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· Ryan General
Scenic Japanese Beach is a Real-Life ‘Your Name’ Anime Backdrop
A picturesque Japanese beach is making its bid to become the country’s top tourist getaway for those who wish to experience what it’s like to be in a real-life anime. Situated in an area usually overlooked in Japan, the Chichibugahama Beach has a scenery that appears to be…
· Ryan General
85-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Mesmerizes Internet With Her Jaw-Dropping Piano Skills
Her arms may look delicate and weathered at age 85, but this Japanese grandmother’s piano skills remain a sight to behold and a marvel to listen to. The talented, unnamed pianist caught the attention of social media users after her graceful YouTube performance went viral on…
· Heather Johnson Yu
We Really Miss Japanese Vines So Here Are Our Favorites
You know what I miss? Vine. Like seriously, what a great social media platform. Six seconds to get a joke or message across — now that’s the mark of good content/writing.
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Husband Repays Wife for 6 Months’ Worth of Breast Milk and Hard Work
A new mom in Japan decided to share one sweet story of how her husband celebrated their newborn’s half birthday on Twitter. The new mom, identified as Daichichi, gave birth last October to a baby boy. As the baby is now 6 months old, Daichichi’s husband wanted to celebrate, only…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Bikini Model Cosplays as a Cat for Human Pet House
A Japanese bikini model has become the endorser of a new product that really steps up the “pretending to be a cat” fantasy. Bibi Lab, the Japanese company behind that “all-alone” tent, has a new product called Human Pet House.
· Ranier Maningding
This Japanese Douchebag Has No Business Talking About Race In America
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. This week, Nobita, a Japanese Youtuber who makes budget videos on Japanese culture, posted a…
· Carl Samson
Legendary Japanese Popstar Utada Hikaru is Going Back on Tour After 12 Years
Utada Hikaru, the Japanese pop star behind legendary hits such as “First Love” and theme songs for “Kingdom Hearts” and “Evangelion,” is finally doing a concert tour after a 12-year hiatus. Born in New York, Utada debuted in 1998 and has since recorded music in both English and…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Pro Wrestler’s ‘Street Fighter’ Cosplay Reminds You to NEVER Skip Leg Day
One Japanese wrestler and cosplayer is proving that the most authentic cosplays aren’t just about the costume, but about hitting the gym too. Pro-wrestler and cosplayer Reika Saiki recently stunned fans with her expert Chun-Li cosplay from Street Fighter:
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Cat Makes Friends With a Hamster and Suddenly Everything is Okay in the World
Japanese Twitter user Hachi_Arnm recently shared a few videos showing a rather complex yet adorable relationship between her cat, Mogu, and his hamster friend Maru. The two species are often seen as predator and prey, but this pair are clearly quite close.
· Ryan General
Japan Develops World’s First Test to Detect Cancer via Urine Samples
Scientists in Japan have developed the world’s first test that can detect cancers in patient urine samples. The breakthrough technology by Japanese researchers from engineering firm Hitachi has been in development for two years and it may be made available by 2020.
· Ryan General
Japanese Woman, Last Person Born in The 19th Century, Dies at Age 117
A 117-year-old Japanese woman known for being the world’s oldest person passed away on Saturday evening. Nabi Tajima, who was born on August 4, 1900, was the last known person to be born in the 19th century. She lives in Kikai, a town in Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu, the…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Cat Cries Every Time Owner Stops Cuddling With Him
If cats could be professional cuddlers, we demand this one receive the highest salary. This adorable feline from Japan is 13-year-old Yamada, and his owner, Kanekirika, is undeniably lucky.
· Ryan General
50-Year-Old Japanese Woman Has Literally Won Awards for Not Aging
Back in 2012, a 44-year-old Japanese woman named Masako Mizutani made international headlines for her incredibly youthful looks. Mizutani has since been sought out for modeling gigs by major clothing and cosmetics brands in Japan.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Boy Trains 4.5 Hours a Day to Be Like Bruce Lee
Ryusei “Ryuji” Imai, an 8-year-old boy from Nara, Japan, is going viral for being able to copy Bruce Lee’s exact moves from the iconic films “Way of the Dragon” and “Enter the Dragon.” Ryuji shared the now viral video a few days before his birthday to his more than 292,000…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Brand Unveils Outdoor Kimono For People Who Want to Camp Like a Samurai
You can go camping while wearing a kimono thanks to the newly released Japanese apparel from Snow Peak in partnership with Kimono Yamato. The Outdoor Kimono is made up of lightweight, quick-drying and highly breathable trademarked polyester material that the company calls “Dot…
· Carl Samson
Women in Japan Can Now Marry Hot Anime Men in VR
Women in Japan can now tie the knot with one, two or all three handsome anime men available in virtual reality. The new offering comes from video game developer Sega, which added VR Wedding to its virtual reality attractions at the Sega VR Area Akihabara arcade in Tokyo. It…
· Ryan General
6,600 Policemen Fail to Find Master Thief Who Escaped Prison in Japan
Terror has swept an island in Japan after a “master thief” escaped prison earlier this month. Tatsuma Hirao, who was serving a five-and-a-half year sentence for theft at a low-security prison in the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, has reportedly made several thefts since his…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese People Sleep the Least in the World, Study Says
Japan has once again topped a list of countries that sleeps the least, according to a new study by Finnish manufacturing company Polar Electro’s Japan branch. The study compares the sleeping pattern of men and women from 28 different countries using the Polar A370 and Polar M430…
· Ryan General
Japan Finds Over 700 Years Worth of Rare-Earth Elements and Yttrium on Island
A “semi-infinite” amount of rare-earth minerals have reportedly been discovered near the coast of Japan, ensuring the country’s supply of the important resource for the next several hundred years. The study, conducted jointly by Waseda University’s Yutaro Takaya and the…
· Benny Luo
$15 Melon vs. $270 Japanese Melon Taste Test
When I first heard about luxury fruits in Japan, I was skeptical — what kind of an idiot would buy ONE apple for $20!? Well apparently, I’m that idiot. I recently made a trip to Sembikiya Fruit Parlor in Tokyo and spent $400 on fruit. Why are they so expensive, you ask? These…
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Tokyo Disney
Tokyo Disney connects to Oriental Land, the company that runs the resort and the spending around it.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · Japan · TYO:9697
Capcom
Capcom is a good read on how long-running game worlds keep producing sales, streams, and fandom years after launch.
Company · Japan · TYO:4751
CyberAgent
CyberAgent runs ABEMA streaming and Cygames' hits like Uma Musume and Granblue Fantasy — a media-and-games force in Japanese pop culture.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Japan · TYO:9468
Kadokawa
Kadokawa ties publishing, anime adaptation, games, and fandom discovery into one listed media company.
Company · Japan · TYO:2801
Kikkoman
Kikkoman is how Japanese flavor went global — the soy sauce that became a default condiment on Western tables and made 'umami' a kitchen word.
Company · Japan · TYO:9766
Konami Group
Konami sits on a vault of iconic IP — Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Metal Gear, Silent Hill — plus a huge trading-card and mobile business.
Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.