Lost Sleep Is Costing Japan's Economy Billions
Sleep deprivation is doing more harm in Japan than just making people grumpy and unhealthy. It is also holding back the world’s third-largest economy. The problem has been getting worse in …
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Japan trials drones to save lives during natural disasters
With Japan's track record of natural disasters, the country is understandably always on the lookout for ways to better prepare itself. Japan is now looking to the skies, working to develop …
Dealing with a bad neighbor in Japan
Having bad neighbors can be a nightmare. Having bad neighbors in Japan, with its bureaucratic mountain to climb, a language barrier to overcome and not wanting to upset the wa (harmony) between every…
Evacuating Tokyo? Forget About It
If a severe earthquake or flood were to occur in Tokyo, how easy would it be to evacuate the city? Answer: Not very. A government panel is currently conducting a study on what would be involved …
Your Name - the highest grossing anime ever
"I WANTED TO CREATE A CENTERPIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT THAT EVERYONE COULD ENJOY." This is the mission statement of Director Makoto Shinkai, a rising star in anime who shot into another st…
Food Hub "Nest We Grow" Built Under The Supervision Of Kengo Kuma Unites The Community
A food hub that’s part garden, part kitchen, Nest We Grow’s primary purpose is to bring the community together to store, prepare and enjoy local foods in a welcoming and festive atmosphere that touch…
Justin Bieber and Piko Taro team up to sell student mobile phone discounts
The ad featuring the two is actually part of a wider SoftBank marketing campaign for student discount plans. The other main commercial is this minute-long video in which all kinds of craziness h…
Pollen (Hay fever) Season
With spring round the corner, people are gearing up for the pollen allergy season. Man-made pine forests emanate huge amounts of pollen, making those with allergies suffer a lot. Any ideas …
Snowball Fight in Uonuma
About 1,200 people have taken part in a snowball fight in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, on the Japan Sea coast. Sunday's event was the 29th contest held in the city. This year 240 teams …
As Japan Ages, Menus Adapt to Finding the Gourmet in Purées
Eigo Shinoda, a former shipbuilding executive and fighter pilot in World War II, spends his days in a wheelchair and has trouble eating solid food. But that was no impediment as he dug into his meal …