How Momofuku Ando Stumbled Upon His Instant Ramen Invention
In post-World War II Japan, food was scarce and people stood in long lines for their meager rations. A Japanese businessman…
Kane Tanaka’s Secrets to 119 Years ( Family, Faith and Chocolate)
Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person at the time of her passing at 119 years old in 2022, attributed her extraordinary…
How Japan’s Elite Like Actor Ken Watanabe ‘Buy’ Their Children Top School Spots
In Japan’s high-stakes education system, the elite start preparing their children for academic triumph practically from birth. For the upper crust,…
Australian Vlogger Learns Hard Lesson About Women-Only Train Cars in Japan
“I am the women inspector, checking there’s only women on this carriage,” Australian vlogger Turan Spidey cheekily proclaimed as he entered…
Overworked Dogs? A Look Inside Japan’s Questionable Shiba Cafes
Nestled in the trendy, youth-oriented neighborhood of Harajuku in Tokyo lies the Harajuku Mame Shiba Cafe – part animal encounter, part…
Japan Is Obsessed with These 15 American Pastimes
With the growing popularity of anime and Japanese films in America, we were curious. What American-isms have been adopted into Japanese…
Stopped by Officers in Japan? What Visitors and Residents Need to Know
A foreign resident was stopped by police while riding his bicycle in Japan. According to the resident, he crossed the street…
Japanese Solution to Thwarting Smash and Grab Crime Using Samurai Era Weapon
A daring employee at a jewelry shop in Tokyo’s Ueno district successfully fended off three armed robbers using an unusual weapon…
Motoi Yamamoto’s Labyrinth of Salt Art
Motoi Yamamoto chooses salt as his artistic medium due to its ritualistic and symbolic meanings in Japanese culture. Salt purifies, and…
Japan’s Strict Laws Govern Private Ownership of Antique Weapons
In Japan, there are stringent regulations regarding the private collection of swords, spears, firearms, and other antique weaponry. Unlike some countries,…
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