Kyoto University’s Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) and Towa Pharmaceutical Co. have initiated the final phase of clinical trials in May 2025 for a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment using a repurposed medication, according to a recent announcement. The research began in 2017 when CiRA scientists, using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell experiments, … [Read more...] about Kyoto University and Towa Begin Final-Stage Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug
Japan developed the “Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker,” a pot that boils water in just over two minutes
Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, June 10, 2025 – A small metalworking factory in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, has developed a high-performance cooking pot that has captured the attention of Japan’s growing outdoor recreation community. Named the “Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker,” the pot, produced by Tamura Koki, can boil 600 milliliters of water in just over two minutes, compared to … [Read more...] about Japan developed the “Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker,” a pot that boils water in just over two minutes
Japan’s National Police Agency Prohibits Use of Real Katana in Tourism Activities
Murayama, Yamagata Prefecture, known as the birthplace of iaido—a martial art focused on drawing and striking with a sword in one fluid motion—has been directed to halt the use of sharpened katana in its tourism programs. The decision, announced by Japan’s National Police Agency in December 2024, affects programs nationwide that allowed tourists to engage in tameshigiri, a … [Read more...] about Japan’s National Police Agency Prohibits Use of Real Katana in Tourism Activities
15 Japanese Celebs With the Highest Net Worths – Their Success Stories Revealed
Japan’s entertainment industry has produced some of the wealthiest and most influential celebrities in Asia. From J-pop legends to Hollywood stars, these individuals have built empires through music, acting, and business ventures. Below, we dive deeper into their careers and how they accumulated their staggering net worths. 1. Ayumi Hamasaki – $200 Million The Empress of … [Read more...] about 15 Japanese Celebs With the Highest Net Worths – Their Success Stories Revealed
The Curious Case of the Heoibikuni: Japan’s Historical “Blame-Taker” for Flatulence
When people imagine traditional Japan, what often comes to mind are refined tea ceremonies, the elegance of kimono, and the strict etiquette of samurai courts. But behind the poised smiles of noblewomen in the Edo period, history hides some surprisingly humorous—and deeply human—details. Among these, perhaps none is more curious than the forgotten role of the heoibikuni, a … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Heoibikuni: Japan’s Historical “Blame-Taker” for Flatulence