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FOOD ART| Dorayaki is one of Japan's favorite traditional sweets. The treat sees azuki red bean paste (although there are custard and chocolate varieties, as well) sandwiched between to miniature pancakes made of castella. Having the nostalgic snack sent as a gift would make just about most people happy. Japanese retailer Ii na stores maybe be testing that theory, … [Read more...] about Print your face on traditional Japanese dorayaki cakes to terrify your friends

JAPAN| Haruka Nishimatsu, CEO of Japan Airlines lives by a philosophy that many corporate bosses should be paying close attention to. Instead of acting like the ruler of the company, Nishimatsu acts like a leader, and sacrifices some of the big corporate perks so he can build a stronger and more dedicated workforce.“If management is distant, up in the clouds, people just … [Read more...] about CEO of Japan Airlines Takes The Bus To Work And Gets A Salary Less Than Some Of The Employees

HOKKAIDO| An elderly man living in the town of Keshikaga has been vaccinated four times for COVID-19, the town government has revealed, reports HTB News (July 8). According to an official from Keshikaga, the man, aged in his 80s, received his first two vaccinations while serving as a health care worker outside the town in April and May. He received the second two … [Read more...] about Hokkaido man vaccinated 4 times: ‘I thought it would be more effective’

WETHEAR| A dog has become a social media star after he interrupted a live weather forecast to get all the attention of his human. Watch viral video below: A golden retriever who wanted attention did not care if his owner had work to do. He sought all attention of his human and he got it. Paul Dellegatto, the chief meteorologist at Fox News 13 Tamba Bay, was delivering … [Read more...] about Dog interrupts weather forecast as he wants all the attention – WATCH

This weekend, Disney announced Star Wars: Visions, an anime anthology of original shorts. Seven anime studios are putting their unique spin on the world of Star Wars, a first for the franchise. Yet, it feels like Star Wars has finally come full circle. “Japanese animation inspired a lot of the people at Lucasfilm over the years,” said executive producer James Waugh. “We … [Read more...] about Japan Gets Its Chance At Star Wars With Anime Anthology

JAPAN| Japanese authorities, increasingly worried about China’s determination to invade and forcibly “reunify” Taiwan, reportedly asked American officials to share U.S. plans for defending Taiwan. That’s the bombshell news from Financial Times reporters Demetri Sevastopulo and Kathrin Hille. The Americans “demurred,” Sevastopulo and Hille wrote, “because it wanted to … [Read more...] about It’s Getting More Likely The Japanese Would Fight For Taiwan

JAPAN| A 53-year-old woman in Japan has been arrested after she sprayed a water gun at the Olympic torch as a runner carried it past her, Japanese media The Mainichi reported. Police have said that the woman has since admitted to her actions and said that her motive was to protest the Olympics. Shouted anti-Olympic slogans as well The incident was captured on video, … [Read more...] about 53-year-old Japanese woman arrested for squirting water gun at Olympic torch

JAPAN| Perhaps it is the geography of America; the wide-open spaces of the Prarie, the vast cornfields in the midwest and the deserts of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah - Americans are truly comfortable with big. Big cars, big meals, big homes On the other side is Japan; 126 million people squeezed on to four main islands, with the total area being 26 times smaller than the US. … [Read more...] about 30 Time Tourists In Japan Were Too Tall For It

Japan| A country created from an archipelago off the coast of East Asia, is famous for its extraordinary and proud culture. The Japanese have a special way of doing things that may seem quirky to some, but this vibrant and prosperous nation can undoubtedly teach others a thing or two about innovation, imagination, family values, and respect for others. Here is a list … [Read more...] about 20 Pictures That Prove That Japan Is Different From Any Other Country

Meet Baku Idegami, A 15-year-old boy from Shimane Prefecture, Japan, who is making jaws drop thanks to his stunning looks and style. Baku is one of many contestants who participated in Junon’s 31st Super Boy Contest – 16,923, to be precise, according to SoraNews24. He managed to beat tens of thousands of other contestants and made it to the top 13 finalists who … [Read more...] about Japanese Teen Wins ‘Super Boy’ Contest For Being Incredibly Beautiful

Japan｜ A recent study in Japan has reportedly found a link between eating ramen and dying from heart attacks. Researchers from Jichi Medical University investigated the association between the prevalence of ramen restaurants and stroke mortality in Japanese prefectures, Quartz reports. In the paper published in Nutrition Journal, the scientists studied the health … [Read more...] about Japanese Ramen Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Says

A 40-year-old male customer at an internet cafe near Tokyo was arrested Friday night after holding a female worker hostage for more than 32 hours in a small room, police said. The worker in her 20s was released with no visible injuries. Police officers broke the door’s lock with special tools and stormed into the room after confirming the man had fallen asleep. The … [Read more...] about Man arrested after 32-hour hostage standoff at Saitama internet cafe

The world is filled with unique beings that adds to the diverse puzzle we call earth. We’ve seen animals with albinism, leucism, but have you ever seen an animal with piebaldism? Meet Dragon, this adorable baby deer who was rejected from his mother at birth. The little deer found a new loving home at Deer Tracks Junction, an animal farm on Cedar Springs, Mich, where he … [Read more...] about Unique Deer With Piebaldism Becomes The Famous Star Of The ‘Deer Tracks Junction’ (6 pics)

Even if you’re traveling by yourself, you’ll never be alone since you’re on a 24-hour live stream. Traveling in Japan can be surprisingly affordable. In recent years, a slew of new rail passes have made getting from Point A to Points B, C, and D far less expensive, and at the same time convenience stores and casual restaurant chains have been rapidly improving the quality … [Read more...] about Cheapest Hotel Of japan Charges 130 yen (1.20$) for Room with Zero privacy

Behind every great man is a great woman, as they say. But who stands behind the world's dictators?In good times and in bad, the ladies of the Dictators' Wives Club sure put up with a lot: corruption, political uprisings, and often other wives. Some, like Rwandan first lady Jeannette Kagame, use their position to advocate for important charitable causes in their … [Read more...] about Meet 15 women married to the world’s biggest despots

Japan| Rules at all public high schools in west Japan’s Mie Prefecture about subjects including hairstyles, dating, and underwear color were all abolished during the current academic year, the Japan Info learned from the Mie Prefectural Board of Education on June 15. Rules seen to go too far are dubbed “black school rules,” and with more attention being paid to them as a … [Read more...] about Japanese high schools abolish old rules, provide freedom with underwear, hair and dating

NHK -- JUN 18 Three study groups at the health ministry have been conducting the research. A team involving Keio University Professor Fukunaga Koichi asked 246 people who had been hospitalized for coronavirus infection what symptoms, if any, they had six months after diagnosis. About 80 percent of the respondents said they felt their health had recovered to what it was … [Read more...] about Japan study reveals long-term effects of COVID-19

Nya, the beloved cat stationmaster in the southwest Japan city of Taketa, died in an accident on the night of June 8. Nya, whose name means “meow,” began to appear around Bungo-Taketa Station on the JR Hohi Line in the Oita Prefecture city more than 10 years ago. With a friendly and gentle character, the cat with dark brown stripes was loved by passengers and others. The … [Read more...] about The Beloved Cat Stationmaster In The Southwest Japan City Of Taketa, Died In An Accident