DAISUKE HORI : MAN WHO BARELY SLEEPS
We’ve all heard that a person needs at least 6-7 hours of sleep to function well, right? Well, prepare to be amazed because there’s someone out there who has been surviving on just 30 minutes of sleep daily; for the past 12 years! And no, he’s not an alien. 30- MIN SLEEP WONDER Daisuke Hori, […]
JAPAN’S JOHATSU: DISAPPEARING PEOPLE
In Japan, there’s a peculiar and somewhat unsettling service that has captured the fascination of many; Johatsu, or “evaporation.” This unique service offers individuals the chance to disappear from their old lives and start a new. It might sound like something out of a spy novel, but over 100,000 people have utilized Johatsu to vanish. […]
JAPANESE KITKAT: A GOODLUCK CHARM?
Japanese Kit Kat are in a category of their own. You might know that Kit Kat are incredibly popular in Japan. But, have you ever wondered how or even why, exactly, a chocolate brand from England became so popular all the way across the waters in Japan? A LUCKY CHARM: KITKAT The magic of Kit […]
SHOJI MORIMOTO’S: TO DO NOTHING SERVICE
In Tokyo, Shoji Morimoto has crafted a distinctive service by renting himself out to do nothing. This unconventional approach caters to those who seek companionship without the pressure of engagement or productivity, challenging societal expectations around constant activity and usefulness. THE SERVICE Morimoto’s unique service involves merely being present at events or activities requested by […]
Japan to Experiment with AI Bear Detection System Following Surge in Attacks
After a record number of assaults on humans in the last year due to bears struggling to locate their staple foods, Japan is going to test an AI bear-warning system. Authorities in Japan are concerned due to an alarming increase in bear attacks on civilians throughout the past year. The Japanese Ministry of Environment reports […]
Japan to Strengthen Ties with EU to Counter China’s Rising Market Dominance
Japan and the European Union are preparing to implement a collaborative initiative focused on enhancing global economic security. The new initiative involves both parties collaborating to establish global standards aimed at strengthening economic security. This includes reducing dependence on specific countries for the production and acquisition of semiconductor chips and other essential goods, as well […]
Biden Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of the Philippines, Japan Amid Growing China Provocations
President Joe Biden reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Japan and the Philippines during a meeting with their respective leaders on Thursday. In light of escalating tensions with Beijing, the three leaders collectively condemned China’s “dangerous and aggressive” behaviour. The trilateral partnership between the US, Japan, and the Philippines follows the establishment of alliances in the […]
Philippines, Japan, US and Australia to Hold Joint Military Naval Drills in South China Sea
The US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are set to conduct their inaugural joint naval drills, featuring anti-submarine warfare exercises, as a display of strength this Sunday in the South China Sea, where Beijing’s assertive moves to defend its territorial interests have raised concerns. The upcoming exercise is scheduled in the contested waterway, which Beijing […]
North Korea Fires Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile into Sea of Japan
On Tuesday (April 2), the military of South Korea reported that North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea along its east coast. This action has promptly drawn criticism from the prime minister of Japan. The ballistic missile test conducted on Tuesday marked the third one in 2024. The previous tests included a […]
Japan Expands Foreign Visa Worker Program in Order to Tackle Shortage of Drivers
On Friday, the Japanese government expanded its foreign skilled worker visa program by including four additional industries. This initiative aims to tackle the country’s shortage of drivers by granting more individuals the opportunity to stay for up to five years. Japan is currently grappling with a labour shortage caused by a decline in its birth […]