[ad_1] Residents of Japan are struggling to contend with rising prices on everything from heating to eggs. Now, they have another problem: additional (and generally unwanted) protein showing up in their food. The furor with frogs The trouble appeared to start around May 11th. A supermarket in Ueda in Nagano Prefecture told customers that it …
Why is Japan’s Food Suddenly Infested with Frogs? Read More »
[ad_1] We all have lapses in memory. But for one Japanese Twitter user, a lapse in memory turned into a moment of comic gold – and a hit tweet. It also reveals an interesting factoid about the Japanese food service industry to boot! “Fa-father??” The tweet comes from Twitter user Kabocha (@DOTS_PUMPKIN), who works in …
Dad’s In the Bag: “Gruesome” Photo Makes Japan Twitter Laugh Read More »
[ad_1] In the aftermath of a high-profile political assassination attempt, it’s understandable Japan would increase security. It makes even more sense to clamp down on security with several prominent world leaders visiting Hiroshima for the G7 Summit. But reports say that police are implementing security measures hundreds of miles away from the event. And it …
G7 Summit Shuts Down Garbage Cans, Lockers Across Japan Read More »
[ad_1] Japan’s cuisine is as unique as their technology. This innovative food culture has translated into the design and production of cutting-edge Japanese kitchen gadgets. From electric rice cookers to dishwashers, the Japanese excel at building gadgets that encourage you to cook. The gadgets on this list make working in the kitchen easier, more efficient, …
20 Cool Japanese Kitchen Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed – ZenMarket.jp Read More »
[ad_1] The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signaled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long haul while giving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a chance to win over countries such as Brazil and India on the last day of a summit in Japan. But even as the G7 leaders began wrapping up …
G7 summit gives Zelenskyy chance to win over fence sitters Read More »
[ad_1] In the realm of Japanese mythology, few places are more important than the designated meeting place of all the Japanese gods- Izumo Taisha. Every year some 8 million curious gods all congregate in this one shrine. But just as important as the meeting in the shrine itself is another sacred place where the gods …
[ad_1] The pandemic changed us. It changed society. And apparently, says a research team from Hokkaido, it also changed the deer in Nara. As many of you are likely aware, there was a world-altering pandemic that started in 2020 and ended sometime this year after everyone decided they were sick of it. The outbreak of …
Do the Deer in Nara Bow Differently Since the Pandemic? Read More »
[ad_1] The Japanese government is pushing hard for universal acceptance of its new My Number system. But will a recent data leak and a growing chorus of objections slow it down? What is My Number? Picture: akaomayo / PIXTA(ピクスタ) “My Number” is the folksy English name for Japan’s individual ID system. The goal is to unify …
Japan’s My Number System Suffers Data Leaks, Backlash Read More »
[ad_1] Japan is known for producing innovative and advanced gadgets. Cameras, speakers, gaming devices, and smart home devices are evidence of Japan’s history of cutting-edge technological innovations. Japanese companies combine technology with great designs, making the gadgets stand out. The options for household gadgets are limitless; there is a gadget for anything you can imagine. …
The Best Japanese Gadgets for Home You Should Buy – ZenMarket.jp Read More »
[ad_1] A lesbian couple in Tokyo expecting their first child were recently refused assistance by two different hospitals because of their sexual orientation. A recent in-depth report by Yasuda Satoko of HuffPost Japan detailed their story. Much social progress, slow legislative change Japan has seen a growth in acceptance of LGBTQ people and piecemeal advances …
Lesbian Couple in Japan Faces Discrimination in Maternity Care Read More »