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California Will Finally Apologize For Putting Japanese Americans in Concentration Camps During WWII
California is preparing to say sorry for its role in mistreating Japanese Americans during World War II. On Thursday, lawmakers in the state will vote to pass a resolution issuing an official apology, which follows the 78th anniversary of the Japanese concentration — also known…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese City Lights Up Candles Outside Quarantined Hotel to Show Love and Support
Residents of Katsuura, a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, lit up candles around the shore outside of a hotel to show support for hundreds of Japanese evacuees from Wuhan, Hubei province, China who took refuge while on a 14-day self-quarantine. The heart-warming moment was…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Supermarket Creates One of the Largest Sushi Rolls Ever Made
Ito-Yokado, a supermarket chain in Japan, is releasing a large, luxury sushi roll as part of its Setsubun celebration, which will take place on Feb. 3. The sushi roll, called Goka Kenran (“Opulent Luxury”), is an ehomaki roll that is typically consumed during Setsubun, a…
· Ryan General
Korean-Japanese Wrestler Breaks South Korean Internet With Thirst Trap Pics
A Korean-Japanese hunk has melted social media after images from his recent photoshoot with Vogue Korea emerged online. Son HeChan, a wrestler specializing in traditional Korean folk wrestling called Ssireum, is now winning over hearts online for his good looks.
· Ryan General
Chef Kei Kobayashi Becomes First Japanese Chef to Get 3 Michelin Stars
Chef Kei Kobayashi has made history by becoming the first-ever Japanese chef to be awarded the maximum three Michelin stars for his restaurant, Kei, in Paris. Kobayashi was among several Japanese cooks who were given stars on Monday in France, reports the Japan Times.
· Bryan Ke
Japan Made a Live-Action ‘Joker’ Porn Parody
A live-action porn parody of the hit film “Joker” is coming out next month starring one of the Japanese adult video industry’s most famous actress, Yui Hatano (NSFW). The movie, titled “A Clown Woman Hatano Yui,” was directed by Ichikan Abashiri under the Bermuda/Mousouzoku…
· Ryan General
New ‘Virgin-Killing Sweater’ Emerges on Japanese Social Media
A clothing item, deemed too sexy to lay eyes on, has local social media buzzing in Japan. Similar to the ones that came before it, the piece of clothing has been called “doutei wo korosu,” which suggests that it could make a virgin man so excited that it would kill him.
· Carl Samson
Crazy Rich Rabbit Sips Champagne in Business Class Flight to Japan
An 8-year-old female rabbit has become everyone’s envy after photos of her flight from San Francisco to Kyoto in late 2018 made rounds on the internet. Coco, who was traveling with her owner, had a seat for herself in business class, complete with all the upscale features.
· Carl Samson
China’s ‘Mystery Virus’ Now Found in Thailand, Japan
The “mystery virus” that has so far infected at least 200 people in mainland China since the end of December has been detected in neighboring countries. The pathogen, which presents symptoms similar to pneumonia, was identified on Jan. 8 as a new strain of coronavirus — the same…
· Bryan Ke
83-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Becomes Porn Star to Shoot With Younger Men
An 83-year-old grandmother from Japan says she got into the porn industry after her husband passed away and only wants to shoot scenes with younger actors. Ogasawara Yuko, who grew up with a strict education, initially thought her life would be as simple as her mother’s, who…
· Ryan General
Over 20,000 Women Apply to be Japanese Billionaire’s Girlfriend and Go to the Moon
Thousands of women are now reportedly lining up to become the girlfriend of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa. The 44-year-old fashion mogul recently made headlines after announcing his search for a girlfriend who he can take with him to the moon. Maezawa, who sold his online…
· Bryan Ke
Barcelona Wants to Sign 17-Year-Old Japanese Soccer Star Jun Nishikawa
Barcelona is hoping to complete the signing of Japanese teenage soccer star Jun Nishikawa before he turns 18 next month. Nishikawa, the Japanese Under-20 star who walked away from the Under-17 World Cup with two goals and two assists in his four games, will be allowed to join…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Model Divorces Husband After Literally Spending All His Money
A Japanese model divorced her husband, a real estate company manager, after being married for three months and he said that he does not have any money left to give her. Kato Sari announced the divorce on YouTube, according to Line Today via World of Buzz. Her relationship with…
· Ryan General
Kansas Man Asks Court to Challenge Ex-Wife With ‘Trial by Combat’ Using Japanese Swords
A man in Kansas is hoping to settle a dispute with his ex-wife by challenging her to a “trial by combat” using Japanese swords. David Ostrom, 40, has made an official request to the Iowa District Court in Shelby County to allow his motion for trial by combat, reports the Des…
· Carl Samson
Lonely Japanese Billionaire is Seeking a Date He Can Take to the Moon
A Japanese fashion mogul is currently looking for a female “life partner” to accompany him on a flight to the moon. Yusaku Maezawa, 44, is scheduled to become the first civilian to fly around earth’s natural satellite by way of SpaceX’s Big Falcon Rocket in 2023, having…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Master Teaches ‘Shojin Cuisine’ to One of the Best Chefs in the World
As parts of the world transition to a more plant-based diet, restaurants offering “Shojin” cuisine have become more accessible, drawing patrons from all walks of life. But what exactly is Shojin, and how does it work as a dietary choice?
· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s in Japan is Selling an ‘Adult Cream Pie’
McDonald’s Japan is raising eyebrows online after announcing a new dessert item called the Otona no Cream Pie or the “Adult Cream Pie”. The Adult Cream Pie will be released as a limited-time dessert item and will come in two different flavors: Belgian Chocolate and Sweet…
· Ryan General
Meet Japan’s First Female ‘League of Legends’ Champion
High school student Miyu Otomo has become the first female champion at the All Japan High School Esports Championship. In the tournament, Otomo and her team competed in the game of “League of Legends,” a popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title.
· Ryan General
Rare Squirrel Found on Only One Japanese Island is Not a Pokémon
At first glance, it is easy to mistake the Ezo momonga (Pteromys volans) as a real-life Pokémon. A smaller type of the Siberian flying squirrel, the adorable mammal belongs to a species of squirrels that are native to Japan.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Company’s New Smart Pajamas Monitor Vital Signs, Sleeping Habits
Smart pajamas that monitor vital signs and activity levels caught the attention of guests at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Sunday. The smart jammies, known as the e-skin Sleep & Lounge collection, come from Tokyo-based Xenoma, which develops…
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