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Japanese Idol Singer Asks Fans to Use Deodorant Before Meeting Her
Fans of a popular idol group in Japan who intend to get up close and personal with the lovely ladies at press events now need something else besides a backstage pass: deodorant. In preparation for their upcoming meet-and-greet handshake events, SKE48 member Kaori Matsumura (aka…
· Ryan General
Female Undertaker Takes Top Prize For Best Dressed Corpse at Funeral Exhibition in Japan
A skillful female Japanese undertaker recently bagged the top prize at a contest in Life Ending Industry EXPO 2017, Japan’s biggest funeral exhibition. Rino Terai, a 23-year-old undertaker, defeated three other finalists in the contest on the ancient art of dressing the dead on…
· Carl Samson
Racists Took to Twitter After Japan Beat Texas in the Little League World Series
Racists took to social media after Japan defeated Texas in this year’s Little League World Series championship game on Sunday. The team from Kitasuna, Tokyo beat the team from Lufkin, Texas, the U.S. representative, at 12-2.
· Bryan Ke
Alleged White Supremacist Rally Led By ‘Japanese-American’ Man Cancelled in SF
The scheduled Patriot Prayer rally in San Francisco, organized by its leader Joey Gibson who identifies as Japanese-American, was cancelled, marking the day as a clean victory for city leaders and anti-hate groups. Patriot Prayer was supposed to hold a rally in Crissy Field in…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Designer Creates ‘Wind Phone’ to Help People Connect With Their Departed Loved Ones
There is a black telephone in Japan that you can use to pour out your feelings and connect with your departed loved ones. Located in a garden in Otsuchi, the disconnected telephone was set up by 72-year-old garden designer, Itaru Sasaki, after the death of his cousin, according…
· Kyle Encina
Robot Priests Could Soon Be Running Cheap Funeral Ceremonies in Japan
Robot priests are being prepped to conduct future funeral ceremonies in Japan, which could not only cut costs, but also help when no human priests are available. Softbank’s multi-purpose robot, Pepper, has found its new calling as a priest, highlighting Tokyo’s Life Ending…
· Kyle Encina
Japan Now Has Ice Cream That Looks Like a Damn Katana
Ice cream is already a cool treat, but the city of Seki, Japan, famous for its cutlery, just made it even cooler by creating the “Nihonto Aisu”, or Japanese sword ice cream. ( ｣ﾟДﾟ)｣＜こちらが「日本刀アイス」になりまーーーーーす！！
· Carl Samson
Meet Japan’s ‘Living Doll’ Who’s Taking Over Tokyo’s Fashion Scene
A “living doll” has been making waves in Japan’s fashion modeling scene recently. That’s because Lulu Hashimoto is unique — she’s a full-body doll suit, made up of a wig, a mask and stockings with customized “joints” resembling that of an actual doll.
· Bryan Ke
Nestlé Unleashes Cough Drop Flavored Kit Kat in Japan
Nestlé has just released its new flavor for its Kit Kat brand in Japan, and fans are having second thoughts on whether it’s actually good or not. According to Nestlé, the new Kit Kat Nodo Ame Aji, which literally translates to Kit Kat Cough Drop Flavor, contains 2.1% of throat…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Gamer Couple Has First Fight in ‘Tekken 6’ After Getting Married in a Tokyo Arcade
For most couples, a traditional wedding is like a dream come true; this gamer couple, however, had different plans. The Japanese couple recently tied the knot in one of Tokyo’s most iconic arcades, Mikado, according to Kotaku. The newlyweds, groom, Kazuhiro and bride, Yukiko,…
· Carl Samson
You Can Now Rent a Dad in Japan for $275
People in Japan can now hire dads thanks to a booming business that understands the country’s “excessive concern for appearances.” Heart Project, started by 52-year-old Ryuichi Ichinokawa, now employs more than 100 men, all amateurs and hired online.
· Kyle Encina
Legendary Rock Icon Yoshiki Becomes First Japanese Man on Cover of Vogue Japan
Legendary musician Yoshiki’s presence on the cover of Vogue Japan is the first time in its 18 year history that the publication has ever featured a Japanese man. I was still bleeding from surgery at the time, but it was worth it. Thanx everyone.Xx 表紙 ” @voguejapan First Japanese…
· Kyle Encina
Adorable Cat Clothing Turns Any Feline Into a Japanese Schoolgirl
Cat clothing comes in a variety of adorable-looking designs from collars, holiday costumes, and now sailor schoolgirl outfits. For cat owners who simply can’t get enough of the ever popular Japanese schoolgirl sailor outfit, designer Mam has come up with the perfect feline…
· Brandon Chin
How Japan Sets Unrealistic Marriage Expectations For Women
“My plan is to get married before thirty-five.” I was taking my Japanese friend, Aki, on a tour around Orlando, Florida when we got into a talk about marriage in Japan. She had just turned 29 and was starting to feel the pressure of settling down. I asked her why. She shrugged…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Cosplayer Wins Japanese Twitter For Looking Like a Legit Anime Doll
A Chinese cosplayer is now gaining fame not only for her bright and colorful outfits but also for her extremely large anime-like eyes and her knowledge of Japanese pop culture and language. The female cosplayer, who goes by the tag of SeeU85095082 on both Twitter and Facebook,…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Ad Sparks Outrage With Sexy Model Stroking Turtle’s Head
A Japanese tourism video featuring a woman stroking the head of a sea turtle has drawn backlash from critics who found it excessively suggestive. The video is a travel ad for Miyagi, a prefecture in Japan’s Tohoku region. It was released on YouTube on July 4.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Companies Must Now Hire More Workers With Mental Health Issues
Japanese companies are starting to hire more people with mental health issues in preparation for a new law addressing the employment of those with disabilities. The law, slated to take effect next April, requires a business with at least 50 employees to have disabled workers…
· Bryan Ke
Controversial Rally Leader Denies Being a White Supremacist Because He’s Japanese American
Joey Gibson, the organizer and leader behind the recent Patriot Prayer rally in San Francisco, defended himself saying he has nothing to do with White Supremacists. Gibson, who identifies himself as a Japanese American, spoke with SF Examiner on Aug. 16, about the upcoming rally…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Netizen Tweets Picture of Actual End of a Rainbow, Finds No Gold
A Japanese netizen who arrived at the end of a rainbow shared the “magical” sight on Twitter, amusing anyone who has ever wondered what it looks like. Japanese Twitter user @utstar_ stumbled upon the rare beauty while driving last week. As seen in his photo, the end of the…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Students Spark Outrage For Pooping in Shower at Popular Lodge in Japan
A popular guest house in Osaka, Japan almost went so far as placing a ban on all Malaysians after three guests from Malaysia displayed unruly behavior during their stay at the lodge. The guests, identified as students, reportedly engaged in an altercation with a staff of Vitti…
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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.