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· Carl Samson
Why Mochi is the Deadliest Food in Japan on New Year’s Day
A man in Tokyo died after eating what has been called the “most dangerous” food traditionally served in Japan on New Year’s Day. The man, believed to be in his 80s, was among 11 people hospitalized in the capital after choking on mochi, or glutinous rice cakes.
· Ryan General
Floyd Mayweather Earns $9 Million After Defeating Japanese Kickboxer in 3 Minutes, Sparks Outcry
It took Floyd Mayweather less than one round to defeat his Japanese fighter Tenshin Nasukawa in their New Year’s Eve bout in Saitama, Japan. The American boxing legend earned his $9 million dollars fight money without much fuzz on Monday, sending the local kickboxing star the…
· Ryan General
Women Dressing Up as Santa Claus is a Huge Part of Japanese Christmas
Much like the Holiday-themed parties and KFC chicken feasts, young Japanese women wearing Santa Claus outfits have become a staple of Japan’s Christmas tradition. さあ明日はクリスマスイーブ🎄 ということで #ダラムS1 に サンタコス🎅🏻でお邪魔するお💓
· Ryan General
Japanese Zoo Remembers Beloved Capybara Killed in Vicious Fight With Brother
A zoo in Japan recently mourned the loss of its beloved capybara named Maruo via a heartbreaking tribute. Maruo, which spent its short existence at the Hitachishi Kamine Zoo in Hitachi, Ibaraki prefecture, reportedly passed away in September after a vicious fight with his older…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Producers WANT to See a White-washed Version of Anime ‘Your Name’
A Hollywood writer involved in the J.J. Abrams’ Hollywood “Your Name” remake revealed that Japan’s side wants to see a westernized viewpoint of the hit anime.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Comedian Goes Viral Again For Epic Table Cloth Trick Because of Norman Reedus
“The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus shared an Instagram video on Christmas showing a half-naked man lying on the floor with a red tablecloth and cups strategically placed on his chest and groin.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Americans at Higher Risk of Building Up Liver Fat, Study Finds
Japanese Americans have a higher risk of accumulating fat in the liver and abdomen compared to other ethnic groups, a new study found. For one, compared with African Americans, Japanese American men and women had greater fat distribution by 61% and 122% in the liver, and 45% and…
· Ryan General
Japan Has a New ‘Green Caviar’ Made of Wasabi
A hot new wasabi-based product that mimics the “burst on your tongue” texture of caviar has sparked a massive craze in Japan. Made from fresh wasabi, the latest innovation from Shizuoka-based company Tamaruya has been called “Wasa Beads” due to its tiny rounded form.
· Ryan General
Man Who Claims He Started Japan’s KFC for Christmas Tradition Says It Was Built On a Lie
Each year, KFC Japan makes millions of dollars during the Christmas season due to a tradition store manager Takeshi Okawara made popular in the 1970s. Nearly half a century later, Okawara is now saying that the tradition of eating fried chicken on Christmas was all built on a…
· Editorial Staff
Former Japanese AV Star Attacked By Trolls After Announcing Pregnancy
Former Japanese adult video star Sora Aoi announced that she is five months pregnant with her husband DJ Non, but some fans did not take the news lightly. The 35-year-old former porn star, who now teaches sex education to men in China, made the announcement Tuesday on…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Sightseeing Train Will Be Designed Like a Wooden Kyoto House
A rail service in Japan is set to offer a unique luxury experience with its detailed interior design, which is inspired by wooden townhouses commonly seen in Kyoto before the 1950s. The new rail express, known as Kyo-train GARAKU, is a second-generation version of the Kyo-train…
· Ziye Wang
Italian Paralympic Fencer Slammed for Racist ‘Slant-Eye’ Instagram Post After Visiting Japan
An Italian wheelchair fencer is catching heat for posting an Instagram picture of him performing the racist “slant-eye” gesture. Olympic level racism: 🏆#EmanueleLambertini #Olympics #italy #fencing #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/oXWNJVRQNX
· Ziye Wang
Meet the Biracial Basketball Star Who’s About to Become Japan’s First Drafted NBA Player
Born and raised in Japan to a Beninese father and a Japanese mother, Rui Hachimura knows what it feels like to have the spotlight on him. In a country as ethnically homogenous as Japan, a “hafu” (or biracial person) like Hachimura stood out like a sore thumb growing up. Throw in…
· Ryan General
Indonesian YouTuber Inspired By Logan Paul Films Dead Body in Japan’s ‘Suicide Forest’
A popular Indonesian YouTuber has sparked controversy online after visiting Japan’s “suicide forest” and “pulling a Logan Paul” in an apparent bid to gain more views and ad revenue money. In his latest video, aspiring rapper Qory explored the infamous Aokigahara Forest in…
· Bryan Ke
Used Car Dealership in Japan Gets Michelin Recognition for Its Ramen
A small used car dealership in Tottori city, Tottori Prefecture, Japan has been recognized by Michelin for its incredibly affordably and delicious ramen. Image from YouTube / 朝日新聞社
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Teen Wins ‘Super Boy’ Contest For Being Incredibly Beautiful
Meet Baku Idegami, a 15-year-old boy from Shimane Prefecture, Japan, who is making jaws drop thanks to his stunning looks and style. おひさひさです🙈
· Ryan General
Japan is Now Giving Abandoned Houses Away for Free
Japan has so many uninhabited houses that it has decided to give them away for free. Numerous towns are reportedly either offering the homes at zero cost or selling them for next to nothing, as more and more properties are being listed as “unoccupied” across the country, reports…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s Miss World Candidate is a Direct Descendant of 1600s Samurai Lord ‘One-Eyed Dragon’
Kanako Date, Japan’s representative for the Miss World beauty pageant, is apparently a direct descendant of a samurai lord that reigned over part of Japan during the 17th century. The samurai lord, Date Masamune, ruled over what is known today as Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture,…
· Carl Samson
Cafe in Japan Hires Paralyzed People to Control Robot Servers
A cafe with an all-robot staff controlled by paralyzed people has opened in Tokyo. The cafe, called Dawn ver.β, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 26.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Host Went From Eating $1 Noodles a Day to Making $186,000 a Month
A homeless man who turned his life around to become one of Japan’s top club hosts has inspired others in the booming industry. Akaya Kunugi is regarded as the No. 1 host at Acqua Group, one of Japan’s most popular host clubs. He works at the company’s main branch in Kabukichō,…
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