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Japan Can Now Provide Defense Weapons To Vietnam

September 13, 2021 by Japan Informer

Japan has signed a new agreement with Vietnam that allows her to give defense weapons and technologies to Vietnam. This is a step up in military cooperation amid concerns about China's increasing military influence. Nobuo Kishi, Japan's Defense Minister, said that the agreement promotes their relationship "to a higher level" and that Japan will continue strengthening defense … [Read more...] about Japan Can Now Provide Defense Weapons To Vietnam

Japanese Artist Paints An Amazing Mural On Abandoned Shp

This piece of art is courtesy of Japanese Artist, illustrator, and muralist ONEQ ( negiyakisoba). Her signature blend that draws inspiration from American pin-up, comics, and Japanese manga, ONEQ’s women-centric art instantly attracts you with her female characters in postures of strength and enthralling beauty. Growing as a child in a coastal town on the […]

Civilization Swallowed by Nature -Images Reveal How The Fukushima Exclusion Zone Was Swallowed By Nature

Polish photographer Arkadiusz Podniesinski travelled to the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster to see the location with his own eyes. When he obtained permits to enter the roughly 20km (12.5 mile) Exclusion Zone, he was confronted with a scene similar to one from a post apocalyptic film. Podniesinski previously photographed the area around the […]

Former Princess Mako’s Husband Fails New York Bar Exam Again

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144-Year-Old Wisteria Tree In Japan looks Like Something Out Of A Movie

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Japanese Company Creates Creative Solution For Doors To Withstand Strong Tremors

Imagine this; you’re enjoying your weekend off, lounging on the couch and watching TV, and an earthquake strikes. If you are unfortunate and the quake is large enough, then there’s a high chance that the strong tremors can dismantle your door frames and trap you inside. Worst case scenario, you’ll be stuck inside your room […]

100 Year old Japan, as seen through the lens of arnold gethe

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10 surprising things about America (according to this crazy Japanese travel pamphlet)

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Tanker Arrives In A Port in Japan With A Whale Dead On Its Bow

The remains of a fin whale that was 32 feet long were found wedged onto the bow of a Japanese tanker while it was pulling into the harbor. Incredibly shocking images depict the enormous creature sprawled out over the vessel at Mizushima’s port Mizushima in Kurashiki city on Tuesday. The locals rushed to call the […]

Japanese Government Might Pay ¥100,000 To Everyone Under 18

Following the recent general elections, the governing party in Japan has pledged the government of Japan to pay a stimulus of 100,000 yen ($881) for everyone who is 18 or less. Not only that, the government, along with the Liberal Democratic Party, are planning to hand out ¥30,000 to every person who has the My […]

Make your selfie more attractive with these 10 popular Japanese poses

Selfies taken on smartphones are one of the must-dos for young girls nowadays, and Japan is no exception. As popular Japanese pop icons or teen models post their selfies on social media, Japanese young girls would fire up their camera apps and pose a similar way. They do this not just to be like the […]