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· Bryan Ke
Teen Sues Osaka Government for $19,000 After Forcing Her to Dye Her Natural Brown Hair to Black
An 18-year-old Japanese woman is now suing the Osaka prefecture government for forcing her to dye her naturally brown hair to black, which resulted to irritation on her scalp. Multiple applications of the chemicals for the dye had caused a severe reaction on her scalp, giving…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is Now on Instagram
For the first time ever since his first appointment as Japan’s prime minister in 2006 – and his second in 2012 – Shinzo Abe has finally announced he will start actively using Instagram in 2018. The 57th Prime Minister of Japan first made the announcement on Friday when he made…
· Kyle Encina
Japanese Professor Accuses ‘Snow White’ Prince of Being a Sex Offender, Promoting Sex Violence
Osaka University professor Kazue Muta described classic fantasies such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “Snow White” as tales “promoting sexual violence.” While most popular children’s fairy tales are designed to be wholesome, Professor Muta released a statement on Dec. 11 which might…
· Ryan General
Korean Internet Star Attacked By Racist Troll in Japan … Again
South Korean video jockey Kim Min-sung seemed to be a favorite target of racist attacks by some prejudiced Japanese. Just months after experiencing discrimination for trying to enter a restaurant in Kyoto, the former actor also known as BJ Minsung, was once again berated for…
· Kyle Encina
Japan’s Latest Twitter Trend is the Most Ridiculous Thing You’ve Seen Yet
The latest Twitter craze in Japan all started with user @DogXyz, who showed off his artistic and creative ability while dexterously performing some bowling techniques with one hand. ボーリングでストライクとって嬉しそうな人 pic.twitter.com/A5hACkn2R8
· Editorial Staff
Man Who Brutally Murdered Elderly Japanese-American Woman Will Not Face Death Penalty
Neven Butler, the man accused for beating an elderly Japanese-American woman to death and sexually assaulting her friend, will not face the death penalty, according to Sacramento County prosecutors. Fusako Petrus, 86, was walking on the Highland High School track when Petrus’…
· Ryan General
Japan is Getting Pikotaro to Meet With Donald Trump During Visit
Japan is pulling all the stops to give United States President Donald Trump a memorable time by having the outlandish Pikotaro entertain him during his upcoming trip to the country. Trump will be visiting Japan from November 5 to 7 on the first leg of his all-important 12-day…
· Kyle Encina
Janitor Arrested After Police Find Over $10,000 of Marijuana in Japan
One seemingly clever Japanese janitor tried masking the appearance of his marijuana plants by making them look like bonsai trees, but was eventually caught on by Osaka police. Maintenance worker Satoshi Ohashi, 35, doesn’t just clean for a living, he also creatively cultivates…
· Kyle Encina
Elderly Ninja Thief Responsible For Over 250 Break-Ins Finally Caught in Japan
An elderly man who turned out to be a notorious ninja thief was finally caught by local authorities in Osaka, Japan. Police revealed that 74-year-old Mitsuaki Tanigawa was responsible for over 250 break-ins in a span of more than eight years.
· Editorial Staff
Brazilian Tennis Player Fined $1,500 For Doing Racist ‘Slant Eyes’ During Game Against Japan
Brazilian tennis player Guilherme Clezar was fined £1,100 ($1,487) by the International Tennis Federation after a racist gesture was caught on video during a game. Essa foi a reação de Guilherme Clezar quando um juiz de linha errou uma marcação contra o brasileiro.…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s Cute New Robot Pup Faints If It Catches a Whiff of Your Stanky Feet
People too shy to tell someone that their feet stink really bad can now rely on a robot dog to do the job. Meet Hana-chan, a 15-cm (6-in) robot from Japan’s Manufacturers Next Technology that barks at the scent of stinky feet — and collapses when it can’t handle the foul stench.
· Kyle Encina
Sailor Moon Café is Returning to Japan For Everyone Fighting Hunger by Daylight
The Sailor Moon Café will once again open its doors in Japan this year as opening dates and venues have just been unveiled, and it usually doesn’t stay for long since these are limited-time offerings. Fortunately for fans of the series, they will finally get a chance to visit…
· Bryan Ke
Teen in Japan Held For Selling Smartphone Virus for ‘Pocket Money’
A 13-year-old boy from Osaka was referred to a juvenile consultation center by Japanese authorities for allegedly selling a smartphone virus through an online market place. The boy, a second grader at a public junior high school whose name has been withheld, admitted his crime…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Why More Asian Women Are Freezing Their Eggs
Recently, South China Morning Post published an article about Chinese women travelling overseas to freeze their eggs due to legal complications surrounding the procedure on the mainland. These women, often career-driven and in their 30s, have had little time to find a life…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Japanese Twitter Goes Crazy Over ‘Penis Peach’
A piece of fruit at a produce stall in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture has caught people’s attention on social media with a protuberance that looks eerily like a penis. The strange-looking peach, that was left unsold apparently due to its mini hard-on, was first noticed by Japanese…
· Carl Samson
Japan Sees the Fastest Drop in Population Ever Recorded
Japan’s population has fallen at the fastest rate last year since its survey started in 1968. As per government data released on Wednesday, the number decreased by 308,084 from the previous year to 125,583,658 as of January 1, 2017. According to Japan’s Internal Affairs and…
· Khier Casino
Jetstar Airways Invited 40 Spider-Man Cosplayers to Fly in Japan
Low-cost airline Jetstar invited at least 40 Spider-Man cosplayers onboard one of its planes in Japan, making it much easier than using webs to travel around. #スパイダージェット #SpiderManHomecoming #SpiderMan 飛行機内〜✨ pic.twitter.com/BzK5ipRwyv
· Ryan General
Drunk AF Teacher in Japan Goes to Student’s Home, Beats Him Up
A drunk teacher at a municipal elementary school in Japan made an unannounced late night “house call” to a pupil’s home last month and gave the child a surprise beating. Following the incident, Osaka City Board of Education suspended the unnamed 38-year-old who serves as the…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Legendary Japanese Punk Band That Sings About Food and Toured With Nirvana
A Japanese pop punk band that sprang up in the 1980’s and managed to attract a cult-like following for its unusual songs has just finished its “2017 USA Ramen Adventure Tour”. Meet Shonen Knife, the punk trio currently composed of Naoko Yamano, Atsuko Yamano and Risa Kawano.
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