Weapons

Japan To Develop Railguns To Intercept China’s Hypersonic Missile

January 7, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japanese Defense Ministry will develop an approach to intercept hostile missiles by using magnetically-powered projectiles to counter the hyper-sonic missiles developed by other nations such as Russia, China, and North Korea. The ministry is focusing its efforts on railgun technology which can launch projectiles when current is induced to the magnetic field. These shots are … [Read more...] about Japan To Develop Railguns To Intercept China’s Hypersonic Missile

Japan is manufacturing a Fighter jet with Capabilities of F-22 and F35

August 21, 2021 by Japan Informer

Japan previously had bought tons of F-35 jets, known as the world's most advanced air combat jet, but Japan is not satisfied as Chinese threats rise. This has led Tokyo to increase its attention to its F-3 and F-X assault programs. Japan has been intercepting frequent unauthorized Chinese jets violating their airspace. This has led the Japanese Air Self-Defence Force ( JASDF … [Read more...] about Japan is manufacturing a Fighter jet with Capabilities of F-22 and F35

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 […]

Rice Paddy as a Giant Art Canvas in Japan (田んぼアート)

What is Rice Paddy Art? Rice paddy art (田んぼアート ) is an art form originating in Japan where people plant rice of various types and colors to create a giant pictures in a paddy field. In 1993, the people of Inakadate, Aomori were looking for a way to revitalize their village. Archaeological exploration led to […]

The Way This Japanese Pet Groomer Transforms Dogs Is Going Viral

Dogs do some of their own grooming but every once in a while they need a little help. Yoriko Hamachiyo, a dog grooming specialist, has taken it a step further. She has had a dog spa and salon called Yorikokoro for six years and has mastered the craft of transforming cute puppies into perfect fluff […]

The Tamagotchi Virtual Pet Returns As A Wearable On Your Wrists!

Have you ever heard the term Tamagotchi or seen what it looks like? For those who haven’t, it is the virtual pet of the past. These virtual pets became sensational back in the 1990s and were in huge demand. Now, they’re planning a comeback but in a wearable form. On Thursday, Tamagotchi returned with the […]

Japan Creates World’s first 3D-bioprinted Wagyu Beef

There are many delicious options for lab-grown meats. These include burgers, chicken breasts, and a variety of intricate cuts of steak. Osaka University in Japan has used cutting-edge bioprinting technology to create the first lab-grown beef that is comparable to the marbling texture of Wagyu cows. Lab-grown meat has advanced from humble beginnings in 2009 […]

Japanese Schools Ban Ponytails Claiming It “Sexually Excites” Male Students

Japan is an advanced and modern country, but it still respects and holds its old traditions. The major leading political party of the government is also known to be more than just a little conservative. Thus arise some absurd rules and restrictions. One of the most criticized restrictions consists of routine checking of students’ socks, […]

Limited Time Winnie The Pooh Café Is Now Open In Shinjuku Till June

Disney fans! You’ll be interested in checking out this special-occasion Winnie the Pooh Cafe that’s opening within the Shinjuku’s Odakyu department shop. The cafe has been open since April 20. This menu that features seven drinks and six meals based on the animated film of the same name, ‘Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Days,’ […]

Japan turns over heavy equipment for Marawi

DAVAO CITY — The Japanese government on Thursday turned over to Philippine officials 27 pieces of heavy equipment that Japan donated for the rehabilitation of Marawi City, which was all but reduced to rubble during the war on Islamic State (IS) followers there. Philippine officials, led by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Public Works […]

Japan Celebrates Year Of The Rat With Impossibly Cute Capybara Hot Spring

“World’s largest living rodents” can be a bit of a hard sell in terms of cuteness for the uninitiated, but anyone familiar with Capybara knows its quite easy to be converted by their incredibly relaxed disposition and general accepting nature of well…anything. The Izu Shaboten Zoo in Shizuoka prefecture is the perfect place to be […]

Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Takes Off For ISS In Russia’s Soyuz

A Japanese billionaire and businessman Yusaku Maezawa, is currently on his journey for the International Space Station (ISS) after taking off out of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-20, a crew vessel on the 8th of December in the morning at 02:38 ET (07:38 GMT). “A dream come true,” the entrepreneur tweeted […]