This is not edible?! FOOD SAMPLE, FAKE FOOD
Unbelievably realistic Japanese food samples.They look yummy, but you can't eat them… Wouldn't you like to try them? (more…)
Kyoto to go bankrupt in 10 years? Let’s find out
Kyoto once ranked first in the world's most famous cities for 2020. Yet, the world-renowned city rich in magnificent Japanese landscape is on the verge of bankruptcy within 10 years.It has become a hot topic recently in Japanese news but is surprisingly unknown abroad. (more…)
Nichitsu Ghost Town: Will you find ghosts here?
The deserted town: Nichitsu or better known as Nichitsu Ghost Town, is indeed favoured by paranormal and haikyo (derelict buildings, facilities and settlements) hunters. (more…)
Japan postal sends leaf, An essence of Japan’s OMOTENASHI
A story about how Japan post still delivered even a leaf safely to the recipient once went viral on social media. (more…)
Revolutionary underground facility for floods in Japan
Japan is actually a natural disaster-prone country. Located on the convergent of 4 moving tectonic plates and inside the Ring of Fire.It's not surprising that volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes can all happen in Japan. (more…)
Petrol Station in Japan has Pumps on the Ceiling?!
Have you ever seen fuel dispensers dangling from the ceiling? This kind of petrol station or gas station often can be seen in Japan, especially ones with limited space. Fuel pump nozzles are placed at the ceiling, whereas the bottom area is for cars only. (more…)
This Is How Japan Keep Raw Food Safe
I saw a comment on Facebook that sounds a bit like so,"In Japan and Korea, cases of tapeworms or roundworms caused by eating raw foods, such as sushi and sashimi are very high…". (more…)
Wheelbarrow now electric, Gadget to ease farming
Japan's agriculture scene welcomes a wheelbarrow motorized device to help farmers easily transport heavy loads.Let's uncover this handy device! (more…)
Who made the world’s first instant noodles?
Not many may know that the WORLD'S FIRST instant noodle was actually made by a Japanese—Momofuku Ando in 1958.How did Ando make instant noodles? (more…)
Japan boasts world’s longest-living people & firms
Japanese people has a long life expectancy amongst the world.But did you know that Japan also have many businesses running for more than 100 years? (more…)
Accessible to people abroad, Rich with novelty KABUKI
Kabuki is a traditional but ever-evolving form of folk theatre unique to Japan.With its exotic allure, here are some of the fun and intriguing aspects of Kabuki. (more…)
How will robots rescue Japanese agriculture?
A Japanese company uses automated robots to enhance organic rice farming efficiency. How does it work? (more…)