Japan is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes. Among its many hidden gems lies Hashima Island, an abandoned yet mesmerizing island that tells a story of rapid industrial growth, human resilience, and eventual decline. Often referred to as Gunkanjima or "Battleship Island" due to its unique shape, Hashima Island is a fascinating destination … [Read more...] about Hashima Island: The Hauntingly Beautiful Ghost Island of Japan
What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various important respects what happens in practice seems to go very much against that. In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and protection of the environment there is one habit in Japan which, I suggest, needs to change. I’m referring to the bad … [Read more...] about What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
Foreign Workers in Japan
Recently there has been a considerable increase in the amount of foreign workers in Japan. This is especially observable in convenience stores and bars, the construction industry, hospitals and farming. Currently the government estimate is that 340,000 foreign workers could enter Japan over the five years. But how are those workers treated? Under what conditions do they work? … [Read more...] about Foreign Workers in Japan
Martial Arts Star Donates Entire $714 Million Fortune To Charity
Living a Simple and Happy Life, Chow Yun Fat Plans to Give $5.6 Billion HKD Net Worth to Charity On his reason for giving away his fortune, Chow says, “The money’s not mine. I’m only keeping it safe for the time being.” Expressing that money is not the source of happiness, he added, “My dream is to be a happy and normal person. The hardest thing in life is not about how much … [Read more...] about Martial Arts Star Donates Entire $714 Million Fortune To Charity
The Art of Washi – The Japanese Paper Lanterns Festival
We were invited to a lot of festivals recently, and we go to quite a few of them throughout the year, but the Mino Paper Lantern Festival will always have a special place in our hearts. Mino is a small town in the middle of Gifu prefecture. It’s already quite popular as a tourist destination due to its historical charm, but once a year, for the Paper Lantern Festival or … [Read more...] about The Art of Washi – The Japanese Paper Lanterns Festival