Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and technological advancements, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented dilemma: a staggering surplus of vacant houses. The number has soared to a record high of nine million, a figure surpassing the entire population of New York City. These abandoned dwellings, known as "akiya" in Japanese, present multifaceted challenges for … [Read more...] about Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
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The Enchanting Chichi-sugi: An 800-Year-Old “Breast Tree” in Japan
This is an old cedar tree about 800 years old that stands at the east foot of Mt. Daimanji, Oki Islands, Japan. This tree has a height of 30 meters, a circumference of 16 meters at the roots, and branches out in 15 places from the middle of the trunk. One of its most striking features is the presence of 24 giant stalactite-shaped breast roots about 10 meters above ground. … [Read more...] about The Enchanting Chichi-sugi: An 800-Year-Old “Breast Tree” in Japan
Mysterious Perfectly Spherical Cloud Captured in Japan
Cloud formations have always fascinated us, whether they resemble mythical creatures or take on unusual shapes. But this time, a perfectly spherical cloud captured the attention of Twitter users when @pmxpvrtmx (Poppy) shared a photo of it floating above houses in Fujisawa, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Poppy described her experience, saying, "When I looked out of … [Read more...] about Mysterious Perfectly Spherical Cloud Captured in Japan
The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster
On September 4, 2018, Japan was hit by the strongest typhoon to make landfall in a quarter of a century. Typhoon Jebi brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful storm surges that caused widespread flooding and damage to buildings and infrastructure. One of the most impressive images to emerge from the storm was taken in the fishing harbor of Aki, Kochi prefecture. The … [Read more...] about The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster
Discover the Unique Star Sand Beach in Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa, Japan, is known for its stunning beaches, and one of the most unique among them is the "Star Sand Beach." As the name suggests, this beach is famous for the tiny star-shaped sand particles that can be found along its shoreline, making it a must-see destination for tourists from all over the world. The star-shaped sand particles are actually the shells of … [Read more...] about Discover the Unique Star Sand Beach in Okinawa, Japan