The Tokyo Electric Light Company, Inc. was Japan’s first electric power company. It was established in 1883. It has since become one of Japan’s leading industries, which has helped stabilize the country and let it achieve the status of an economic giant. The electric power industry in Japan has flourished largely through … Read more
March 11, 2011, was the day when Japan stood still. An earthquake of 9.1 magnitudes shook the country to its core and was marked as the fifth most powerful earthquake in the world. Within 30 minutes, Japan would experience a Tsunami followed by a nuclear disaster that would destroy almost everything in … Read more
What’s the difference between being rich and being prosperous? Did you know that it’s not the same? The countries that prosper share wealth among its citizens. The Legatum Institute releases annual Prosperity Index. Legatum Institute is a London-based organization that measures prosperity using these measures: economic growth, business environment and opportunities, effective … Read more
Karate is an Asian system of unarmed combat, using hands and feet to deliver blows and punches, kicks, knee strikes, and elbow strikes to the opponent. Karate aims at strengthening the body and delivering maximum force at the point of contact. This explains how the students and experts of martial arts … Read more
Japan is hit by several typhoons every year, and sometimes it’s so destructive that it makes the front page of Western newspapers. About 30 typhoons form over the Northwest Pacific Ocean each year, and an average of seven to eight typhoons pass over the Okinawa Prefecture. About three typhoons hit the … Read more
Every year, the crime rates of different countries are evaluated and compared. The result of this comparison makes a list of the Safest Countries in the World. For a number of years now, Japan has been ranking amongst the top 10 safest countries in the world. That’s an official number, but how … Read more