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Japanese Scientists Test Nasal Spray That May Alleviate Symptoms of Autism
Japanese scientists are currently testing a nasal spray that could reportedly alleviate symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that almost one in every 100 people in Japan have. Common symptoms of the disorder include difficulties in social…
· Ryan General
Japanese Company Now Makes $90 Pokémon Dress Shirts and They Look Pretty Awesome
A new line of trendy office attire from Japan lets true Pokémon masters wear their favorite characters with pride while still dressing up like an “adult.” Original Stitch, a Japanese men’s shirt label, has teamed up with the popular anime/video game franchise to create a…
· Ryan General
Man Postpones Marriage to Japanese Princess to Pay Off His ‘Student Loans’
Japanese Princess Mako and her fiancé, Kei Komuro, set their wedding for November 2018, but the groom-to-be’s financial woes forced the wedding to be postponed. The pair made global headlines in 2017 when it was revealed that Mako, the granddaughter of Japan’s Emperor Akihito,…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Model Wows the Internet Because She’s Not Actually Real
Meet Imma, a Japanese virtual model who is blowing the minds of many netizens because of her extremely lifelike features. Imma, who was created and is represented by Daikanyama-based ModelingCafe in Tokyo, can be mistaken for a real person. However, she lives in cyberspace.
· Ryan General
Filipino-Japanese Actor Becomes the First Asian American to Play Alexander Hamilton on Broadway
A Filipino-Japanese actor recently made his debut playing the titular character of Alexander Hamilton on Broadway, becoming the first Asian American to play the iconic role in a Broadway theatre.
· Ryan General
Meet Japan’s Schoolgirl Gangs of the 70s That Became a Menace to Patriarchy
Nearly 50 years ago, Japan’s schoolgirl gangs known as the “sukeban” successfully defied the immaculate image of the Japanese school girl. The subculture of sukeban (loosely translated as the slang “girlboss”) emerged in the late 1960s and persisted throughout the 70s in…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Restores Rare Footage of Kyoto, Japan in 1929 with Sound
Guy Jones, a YouTuber who compiles and restores old videos, gave history buffs some insight into what it was like to be in Kyoto, Japan in the year 1929. The footage that Guy Jones used in his compilation comes from the University of South Carolina Moving Image Research…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Delta Passenger Gets Gun Past TSA in Atlanta, Flies to Japan
A passenger on Delta Air Lines alerted the airline crew that they were carrying a firearm after it had passed airport security and was heading to Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The Transportation Security Administration acknowledged in a statement that security…
· Ryan General
Japan’s ‘#1 Cosplayer’ Reveals She Made Over $277K in 2018
Whenever Japanese cosplayer Enako makes an appearance at an event, an insane number of fans flock around her to buy her merchandise.
· Bryan Ke
Brother of Japanese Illustrator Who Died at Comiket Posts Heartwarming Thank You
Kuro Hekiten, a Japanese doujinshi illustrator and writer, passed away shortly after being rushed to the hospital when he collapsed at Comiket late last December. The artist attended the multi-day event in hopes to sell his stuff just like other artists who set up desks and…
· Bryan Ke
Travelers Will Now Have to Pay a $9 ‘Sayonara Tax’ When Leaving Japan
Those who are planning to travel to Japan might need to save up a little change before leaving the country as the government officially implemented a departure tax earlier this week. The new law, which is being dubbed as “Sayonara Tax,” was put into effect on Monday, January 7,…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Sister Duo Can Rock Out Harder Than Most Heavy Metal Adults
Meet Audrey and Kate, the Japanese sister duo vloggers known as audrey123talks who can probably rock out harder than most adults. Audrey and Kate, who live in Japan, are vloggers on YouTube that sometimes feature content like learning calligraphy, playing children’s games like…
· Ryan General
Bizarre Japanese Ad About Not Needing an ‘Age of Women’ Makes Netizens Uncomfortable
An ad campaign conveying a confusing message about rejecting the “Age of Women” has sparked debate and controversy in Japan. Released by jointly-owned Japanese department store chains Seibu and Sogo just before New Year’s day, the ad features actress Sakura Ando being determined…
· Ryan General
Japanese Baby Girl With Incredible Hair is Now a Shampoo Model
Baby Chanco was just four months old in May last year when she first captivated netizens worldwide with her gorgeous, flowing hair. At the time, it was reported that Chanco was born with a full head of hair on Dec. 23, 2017. Now a year old, the Japanese baby girl is a shampoo…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Friendship Robot Will Warm Your Cold Heart for $6,000
Japanese startup company Groove X unveiled its friendship robot called Lovot at the recent CES 2019 held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
· Carl Samson
Cat Becomes the ‘Lord’ of a Japanese Castle, Rakes in Tourism Money After Devastating Floods
A cat in western Japan was granted “lordship” over an ancient castle which happens to be the highest structure with a tower in the country. The three-year-old feline, named Sanjuro, assumed his title at Bitchu Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture on Dec. 16.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Monks Take on ‘I can do this in monks’ robes’ Challenge
Buddhist monks across Japan are now banding together online to show their support for a monk who was fined for driving while wearing their traditional robe last year. #僧衣でできるもん #StarWars 改良衣ですが参加！ 動きやすくてとても便利です。 pic.twitter.com/oXZEHv0Dw0
· Bryan Ke
10-Year-Old Japanese Girl Becomes the Youngest Professional Go Player in the World
Sumire Nakamura is now set to become the youngest Japanese Go player in history when she makes her official debut as a professional on April 1st. Nakamura, who will turn 10 in march, will hold the record as the youngest professional Go player when she starts off her career on…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Japanese Billionaire’s $924,000 Tweet Becomes the Most Retweeted in History
Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will give away 100 million yen ($924,000) to 100 random people with no strings attached in a tweet Sunday. All a user has to do is follow Maezawa on Twitter and retweet the post. As of today, the tweet has more than 4.1 retweets, making it the…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s ‘Sushi King’ Pays $3.1 Million for Endangered Bluefin Tuna
A Japanese sushi tycoon paid a whopping $3.1 million to take home a giant bluefin tuna from an auction in Tokyo on Saturday. Kiyoshi Kimura, owner of restaurant chain Sushi Zanmai, paid the record price for the 278-kilogram (612-pound) fish, which was caught off Japan’s northern…
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