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Ranked: These Countries Believe in Aliens the Most This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic visualizes the results of an Ipsos poll that asked adults whether they thought aliens would visit Earth […]
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo homered and drove in four runs on Sunday, November 3 as the Yokohama DeNA BayStars hammered the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 11-2 to win their first Japan Series championship in 26 years and their third title overall. Yokohama manager Daisuke Miura, who was a pitcher for the BayStars when the team last won the […]
The Yebisu Brewery Tokyo opened to the public on April 3, 2024. Formerly the Yebisu Beer Museum, which closed in October 2022 for renovations, the renewed facility now contains a museum, an on-site brewery, a taproom and a gift shop. The Yebisu beer brand is owned by Sapporo Breweries and started in Ebisu, Tokyo about […]
Heavy rain in western and southwestern Japan continued to disrupt shinkansen bullet train services on Saturday, affecting travelers on the first day of a long weekend and prompting the weather agency to caution against further rainfall. All bullet train services between Hakata in southwestern Japan and Tokyo were briefly halted in the morning. Services connecting […]
If you’ve seen recent automotive news media from Japan, chances are it mentioned police crackdowns or the decline of the country’s car scene. While it might be true of Tokyo to some extent, Osaka tells a different story. During the one recent night I spent with some locals, I witnessed the vibrant heart of Kansai […]
In a landmark move, Japan and the European Union have announced a comprehensive security and defense partnership. This groundbreaking agreement, unveiled on November 1, 2024, marks the EU’s first such pact with an Indo-Pacific nation. The alliance aims to bolster military cooperation through joint exercises and defense industry exchanges. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell […]
Have you noticed how photographers often favor the right-hand side of a motorcycle? Sometimes it’s because the bike’s side stand has it leaning over to the left, making it awkward to capture a good angle. Other times, it’s because the right-hand side is simply more visually appealing than the left. That’s not the case with […]
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Himeji Castle is Japan’s best known castle from the feudal period that has survived fires and major destruction. Completed in 1609, the well preserved castle is a national treasure and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 – one of the first world heritage sites in Japan. The grand […]
She sports a signature red bow, her hobbies are travelling, reading and baking, and – despite celebrating her 50th birthday – stands at only five apples tall. Called the “CEO of supercute”, Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu, a Japanese illustrator, half a century ago on Friday. The catlike character became popular in the […]
The government, its makeup in flux after the governing party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will shape Japan’s future nuclear policy. Source link