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This Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan Is the Most Magical Place Ever

March 25, 2020 by Japan Informer

One of the best parts of spring takes place when you spot that first flower peeking out of the ground. After a long, dreary winter, it's the first sign that warm weather is on its way. This tunnel in Japan illustrates that concept perfectly — multiplied by one hundred million. The Kawachi Fuji Gardens are located in Kitakyushu, Japan, and embody a seamless blend of … [Read more...] about This Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan Is the Most Magical Place Ever

This Japanese Diver Has Been Visiting His Best Friend Fish For 25 Years

One Japanese diver has been best friends with the same wrasse fish for 25 years – and this is not a fairytale, guys. This friendship with animals is for real. Hiroyuki Arakawa has been entrusted to oversee one of the Shinto religion’s shrines called torii, which is located beneath the surface of Japan’s Tateyama Bay. […]

7 Types of Japanese Mushrooms & Their Health Benefits

The Japanese diet appeals to people around the world for many reasons, the relative health, longevity and slimness of the Japanese people among them. A large part of what makes Japanese cuisine, or washoku, so healthy is the wide variety of foods that make up a well-balanced Japanese diet. However, while many people know about the […]

Uniqlo’s 1st Automated Warehouse Replaces 90% Of Workforce With Robots

Shortage cost and delivery inefficiency has been the major trouble in Japanese casual wear. In an effort to solve problems related to storage costs and delivery inefficiency, Japanese casual wear designer and retailer UNIQLO has implemented an overhaul resulting in increased automation of its Ariake warehouse. As Quartz reports, 90% of the Tokyo-based warehouse’s workforce […]

Obon: The Japanese Festival of the Dead

It is this time of the year when Japan suddenly turns tranquil, trains get empty and cemetaries start blooming with flowers. It’s Obon — the Japanese summer festival of welcoming back ancestors’ spirits and returning to one’s family roots. On a par with celebrating the New Year’s holidays in terms of importance and meticulous preparations, […]

Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

Japanese swords are available in a variety of kinds, varying in size, shape, form, and use. A few of the most well-known types are the katana, which is a single-edged weapon used by samurai warriors; the tachi, which is a lengthy curved sword that the mounted soldiers use; the wakizashi, which is an oblong-shaped sword […]

Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from using their phones

Customers at DEBU-CHAN, a ramen restaurant located in Tokyo’s fiercely competitive “ramen battlefield,” are no longer allowed to watch videos on their phones while dining. The restaurant’s owner, Kota Kai, introduced this new rule last month after he observed that customers who watched videos took longer to start eating. While he understands that some customers […]

Women’s thighs-themed cafe in Tokyo lets you admire legs while eating

Specialized photographer helps serve a very specialized dining niche. Thanks to Japan’s love of the culinary and visual arts, at just about any time there are a number of themed restaurants operating in Tokyo. This very day, for example, you could have lunch at a Sailor Moon cafe in the Shibuya neighborhood, then hop on a train and head across […]

7 Interesting Facts About Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan is an engineering marvel and record-breaker. This impressive bridge is not only very long, but it has been designed to withstand earthquakes up to 8.5 on the Richter scale! Here we explore why she was built, and see how engineers overcame the significant technical challenges needed to complete her. […]

How & Why Japanese School Girls Have Short Skirts?

Most of Japanese schools have their own “seifuku” (school uniforms), and especially girls’ uniforms have evolved to have a variety of unique styles. One of the outstanding features of a school girls’ uniform is the shortness of their skirts. The culture of wearing short skirts began when Gyaru culture was trending in the 90’s influenced […]

10 Hot Athletes Competing In The 2021 Tokyo plympics

Olympics| Do you know after Hidilyn’s Diaz’s epic win for the Philippines in the women’s weightlifting category, there has been a surge of Filipinos showcasing interest in the Olympic Games? Some of the most attractive athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: These are the 10 hottest athletes who will be competing in the 2020 Tokyo […]