Japanese botanist found the secret to reforestation in ancient shrines. The results were undeniable.

Akira Miyawaki’s unconventional reforestation method was inspired by ancient Japanese forests and changed how people restore ...
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The Disrespectful Mistake Tourists Must Avoid Making While Visiting A Shrine In Japan

Japan is a dream destination for a lot of travelers, but it can be a little trickier to prepare for in comparison to other places. And while it's important to research things like the best time to ...
Times Union

Inside the effort to legalize a small Japanese truck in New York

Advocates of kei trucks, a type of Japanese vehicle class, praise their affordability and ease of use in urban areas despite registration ban by state DMV A view of the Honda Acty, a type of kei-class ...
Dexerto

Japan opens world’s first plushie shrine where owners can honor beloved toys

Japan has opened the world’s first plush toy shrine, giving plushie owners a place to pray, express gratitude, and hold memorial services for their cuddly companions. What comes to mind when you think ...
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These Minecraft farm designs are small but extremely helpful

Learn three easy Minecraft farm designs that can make your survival world more useful, organized, and fun to play. These simple builds are perfect for beginners who want practical farms without ...
Reuters

Small Japan firms say high procurement costs biggest hit from Mideast war, survey shows

TOKYO, June 12 (Reuters) - Japan's small and medium-sized enterprises cited surging procurement costs as the biggest strain from the Middle East conflict, a joint survey by the Japan Chamber ‌of ...
AZ Central

Her Phoenix Japanese market is frozen in the '90s. Yes, the fax works

Suzue Matsumoto Bartlett held a phone to her ear as she stood behind the counter at the front of her small store. “Good afternoon, this is New Tokyo Food Market,” Bartlett said into the phone. “I’m ...
The Economist

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are suffering industrial rot

The numbers look staggeringly good. Taiwan, a rich economy that in a good year might be expected to expand by 3-4%, is growing at 14%. That is thanks to an explosion in exports, which, even after ...
Reason

Japan's Smoking Bans Make a Lot More Sense Than America's

Walk into three different bars in Tokyo, and you may have three completely different experiences: one bar thick with cigarette smoke, one with a sealed glass smoking room humming in the corner, and ...
NPR

Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S.

NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about how communities are moving forward on climate solutions despite significant political headwinds. As the federal government halts plans to ...
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42 Dreamlike Photos Of Japan That Show Its Shrines, Mountains, And Changing Seasons

We've featured photographer Daniel Kordan on Bored Panda before, first through his breathtaking images of our planet's natural beauty and later through his aerial photography of Vietnam. This time, ...