Many people hold a "mystical" image of all-girls schools in Japan, often referring to them as "secret gardens." But the reality of life inside these schools can be quite different from what most imagine. Take the popular idol group Nogizaka46 as an example—they are designed with the theme of an all-girls school, complete with school uniform-style costumes. Yet, the romanticized … [Read more...] about 10 Truths You Don’t Want To Know About All-Girls Schools in Japan
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Top 10 Thrilling Roller Coasters in Japan
When people think of Japan, they usually think of sushi, girls in kimono, otaku types camping outside electronics stores, and maybe this guy. But did you know that Japan is home to some seriously intense roller coasters? Yup, there are more corkscrews, loops and positive Gs in Japan than you can shake a paper fan at, so we decided it was about time we introduced you to 10 of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Thrilling Roller Coasters in Japan
Top 10 Japanese Tattoo Designs
Japansese tattoos are unique as they signify their rich culture and history. These nuances in western tattoos are really hard to find. Plus there is the question of picking a unique design you always will! A Japanese tattoo art is something you will be proud to display. Japanese Tattoo Designs: Japanese tattoos are also called Irezumi. They are artistic, with rich … [Read more...] about Top 10 Japanese Tattoo Designs
Did Hirota People in Japan Deliberately Deform Their Skulls?
The Mystery of Flattened Skulls For decades, archaeologists have been captivated by an enigmatic discovery on Tanegashima, a Japanese island. In 1957, as researchers delved into the remnants of the Indigenous Hirota people, they stumbled upon an intriguing puzzle. Each unearthed skull bore a peculiar deformation, leaving archaeologists questioning whether these alterations … [Read more...] about Did Hirota People in Japan Deliberately Deform Their Skulls?
There’s A Train Station In Japan Built Solely To Admire The Scenery And The Only Way To Access It Is By Train
Japan is small but a scenic country filled with awe-inspiring travel routes and luxurious vessels in which to travel through them. The latest transport design from the unique archipelago comes in the form of a train station sat isolated along the Nishiki River in Iwakuni, with no entrance and no exit. Located on the Nishikigawa Seiryu Line, the station, ‘Seiryu … [Read more...] about There’s A Train Station In Japan Built Solely To Admire The Scenery And The Only Way To Access It Is By Train