A Japanese food manufacturer has introduced an "alternative tuna" made from plant-based ingredients, with the claim that the product contributes to the preservation of tuna stocks in the ocean. Such fish is hugely popular in Japanese cuisine. NH Foods says the product is based on "konnyaku": made from ginger and other ingredients. According to the company, it took time to develop the flavor and texture of the product to give...
Areas along Japan's sea coast, including the earthquake-hit Noto Peninsula, will face heavy snowfall through Thursday. The Meteorological Agency warns of possible significant snow accumulation in the short-term in Fukui and Shiga prefectures. Citizens are asked to refrain from unnecessary and urgent travel when heavy snowfall is forecast in these areas. Previously, there have been cases of vehicles stranded ...
Yesterday's power failure event on a shinkansen traveling north of Tokyo led to the cancellation of about 280 other shinkansens in eastern and central Japan and affected about 120,000 people, the operator estimated. JR East said it would carry out remedial work to restore the situation with the aim of resuming normal shinkansen service by Thursday, although there had already been...
In the run-up to the opening of Osaka World EXPO in 2025, a prominent attraction that is generating significant interest can already be spotted. One of the exhibitors, Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. has announced the name and unveiled the design of its long-awaited contribution: the Gundam Future Next pavilion. In keeping with the theme of the exhibition, "Creating a Future Society for Our Lives," the Gundam Pavilion aims to explore...
With Japan's rich cultural heritage and well-preserved historical sites, it's no surprise that the country has more than 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Japan is also home to some of the most spectacular vistas in the world, including traditional villages, sacred temples and shrines. To compile this ranking, 52 of the most recognizable UNESCO World Heritage Sites were analyzed...
A new bill banning people from walking on escalators went into effect in Nagoya last Sunday. Under this bill, people in public places such as train stations, office buildings and shopping centers are asked to stand still when using escalators, Kyodo News reported. However, the bill is not mandatory, and there are no penalties for those who violate it....
The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee will increase the number of positions held by women. Currently, there are 34 people on the committee's board and only 7 women. It is planned that the committee will expand to 45 members by hiring 12 women. Former athletes and gender equality experts are being considered as candidates. If the reform is honored, the percentage of women on the committee's board will increase to...
Air travel within Japan continued unabated even during the pandemic. And now it is possible to fly over Mount Fuji! Fuji Dream Airlines offers this opportunity. The flight lasts 90 minutes and is operated from the city of Nagoya. The airplane is designed to protect against the coronavirus. There are separate seats for passengers traveling on 1...
It's not just Tokyo that has a fish market - port cities boast an equally rich assortment! Check out the delicious stuff you can buy at the morning market in Hakodate!
Ice cream with the highest concentration of matcha green tea in the world can be tasted at Nanaya, a store in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture. Customers are invited to choose a "level" from 1 to 7. In regular green tea ice cream, the concentration of matcha reaches levels 1 to 2. Imagine how rich the flavor will be if you choose level 7! Not only foreigners, but...
