Japan faces summer power shortage, government panel says
21st century fireflies
I in 4 Japanese has seriously considered suicide
New curbs on cat cafés in Tokyo – but...
TOKYO (majirox news) — All of Japan’s nuclear electricity generation capability is now shut...
High-tech twist on an old custom TOKYO (majirox news) — May 2 saw Tokyo’s...
TOKYO (majirox news) — In January this year, the Japanese Cabinet Office began a...
Feline friends face future fracas TOKYO (majirox news) — The “cat cafés,” where patrons...
TOKYO (majirox news) — All of Japan’s nuclear electricity generation capability is now shut down for safety checks, and an immediate restart looks unlikely. Faced with the prospect of continued shutdown and a hot summer, a government panel says that areas served by three utility companies may suffer power shortages. Demand for electricity may outstrip supply in August. In spring last year, eastern Japan suffered rolling blackouts and received...
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High-tech twist on an old custom TOKYO (majirox news) — May 2 saw Tokyo’s Sumida River lit up at night with thousands of floating LED bulbs bobbing on the surface of the water. The Tokyo Hotaru (Firefly) Festival included a Symphony of Light, in which these special lights, showcasing a manufacturer’s technology, were deployed. Set against the soon-to-be-opened Tokyo Sky Tree, the 634 meter (2,080 ft) broadcasting tower, the...
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TOKYO (majirox news) — In January this year, the Japanese Cabinet Office began a survey of Japanese aged 20 years old or over, and this month announced the shocking results. One in four of those surveyed reported that they had seriously contemplated killing themselves – an increase of between 4 and 5 percent since the last time such a survey was taken. Japan’s youth are the most likely to...
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Feline friends face future fracas TOKYO (majirox news) — The “cat cafés,” where patrons can come in and derive comfort from holding, stroking and playing with furry feline friends, have been a feature of the Tokyo scene for some years. The fashion has spread...
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The killer lurking on every café table TOKYO (majirox news) — Many people drink one or two soft drinks or canned beverages a day. Many more will enjoy a sweet snack, a cookie or some chocolate, often also drinking three or four cups of...
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TOKYO (majirox news) — The Washington DC summit between Japanese Prime Minister Noda and US President Obama, which will take place between April 29 ann May 2, is expected to reveal a re-ordering of relations in the Asia-Pacific region. They will discuss a number...
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TOKYO (majirox news) — The $21 billion funeral industry is changing as more Japanese households are cutting down on the expensive business of dying during the global economic downturn. Many Japanese are choosing cheaper funerals as the aging population is growing. In fact, Japan has the highest proportion of elderly citizens over the age...
NAGANO (majirox news) — Most people are repulsed by the idea of eating crows. The mere mention of eating these unpopular birds is like suggesting eating rodents. It’s a shame, said Norihiko Fujiki, a French-trained chef and owner of the trendy French restaurant Espoir, because if properly prepared crows are delicious. “If we can...
