by Global Sherpa | Jul 24, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Quiz, Tokyo
The Japan Quiz tests your knowledge of interesting facts about Japan, including Japanese city and country facts and rankings as well as elements of Japanese culture. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 15, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Tokyo
In the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, some observers have been pondering an interesting question: why hasn’t there been any looting or theft? In many places, looting seems to be an inevitable consequence of the overwhelming circumstances and...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 12, 2011 | Aid & Development, Countries, Environment, Health, Japan
Diabetes and obesity top health news headlines and policy agendas around the world. Diets rich in fish and omega 3 from fatty fish oils can have a significant impact on diabetes incidence rates and weight loss according to the findings of several long-term,...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 25, 2010 | Cities & Countries, India, Japan, Oddly True, Russia, Sports, World Cup
Enjoy learning more about Global Sherpa’s picks of the top 10 oddly true world news stories of 2010. Favorite topics include Paul the Psychic Octopus of World Cup Fame, iPad-wielding sumo wrestlers, treacherous Indian coconut trees, and neighborly Russian spies,...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 7, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Health, Japan
If you want to live forever, try moving to Japan and living like the Japanese. More than 77,000 missing Japanese residents are at least 120 years old according to government records. In an eye-opening case of bureaucratic oversight, Japan’s Justice Ministry recently...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 4, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Populations
Photographer Chris Rainier travels the globe to capture the emotion, aesthetics, and cultural significance behind the ancient body art of tattooing and help save the dying traditions of indigenous peoples and cultures on the edge. A Smithsonian Magazine article looks...
