238 cats found in house: despite Japan’s love of pets, ownership issues still remain
As in all countries, the people of Japan love their pets. According to Wikipedia, the country has been experiencing a pet boom since 2003. In…
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Kento Yamazaki to star in film adaptation of Heinlein’s SF classic “The Door into Summer”
Kento Yamazaki is a popular actor and model known for playing L in the Death Note TV drama series, as well as playing the lead…
Plans set in motion to help repopulate and protect endangered black bears in Shikoku
Most people know japan for its iconic landmarks such as Mount Fuji or the giant torii gate on Miyajima island, fewer people however, are aware…
Ordinances Banning ‘Smartphone Zombies’ Coming to Japan
At crowded public places in Japan, you are likely to see signs warning against aruki sumaho. Translated as “texting while walking,” the postings warn pedestrians…
Seven-Eleven Japan Begins Selling Life Insurance During Pandemic Scare
Japanese convenience stores are pretty amazing. Unlike their North American counterparts, they live up to their handle and provide a host of useful services and…
Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea to reopen July 1st, 2020, with new coronavirus measures
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are slated to reopen on July 1, 2020, according to a report by Huffpost Japan, ticket counters inside the park will…
Tokyo Metro tests its first unmanned security and cleaning robot at Tsukishima Station
On June 12, Tokyo Metro conducted its first test run of using an unmanned robot to disinfect commonly used surfaces in Tsukishima station, located in…
Founder of Hello Kitty Proprietor Bows Out After 60-year Career
You know her, you love her, and you can’t live without her. Hello Kitty is the quintessence of harmlessness and cute, one of several iconic…
Japanese-Spanish actor Yu Shirota speaks out against cyberbullying
The death of female professional wrestler Hana Kimura on May 23, 2020 prompted a great deal of sympathy from fans concerned about the impact of…
Too Many Bicyclists in Japan
Walking down the streets of a Japanese metropolitan center can be an eye-opening experience. Flashing neon signs provide an insight into the unexpected commerce of…
Coronavirus and Olympics top of agenda as election for Tokyo governor kicks off
Prepare yourself for several weeks of being deafened by hoary platitudes broadcast from slow-moving people carriers: campaigning for the Tokyo gubernatorial election has officially kicked…
Former Justice Minister arrested amid vote-buying scandal in Hiroshima
On Thursday, prosecutors arrested Katsuyuki Kawai, a member of the lower house member known for his close ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and his…
JR East updates app to include real-time crowding information
One of the many draws for tourists in Japan is the train system that connects the country from tip to toe, with Tokyo’s notoriously crowded…
Shiojiri Station – The train station that doubles as a wine vineyard
Hidden away by the Japanese Alps, is Shiojiri City. Regardless of the fact that it is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture – a…
No Screaming on Roller Coasters and other Post-Lockdown COVID-19 Rules
In late May, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared an end to the state of emergency enacted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown, considered…