After a further explosion in the reactor 2 and a fire in the number 4 has been Japan's darkest day behind. Embassies have withdrawn their personnel, foreign nationals from traveling or flee to the west of the country. Even in Tokyo for the first time an increased radiation was measured, but according to the government should not be harmful. (more…)
Dec
04
Department Stores in the state of emergency
Dec
03
State-approved revision
A 24-year-old Japanese Toiled overtime regularly prior 3 years. From January to August 2008 there were an average of 123 overtime hours, which he made a month for his employer, Shinko Plantech, with a clear conscience. Alone in July 2008, he accomplished the feat of 218 overtime hours, as the Nikkei Shimbun reported. (more…)
Nov
30
Split shoes
Tabi socks are called the Japanese, where the big toe is separated from the other toes. For this reason, the ankle support materials in German are often described as toe socks. Were invented for the use of so-called Tabi Geta or Zori. Because these traditional Japanese footwear plants consist of two straps that pass through between the first and second toe, also had the socks are tailored accordingly. (more…)
Nov
27
Beautiful industrial landscapes
Night cruises through the industrial part of Tokyo Bay are the latest hit among Japan's tourism offerings. The Tourism Bureau of Kawasaki City, located between Tokyo and Yokohama, offers this unusual tour to two times a month. The adventure will cost 4,000 yen per person. (more…)
Nov
26
Starbucks is planning the big jump
Starbucks has reinvented itself. Just 40 years after its founding, the American coffee chain, their logo has undergone a complete redesign. The lettering “Starbucks Coffee” is gone, only the mermaid remains. The hallmark of future smiles in white against a green background on the customer. The last edge of the logo were sanded off. (more…)
Nov
25
Why Facebook is non-existent in China
Addition to Japan, it is for Facebook to conquer China. But this task turns out to be Knachknuss. In Japan, Mixi dominates the market in China already compete various platforms such as Kaixin Wang, QQ Wang and Renren Kongjian for the favor of users that meet all of a function similar to Facebook: people connect with each other. (more…)
Nov
24
50,000 iTunes accounts for a song
In China, Internet users may purchase access to an iTunes account for 200 yuan. Once paid, the buyer receives a given iTunes login with a matching password. While 24 hours may be so consumed music, movies, or applications worth 150 €. On China's largest online platform Taobao.com selling this illegal business is offered. (more…)
Nov
20
The pseudo-sushi put an end
Sushi has started a worldwide success through the capitals of the world. Meanwhile, the numerous sushi creations offered in the West are not only exclusive but also restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias and supermarkets.This development is the Japanese Association of sushi restaurant owners worried. (more…)
Nov
18
Artificial Rare Earth
According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japanese researchers have produced under the direction of Professor Hiroshi Kitagawa at Kyoto University with the help of nanotechnology, an alloy of rare earth palladium is similar – an element that comes on the periodic table between rhodium and silver are to . For Japan, this means a first step towards the erosion of commodity-dependence on China. (more…)
Nov
17
The Business of koi carp
The koi carp is Of Japan's most famous toy fish and a must for every wealthy Japanese man who maintains a garden with a private pond. Although bred abroad, the Japanese specimens are regarded as the world's finest and most expensive. Thus, since a few years his multi-colored scaly pattern also drag the layer to the Chinese nouveau riche. (more…)