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· Ryan General
Japanese Model Claims Chinese Actor Ex-Boyfriend Kicked Her Stomach Until She Miscarried
Japanese model alleged on social media that the abuse she suffered from her former boyfriend Jiang Jinfu caused her miscarriage. Known as Zhongpu Youhua in China, Haruka Nakaura had earlier exposed the domestic violence she received from the Chinese actor.
· Elliot Sang
Meet Reggie Casual, YouTube’s Expert on Japanese Fashion Who Happens to Be Black
If you want to learn about the vast world of Japanese fashion, Reggie Casual can break it down for you in three essential tenets. The three terms he told me, in a speech so thoughtfully constructed that it would be easy for anyone to tell he is discussing his life’s study, are…
· Elliot Sang
9 Epic Tracks to Get You Into Nujabes, The Legendary Japanese DJ for Those Chill-Hop Vibes
There’s no specific reason to celebrate Nujabes today — no anniversaries or commemorative dates — but that won’t stop us from doing it anyway. The Japanese producer, whose style delved into hip hop, jazz, and breakbeat, among other genres, created music that was unprecedented in…
· Kimberly Nguyen
You Know Yakult, But Have You Tried the Japanese Fizzy Milk Soda Skal?
By now, everyone has probably grown up with or at least heard of Yakult, but there’s another celebrated Asian drink from Jaan called Skal, the first carbonated milk soda in Japan since its creation in 1972. This yogurty drink claims it has not changed its taste since its…
· Ziye Wang
Hollywood’s First Male Sex Symbol Was a Japanese Man
Long before the hunky Henry Golding established himself as a Hollywood mainstay, a Japanese actor by the name of Sessue Hayakawa carved out an improbable career as one of the biggest stars of the silent film era, not least due to his “broodingly handsome” good looks. In an…
· Ryan General
Real ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ Couple From Malaysia Holds Lavish Second Wedding in Japan
An actual “Crazy Rich Asian” wedding in Malaysia earlier this year brought the union of a pair of heirs to two of Malaysia’s wealthiest dynasties. On Saturday, Chryseis Tan, daughter of Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan of Berjaya Group, and Faliq Nasimuddin of Naza Group tied the…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Couple Who Met Through Pokémon Go Plays Adorable Video at Their Wedding
A wedding video of a Japanese couple showing how the two lovebirds met while playing “Pokémon Go” has gone viral on Japanese social media. The clip of the couple, Shibu and Lily, received over 1.6 million views after it was first posted on the platform on November 15 by the…
· Ryan General
Lost Disney Film of Character Before Mickey Mouse Found in Japan
A copy of a long-lost Walt Disney film, which featured a character that predates Mickey Mouse, was recently discovered in Japan. “Neck ‘n’ Neck” is a black-and-white animated short featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a character Walt Disney created in 1927. The iconic Mickey…
· Ryan General
150-Year-Old Japanese Book Shows U.S. History as an Epic Mythology
A Japanese book from the 1800s features an alternate depiction of United States history in which historical American figures are capable of superhuman feats. Written by Kanagaki Robun and illustrated by Utagawa Yoshitora near the end of The Edo Period in 1861, Osanaetoki…
· Ziye Wang
Japan’s Minister of Cybersecurity Admits He’s Never Used a Computer Before
Japan’s minister of cybersecurity, who oversees policies related to computers, admitted that he does not know how to use one, according to The Japan Times. Yoshitaka Sakurada, 68, revealed this during a Lower House Cabinet Committee meeting question and answer session on…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Cat’s Terrifying ‘Meow’ Will Leave You Speechless
We all know cats meow (or “nyao,” “nya,” or “nyan” in Japan), but this feline in particular has an incredibly creepy way of trying to communicate. Chobimaru, the cat in question, is one of four pets that Japanese Twitter user @llritotomohiro has in his home.
· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s in Japan Starts Using Trays Made Form Recycled Plastic Toys
McDonald’s in Japan are using trays recycled from plastic toys as part of the fast food chain’s attempt to reduce plastic waste.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Woman Stabs U.S. Airman to Death Because She Didn’t Want to Break Up
A U.S. Air Force member stationed at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo died of stab wounds in the neck and abdomen in what appears to be the grim conclusion of a domestic dispute with a Japanese woman. Master Sgt. Nicholas Vollweiler, 35, was found unconscious in his Tachikawa…
· Bokksu
10 Delicious Snacks You Can ONLY Find in Japan
Japan is known for a lot of things, but while manga and video games may receive varying degrees of affection depending on who you ask, there is nothing more universally appreciated than good food. And Japan has A LOT of good food. Whether it’s ramen, sushi or donburi, Japanese…
· Carl Samson
35-Year-Old Japanese Man Marries Virtual Pop Star Because He Distrusts Women
A 35-year-old Japanese man tied the knot with Vocaloid pop star Hatsune Miku earlier this week. The groom, Akihiko Kondo, marched into the ceremony in an all-white suit, while his tiny bride turned heads with an elegant wedding dress.
· Ryan General
Conor McGregor Makes Racist ‘Jackie Chan’ Instagram Post to Japanese Fighter, Gets Destroyed
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor got a much-deserved clap back from Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa after posting some racist remarks on Instagram. McGregor was making fun of an image taken at a recent press conference in Japan featuring Nasukawa with boxer Floyd…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Man Who Never Left His House Spent Weeks Living With Dead Mom
A Japanese man who refused to leave his home reportedly spent weeks living with the corpse of his mother who died at the home. The Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested the 49-year-old male in Yokohama’s Kanazawa Ward for leaving his mother’s dead body to rot in…
· Ryan General
Trump Mocks Japanese Reporter During Absolute Mess of a Press Conference
President Donald Trump’s White House press conference on Wednesday after the 2018 midterm elections is rife with jaw-dropping moments including when he mocked a Japanese reporter. During the bizarre press conference-turned-tirade, Trump hurled insults at opponents, mocked losing…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Man Attacked by a Wild Boar on His Way to Work
A Japanese man’s morning commute took an unexpected turn after he was attacked by a wild boar on his way to the local train station. The shocking encounter involving an unnamed 48-year-old man walking to Imajuku Station in Kyushu Island was captured on film and posted online…
· Ryan General
Japanese Lego Pro Makes Functional ‘Machine Gun’ on Twitter
A Japanese netizen amazed thousands on Twitter after showing off a functional toy machine gun he built using Lego blocks. Twitter user @zuzuruniyaniya demonstrated his Lego masterpiece he dubbed the “Brick Shooter” in a video he uploaded two weeks ago.
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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.