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· Carl Samson
Vegan Japanese Restaurant Owners Could Be Denied Visas If Their Sales Don’t Increase
An immigrant couple running an organic vegan restaurant in California might be forced to return to Japan if they do not meet target sales required for the renewal of their visas. Akira and Ana built VegiLicious, located in Huntington Beach, from a $200,000 capital in 2013 to…
· Ryan General
Pokémon Company to Release Official Pokémon Boba in Japan
These new boba drinks look so good, Pokemon fans would definitely want to “catch ‘em all.” Bubble tea lovers in Japan are in for a special treat from the Pokémon Company with the upcoming release of its official Pokémon boba this month.
· Carl Samson
Japan is Sending Patent Officials to the U.S. Over Kim Kardashian’s ‘Kimono’
Japan will send patent officials to the U.S. next week to hold discussions over Kim Kardashian attempting to trademark “Kimono,” a move widely slammed as cultural appropriation on social media. While Trade Minister Hiroshige Seko is aware of Kardashian’s decision to ditch the…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s 3rd Largest City Looks Totally Empty the Day Before G20 Summit
Osaka, Japan’s third largest city with a population of over 2.6 million, has been turned into a ghost town one day before the G20 summit on June 28. Pictures and videos taken by Japanese netizens show the streets and highways of Osaka devoid of pedestrians and vehicles.
· Ryan General
Japan’s Most Famous Cosplayer Breaks the Internet After Doing Swimsuit Photoshoot
Enako, who has been widely regarded as Japan’s “Number One Cosplayer” for her brilliant take on a variety of characters, has apparently expanded her popularity beyond the otaku community. Even when she’s not dressing up as popular anime/manga characters at events, the…
· Bryan Ke
Japan Has a Genius Plan to Help With South Asia’s Garbage Problem
The Japanese government has recently expressed their plans to help their Southeast Asian neighbors manage their trash pollution problem by turning them into energy. According to Nikkei Asian Review, Japan’s government is forming a “public-private partnerships to boost exports of…
· Bryan Ke
Foreign Tourists Caught on Video Chasing and Harassing a Geisha for Pictures in Japan
Netizens are outraged after a video showing foreign tourists chasing after a maiko and geisha on the streets of Kyoto went viral online. The clip, which was ripped from a TV report show in Japan, was posted online by @tamaki_nisimura, who works in the tourism sector in the…
· Jin Hyun
Japanese Women Share Stunning Photos In Their Kimonos After Kim Kardashian Tries to Trademark ‘Kimono’
Queen of cultural appropriation Kim Kardashian has recently faced massive backlash after filing to trademark the word “Kimono” for her new shapewear and lingerie brand. The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment, dating back to the eighth century. However, the word is now…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Coffeehouse Unveils Cold Coffee Jelly Noodles for the Summer
Tanuki Coffee, a Japanese specialty coffeehouse, has just unveiled its new product called the Coffee Gelatin Soba, which is essentially chilled coffee jelly noodles perfect for tackling the heat this summer.
· Carl Samson
‘Gorilla Crow’ from Japan is Freaking TF Out of People
A video from Japan showing a crow resembling a gorilla on all fours has puzzled millions on Twitter over the last few days. The animal, which has since been dubbed a “gorilla crow,” was filmed at the Parco shopping center in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture last week.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Prank Where Kids Stick Their Fingers Into People’s Butts is Real
In Japan, children can stick their fingers into people’s butts and get away with it — at least in theory. The act, which involves putting together one’s index fingers to form a “gun,” is a socially acceptable prank known as kanchō.
· Ryan General
Japanese Ad Claims Over 50% of Foreigners Think Japanese Peoples’ Breaths Stink
A Japanese toothpaste and mouthwash brand unveiled a new ad showing foreigners getting annoyed by locals with bad breath. Check out the ad below:
· Carl Samson
Japanese Zoo’s ‘Lion Escape Drill’ Is the Most Ridiculous Thing You’ll See Today
A drill preparing workers at a zoo in Ehima, Japan for an escaped lion has become the laughingstock of the internet over the weekend. Like other parks in the country, Tobe Zoo, located in the Iyo District, had someone dress in a full animal costume to play the part — and real…
· Ryan General
Japanese Artists Turn Countries Into Anime Samurai Characters for 2020 Olympics
A “World Flag Portal Site” in Japan has reimagined the different participating countries in the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics as badass anime characters. According to the people behind the “unofficial” project, they decided to “introduce the flags of the world and some…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Store Says Women Who Want ‘Hafu’ Kids With Foreign Men Should Wear Kimonos
A kimono retailer in Ginza, Tokyo has come under fire after publishing an ad suggesting that women should wear their products to have biracial children. The ad, a series composed of four posters, first appeared some time in 2016, but resurfaced to the outrage of Japanese Twitter…
· Ryan General
Rui Hachimura Becomes the First Japanese Player Selected in Round 1 of the NBA Draft
Rui Hachimura became the second Japanese-born player to be drafted into the NBA following his selection by the Washington Wizards. Hachimura, who is half-Black, half-Japanese, was the No. 9 pick during the 2019 NBA draft on Thursday.
· Ryan General
Japanese Company Creates Adorable Sea Creature Tea Bags
After remaining virtually unchanged in the last several decades, a Japanese company has given modern tea bag packaging a refreshing update. Ocean Teabag recently unveiled its package redesign with a series of animal-themed tea bags that seem to “come alive” when immersed in a…
· Ryan General
Japanese Pop Idol Begs for Forgiveness After Arrest Over 2 Grams of Marijuana
After getting released from detention due to marijuana use, a Japanese idol apologized to his fans by prostrating himself in front of a local police station. Junnosuke Taguchi, one of the founding members of Japanese boy band KAT-TUN, was arrested last month along with his…
· Ryan General
Netflix is Making a Japanese ‘Game of Thrones’ About Samurai Warlords
Netflix has started production on a new docu-drama series being billed as the Japanese “Game of Thrones.” The multi-part series, titled “Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan,” will tell the story of the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan, reports Deadline.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Rockstar Sorry for Eating Dinner With Jackie Chan During Hong Kong Protests
X Japan member Yoshiki came under fire after posting a picture of himself having dinner with Jackie Chan during the Hong Kong anti-extradition law protests last week. The 53-year-old musician shared the post on his social media accounts on June 12, showing a private dinner that…
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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.