalized name seals that are stamped on to documents, and since they need to be unique to the person using them, you’ll often find customized hanko in various […]

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Is Offering Free COVID -19 Tests To Everyone

Tokyo launched a new campaign in response to recent Omicron cases. It provides free Covid-19 testing to all residents. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made the tests available for free to anyone, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Currently, Tokyo Metropolitan offers two types of tests that are free: rapid antigen (qualitative) and nucleic acid […]

New Japanese bunny lingerie is a hit with men and women around the country (Photos)

Crowdfunding campaign to mass produce the design includes photo shoots and album rewards people are going crazy for. When it comes to creative lingerie ideas, Japan has been leading the way with unique designs inspired by chess sets, cats, and anime characters. Now it’s time for the rabbit to come out and play as a set of alluring underwear, and […]

Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

Japanese swords are available in a variety of kinds, varying in size, shape, form, and use. A few of the most well-known types are the katana, which is a single-edged weapon used by samurai warriors; the tachi, which is a lengthy curved sword that the mounted soldiers use; the wakizashi, which is an oblong-shaped sword […]

Children Under 12 To Receive Vaccines In March In Japan

Because of how easily the new Omicron strain is transmissible, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to broaden the scope of COVID-19 immunization to children under the age of 12, potentially in March. Vaccination centers across Tokyo and Osaka will open their doors in early February to administer the third shot. In March, the government aims […]

Japanese idol singer reveals three simple phrases men need to use to be popular with women

Former AKB48 member also advises against telling a woman “You’ve sure gotten fat recently.”Earlier this year, Japanese vocalist Minami Takahashi retired (or “graduated,” to use the industry parlance) from idol megagroup AKB48. The 25-year-old Takahashi still remains a well-known and widely popular figure in the Japanese entertainment world, though, and last weekend she made an […]

When And How Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Online?

Jujutsu Kaisen’s anime series has undoubtedly gained a huge global fan base. Unfortunately, the movie hasn’t been released in many countries, so fans have been scouring the internet for the Jujutsu Kaisen 0. The craze has only grown since the movie surpassed the 1 billion Yen mark in its first week. The movie also increased […]

Tokyo’s Grandest Festival Sanja Matsuri Is Back This Year!

One of Tokyo’s largest and most renowned traditional festivals returns after a break of two years; however, the duration is reduced to only two days this year. It was first held in 1312; it commemorates the men who created the Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple. In the pre-Covid era, it would attract more than 1 million visitors […]

Hidden In The Hills Of Hokkaido Is A Beautiful Heart-Shaped Lake

Lake Toyoni, tucked away in a remote corner of Japan’s Hokkaido island, has evolved from a hidden treasure to a must-see tourism destination. This freshwater lake is surrounded by a thick forest that is beautiful in and of itself, but the lake is known for its distinctive shape—a heart. The lake takes the shape of […]