Japan’s Oldest Monorail In Ueno Zoo Permanently Closing In December
Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo Monorail, Japan’s oldest monorail which began operations in 1957, is officially closing down on December 27th, 2023 after…
Jisoo’s Secret to Radiant Skin Using This Japanese Moisturizer
When it comes to skincare, the world looks to Korea, and when it comes to flawless skin, we look to Jisoo,…
41 Things To Do in Tokyo For Christmas
Christmas in Tokyo offers a unique twist on the traditional holiday, with colorful lights, festive markets, Christmas-themed menus at KFC, and…
Line Messaging App Rocked By Data Breach 400,000 Users Compromised
Line, the incredibly popular messaging app in Japan, is at the center of a major data breach scandal. Line’s parent company,…
$10,000 Electric Pickup Concept is the Working Man’s Truck America Can’t Have
Toyota recently unveiled the IMV 0 concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, a $10,000 electric pickup truck concept targeting commercial buyers…
Three More Japanese Railways to Allow Tap-and-Go Credit Card Payments
Three of Japan’s largest private railway operators – Kintetsu Railway, Hankyu Corporation, and Hanshin Electric Railway – announced plans to introduce…
Why Pachinko Is So Addictive In Japan
Walk into any bustling entertainment district in Japan and you’ll likely come across a pachinko parlor, filled with rows of vertical…
New Research Shows Wasabi May Boost Memory in Seniors
A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that wasabi, the pungent green Japanese horseradish often served alongside sushi, could…
Video Game “S” Grade Is An Actual Grade Above “A” in Japan
Many video gamers are familiar with seeing an “S” ranking flash across their screens after an exceptional performance, signaling a score…
The Tenacious Ginkgo Trees of Hiroshima
On August 6, 1945, the city of Hiroshima was devastated by the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare. The bomb,…
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