FUKUOKA (Kyodo) — The death toll from torrential rain in southwestern Japan rose to 55 on Tuesday, as disaster-affected areas widened to the northern Kyushu region, with tens of thousands of defense troops and other rescue workers mobilized to search for those missing and help people evacuate. The Defense Ministry said it will double to …
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Traditional Japanese teatime sweets, known as wagashi, are in a league of their own. While western desserts are often equated with excess and indulgence, the dainty wagashi instead calls for quiet appreciation over a calming tea session. As their colour, shape and flavour vary according to the time of year, these sweets are all about …
Nezuko is a favorite character of many fans of hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, but not many would envy her mode transportation. During daytime travels she spends time in a protective carrier box worn by her brother Tanjiro. Japanese Twitter user and board game/murder mystery producer Ino (@marimo_ino) recently shared photos of a …
A Japanese live streamer who died last year on Mt. Fuji while streaming his climb has won the 2020 Darwin Awards. Tetsu “Tedzu” Shiohara, 47, lacked the “proper gear, climbing experience, and a booster pack of common sense” when he made the fatal climb on Oct. 28, 2019, according to the Darwin Awards via SoraNews24. …
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A Japanese man studying at Mie University has become the first person to ever receive a ninja studies degree. Genichi Mitsuhashi, a 45-year-old student of Mie University in Tsu, Mie prefecture has completed a master’s course in ninja studies after two years of researching historical documents and taking a more hands-on approach in living life …
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As Japan continues to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, Crown Prince Fumihito and his family made 300 medical gowns by hand earlier this month and donated them for use by health care workers. The crown prince and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, together with their three children and some staff members of the Imperial Household …
Japan crown prince’s family donates 300 handmade medical gowns to hospitals Read More »
A full-scale Gundam robot — 18-meters tall and with moving parts — from the iconic Japanese anime series is set to take up residence in Yokohama in October, and visitors will be able to get up close and personal to their anime robot hero from a viewing deck right next to it. The Gundam Global …
Full-size moving Gundam robot to loom over Yokohama from October Read More »
Shalala-sha is a candy shop specializing in kohaku-tō 琥珀糖 (literally “amber sugar”), a kind of candy made from pure sugar and kanten 寒天 (Japanese agar), sometimes blended with coloring and flavoring. Soft and jelly-like on the inside but with a harder sugary coating, they are translucent, hence the name “amber sugar.” Although Kohaku-tō are traditionally …
Japanese candy shop Shalala-sha’s beautiful “edible gems” make charming gifts Read More »
Back in 1908, a German photographer Arnold Genthe (1869-1942) spent six months in Japan, documenting the everyday life of Japanese during the Meiji period. Genthe was known for his photo series, documenting San Francisco’s Chinatown. After his death, the Library of Congress acquired approximately 20,000 never before seen photographs from his studio, and buried in …
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I can confirm that painting 28 mm miniatures isn’t fun. Tatsuya Tanaka works with even smaller miniatures, collecting, collecting them in a calendar. These tiny men and women interact with everyday objects in interesting ways: A piece of pasta can apparently be a good slide, a broccoli branch the perfect tree for a swing. Tatsuya …
Every Day For 5 Years This Japanese Artist Creates A Fun Miniature Diorama Read More »
Nighttime photography specialist is in the perfect spot at exactly the right time. With a height of 634 meters (2,080 feet), the Tokyo Skytree is one of the tallest things humankind has ever built. It’s so tall that when you look at it, it’s almost hard to reconcile a structure of its stature being something …
The Izu Shaboten Zoo is located in the city of Ito, Shizuoka prefecture, and has all sorts of animals such as capybaras, chimpanzees, and kangaroos. It’s also home to another species: the anteater. In fact, there’s even a whole family of anteaters living there. This family is where baby Kei comes from. Kei is a …
Meet Kei: an abandoned newborn anteater lovingly cared for by a Shizuoka zoo’s staff Read More »
Chancil (Candra Dwiyanto) is a talented graphic designer and illustrator from Jakarta, Indonesia. He describes himself as “doing cultural diplomacy through art”, and perhaps the informative aspect of that can be seen through his beautiful illustrations introducing Indonesian mythological creatures. Chancil’s latest arstistic endeavor is a series titled “World Leaders Getchancilized in Jojo’s Poses”, and …
Artist gives world leaders fabulous poses from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Read More »
If you’re a fan of the great pink round one, July is going to be a great time to visit Kirby Cafe! Back by popular demand, Kirby Cafe Summer is returning for 2020. This year, you’ll find all kinds of fun and tasty menu items, from “Kirby’s summer holiday” featuring Kirby enjoying summer on the …
Anyone who lives in a house with shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, knows that the paper portions require replacement from time to time due to the wear and tear they accumulate over time. Those who live with both shoji and cats know that the required maintenance for paper is a lot more frequent because …
Cat criminals caught breaking Japanese traditional sliding doors have priceless reaction Read More »
On June 12, Tokyo Metro conducted its first test run of using an unmanned robot to disinfect commonly used surfaces in Tsukishima station, located in the Chuo Ward of Tokyo. The robot, named Patoro (from the first two syllables of the Japanese word for “patrol”, パトロール or patorōru, and the “ro” from “robot”) was created …
Tokyo Metro tests its first unmanned security and cleaning robot at Tsukishima Station Read More »
A few days ago I was cycling down the River Arakawa when I came to Ojima Komatsugawa park. Being on a spur of land that juts out into the river, it’s surrounded by water on three sides. At the top of the hill in the middle of the park, I came across this startlingly beautiful …
Mu: a clue to a legendary lost kingdom in Ojima Komatsugawa park Read More »
I’m pretty sure everyone will agree that no matter how full you may feel after eating, there’s always room for dessert. However, chomping down on a piece of cake right after dinner can quickly make you slip into a “food coma” – some why not choose some fruit as a healthier alternative? And to make …
This Simple Tutorial Teaches How To Make Delicious Fruit Flower Sandwiches At Home Read More »
Domino’s Pizza Japan has never shied away from unusual and adventurous pizza topics. In the past couple of years, they’ve served up Halloween Ghost Pepper sauce, 1 kilogram of cheese, and even tsundere pizzas. Now their latest release appears to have definitely set the bar for off-the-beaten-path toppings. Domino’s is now offering a new boba …
Domino’s Japan now serves boba pizza covered in tapioca bubble tea pearls Read More »
A proof by Japanese mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki of an over 30-year-old problem in number theory has obtained validation, Kyoto University said Friday following controversy over his theory often labeled as too novel and complicated to understand. The Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences of the university accepted for publication his 600-page proof of the abc conjecture, …
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A thin sheet of copper fiber that can speed up the process of inactivating virus particles, potentially stopping them from causing infections, has been developed by a university-based startup in collaboration with a local textile manufacturer here. The Gunma University-based venture Gunma University Development & Innovation (GUDi), in the Gunma prefectural city of Kiryu, and …
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Tokyo (TheJapantimes)Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially declared a state of emergency Tuesday covering Tokyo, Osaka and five prefectures over the rapidly growing novel coronavirus outbreak Tuesday, putting the country on an unprecedented alert level amid fears of an explosive surge of patients. The declaration, which became effective the same day and continues until May 6, …
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has officially declared an emergency in seven cities Read More »
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A state of emergency is set to be declared in parts of Japan most heavily hit by the spread of the coronavirus. So how will life change for residents? In practice, not as much as you might think. People will be instructed to stay at home except to carry out important tasks …
What will life in Japan under a state of emergency look like? Read More »
To take the scenic area in Tokyo to the level of excess awesomeness, Under plans for Shibuya’s redevelopment, various construction projects are taking place around the train station, including the Shibuya Sky Building. The tourist and youth heavy area is known for the iconic Shibuya Scramble (the crossing shown on literally any documentary about Japan) …
Sky Building in Shibuya Will Give 230m High Rooftop View of Tokyo’s Famous Crossing Read More »
