Broken Ceramics From Shores Turn Into Chopstick Seats
Waves can cause a great amount of impact to lands and people, especially in Japan, where Tsunami occur frequently. Despite the negative aspect, Japanese people…
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New Tokyo Cafe Run By Deaf Employees Shines Light On Equality In The Workplace
Tokyo is the place to go if you want a taste of Japan’s newest cafes, and early this April, the city became the home to…
“Are You Happy?” Japan’s Younger Generation Revealed What They Had To Say
As a country with high suicide rates, overworked employees, and many other social issues at its core, it is often questioned if Japan — despite…
Ex-Ghibli Anime Director Produces Heartwarming Anime For Disaster-struck Kumamoto
On May 20, JA Kumamoto released a new promotional anime. Entitled “Nikoyaka Shokudo” (Smiles Restaurant), the anime is set in a small restaurant which uses…
Eco-Friendly Monkey Furoshiki For Carrying Your Bento
Furoshiki is a Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts and other goods since the Nara period. If you ever watched an old…
Rare Photographs Show Everyday Lives Of The Japanese 100 Years Ago
Most century-old photographs we see are of landscapes, landmarks, or portraits, and it’s not often we get to see a glimpse into the everyday lives…
Magnificently Beautiful Takoyaki Dish That Looks Like Planet Earth
Would you dare to eat some blueish Takoyaki? Well, probably not on the street market because you may assume those were chemically poisoned. But if…
Kintsugi Artist Volunteers To Repair Ceramics Broken During Kumamoto Earthquake
The recent earthquakes that hit the Kyushu region left buildings destroyed, as well as thousands of people seeking refuge at local evacuation centers. Among the…
China’s “Leftover Women” Take A Courageous Stand Against Society’s Labels
You’re too picky. You’re too stubborn. You’re too free-willed. These are the words Chinese women labelled “Sheng Nu” have to hear every day. “Sheng Nu,”…
Tourists In Japan Could One Day Make Purchases With Their Fingerprints
Paying with an unfamiliar currency can be confusing at first — you might think you handed the cashier the right amount of money, only to…
The “Curious” Culture Of Hanami: Picnicking Under The Sakura Trees
Upon the arrival of spring each year, the Japanese flock to parks to sit under the blooming cherry blossom trees and have picnics with family,…
Japanese Company Lets You Rent A Goat For Your Landscaping Needs
If you have an untrimmed landscape and an extra $138 in hand, you might want to consider investing in a few goats. You read that…
This Breathtaking Video Shows The Simple Beauty Of Japan’s Countryside
The Akita prefecture of Japan is not exactly at the top of a lot of to-do lists for travelers of Japan, foreign and domestic alike….
Japanese Commercial’s Touching Story About Mother And Son Leaves Viewers In Tears
Japanese commercials are known to be over-the-top and downright ridiculous, but every now and then comes a commercial that will leave you in tears during…
A Meeting With A Paralyzed Cat That Led To Miracles
Meet Nene. She fell from a tall bridge and lost movement in the bottom half of her body. This story is about how she made…