Tag: Japan
Why do the Japanese line their streets and fences with water...
If one ever visits Japan or curiously watches videos of the Japanese streets, one might notice something unusual about the quiet...
Why Japanese kids use THIS special school bag – The Times...
Whenever we come across pictures of Japanese school kids, we might have noticed something unique about their school bags. These sturdy,...
As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for...
President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea's President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018.Carlos Barria | ReutersDETROIT —...
Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers
Exceptionally strong housing demand in the U.S. has large homebuilders in the driver's seat and smaller builders ripe for takeover. The buyers are...
7 weird traffic rules around the world
When it comes to driving, some traffic rules are universal: stop at red lights, give way to pedestrians, and stick to speed limits....
7 most earthquake-prone countries in the world
Earthquakes give little warning but cause widespread devastation and death in a matter of minutes. Certain places are quite prone to this destruction...
World’s longest serving death row inmate proven innocent after 46 years...
Iwao Hakamada was recently acquitted of 4 murders after spending 46 years on death row in Japan. Source: Getty Images Iwao Hakamada,...
Seven & I Gets New Designation, a Potential Hurdle for Takeover
The Japanese government added Seven & i Holdings Co. to a list of “core” designated companies, a potential hurdle for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s...
