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Japanese Temple In Winter Looks Like Something Out Of A Fairytale

January 10, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japan has some of the finest snow in the world. And when you witness the snow falling on ancient shrines and temples, the beauty of it is so unique that you may be tempted to take a moment to pinch yourself to ensure you've not wandered into a fairytale world. This event may be challenging to capture on camera; however, a skilled photojournalist and Twitter user @zookomi0124 … [Read more...] about Japanese Temple In Winter Looks Like Something Out Of A Fairytale

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

October 28, 2021 by Japan Informer

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 red-and-gold leaves. The temple will be … [Read more...] about Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!

WOW : Japanese tourist cries tears of joy over creative installation of origami in the UK

Famous British botanical gardens include a clever use of origami art in a holiday display. We’ve seen countless examples of creative extensions of origami over the years. From minuscule origami coupled with bonsai to edible origami such as wonton skin cranes or Mt. Fuji onigiri, people continue to surprise with ingenious new applications for the […]

Doing Business In Japan? 10 Etiquette Rules You Should Know

If you’re doing business with a Japanese company (or hoping to win one as a client), here are 10 key ways to prepare yourself for the cultural differences.” A traveler without observation,” said Persian poet Saadi, “is a bird without wings.” The same can be said of a business traveler doing business in a foreign […]

Bake-Off Japan Is Here To Treat Everyone With Delighful Pastries

The Great British Bake Off is an extremely well-known show in the UK, running for the past decade and still fascinates people worldwide with its tasty delights. With the numerous spin-offs that have been aired internationally in the past year, there was speculation of a Japanese variation of Bake Off that would crop up And […]

Prices On Food Items Expected To Rise By 15% By The End Of 2022 In Japan

According to a report by a credit research organization, food prices in Japan will continue to climb for the second half of 2022, with more than 10,000 items expected to see price increases starting in August as material import costs increase owing to a lower yen. According to a poll by Teikoku Databank, there will […]

A look into the most popular Japanese Online Dating Sites

JAPAN| Online dating sites like Match.com don’t really have clear equivalents in Japan, at least not ones that people talk about using openly. Online dating is still less common here and even a little frowned upon. But thanks to the rise of social networks, especially Facebook, more people feel safe about meeting someone new online. Here are […]

Yuzuru Hanyu To Miss World Championships Due To Ankle Injury

The Japan Skating Federation announced Tuesday that Yuzuru Hanyu, figure skating’s star, will not be able to compete in this month’s world championships due to an ankle injury he sustained at the Beijing Olympics. The 2-time Olympic Champion tasted the ice two times during this year’s Beijing Olympics. It seemed like more than winning; he […]

Panasonic Finally Admits The Suicide Of Employee In 2019 Was Due To Overwork

In a rare admission of its responsibility, Japanese electronic giant Panasonic acknowledged its fault and apologized for the death of a former employee due to overwork. This former worker, at the time a 43-year-old male hailed from Hiroshima Prefecture. His journey with Panasonic began back in the year 2003 where he started as merely a […]

Japan To Ease Border Restrictions For International Students

A source close to the Japanese government stated on Jan. 14 that the government is ready to loosen coronavirus-related entry restrictions on fresh arrivals of international students. The federal government plans to lift the limitations gradually, prioritizing government-sponsored international students who cannot progress to the next year of studies or graduate in their home countries […]

CEO of Japan Airlines Takes The Bus To Work And Gets A Salary Less Than Some Of The Employees

Haruka Nishimatsu, CEO of Japan Airlines lives by a philosophy that many corporate bosses should be paying close attention to. Instead of acting like the ruler of the company, Nishimatsu acts like a leader, and sacrifices some of the big corporate perks so he can build a stronger and more dedicated workforce.“If management is distant, […]

Japan’s top 7 best selling beers that you should try

You will find a lot of beers in Japan with fancy marketing. Some of the Japanese beer brands are consequently world renowned. Japan’s beer industry started in the 19th Century. The brands like Asahi,Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory are known to dominate the Japanese market. Here we present our pick for the top seven Japanese beer […]