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· Bryan Ke
Australian Man Arrested in Japan For Vandalizing Train Over a Year Ago
A 27-year-old Australian man was recently arrested for the graffiti he made on a train in Tokyo, Japan last year after he returned for a vacation on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Paul Han, is believed to have trespassed into the Koishikawa Rail Yard at around 1 a.m. on…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s New Era Name in English is the Same as the Theme Song of a Hentai Game
As we all know, Japan has entered a new era and the next emperor has been revealed. But it turns out that this new era’s name, Reiwa, with the two kanji characters 令和 which mean “orderly harmony” in English, may actually have a connection with a theme song for a porn game…
· Carl Samson
Cats Respond to the Sound of Their Names, Japanese Study Finds
Domestic cats have the ability to respond to the sound of their names, a new study from Japan says. While this bit of knowledge may not surprise cat owners, it is the first experimental evidence that the animals can actually discern human speech, researchers pointed out.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Woman Fined $4,500 for Engaging in Sexual Activities With a 14-Year-Old Boy
A woman from Oita city, Japan was recently arrested after it was discovered that she had engaged in sexual activities with a minor, but instead of facing jail time, she was only slapped with a fine for her actions. The incident occurred in Kobe, the capital of Hyogo prefecture,…
· Carl Samson
Mr. Gay Japan 2018 Proposes to Boyfriend at This Year’s Finals and My Cold Heart is Melting
Shogo Kemmoku, winner of the first Mr. Gay Japan pageant in 2018, surprised the audience at this year’s finals when he proposed to his longtime boyfriend onstage. Kemmoku popped the question while giving his final speech at the ceremony in Tokyo, where some 150 guests attended…
· Ryan General
Japanese Gamer Threatens Square Enix With Samurai-Era Death Threat Over Loot Boxes
Japanese software developer Square Enix, the publisher of hit video game franchises such as “Final Fantasy” and “Kingdom Hearts,” has earned the ire of a gamer who felt cheated by one of its games’ loot box system. In video games, a loot box is a virtual item which can be…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Man Who Will Be Japan’s New Emperor in a Month
On May 1, Japan will welcome a new emperor and usher in a new era of “commanding peace.” Crown Prince Naruhito, 59, will succeed his father, Emperor Akihito, who will abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne after three decades due to his age and declining health.
· Ryan General
Japanese Fashion Line Releases New Samurai Wardrobe and It’s Absolute FIRE
Japanese fashion label Trove has unveiled a new line of modern samurai wardrobe in its spring collection. Trobe’s Wa Robe (Japanese Robe) clothing line, which incorporates traditional styling to modern outfits, recently updated its Hanten coats and Hakama pants for men and women.
· Bryan Ke
15-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Japan Arrested for Using Marijuana to Deal With Family Stress
A 15-year-old schoolgirl in Fushimi Ward in Kyoto, Japan was arrested after she was caught using marijuana since January. The third-year middle-school student was sent to the hospital on March 1 after her parents noticed and got worried when she became agitated and violent.
· Bryan Ke
95-Year-Old Japanese-New Zealand Veteran Takes 4 Bus Rides to Join Anti-Racism Rally
A 95-year-old World War II veteran took four buses to join an anti-racism rally for the Christchurch attack, held at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand this past Sunday.
· Bryan Ke
Muslim Instagrammer in Japan is Taking Hijab Fashion to a Whole New Level
Rahmalia Aufa Yazid, a Muslim Indonesian woman in Japan, is setting the bar high for her impeccable hijab fashion — whether she pairs it with the kimono, regular clothes, or street fashion. Yazid, an Instagrammer who was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, was not exactly pressured…
· Ryan General
Sweet Potato Stand in Japan is Run by An Adorable Shiba Inu
A small shop in Japan is getting great business all thanks to the good boy who manages its day-to-day operations. Ken-Kun, an adorable three-year-old Shiba Inu, has been entrusted to watch over a roasted sweet potato store in Hokkaido.
· Ryan General
Nathan Chen Wins Second World Title, Defeats Japanese Star Yuzuru Hanyu
U.S. Olympian Nathan Chen defeated Japan’s two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu to take home the World Figure Skating Championships gold at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo. Having broken world records 18 times, Hanyu has been regarded as one of the greatest, if not, the…
· Carl Samson
Someone in Japan Designed a Gaming Toilet and It’s EPIC
It’s no secret that toilets elsewhere on the planet are nothing compared to those in Japan, and with one local illustrator’s next-level vision, it’s safe to say that there’s really no competition. Behold this epic design of a gaming toilet from Japanese Twitter user @peter6409:
· Bryan Ke
Japan May Make It Illegal to Spank Kids When Disciplining Them
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his cabinet members have recently submitted a bill that makes it illegal for parents to hit their children when disciplining them, as the number of child abuse cases in the country rises. According to NHK News, the bill was submitted by the…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Model Loses 23 Pounds to Get Ready for Her Wedding
Japanese gravure idol Ami Kikuchi has become the poster girl for a Japanese weight loss company after going through a program with a fitness trainer.
· Ryan General
New Japanese Device Would Let Dads ‘Breastfeed’ Their Babies
A new device developed by a Japanese company aims to make it easier for dads to help out when feeding their baby and putting them to sleep. The Dentsu Group, which created the wearable breastfeeding device called the “Father’s Nursing Assistant,” noted that it will allow fathers…
· Ryan General
Japanese Exchange Student Gets Culture Shock After Seeing How American College Students Dress
A Japanese exchange student attending college in the United States has sparked some intense social media discussion about the differences between American and Japanese culture after posting a tweet about how Americans dress. Kanta (@theonlyonekanta), who has been living in…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Teen Ashamed of Name Legally Changes It, Gives Hope for Others Named ‘Pikachu’, ‘Nausicaa’
A high school student in Kofu, Japan successfully changed his name from what he felt was an outright embarrassment to a more traditional one. Hajime Akaike, 18, was ashamed of his birth name “Oji-sama,” which literally translates to “prince.” Such is considered a kira-kira or…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Mom Thanks Hardworking Husband With $180 and a Day Off
A wife is winning the hearts of many Japanese netizens online after her husband’s post became viral detailing how she gave him a special “thank you” gift for being a good and hardworking husband and father. Twitter user Hiroto (@chanhanaaaaaa) shared the heartwarming gift that…
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