Eight And A Half Years After The Tsunami
Eight and a half years after the tsunami, we revisited some of the worst-hit cities along the Sanriku Coast in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures on September 25-26, 2019. The highlights of …
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Mega meat noodles in Tokyo: 2.6 pounds of meat, one bowl of soba, no regrets【Video】
That got us wondering, though, if we could go even further, and to find out, we contacted Mr. Kudo, a Fuji Soba PR representative. As we entered, Mr. Kudo introduced us to Mr. Takahashi, the Kic…
Daughter of Osamu Tezuka, God of Manga, discovers his stash of hand-drawn sexy mouse artwork
Just like it’s a little shocking to learn that Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy, kept a stash of sexy mouse drawings locked in his desk. In Japan’s sizeable pantheon of beloved comic artis…
Japan School Lunches Rated Most Nutritious Among Developed Nations
A landmark report by the UN’s children agency UNICEF released Tuesday shows Japan topping the charts for childhood health indicators, with low rates of infant mortality and few underweight children.…
Commercial reveals what some LGBT individuals go through in Japan
Is the LGBT mindset in Japan any different from other countries? Rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have seen improvements in Japan, with same-sex couples recognized b…
Meet the 84-year-old Japanese app developer who inspired Tim Cook
TOKYO -- Masako Wakamiya obtained her first personal computer at age 58, just ahead of her retirement from a bank. Little did she know that she was beginning a journey that would make …
The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ
This practice of stepping on Christian images - known as fumie - was widespread in the city of Nagasaki in the 17th century. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A fumie with the…
The 20 most popular manga of all time - How many have you read?
Without further ado, here are the 20 most popular manga of all time, based on publication numbers! It’s one of Shonen Jump’s most popular series ever at 80 million copies. Oishinbo (美味しんぼ)W…
Hokusai collection in U.S. capital showcased for 1st time in 13 yrs
Another hanging painting, "Boy Viewing Mount Fuji," shows a youth sitting in a tree and gazing at the mountain. The last major exhibit of the museum's Hokusai collection was in 20…
Lexus unveils its first production EV, but it's not for the US
There aren't many telltale clues that this is an EV. You'll find aerodynamic wheels and a smooth underbody cover, but those are the most conspicuous visual changes. You may be mor…