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
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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
Japanese Diver Has Been Visiting His Fish Buddy For 25 Years
I know this is unbelievable, but it’s actually true. This Japanese diver and this funny looking human(alien?)-faced fish have been friends for 25 years. For real. Hiroyuki Arakawa has been entrusted to oversee one of Japan’s Shinto shrines, which is located beneath the surface of Japan’s Tateyama Bay. Over the decades, he became buddies with one of the marine creatures who … [Read more...] about Japanese Diver Has Been Visiting His Fish Buddy For 25 Years
A Japanese man blew up his house trying kill a single cockroach
It's safe to say that having insects running around your home is far from ideal, but one man learned the hard way that insecticide may not always be the way to get rid of them. Of course, we all know the nice thing to do is to let the bug you do find free into the outside world, though many people do decide to try and kill the critter. Perhaps this latest story is a … [Read more...] about A Japanese man blew up his house trying kill a single cockroach
The Art of Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in Japanese Forests
Japanese cuisine is renowned for its exquisite flavors and unique ingredients. Among these, the shiitake mushroom stands as a delicacy that has captured the hearts of both locals and food enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the centuries-old cultivation technique known as "growing shiitake mushrooms in the woods." The Japanese have … [Read more...] about The Art of Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in Japanese Forests