Twice a year, the picturesque and quiet village of Kayabuki no Sato puts on a popular water display. Though the event does attract tourists, its true purpose is to test the 62 fire extinguishers scattered across the historic site. Just before the houses (and the passersby) are doused with water, small huts designed in the traditional style of the village open up their roofs to … [Read more...] about Japanese Village Hosts “Water Hose Festival” To Test Its Impressive Fire Extinguishing System
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Japanese Firm Designs Portable Fish Tanks For Seafood Lovers To Take Dinner Home Alive
A Japanese firm is developing a portable fish tank that allows people to take their dinner home with them. The handheld tank has divided opinion. The 'Katsugyo bag' is a handheld device, with glass panels on either side, meaning you can show off your fish fresh from the market. Designed by a company called the MA Corporation, it's understood that the product is still in … [Read more...] about Japanese Firm Designs Portable Fish Tanks For Seafood Lovers To Take Dinner Home Alive
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ now wants to transform into another animal
The Japanese man who achieved global recognition after spending $16,000 to transform himself into a hyperrealistic “dog” costume is now setting his sights on morphing into another animal. Key Points: In a riveting recent interview, the enigmatic man, known only by his canine alias “Toco,” revealed his aspirations to transform into another dog, a panda, a bear, a fox, or a … [Read more...] about Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ now wants to transform into another animal
9 Pillars of Light Appear in Night Sky Above Coastal Japanese Town
An otherworldly sight was spotted above a town in Tottori prefecture, Japan, on May 11, 2024. A user by the name of Maashii posted to X (formerly Twitter) an intriguing picture of what appears to be nine pillars of light appearing in the night sky above Daisen, a coastal town: According to his X biography, Maashii works in Daisen as a "tourism producer". He … [Read more...] about 9 Pillars of Light Appear in Night Sky Above Coastal Japanese Town
Oldest living Japanese American, 110, shares her longevity tips and the 1 food she eats every day
At 110 years old, Yoshiko Miwa isn't one to dwell on the negative aspects of life. As the oldest living person of Japanese descent in the United States, she has witnessed and endured significant historical events, including the Spanish flu, World War II, and the loss of loved ones. Yet, Miwa's advice for longevity remains simple: Don't dwell. Born in Guadalupe, California, … [Read more...] about Oldest living Japanese American, 110, shares her longevity tips and the 1 food she eats every day