Tag: japan

November 27, 2022 at 10:01 pm

Does Living in “Blue Zones” Help You Live Longer?

Does Living in “Blue Zones” Help You Live Longer?

Are these places modern day fountains of youth?

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October 26, 2022 at 7:10 pm

Only 1% of Soy Sauce is Authentic. Here’s Why.

Only 1% of Soy Sauce is Authentic. Here's Why.

Why is only one percent of soy sauce made using the traditional method?

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September 1, 2022 at 12:05 am

An Almost-Invisible Solar Cell Has Been Created and Humans Might Be Able to Wear It In The Future

An Almost-Invisible Solar Cell Has Been Created and Humans Might Be Able to Wear It In The Future

We’ve been hearing a lot about solar power for years now and you’ve probably seen a lot more solar panels on buildings and in the countryside than you did in the past. And you’ve probably also noticed that those panels tend to take up A TON of room. But a recent breakthrough by researchers at…

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July 4, 2022 at 12:20 am

How a Japanese Artisan Creates Traditional Wagasa Umbrellas

How a Japanese Artisan Creates Traditional Wagasa Umbrellas

A fascinating process 1,200 years in the making!

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June 5, 2022 at 10:17 pm

Japanese Game Show Is Pretty Off-The-Wall Weird

Japanese Game Show Is Pretty Off-The-Wall Weird

I love these shows. They’re so goofy.

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May 31, 2022 at 6:01 pm

Japanese Mecha Creatures Made Out of LEGO

Japanese Mecha Creatures Made Out of LEGO

Mecha legos!!!

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May 12, 2022 at 1:51 am

A Look Inside Tokyo’s Smallest Luxury Apartment

A Look Inside Tokyo’s Smallest Luxury Apartment

That’s pretty cozy!

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April 17, 2022 at 12:14 am

Scientists Use AI to Teach Robots How to Peel Bananas

Scientists Use AI to Teach Robots How to Peel Bananas

Wait… AI can do what now? This is TOO MUCH!

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March 14, 2022 at 12:40 am

Check Out the Amazing Miniature Dioramas This Japanese Artist Makes

Check Out the Amazing Miniature Dioramas This Japanese Artist Makes

Tatsuya Tanaka is a Japanese artist who specializes in making amazing miniature dioramas that are truly a sight to behold. Take a look at 10 examples of his great work below. 1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatsuya Tanaka 田中達也 (@tanaka_tatsuya) 2. View this post on Instagram …

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March 7, 2022 at 2:30 pm

Why it’s Almost Impossible to Lose Anything in Japan

Why it's Almost Impossible to Lose Anything in Japan

The success of Japan’s highly efficient lost and found system is due to organization, a community-based police force, and the culture of its people.

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