Author: RoYuMi

  • The Mongol invasions of Japan

    The Mongol invasions of Japan

    Kublai Khan’s quests for domination in 1274 and 1281 The Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 threatened to devastate Japanese resources and power in the region, destroying the samurai culture and the Empire of Japan entirely before a typhoon miraculously saved their last stronghold. Though Japan entered the war between the two rival… Read more

  • 85-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Is Japan’s Most Trending YouTuber/Virtual Idol

    85-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Is Japan’s Most Trending YouTuber/Virtual Idol
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    A new virtual YouTuber has just debuted in Japan. Her name is Hiroko and her avatar is of a pretty girl with her elegant hairstyle and striking colors. Dressed as a schoolgirl, she has a laid-back and warm personality. It may sound very unusual as a Virtual Youtuber, but what sets Hiroko apart from everyone… Read more

  • Rich Japanese litter less? Comment from a Japanese TV announcer

    Rich Japanese litter less? Comment from a Japanese TV announcer
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    For the past 11 years, Shūichi Takizawa has been supporting his career by making people laugh by making the world a cleaner place; in other words, he has been working as a garbage collector. However, he has used his experience in the industry to give back to society, sharing helpful tips on garbage disposal and… Read more

  • School rules in Japan: No dating

    School rules in Japan: No dating
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    It is not at all surprising that high schools in Japan have rules that guide the behavior of their students. However, some Japanese schools have come under public scrutiny in recent years for some of their rules that are considered outdated, too strict, or inappropriate. One case that followed here in Japan was that in… Read more

  • Spaghetti Boscaiola alla Giapponese: A fantastic encounter between Italy and Japan

    Spaghetti Boscaiola alla Giapponese: A fantastic encounter between Italy and Japan

    Mamoru Kataoka, the owner and chef of Ristorante AlPorto, was in high school when he first encountered Italian cuisine. One day he ate pasta alla carbonara, brought to his house by his mother, who worked as a housekeeper in the house of a diplomat. Although it had gotten cold, he was impressed by the pasta which… Read more

  • Haiku – Poetry that evokes the essence of Japan in three lines

    Haiku – Poetry that evokes the essence of Japan in three lines
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    Haiku poetry is the microcosm of a larger idea or feeling that evokes images, moments and much of the essence of Japan. Its simplicity is essential, as are Japanese Zen Buddhism, tea ceremonies, and Japanese cuisine. Being simple is a very important value that is always represented in Japanese culture and in the beauty of… Read more

  • Japan train company to equip staff with cameras for their own safety

    Japan train company to equip staff with cameras for their own safety
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    While portable cameras in many countries have been associated with protecting the public against misconduct by people in positions of authority, in the case of JR East, Japan’s largest train company , the problem is quite the opposite. Japanese society can generally be described as polite and peaceful. However, station employees are sometimes subjected to… Read more

  • Gwen Stefani’s comment “I’m Japanese” causes controversy

    Gwen Stefani’s comment “I’m Japanese” causes controversy
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    Singer Gwen Stefani is known for her love of Japan. His first solo album, ” Love.Angel.Music.Baby “, released in 2004, was inspired by the Harajuku subculture and included the song “Harajuku Girls”. In addition, Japanese and Japanese-American backup dancers were appointed and worked together under the name “Harajuku Girls” also launching a fragrance collection of… Read more

  • Rearmament of Japan, a threat to itself

    Rearmament of Japan, a threat to itself

    According to Article 9 of the 1947 constitution, drawn up by Prime Minister Kijūrō Shidehara under the supervision of SCAP, Japan forever renounces war as a tool for settling international disputes and declares that Japan will never again maintain “land, sea, or air forces.” or other war potential. Since then, Japan has become the world’s… Read more

  • Body Percussion as a Music Class in Japan

    Body Percussion as a Music Class in Japan

    Through a mix of clapping, stomping and knee-slapping, a teacher in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, has pioneered for decades teaching non-instrumental “body percussion” to students. Now, he plans to bring the subject to Britain in the hope of turning it into a global educational phenomenon. Professor Toshiyuki Yamada from Kyushu Otani Junior College and a… Read more