After more than a century of civil war, Japan was reunited by military warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603. Tokugawa founded the Tokugawa shogunate, a dynasty that would rule Japan until its overthrow in 1867.This period of Japanese history is known as the Edo era, named after the country’s capital city (present-day Tokyo). For more than 200 years, the shogunate kept Japan sealed … [Read more...] about 10 Bizarre And Fascinating Facts About Life In Old Japan
10 Bizarre Japanese Cults You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Japan has always been known as a land full of diverse spiritual beliefs and mysticism. After World War II ended, Japan’s new pacifist Constitution gave its people greater religious freedom than never before. However, this tolerance to all beliefs also gave rise to a number of bizarre cults, with one of the most notorious being the Aum Shinrikyo cult which was responsible for … [Read more...] about 10 Bizarre Japanese Cults You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Five-Year Civil War Has Wrecked the Supremacy of the Yakuza
Cops in Japan have to do jobs they hate, and one of them is babysitting gangsters. Yep, keeping the peace sometimes means keeping the traditionally tattooed, sociopathic, tribalistic, and well-tailored yakuza from killing each other. That doesn’t always go well. On the afternoon of Oct. 10, in Kobe city, the police stationed in front of the offices of a yakuza group, the … [Read more...] about Five-Year Civil War Has Wrecked the Supremacy of the Yakuza
Japanese kids suffer near worst mental health among richest nations
Japanese children had the second-worst rated mental well-being among 38 developed and emerging countries due to poor life satisfaction and the high frequency of suicide, a UNICEF report said Thursday. While Japanese children ranked first in physical health and live in relatively well-off economic circumstances, instances of bullying in schools as well as difficult … [Read more...] about Japanese kids suffer near worst mental health among richest nations
Japanese YouTuber Loses Over 150 Pounds in Inspiring Transformation
A man in Japan is receiving a lot of attention after he lost almost 70 kilograms (154 pounds) of body weight in a year. apanese YouTuber Ruibosu, who stands at 170 centimeters (5 feet 6 inches) tall, was at his heaviest point at 140 kilograms (308 pounds) before he went through the transformation, according to SoraNews24. Ruibosu decided to go on a “final diet of his life” … [Read more...] about Japanese YouTuber Loses Over 150 Pounds in Inspiring Transformation
Japanese Luxury Bag for Carrying Watermelon is for Serious Fruit Lovers Only
Tsuchiya Kaban, a Japanese handbag maker, has created a luxury bag made from Italian luxury leather that specifically holds watermelons. The luxury watermelon bag was designed by Tsuchiya Kaban and crafted by Japanese artisan Yusuke Kadoi as part of the maker’s “The Fun of Carrying” campaign, according to JapanandExtra. In terms of design, the watermelon bag shares … [Read more...] about Japanese Luxury Bag for Carrying Watermelon is for Serious Fruit Lovers Only
Landmark Ruling in Japan Recognizes Survivors of Atomic Bombing Outside Hiroshima
After decades of alleged neglect, Japan finally recognizes people who lived further away from Hiroshima as survivors of the atomic bombing in 1945. Landmark ruling: A Hiroshima district court ruled on Wednesday that 84 more plaintiffs, exposed to radioactive “black rain” during World War II, are now entitled to the same medical benefits as those who lived closer to where the … [Read more...] about Landmark Ruling in Japan Recognizes Survivors of Atomic Bombing Outside Hiroshima
Cosplayer and media personality Kaho Shibuya weighs in on the Uzaki-chan debate
From its initial serialization as a manga (illustrated by Take) in December 2017 on Niconico Seiga's Dra Dra Sharp website to its anime adaptation by ENGI which began airing last month, "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!" has sparked controversy on both sides of the Pacific. The sexy slice-of-life odd-couple comedy about Shinichi Sakurai, an introverted college student, and his … [Read more...] about Cosplayer and media personality Kaho Shibuya weighs in on the Uzaki-chan debate
Massive Ruby Roman Grapes Sell for $12,000 in Japanese Auction
A ryokan chain operator has purchased Ruby Roman grapes at an auction in Japan for 1.3 million yen ($12,000) to help encourage people to appreciate food amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Inn chain operator Hyakurakuso placed its bid for the rare ping pong-sized grapes, which was developed in Ishikawa Prefecture, at an auction on Thursday in central Japan for 1.3 million yen, … [Read more...] about Massive Ruby Roman Grapes Sell for $12,000 in Japanese Auction
Husband surprises wife with cleverly arranged “watermelon dolphin pizza”
People have been talking about this one photo that a wife posted on Twitter. One day, when the wife got out of her bath, the husband suggested, “Why don’t I get you some watermelon for an afterbath snack?” The wife said, “Sure, why not” After a while, the husband came back with the cutup watermelon on a plate from the kitchen. Here are the photos of the plate of … [Read more...] about Husband surprises wife with cleverly arranged “watermelon dolphin pizza”
‘Eternal Zero’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ star Haruma Miura found dead at home in Tokyo
Popular actor Haruma Miura was found dead at his Tokyo home on Saturday, investigative sources said. According to the sources, the 30-year-old was found unresponsive at his home in Minato Ward on Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to a hospital but later pronounced dead, the sources said. Police believe Miura, who appeared in a number of television dramas such as “Bloody … [Read more...] about ‘Eternal Zero’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ star Haruma Miura found dead at home in Tokyo
People are putting facemasks on Japan’s Hachiko statue
Even faithful statued dogs apparently need to be protected from the Coronavirus, as a number of Japanese citizens have been caught putting facemasks on the iconic Hachiko Statue located at Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. ICDYK, Hachiko was the faithful Akita doggo who waited for his master at the same Shibuya train station every day for nine years. He’s since become a worldwide … [Read more...] about People are putting facemasks on Japan’s Hachiko statue