Black coloured Squid Ink ice cream catches the attention of customers in Japan

Additionally, Kanwar Yatra is a significant ritual during this period. People gather water from sacred rivers for this rite and place it in little mud pots known as Kanwars. Devotees don saffron-coloured clothes while carrying the holy water and walk on foot to visit temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees who are termed Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch the holy water of River Ganga and then worship the God with that water.

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University found that familiar and affordable foods can help create a society where people are healthier and less stressed. Japanese natto, which is made from softened soybeans that have been boiled or steam-fermented with a bacteria known as Bacillus subtilis var. natto, might be one example of such a food. The study was published in the journal, 'Journal of Applied Microbiology'.

Researchers in Japan discovered that emojis were used to reduce the effect of negative sentiments as well as to communicate pleasant thoughts.

Scientists studying emoji use in Japan found that the images were used to soften the impact of negative expressions as well as to express positive feelings.

Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, music, and art is also worshipped on Basant Panchami.