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Celebrities You May Not Have Known Are of Japanese Descent
There are many celebrities that either are from Japan or are of Japanese descent. Some of these people you may have known, but some may surprise you! -
High Quality Cars Made in Japan
Japan is well known for having some of the world's most reliable, high-quality, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced car brands. Here are three of the most popular car brands that come out of Japan, and what makes them unique. -
Asian-American Cultural Greek Organizations at UCLA
UCLA’s Asain Greek Council encourages its member organizations to embrace their Asian ancestry and explore it. Let us dive into the organizations that make up this council and what they bring to UCLA and how they interact in their experience as asian-american based organizations. -
Three Remarkable Female Japanese Athletes
This year, in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, women carried Japan’s wins. Here are three impressive female athletes that have all participated in the Olympics at some point, and have found great success. -
3 Famous Japanese Baseball Players
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan. As a result, some remarkable baseball players have come from Japan and have joined the Major Leagues in the United States. Here are three Japanese baseball players that will impress you with their success stories in the sport. -
Over $9000 Toys Made by a Small Japanese Company
Did you know that the company that makes BE@RBRICK, Medicom Toy Corporation, is actually a medium-sized Japanese company with 55 employees? Here are some of the reasons for the popularity of BE@RBRICK! -
Japan’s Expressways are the Most Expensive in the World
Expressways are extremely expensive, five to ten times higher than in Europe and the United States. This is pretty high even by global standards, and unknowing travelers are surprised at how expensive they are! -
6 Weird Laws Unique to Japan
Different cultures and histories have their own unique laws, some of which you may wonder if they are true. When you live or travel abroad, you may inadvertently be in violation of the law. So here are some of the weird laws that are unique to Japan! -
Winter in Japan without Central Heating
In the U.S., the U.K., and Europe, the most common way of heating is central heating. However, in Japan, there is basically no such central heating system, and people usually spend the winter by using heating appliances. -
Five Prefectures with Delicious Water
It is said that there are only about 15 countries in the world where you can drink tap water, and Japan is one of them. Prefectures with great water are also famous for their great sake, so be sure to check those out!