May 16 (Warographics) - Discover the gripping true story of the Kyujo Incident - a failed coup that almost prevented Japan's surrender in WWII. Learn how small inflection points changed the course of history forever.
The Kyujo Incident The Coup that Almost Kept Japan in WWII
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Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi has been appointed commander of the International Space Station (ISS), becoming the third Japanese to assume the role.
Transportation of a 150-meter railway rail—the longest in the world—manufactured at a steelworks in Kitakyushu City, began on April 18th. The rail will be delivered to Hokkaido over the course of about four days for use in the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project.
The Japan Society for the Study of Obesity has issued a warning about the health risks of excessive thinness and poor nutrition among women, positioning what it calls 'women's underweight and malnutrition syndrome' as a newly recognized health condition.
Once a familiar and comforting presence on urban streets, Japan's cherished ramen stalls are quietly fading away as stricter regulations, an aging workforce, and evolving consumer preferences make their survival increasingly difficult.
A bear attacking a live deer outside a hotel in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, has shocked onlookers and prompted heightened alert from local authorities.
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As Japan enters the era of 100-year lifespans, attention is turning to ways to maintain a youthful appearance and healthy body without relying on costly treatments or devices. One growing trend is facial muscle training — a method of exercising the face to address sagging skin, wrinkles, and double chins, all without the use of tools or surgery.
In Japan, business cards are more than just a way to exchange contact information. They carry a deeper significance, reflecting a person's professionalism, respect, and attention to detail.
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Balancing career and family is challenging for working mothers, with cultural pressures often leaving personal well-being overlooked.
As smartphones become a normal part of childhood, many Japanese families are struggling with when to give them to their children and how to set effective rules around their use.
In this video, artist Harumichi Shibasaki brings fruit to life using acrylic gouache—a technique that’s been generating buzz for its incredible realism. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)
Miyakonojo City in Miyazaki Prefecture has introduced a new leave system called "grandchild leave," allowing grandparents to take up to seven days off to support childcare, in a move that reflects changing work and family dynamics.
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