Ariana Grande wanted to celebrate her 7 Rings single by getting the phrase tattooed on her palm in Japanese. It did not end well. But what did her tattoo actually say? Instead of “7 Rings” Ariana Grande’s tattoo reads “Small Charcoal Grill”. This was due to some missing kanji characters. In an attempt to fix …
The nuclear chain induced by the reaction between rare uraniums is all you need to achieve to produce an atomic bomb. This frighteningly simple technology had the power to completely wreck Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing Japan’s state of surrender in World War II. The energy-converted matter in the atomic bomb that caused monumental destruction to …
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It’s not unusual to be caught in a con while traveling abroad. But knowing the usual scams, con artists come up with helps us avoid it altogether. While there are several scams around, let’s talk about the infamous melon drop scam. The melon drop scam targets Japanese tourists. Con men would buy a cheap watermelon, …
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed in the second world war because they were largely populated areas. Kyoto was also an urbanized and populated area, but it wasn’t attacked. But why was Kyoto spared from the devastation? According to historians, the US Secretary of War spared the little city of Kyoto due to his attachment to …
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You see these kinds of stories on the news and can’t help but wonder how can a person survive and entire year unnoticed? A homeless woman lived in a man’s closet for over a year unnoticed. She made herself a tiny dwelling in his closet, complete with a bed. She would go out to get …
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American Aviators Aloft at Pearl Harbor Two heroic American aviators led a spirited defense against the Japanese at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The gallant sortie of the battleship USS Nevada was only one example of the many acts of heroism that occurred at Pearl Harbor on Sunday, December 7, 1941. A handful of …
Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet, shifted Earth’s axis (CNN) — The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis. “At this point, we know that one GPS station moved (8 feet), and we …
Japanese company apologises for 9 cent price increase A Japanese frozen dessert company has apologised for increasing the price of its Garigari-kun, a popular ice cream for children. Akagi Nyuguyo increased the price of its popsicle, going up from Y60 to Y70 ($0.62), a hike of 9 cents for the first time in 25 years, …
Station Master Tama The Cat Today I want to introduce a special spot in Japan that is a must-visit for cat lovers! Of course, there’s Cat Island, but have you heard of the only cat station master in Japan? The Super Station Master Tama is a cat! In Japan even cats can become a station …
Microsoft tried a 4-day workweek in Japan. Productivity jumped 40% (CNN Business) — A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft (MSFT) suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses. The company introduced a program this summer in Japan called the “Work …
