stunning buildings

Japan’s First Apartment To Run Only On Renewable Energy Will Be Built By 2024

October 1, 2021 by Japan Informer

In the month of January 2024, Tokyu Corporation and Itochu Property Development Co., Ltd. will complete building ドレッセタワー武蔵小杉 (Dresser tower Musashi Kosugi \ Google translate), which is an earthquake-resistant high apart that is just three minutes away from Musashi-Kosugi Station on the Tokyo. This is the first condo construction project in Japan that will use only … [Read more...] about Japan’s First Apartment To Run Only On Renewable Energy Will Be Built By 2024

10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo

September 24, 2021 by Japan Informer

Tokyo's urban landscape is not a collection of architectural masterpieces but a mix of grey concrete buildings. Tokyo is prone to earthquakes and doesn't have the same number of old structures from past centuries that other parts are known for. Buildings are also constantly being torn down to make new structures. But, "new" doesn't always mean "ugly." The capital is known … [Read more...] about 10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo

10 New Year Traditions Unique To Japan

Every country celebrates New Year’s Eve and the New Year in delightful ways. As an example, Japan is a nation that welcomes the year with numerous ancient rituals and rituals. As the capital city of overwork in the world, New Year’s holiday gives enough time people in Japan to rest and revel in new year’s […]

This Japanese Restaurant Chain Is an Introvert’s Paradise

Ichiran Ramen is a lovely place, but there is one thing different about it. Suppose your idea of a good restaurant experience is to have a pleasant conversation and interaction with the waiting staff.I am sorry to say that Ichiran Ramen is probably not a place you want to visit. The famous Japanese chain is […]

10 Odd Facts About The Yakuza

The yakuza are Japan’s organized crime syndicates, like the triads in other parts of Asia or the mafia in the West. Yet the operations and social roles of the yakuza are very different to other criminal organizations. In fact, the yakuza are almost mainstream. They have office buildings and their gossip features in Japanese popular […]

Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism

The Japanese government has reversed its decision to completely halt the booking of flights for inbound passengers until later this month after concerns that the move against the Omicron is excessive. Premier Secretary Fumio Kishida admitted the transport minister’s announcement earlier in the day was due to confusion. He also told reporters that he had […]

Nobel prize for medicine won by Japanese and American cancer Researchers

Two scientists who pioneered an entirely new way to treat cancer have won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. James Allison at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Tasuku Honjo at Kyoto University in Japan will share the 9 million Swedish kronor (US$1 million) prize. The pair showed […]

Japanese Artist Creates Amazing Felt Sculptures That Look like Little Cute Loaves Of Bread

Artists from all over the globe have created beautiful sculptures that resemble actual food items and sodas, diverse kinds of birds, and even woodland creatures. Today, Hiroshima-based artist Atelier Hatena celebrates the irresistible charm of freshly baked loaves of bread through a series of delicate felt creations. From a deliciously crispy croissant to golden baguettes, […]

Japan wants 10,000 Asian elderly care workers in 3 years

Japan aims to attract 10,000 Asian interns to its nursing care sector over the next three years to help address the growing labor shortage. The first arrivals will come in November from Vietnam. Last year, the government added nursing care services to the list of sectors allowed to offer technical intern training programs for foreigners. […]

Video of Japanese airport baggage handlers’ amazing service fills rest of the world with jealousy

Baggage handlers have a bad rep. Some have been caught stealing from luggage while loading them onto the plane, while others have been seen manhandling suitcases during unloading. While some passengers don’t mind it, as we all know suitcases are meant for tossing, others might be quite particular with the way their luggage is handled. […]

Japanese Coast Guard Foils Heist to Poach $20,000 of Sea Cucumbers

JAPAN| It is shocking to know that Japan’s coast guards busted 11 poachers as they were found with sea cucumbers worth 1,500 pounds! This happened with the Coast guard officers were on their patrol duty off the coast of Hokkaido. They arrested all the 11 men who were found amid a sea cucumber heist. It […]

How Japan Took Control of Korea

Japanese troops occupying Korea in the early 1900s. (Credit: Art Media/Print Collector/Getty Images) During the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, outraged South Koreans demanded an apology from NBC after a commentator asserted that Korea’s transformation into a global powerhouse was due to the “cultural, technological and economic example” of Japan. For many South Koreans, analyst […]