If you’re accustomed to the plush comfort of a Western-style bed, the thought of sleeping on the floor might sound uncomfortable. However, in Japan, it’s common practice to sleep on a futon directly on the floor. This centuries-old tradition is about more than just maximizing space in small homes; it offers several health benefits. The...
Japan is moving forward in its quest to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 by exploring biomethane-powered ships. Produced from animal manure, this clean energy being tested as a near-future alternative fuel source. This initiative could help Japan meet its decarbonization goals while addressing waste management challenges. Here’s a closer look at Japan’s groundbreaking efforts. Exploring...
In March 2011, Japan endured the strongest earthquake in its recorded history, followed by a severe tsunami. The Tohoku tsunami involved waves 40 meters/132 feet high and over 15,500 deaths. Over 450,000 people lost their homes during the floods, and the destruction spread to infrastructure all over the country, including the meltdown of three nuclear...
The Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector looks like something out of a sci-fi movie that critics would deem “too unrealistic.” Picture a gigantic dome-shaped golden chamber with gold walls, an array of light detectors, and 50,000 tons of pure water. However, the Super-K neutrino detector is real and hidden 1,000 meters under Mount Ikeno in Japan. (Neutrinos...
Two women in Japan have moved into a private retirement home with hopes of using it to serve the elderly people in their community [1].The enchanting residence is made up of five small hut-like structures that join together to become a single house. Designed by Tokyo-based architect Issei Suma at the request of his mother,...
Japan is one of the most prosperous countries in the world, but it’s not without its downfalls. The office hours for the average worker extend far beyond the typical working hours stipulated when they apply for the job. Most people have to work late into the night, without any added pay or bonuses. This means...
Imagine if we could harness the movements of the ocean’s currents into an unlimited supply of energy for entire countries. In Japan, they no longer have to imagine it – they are attempting to make it a reality. They are soon going to be placing a massive turbine into the ocean that they say will...
All of us grew up going to a school with a dress code, whether we had to wear uniforms or not. These rules never dictated, however, what we could wear underneath our clothing. In Japan, however, this has not been the case. Last month, it was announced that Japanese Public Schools would finally no longer...
In 1987, the Japanese Coast Guard set out to determine how many islands comprised the mountainous country. They determined there were nearly 7,000 known islands. However, thanks to a new study, scientists believe there could be around 7,000 more unaccounted for. In December 2021, the Japanese parliament concluded the first estimation is outdated and, therefore,...
I think we can all agree that 2024 has not been off to the best of starts. An event in Japan may have just signaled that we’re in for a whole lot more. An ancient stone said to harbor an evil demon inside of it, known as “the killing stone”, has recently split in half....
The country of japan was shocked when an elderly man made the headlines for murdering his disabled wife. She had been bound to a wheelchair for most of their marriage, and he was reportedly, “tired of taking care of her.” Later he admitted his crime to his son who reported him to the police. Tired...
In the decade since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Japanese government has grappled with what to do with Fukushima’s contaminated water. Officials decided in two years; they will begin dumping more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive Fukushima water into the ocean. (1) Japan To Dump Radioactive Fukushima Water Into The Ocean The...
