[ad_1] What would you do if you opened up your toilet lid to reveal a snake coiled up in your toilet bowl? At the very least, shut the lid and decide to do your business elsewhere, probably. That’s what one man did after finding a 1.6-meter-long snake in his toilet on October 2. At around 4 p.m., the 40-year-old …
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[ad_1] The time has finally come for tourism to come back full-force in Japan. Border sanctions will be lifted on October 11th, and tourists will be able to move in and out of the country just as they had before the pandemic started. And the announcement has led to a huge spike in interest from …
Japan Reopens and Tourist Interest Skyrockets – But Risk Remains Read More »
[ad_1] No trip to Japan is complete without a visit to a cafe. Cafes provide an excellent break from the hustle and bustle of major cities. They’re quiet places where you can enjoy a light meal, a cup of coffee, or a slice of delicious cake. Every Japanese city has its cafes, and the Kansai …
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[ad_1] Of all the prefectures of the northern Tohoku region, Fukushima Prefecture has arguably had the hardest time in the post-2011 reconstruction. Beyond physical destruction, its reputation has also suffered, owing to misunderstandings in the aftermath of the accident at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. But like other places in the Tohoku, Fukushima survives regardless, …
Robot Testing in Fukushima: From Hoofbeats to Rotors Read More »
[ad_1] Sweetest Day in the USA is approaching so we thought we’d do a giveaway for some Japanese Sweets. We’re giving away some Japanese Sweets Boxes put together by our sister brand, ZenPop. ZenPop are a subscription box service specializing in all kinds of Japanese goods including snacks, stationery, ramen & anime, delivered to your …
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[ad_1] Japan is once again hosting the Olympics. No, don’t worry – it’s not another iteration of the dreadful sports event that drew such fire last time. This Olympics pits cow against cow to determine which one will produce some of Japan’s best beef. Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Wagyu Olympics. What is wagyu? …
In Japan’s Unique Wagyu Olympics, It’s Beef vs. Beef Read More »
[ad_1] Say what you want about Abe Shinzo. And I’ve said, uh, a lot of things. But there’s no denying he was a masterful politician. Through a combination of intra-party alliances and snap elections, he cemented his grip on the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). In the end, he served longer than any other Prime …
Is Kishida’s Fall Good News for Japan’s Opposition? Well… Read More »
[ad_1] In Shinjuku, just west of the world’s busiest train station, the colossal towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building hover above a mass of skyscrapers. The cathedral-esque facade was designed by architect Tange Kenzo to resemble an integrated circuit; what better symbol could there be for Tokyo, a metropolis whose meteoric rise was predicated …
When Tokyo was Socialist: the Story of Governor Minobe Read More »
[ad_1] It can be tough for a transplanted brand to succeed in Japan. Krispy Kreme has learned that lesson firsthand. But after a few years where it looked like it might circle the drain, the franchise seems to be getting its legs back. What happened? And – more importantly – will it make any headway …
[ad_1] Tsubosaka Temple, also known as Minami-Hokke-ji Temple, is one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Although it is a bit hard to access via public transportation, the temple has been a beloved temple since ancient times. Tsubosaka Temple (Minami Hokke-ji) Tsubosaka Temple is an hour away from the Kintetsu Tsubosaka …