A short shinkansen ride away from Tokyo, Niigata’s snow-capped mountains are some of the best in Honshu. Enjoy Niigata’s snow like a local. Hit the slopes for hours of skiing or snowboarding. Relax sore muscles in local hot spring baths, and travel back in time to the Edo Period. IsRead More →

The Japanese were very gallant men. They fought very, very hard, but they were not nearly as skillful as the Germans. Are Japan and Germany allowed to have an army? Japan does not even have an army. Its Constitution does not allow it to have offensive military forces. It onlyRead More →

Both engines are an excellent choice with many strong qualities, although Kohler tends to have better support service. Alternatively, Kawasaki tends to take the lead on consistent quality over the years. No matter what your reason for needing a new engine, Kawasaki and Kohler are both viable options. Which smallRead More →

The tradition of celebrating the blooming of cherry trees in Japan is centuries old. The planting of cherry trees in Washington DC originated in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. … The beauty of the cherry blossom isRead More →

Japan Initially Had a Problem With Cowboy Bebop This might be difficult to believe, but when Spike Spiegel and company premiered in Japan, they were not well received. In fact, TV Tokyo only aired 12 of the anime’s 26 episodes, as the others were considered too mature for a generalRead More →

Commercial whaling is prohibited within the sanctuary boundaries. Only Japan voted in opposition. As the size of the IWC continued to grow, so did the influence of Japan within the commission. Which country kills most whales? Norway has surpassed Japan and Iceland in its whale hunting quotas (which do notRead More →

3 Ways We Can Shut Down the Japanese Government’s Whaling Program Follow the money — and cut it off. … Apply international political pressure. … Save our oceans. Do Japanese support whaling? Recommended. For Japan, whaling has long been about more than economics. Tokyo has for decades fiercely defended whaleRead More →

What Are the Most Popular Anime of All Time? Dragon Ball. One Piece. Pokemon. Naruto. Death Note. Detective Conan. Attack on Titan. Sailor Moon. What state is anime most popular in? Today, we are going to figure out in which state in the U.S. is anime loved the most –Read More →

Shikoku, Japan (2018) With an area of 18,800sq.km (roughly 225km in length and 50 to 150km in width) and a population of 3.8 million, Shikoku is by far the smallest of the main Japanese islands, behind Honshu, Hokkaido and Kyushu. Is Shikoku the smallest island in Japan? Shikoku, island, theRead More →

#1: Tokyo: A dynamic combo of past, present, and future. … Three words: world-class ramen. … #2: Kyoto: Classically beautiful with urban energy. … Kyoto’s public transportation is fantastic. … Osaka has tons of amazing restaurants. … Many of Osaka’s sights are free to visit. … #4: Yokohama: Japan’s cityRead More →