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Beached Mother Whale And Calf Die During Rescue Operation In Southwest Japan

April 18, 2022 by Japan Informer

A nearly 3.5-meter-long whale was spotted on the shores of Amami-Oshima island in southwest Japan and died on Saturday despite efforts to save it by residents. A total of 10 people, including members of the local association for whales and dolphins and a fire department, tried to rescue the whale that was beached in Tatsugo close to the northern end of the island. However, … [Read more...] about Beached Mother Whale And Calf Die During Rescue Operation In Southwest Japan

10 Rules For Japanese Chopstick Manners

Japan takes chopsticks seriously. If you are dining with Japanese people they will understand that you don’t know the rules. They will probably forgive you if you commit some major faux pas. However, knowing a little about the local manners really goes a long way in making friends, winning business and just generally being a […]

24 Dead In Suspected Arson At A Mental Clinic In Osaka

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Starbucks Japan Introduces A New Halloween Themed Frappuccino

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Japanese Artist made these powerful illustrations that will make you think

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Mother Arrested After Flushing Down A Newborn Into The Toilet

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Japanese Grandma Sews Granddaughter’s Ripped Jeans And The Reactions Are Adorable

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700-Year-Old Lost Japanese Katana Was Found In Australia

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