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· Bryan Ke
Sassy Shiba Inu Has a Ruff Day, Ignores Japanese Owner Asking to Play Fetch
While most dogs are inherently happy-go-lucky, some go through “ruff” days, like this Shiba Inu from Japan who deliberately ignores his owner after he tries — and fails — to entice the canine to play a few rounds of fetch. Tetsu-kun, star of the YouTube channel panda chan, may…
· Ryan General
Japanese Cosplayer’s ‘BoobPack’ Becomes a Viral Trend on Twitter
A female Japanese cosplayer is hoping to start an unusual fashion trend that requires a little more than just a significant amount of confidence to pull off. Created by Yui Okada, the new fashion accessory is based on the handy backpack. However, instead of being hung just atop…
· Ryan General
Japanese Cosplayer Buys ‘Confidence’ With $64,000 of Plastic Surgery
A Japanese cosplayer shocked her followers after undergoing a massive transformation with the aid of a healthier diet, exercise, and over 7 million yen ($64,200) worth of cosmetic surgery. 【コスプレ】 アイドルマスターシンデレラガールズ 一ノ瀬志希/スターリースカイブライト
· Ryan General
Japanese Police Capture Man Who Secretly Lived in Old Woman’s Home For 5 Months
Japanese authorities recently arrested a 20-year-old man for living inside an old woman’s house undetected for about five months. The sneaky unwanted guest was only discovered after the son of the 90-year-old homeowner visited his mom.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Train Company Sorry for ‘Inexcusable’ 25-Second Early Departure
West Japan Railways, also known as JR West, offered an official apology after one of its trains left almost half a minute earlier than scheduled last Friday morning, calling the incident “inexcusable.” The train at Notogawa Station in Shiga Prefecture, part of the Biwako Line,…
· Carl Samson
Cat in Japan Has the Most Purr-fectly Fluffy Squirrel Tail
The tail of all tails belongs to a cat, like it or not. A post shared by ベルちゃん～ミルクティーカラーのミヌエット～ (@ricorico_rico) on Apr 10, 2018 at 9:25pm PDT
· Carl Samson
Japan’s ‘Underground’ Boy Bands Are Charging Fans $10 Per Minute for ‘Finger Kisses’
“Underground” boy bands are gaining momentum in Japan by holding interactive sessions that bring them closer to fans — for a fee. Unlike mainstream idols, underground boy bands, also known as menzu chika aidoru, have relatively more freedom in terms of their work and personal…
· Ryan General
After 48 Years, Adoptee Finds His Birth Mother and the Restaurant She Named After Him in Japan
Air Force Col. Bruce Hollywood was given up for adoption by his biological Japanese mother soon after his father, an American soldier once stationed in Japan, was reassigned back to the United States. Adopted in 1960 by an American couple who were stationed at a U.S. military…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Ex-Porn Star Reveals How She Made $168,000 a Month
A former porn actress in Japan has shed light on the realities of the industry that paid her well but strained her relationship with loved ones. Emiri Okazaki, 27, entered the porn industry in 2011 and worked for five years. Prior to her stint, she was a model who appeared on…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Rockstar Miyavi Doing Morning School Patrol With His Family Will Melt Your Heart
Japanese super rockstar Miyavi, known for his guitar-slapping technique, recently shared a very lovely photo of himself with his family on morning school patrol, much to the delight of his fans. Miyavi, whose real name is Takamasa Ishihara, along with his wife Melody and two…
· Bryan Ke
Crow In Japan Steals Credit Card From Passenger, Tries To Buy Train Ticket With It
A random crow in a Japanese train station is going viral after demonstrating its rather high intellect by stealing a passenger’s credit card and using it to buy a train ticket. Twitter user kinoshi42155049 shared a short clip on the social media platform showing the crow trying…
· Ryan General
If You Haven’t Seen the “Looong Looong Maaan” Japanese Gum Commercials, You’re Missing Out
Much like the overall bizarreness commonly found in Japanese pop culture, many TV commercials in Japan are known to be chock-full of weirdness. Local advertisers use the inexplicably odd to catch viewers’ attention similarly how ad agencies in the West use “sex” to sell a…
· Ryan General
Celebrity Chef Serves Japan’s Prime Minister The Most Offensive Dessert Possible for a Japanese Person
When Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara for dinner during their second official visit to Israel on Wednesday, they were treated to a dessert many found to be culturally offensive. The group had…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s Birth Rate is Down for the 37TH YEAR in a Row
Children in Japan have decreased for the 37th consecutive year, undermining the country’s initiatives to handle its aging population. According to new data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, there were 15.53 million children age 14 and below as of April 1,…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Voice Actress Admits She Was so Poor She Ate Tissues
A Japanese voice actress who struggled to make ends meet in the past has revealed that she consumed tissues, flavored with soy sauce, to save money. Today, Aya Hirano, 30, is among the most popular voice actresses in the anime industry. She is the voice behind Haruhi Suzumiya of…
· Khier Casino
Japanese Boy Tries Flirting With German Student Using Every English Word He Knows
It’s nerve-wracking to ask someone out especially in a foreign language, but one Japanese high school student used all the English he knew to flirt with a pretty German exchange student who visited his class. Carolin Marie, an 18-year-old YouTuber and photographer living in…
· Ryan General
Japanese Bus Drivers Go on Strike by Giving Free Rides to Commuters
While going on strike is an effective means of getting a message across, there are times when it causes tremendous inconvenience to the general public. With the commuters’ concerns in mind, a transport group seeking to ensure their job security in Okayama, Japan, recently went…
· Ryan General
Japanese Girls Stomp on American Tourist Because He Has a Foot Fetish
An unusual scene involving a male foreigner and his female partner surrounded by other women with cameras recently greeted passersby at a busy area in Tokyo. まさか本物見るとは思わなかったわwwwwww キャラ強すぎwwwww pic.twitter.com/XEnYdp59Am
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Company Has the Perfect Response for Rejected Job Applicants
Kagome, a Japanese company that specializes in tomato-based products like ketchup and their famous tomato juice, has the perfect way to let job applicants know that they did not make the cut by sending them comfort gift package. カゴメが落ちた人に自社製品送ってくれるって、都市伝説じゃなかったんだ……
· Carl Samson
Micro Drone Films Captivating Video of Japanese High School Girls
A micro drone piloted by an excellent videographer has filmed a jaw-dropping sequence of Japanese high school girls while in class. The video posted on YouTube channel Katsu FPV features seven high school girls participating in a creative project called Onnanocos, which aims to…
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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.