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Japanese Government Wants Young People To Drink More Alcohol

August 19, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japan has faced many difficulties during the pandemic, especially since its an island country with a relatively heavy dependence on tourism. However, the alcohol drinking culture is one thing the youngsters don't want to return to the norm.As they've decided, following two years of reduced partying and nightclubs, sobriety is a good thing and has many advantages. Thus, the … [Read more...] about Japanese Government Wants Young People To Drink More Alcohol

Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods

December 7, 2021 by Japan Informer

The Japanese authorities and its ruling parties have decided to eliminate the policy that allows international students and other long-term residents to buy duty-free goods to respond to possible reselling cases and complaints about excessive check-ups for eligibility. Under the current system, set to be updated in the context of tax reforms planned for the fiscal year 2022, … [Read more...] about Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods

“Pandora Papers” Includes 1000+ Japanese Companies And Individuals For Tax Avoidance

October 5, 2021 by Japan Informer

About a thousand individuals and corporates from Japan have found their way into the ICIJ's Pandora Papers. The names listed in documents obtained from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists or ICIJ also mention Takeo Hirata, who was the former chief of the Cabinet Secretariat section responsible for advertising Olympics as well as the Paralympics. The … [Read more...] about “Pandora Papers” Includes 1000+ Japanese Companies And Individuals For Tax Avoidance

Are anime and idol songs the musical choice of poor people? Income survey has some otaku worri

Anime has plenty of rousing anthems, but some are calling this data downright depressing. Many anime fans will tell you that their hobby keeps them poor, what with the never-ending stream of Blu-rays, figures, and soundtracks to buy. But a recent survey by Japanese employment site Career Index made what many felt was a startling discovery […]

5 powerful reasons to be a woman in Japan (Women in Japan Series)

It’s no secret that Japan continually lands at the bottom in global gender gap reports. In 2012, the World Economic Forum ranked Japan 101 in regard to women’s participation in the economy and politics. In 2013, Japan placed 105 (out of 135 countries), putting it behind Burkina Faso in gender equality. Based on these findings, […]

Learn What Japanese Do So That Their Children Are Not Picky With Food

Children can be very fussy in regards to food, and sometimes it gets way out of hand. The food we eat, as you know, is crucial to the health of a person. However, how do you ensure that you give your child the nutrients they need when they’re determined to provide you with a difficult […]

Japanese Love Liver and Engineer Creates Astonishingly Accurate Rina-chan Board

Hama-san (@ybybybmh) is an avid Love Liver with engineering skills, who’s searching forward to the anime adaptation of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club which was introduced on the cease of ultimate year. In particular, he seems to be partial to Rina Tennoji, a shy female who isn’t always suitable at expressiveness but skilled at drawing […]

How to use a Japanese capsule hotel

TOKYO| Surely you have heard about the incredible capsule hotel, where you basically do not have more space than your private bed, sleeping with a dozen other guests in a honeycomb similar constructed hotel. You might even want to try it out once you come to Japan or once you miss your last train home. […]

No, It`s Not a Roller Coaster! It’s a Bridge in Japan

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to ride a roller coaster sitting in your own car, then the Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan might be your chance. Although the bridge doesn’t have any spins or loops, it can make even the most confident drivers fearful of driving on it. We would like to share some of the best photos of this scream-worthy place. Get ready to feel the […]

Creative Bookends By Japanese Artist That You Have To See From Up Close To Really Appreciate

You can get lost in a good book. They transport you to another place, another time, and even other realms. Well, a Japanese artist, Monde, has found his own way to take book-lovers to another world, it’s a whimsical art project called – bookshelf dioramas. The unique bookends are detailed replicas of the winding, narrow […]

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 […]

No-one Recognizes Travis Scott During His Cringe Face Reveal In Japan

Travis Scott is viral again, and not for the right reasons, following a video of him not being recognized in Japan that was posted online. The video posted on Twitter shows Scott presumably ‘expecting’ to be surrounded by fans for pictures. The video has more than 13.3 million views as of writing, and most of […]

Photographer Spent 4 Weeks In Japan and This is what She Captured

“Shinjuku.. Shinjuku..” anyone who’s been to Japan knows what I’m talking about and for those of you that don’t, these are the words you hear just before arriving at one of the busiest train stations in the world. Brightly lit skyscrapers, Pokemon and sushi are the first thing that come to mind when you hear […]