In the world longevity rankings published in World Health Statistics 2018 announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Japan retained first place with an average age of 84.2 years old. According to reports on why this is, Japanese culture expert Marco Carestia pointed out that there were 10 potential reasons for the longevity of Japanese people. ...
The development of a civilization can be ascertained by how well it treats its fellow beings. A dog-eat-dog world can make people hate and fear others. It is ideals like compassion and charity that teach us that taking care of the less fortunate is as important as focusing on one’s own survival and pleasure. The ...
The government of Japan has announced a state of emergency in a bid to bring the coronavirus outbreak under control. Some prefectures were already under emergency during the announcement, but the situation has currently become applicable nationwide. Japan has, until now, reported more than 13,000 cases of infections, with a death toll of nearly 350 ...
In Japan’s eastern Shizuoka prefecture, there is a cluster of retirement homes that attracts the attention of any passerby who sees it. Called the Jikka, the tepee-shaped structures have been designed as retirement homes for two women in their 60s — Sachiko Fujioka and Nobuko Suma. The retirement homes were designed by Nobuko’s architect son ...
Strolling through the historical city of Kyoto, which features a concentration of the Sui and Tang dynasties, you will feel at one with the ancient souls who once inhabited this great land. When you listen to the ancient stories, you will understand the cultural significance of this heritage emanating from the unbroken imperial lineage of ...
The Japanese government has arrested three executives of a company for suspicion of illegally exporting equipment to China that could be used in the manufacture of bioweapons. According to the rules, such exports can only be done after getting approval from trade authorities. Exporting bioweapon equipment The arrested individuals include 70-year-old company president Masaaki Okawara, ...
The CCP coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of several sporting events. The biggest sporting spectacle of the year is undoubtedly the 2020 Tokyo Olympics scheduled to be held in July. Despite some people calling for postponing the event, the Japanese government has unequivocally stated that it wants the games to be held as scheduled. ...
There are more than 33,000 stores in Japan that have endured for centuries. This is the country with the most time-honored brands in the world, including the world’s oldest hotel, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Yamanashi, which was founded in A.D. 705. There is also the Candy dessert shop Ichimonjiya Wasuke, a company based in Kyoto, ...
The Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan. According to official data, there are about 25,000 living in the country. However, some estimate that the population numbers over 200,000. History of the Ainu How the Ainu people originated is largely unclear. One theory suggests that “Ainu people are remnants of the Jomon-jin, or the hunter-gathers ...
Sumo is one of the most popular traditional sports in Japan. Ryogoku is basically the center of the country’s professional sumo wrestling world. And in this city is located the Hananomai, the only sumo-themed restaurant in the region. Hananomai “Hananomai’s menu is sumo inspired, serving their own rendition of chanko-nabe or ‘sumo stew’. You might ...
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