The rubber eraser is said to be roughly 250 years old. But for all its old age, the partner to any pencil has always had one major flaw. You can’t see what you’re erasing. Until today. Osaka-based stationery company Seed, who has been making erasers since the 1950s, has developed a translucent eraser. Seed says they came up with the concept of a clear eraser 5 years ago. … [Read more...] about Japanese Stationery Company Develops Translucent Eraser
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Israeli soldiers spark controversy for evocative poses
Israeli soldiers were criticized for uploading “naughty” poses after hundreds of people lost their lives in a conflict near Gaza. The videos uploaded onto social media show that young Israeli soldiers are wearing seductive outfits dancing with weapons by their sides. Natalia Dadeevy, a Tiktok account holder, shares that she is a substitute soldier of the Israeli Arms … [Read more...] about Israeli soldiers spark controversy for evocative poses
After Being Silent For Decades, Japan Now Speaks Up About Taiwan — And Angers China
SEOUL | Japan is making a significant shift in its position on Taiwan, one of Asia's most contentious issues.Mainland China and Taiwan were divided in 1949 during a civil conflict. Beijing has vowed unification with Taiwan -by force if necessary.To deter such an action, the Biden administration relies on Japan and its allies. Japan has held the Taiwan issue as too … [Read more...] about After Being Silent For Decades, Japan Now Speaks Up About Taiwan — And Angers China
Japanese Schoolgirls Show Off 82 Sumo Wrestling Techniques In Uniform
JAPAN| Although there are many ways to win sumo bouts, these two women show what are considered the 82 official winning strategies.We've seen Japanese schoolgirls throw down with sumo wrestlers before in order to get their hands on some ramen, but this promotional video for the 101st iteration of the Kanazawa High School Sumo Tournament may be the fiercest combination of … [Read more...] about Japanese Schoolgirls Show Off 82 Sumo Wrestling Techniques In Uniform
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Seeks Refuge in Japan, Fearing Jail at Home
TOKYO| A Belarusian sprinter said Sunday that she was under the protection of the Japanese police after her country’s Olympic Committee tried, but failed, to forcibly send her home after she criticized her coaches for registering her for the wrong event. The sprinter, Kristina Timanovskaya, announced Sunday evening on Instagram that she had sought protection in Japan … [Read more...] about Belarusian Olympic sprinter Seeks Refuge in Japan, Fearing Jail at Home