This topic will evolve in the baked sweet potato in Japan, as we known that the country is rich in traditions, ranging from sushi and ramen to distinguish wagashi (Japanese sweets).However, baked sweet potato (yaki-imo) is among the beloved foods everyone in Japan admire so much as it holds a special place in culture.Not only that, it is a delicious snack deeply intertwined … [Read more...] about 4 Kind of Baked Sweet Potato in Japan
16-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Nagano for Allegedly Abandoning Newborn’s Body
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, on suspicion of abandoning the body of a newborn baby at her home. The arrest was made by police on April 6, according to local reports. The girl, who is unemployed and lives in Ueda, is accused of leaving the baby’s body in her residence sometime between early March and April 5. Police received a call … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Nagano for Allegedly Abandoning Newborn’s Body
7-Eleven Manager’s Suicide in Oita Recognized as Work Accident After No Days Off for Six Months
A devastating case has emerged from Oita Prefecture, Japan, where a 38-year-old store manager at a 7-Eleven convenience store took his own life three years ago. Recent investigations revealed that his death was officially recognized as a work-related accident due to extreme working conditions, including no days off for six straight months. This heartbreaking story was … [Read more...] about 7-Eleven Manager’s Suicide in Oita Recognized as Work Accident After No Days Off for Six Months
Japan Calls Trump’s New Tariff Plan ‘Extremely Regrettable’
TOKYO-In a recent development that has stirred concerns in Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has publicly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 24 percent reciprocal tariff on Japan. Speaking at a press briefing on April 3, Hayashi described the move as “extremely regrettable” and urged the U.S. to reconsider its approach. During the … [Read more...] about Japan Calls Trump’s New Tariff Plan ‘Extremely Regrettable’
Top 7 Most Offensive Japanese Swear Words
Japanese is known for being a nuanced and elegant language, but like any language, it also comes with a rich vocabulary of insulting words. In this week’s WTF Japan, we go beyond the familiar Baka and explore some of the most offensive terms in Japanese. Be warned: these words are NSFW and could cause serious offense. We’ll also provide examples to help you recognize … [Read more...] about Top 7 Most Offensive Japanese Swear Words