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· Ryan General
Japanese Retro Kimono Brand Becomes Viral Crowdfunding Hit
Fancy some ready-to-wear retro kimono at home? A Japanese fashion brand’s new line of cozy kimono-style outfits has become a massive hit, reaching over four times its goal at a local crowdfunding site in Japan. Featuring four beautiful new “loose hakama” roomwear, the latest…
· Carl Samson
Drunk-Driving U.S. Marine Kills 61-Year-Old Japanese Man in Okinawa
Authorities arrested a U.S. marine involved in a vehicular crash that killed an elderly man in Okinawa, Japan, on Sunday. Nicholas James-McLean, 21, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when his two-ton military truck crashed into Hidemasa Taira’s mini-truck…
· Ryan General
Japan’s 89-Year-Old ‘Queen of Selfies’ is Getting Her Own Exhibit in Tokyo
Kimiko Nishimoto is adored the world over as the undisputed “Queen of Selfies” for her creative, unconventional, and at times, hilariously over the top photos. The fun-loving octagenarian from Japan gained internet stardom when adorable images of her in hilarious poses went…
· Ryan General
Japanese Train Company Apologizes For Departing 20 Seconds Earlier Than Scheduled
Only in Japan where a train’s departure, 20 seconds earlier than schedule, is an offense not taken lightly. Japanese rail company Tsukuba Express has made international headlines for taking the time to apologize to the public for a minor screw up that other countries might…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Women Reveal The Things They Love Watching Men Do
Our understanding of the science of attraction has come a long way, but for everything men subscribe to in an attempt to attract women, they sometimes lose sight of the simplest things that actually makes them attractive. It turns out a man is most attractive when he’s not…
· Carl Samson
Woman Finds WWII Photo of Japanese Couple Before Concentration Camp, Vows to Find Owners
A woman from Cannon Beach, Oregon, has called on others to help her look for family members of a Japanese couple from an old photograph. Judi Palumbo took her search to Facebook on Monday night, writing that the picture was taken in Kauai, Hawaii:
· Ryan General
Walmart Sparks Outrage For Selling Images of Japanese Americans in Concentration Camps as ‘Art’
Who in their right minds would think a terrible injustice that resulted in the suffering of thousands would make a “perfect” wall art? Posters depicting Japanese Americans put in concentration camps during World War II were recently spotted on sale at a Walmart store, sparking…
· Kyle Encina
Cat Suspected For Brutal Attempted Murder of Elderly Bed-Ridden Woman in Japan
A stray cat was suspected for brutally maiming an elderly Japanese woman after police discovered that the injuries sustained by the victim suspiciously looked like cat scratches. Bed-ridden senior Mayuko Matsumoto, 82, was taken to the nearest hospital to receive urgent medical…
· Kyle Encina
Viral Taiwanese Booth Babe Captures Hearts of Japanese Netizens
Japanese netizens are going crazy over a Taiwanese booth babe who travels around the world promoting cars, gadgets, cosmetic products and, of course, flaunting her good looks. Model Hebbe Cheng is making waves on social media with her hourglass figure and charming smile. Cheng…
· Ryan General
Japanese Cameraman Catches News Reporter Filming Upskirt Videos Women on Trains
A reporter from a prominent newspaper in Japan was recently captured on film secretly recording women’s skirts during a train ride in Tokyo’s Yamanote Line. Local authorities have since arrested 35-year-old reporter Keisuke Masuda of Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s leading news…
· Kyle Encina
Japanese Burger Chain Sells Out of Burgers Because of Donald Trump
The Japanese hamburger chain that served U.S. President Donald Trump while visiting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has quickly sold out in Tokyo. Munch’s Burger Shack just got an enormous boost in popularity after they served President Trump their scrumptious “Colby Jack Cheese…
· Heather Johnson Yu
South Korea Threw Major Shade at Japan With a Shrimp During Trump’s Dinner
Donald Trump’s lavish Korean dinner previously made headlines for its 360-year-old soy sauce and traditional stone pot cooking, but only a few outlets noticed the shade served alongside the meal. During the main course — kalbi, japchae, and assorted banchan — a single shrimp,…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Expands Tweets to 280 Characters — Except in Chinese, Japanese and Korean
Twitter officially expanded its 140-character count limit to 280, extending the coverage of an earlier test that sought to help users express themselves more easily. But not all 330 million users can tweet at the doubled length. Apparently, Chinese, Japanese and Korean will…
· Bryan Ke
Donald Trump Tells Japan Mass Shootings Can Happen Anywhere — In Country with ZERO Mass Shootings
President Donald Trump reportedly told Japanese Emperor Akihito that mass shootings can happen “anywhere” in the world including Japan, which only has single-digit rates of firearm-related deaths annually. Trump met Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday on the first stop…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Prime Minister Falls While Playing Golf With Donald Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly lost his balance and fell in a bunker sand during a round of golf with President Donald Trump on Monday. Trump, during his first ever two-day trip to Japan as the U.S. president, had the opportunity to enjoy a round of golf with…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Idol Tries to Break Roof Tiles With Her Breasts
Busty Japanese idol Erina Kamiya, one of the vocalists of the group Kamen Joshi, shows breasts can be powerful, too — sort of. In a recent video posted on YouTube, the idol tries really hard to break roof tiles using only her breasts.
· Max Chang
Donald Trump Refuses to Eat Any Japanese Food During Trip to Japan
Donald Trump once said during a 1990 trip to Japan that he would not eat “f***ing raw fish” and opted for a McDonald’s hamburger. It appears that he’s sticking to that belief in his latest visit to Japan. Although Japan has been praised for their great cuisine with many…
· Editorial Staff
The Real Story Behind Donald Trump ‘Disrespectfully’ Feeding Fish in Japan
Earlier today, Trump was caught on camera feeding koi fish with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his trip to Japan. At one point during the video, Trump was seen dumping the hole box of fish food into the pond, and not using a spoon.
· Carl Samson
JPop Star Cosplays as Donald Trump During President’s Japan Visit
In an apparent celebration of the U.S. president’s arrival in Japan, one of the country’s most successful pop stars became “Katold Trump,” entourage and all. On Sunday, President Donald Trump landed in Japan for a three-day visit to meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. This…
· Ryan General
Meet the Japanese Girl Group Who Loves North Korea
Meet the Sengun Joshi (translated as “Military-first Girls”) — a group of young adult women from Japan who are bound together by their love for North Korea. The group, created by internet celebrity Chunhun, has been celebrating the culture of their Asian neighbor despite threats…
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Company · Japan · TYO:4751
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Fast Retailing
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Company · Japan · TYO:9468
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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
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Nintendo
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