Animal world
'Super divine beast' appeared, causing a stir among Japanese netizens
Many golfers have flocked to take pictures and hope they will be lucky to meet the 'super beast'.
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Health
The Japanese do little exercise but still live long and stay in shape, what's the secret?
Japan has the world's longest life expectancy, healthy body and fit, what's their secret?
Environment
Why do the Japanese perform funeral rites for a bamboo shoot?
Kyoto is famous as the most cultural city in Japan, where everyone feels it is natural to live in harmony and respect nature.
Animal world
Surprisingly, now Japanese monkeys can ride deer!
Japanese macaques, which were once famous for taking hot baths in their snowy habitats, are now making headlines once again by riding sika deer.
Archeology
Japan announced the world's never-before-seen 5-color monster
The image of a monster with 5-color fur quite flamboyant has just been published by the Hokkaido University Museum - Japan.
New technology
Japan makes smart glasses that can cure both nearsightedness and farsightedness
Japanese smart eyewear company Vixion has invented an innovative glasses that can help wearers overcome both nearsightedness and farsightedness.
Health
Healthy eating habits - how the Japanese keep healthy and in shape
Most of the elderly in Japan are healthy, mentally excited and keep a slim figure. The secret lies in their healthy eating habits.
Science Events
Japan develops 3D printing technology for antennas in space
New technology allows to make satellite antennas right in orbit using plastic and sunlight, greatly saving launch costs.
Scientific works
Japan creates 'giant' diamond semiconductor disc, the capacity is equivalent to 1 billion Blu-ray discs
This is the largest semiconductor disk ever made with such high purity.
Scientific application
Japanese scientists successfully created self-healing plastic
Japanese scientists have found a way to make plastic that can heal itself at room temperature, which can be used to make smartphone screens and other products.
Scientific application
Japan makes electronic chopsticks that make food 1.5 times more salty
Electronic chopsticks use a weak electric current, which does not affect the human body, to regulate sodium ions and alter the perception of taste.
Funny corner
Why do so many Japanese people like to sleep in the closet?
The Japanese sleeping on the floor is a familiar thing to us, but it is equally common for many people to choose to sleep in a cupboard. Why is that?
Health
5 health habits to help Japanese people live a long life
Japanese people are famous for having the longest life expectancy in the world. A healthy lifestyle helps them not only live a long life, but also live a healthy life, t…
AI - Artificial intelligence
Asimo robot officially 'retired' after more than 20 years of dedication
The human-shaped Asimo robot of the Japanese automaker Honda will officially retire from March 31 after 20 years of continuous dedication.
Scientific application
The Japanese built an extremely comfortable nuclear bunker, placed right in the house
The mini shelter for 7 people is constructed of metal, which is explosion-proof, impact-resistant and completely insulated from radiation, as well as biological and chem…