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Category: Daily Life
Japan launches whale meat vending machines to boost sales
After struggling for years to promote its controversial products, a Japanese whaling operator found a new way to win over customers and increase sales: whale meat vending machines. The Kujira (Whale) Shop, a staffless shop recently opened in Yokohama, houses three machines for sashimi, bacon, skin and steak, all cuts of whale meat. Canned whale… Read more
School rules in Japan: No dating
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some Japanese schools have come under public scrutiny in recent years for some of their rules that are considered outdated, too strict, or inappropriate.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
Japan train company to equip staff with cameras for their own safety
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
Year of the Rabbit 2023 – Japanese Zodiac
Every year in Japan, around New Year’s Eve and sometimes from November in some stores, figures of many sizes and designs of the zodiac animal begin to be sold for the new year. For many it is one of the purchases to have to do before the start of the new year since it is… Read more
Kaketsugi – Japanese Art of Invisible Repair
A small hole in a jacket or a pair of pants can make us sad, especially if it is a favorite piece of clothing. And we probably think that it is time to get rid of the garment, although it is not always the case. Luckily there is the Japanese art of kaketsugi , or… Read more
10 Japanese inventions that have changed our way of life
Japan : a land of tradition and culture, with a strong history dating back thousands of years but, in contemporary society, is also known for its modernity and innovation and changing the world in its way of living. Many of these invention-like innovations have shaped our lives in many good ways. Tactile paving Probably in… Read more
Robot cats fight each other in family restaurants in Japan
Robots serving as waiters have recently been seen in family restaurants across Japan, all as a means of limiting direct contact between staff and customers during the pandemic. Most of these are simple delivery robots, the robot carries your order on a tray and brings it from the kitchen to your table. Other restaurants have… Read more
Cricket snacks for sale at a convenience store in Japan
A new snack with edible cricket powder available soon at FAmilyMart Co. convenience stores in Tokushima prefecture. The startup company Gryllus Inc, created “C. Tria Corn Snacks”, a new product containing this powder. At the moment the firm is pre-selling it in all its convenience stores in the prefecture. The company has been working to… Read more
Retro, Vintage, and Cars: Megaweb History Garage in Odaiba
If you like retro things, vintage aesthetics, are a fan of the Showa era or vintage cars, the Megaweb History Garage is the right place for you. Its collection of cars and items from different periods is one of the best in Japan! Personally, I love the retro style, so every time I visit, I… Read more
The Scariest Bus Stop in Japan
There are plenty of train stations in Japan that have appeal beyond their transportation function, but in this case it’s a bus stop that recently had a special hit on twitter. And it is that it is a must for fans of the esoteric adventure and fans of Demon Slayer. Masazumi ( @azuma_ne_zasa ) recently… Read more