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· Bryan Ke
Old-School Japanese Underwear is Making an Epic Comeback
Fundoshi, a type of traditional Japanese underwear popular among men before World War II, is now making a comeback. While it is highly popular during summer season, fundoshi, or just simply a loincloth, is also commonly used in rainy seasons, according to SoraNews24. It helps…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Woman Blasts Male Coworker for Sexist Office Tradition of Serving Men Tea
A Japanese woman shattered a common workplace custom called “ochakumi” where female office workers are expected to make and serve tea to male coworkers and company superiors after she got fed up with the sexist tradition. Japanese Twitter user caron_M01 was at her limit after…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s Most Powerful Business Woman Comes Out as Lesbian With LGBT Activist Girlfriend
Kazuyo Katsuma, a high-profile businesswoman in Japan, surprised the nation on Monday when she announced her relationship with Hiroko Masuhara, a prominent LGBT activist. In 2005, Katsuma made it to the Wall Street Journal’s “The 50 Women to Watch” after winning “legions of fans…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Teacher Writes Love Letter To One Of His Students — Here’s What She Did
A male teacher in Japan, believed to be in his 30s, was shut down pretty badly after he inappropriately tried to ask a female student if she liked him through a secret love letter. The incident took place at a high school in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, in early February when the…
· Ryan General
Japan’s ‘King of Porn’ Reveals His Secret to Maintaining Long Erections at 38
An adult film star from Japan revealed his secret to maintaining long-lasting erections without treatments, supplements or over-the-counter drugs. Having performed with over 7,500 women in more than 7,000 adult films in his 20-year career, Ken Shimizu (aka Shimiken in his…
· Ryan General
18 Pics That Could Only Be Taken in Japan
Beyond ninjas and anime, Japan is home to a lot of other fascinating things that citizens of the outside world are just beginning to discover. The richness of the country’s culture, plus the inventiveness and creativity of its people, has led to many amazing trends, innovations,…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Students Break World Jump Rope Record in Mesmerizing Video
A group of students in Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has broken the record for “Most Skips Over a Single Rope in One Minute.” The E-Jump Fuji group managed to jump over the spinning rope 230 times thanks to their specialty of fast-skipping in a figure-eight form.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese People Are So Nice, Even Their Twitter Trolls Will Give You Life Advice
Japanese people are widely regarded as extremely polite — ironically, this also goes for those people who send death threats, as Twitter user Ayairo_Mariage experienced first-hand after a troll suddenly gave solid life advice. この人多分めっちゃいい人だと思う pic.twitter.com/pu1ZGQpXyI
· Ryan General
Japanese Businessman Buys a Pair Of Premium Melons For $30,000
A wealthy businessman paid nearly $30,000 melons for a pair of premium melons in a bid to impress his customers during Japan’s gift-giving season. The fruit is reportedly regarded as a status symbol in the country, where even ordinary fruits are known to be relatively expensive,…
· Khier Casino
Man Meets ‘Japan Heart Surgeon #1’ Who Now Works at Dunder Mifflin
The No. 1 heart surgeon in Japan with his steady hand was spotted wearing a Dunder Mifflin shirt in Cabazon, California, over the weekend. One lucky man got a chance to take a photo with actor and producer Hideotoshi Imura, who is well-known for playing warehouse worker…
· Ryan General
There’s a Japanese Myth That Believes Jesus is Buried in Japan
There was a shepherd who settled down in a small village of Shingo in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture to grow garlic 2,000 years ago, according to Japanese religious writings. Known by the name Daitenku Taro Jurai, the man is said to have married a farmer’s daughter named Miyuko,…
· Carl Samson
Walking While Chewing Gum May Help You Lose Weight, Japanese Study Says
The seemingly effortless combination of walking while chewing gum may help those looking to dodge conventional methods to lose weight, a new study by Japanese researchers suggests. The study, published in The Journal of Physical Therapy Science, found an increase in the heart…
· Bryan Ke
Traditional Japanese Inn Offers ‘Rent-a-Cat’ Option for Customers Who Want Cuddles
There is a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) in Japan that offers customers the option to rent a kitty to accompany them during their stay. The inn, called My Cat, which is also written very attractively in hiragana as まいきゃっと, maikyatto, is the purr-fect place for people who…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Comedian Dad Brings Daughter’s Drawings to Life Through Bento Lunchboxes
A Japanese father is going viral for preparing amazing looking bento lunches for his daughter by taking her drawings and bringing them to delicious, delicious life. そろそろ梅雨入りということでかたつむり弁当。今娘が激ハマりしてるのがかたつむりとダンゴムシなので、次はダンゴムシ弁当かな、、、。 pic.twitter.com/tn0s2eHgeJ
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Inventor Creates the Most Incredible Steampunk Gun You’ve Ever Seen
Japanese YouTuber FRISK_P, the creator of many steampunk-inspired gadgets, is back at it again with an occult gun that lets you channel the mystic arts through holographic lights. The occult gun, which is arguably FRISK_P’s best gadget to date, shoots out mystical glyphs that an…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Bamboo Forest ‘Cries’ After Tourists Vandalize Trees
A bamboo forest in Japan is “crying” as inconsiderate tourists carve graffiti on trees. The forest, located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, has been attracting tourists from all over the world with its breathtaking serenity that evokes a sense of peace.
· Ryan General
Japanese Heartthrob’s ‘Breast-Measuring’ Event in Tokyo Attracts Thousands of Participants
It was a tiring weekend for a Japanese heartthrob who spent almost his entire Saturday sizing up women’s breasts as part of a local bra-maker’s marketing campaign. . 【イベント開催中😍😍↓プレゼント抽選中🎁】 . 本日渋谷109 B2Fにてイベント開催中💕😍‼️ . この機会にぜひ‼️ 山田孝之さんにバスト測定してもらって あなたにぴったりのふんわりールームブラ✨を…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Climber Dies During 8th Attempt to Reach Top of Mount Everest
A Japanese climber who lost 9 fingertips during a previous climb at Mount Everest was recently found dead in his tent while attempting to reach the summit of the Earth’s tallest mountain above sea level. The climber, identified as 35-year-old Nobukazu Kuriki, was found dead…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Bunny With Googly Eyes on Its Butt is Why God Has Forsaken Us
A Japanese Twitter user who goes by the name of puchan776 just found out the hard way that not everything is better with googly eyes after they put some on their bunny’s butt. お尻に目ん玉をつけると奇妙な生き物に変身😂💕とてつもなく可愛い❤ pic.twitter.com/gG7LopSFcT
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Baby and Toy Poodle Become Best Nap Buddies
A Japanese baby girl and her toy poodle have the most adorable friendship, which is made even cuter as they take afternoon naps together. Mie.Sueyoshi, a dynamic duo that is definitely much cuter than Batman and Robin, is like two peas in a pod…
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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
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Company · Japan · TYO:9697
Capcom
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Company · Japan · TYO:4751
CyberAgent
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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
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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
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Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
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