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The Company Behind This Famous Japanese Snack is Now Teaching Kids to Code
Ezaki Glico, the Japanese company behind Pocky, has launched an app that teaches kids and kids-at-heart how to code. The app is called Glicode, and it’s currently available for Android devices. An iOS version is underway, Geek said.
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This Japanese Cat Won’t Sleep Unless You Have an Adorable Conversation With It First
One particular cat in Japan apparently refuses to fall asleep unless its human has a conversation with it first. It only replies in “meows,” but cat lovers can be sure that yes, this cat does indeed understand Japanese. With lullaby music playing in the background, the human…
· Ryan General
Japan Just Became the First Country to Broadcast TV in Stunning 8K Resolution
Just when the world is getting to know about 4K TV, Japan suddenly heads into uncharted territory by broadcasting television content in 8K resolution beginning Monday. Japan’s NHK broadcaster is set to launch a new satellite channel that transmits a mix of 4K and 8K content from…
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45-Year-Old Japanese Instagram Model Stuns the Internet With Her Youthful Looks
Behold Japan’s Risa Hirako, an epitome of ageless beauty. Born in 1971, the 45-year-old is turning heads for her incredibly youthful looks. No only can she sport heels better than most, she also enjoys anime and rock music.
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Japanese Employees Are Literally Dying From Being Overworked
Experts believe thousands of Japanese employees have died from “karoshi.” or death by overwork, last year. Labor ministry figures documented only 189 cases. Japan has an unforgiving job culture that glues workers to overtime hours, which may include social time with superiors.…
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Japanese People Are Using Female Vibrators to Cheat at Pokémon Go
One of the main points of Pokémon GO is the exercise required to find and catch Pokémon and hatch eggs, but someone found an unlikely way to cheat that system through the use of a “personal massager,” which is basically a vibrator. Before, lazy players might have strapped their…
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Japanese Little Girl Learns an Important Lesson in Saying ‘Thank You’
Japan is known for their honesty and politeness that appear to be second nature to its people. Recently, a Japanese mother shared a story about her daughter that showed how these values are instilled into children at a young age. Twitter user, tarosuke081, wrote the following…
· Ryan General
Japan is Starting a War With Airbnb
Airbnb hosts in Japan may offer some of the most interesting rentable destinations out there but with the government and hotel industry trying to clamp down on them, the practice may come to an abrupt end. Japanese home sharers will have to discontinue renting out their private…
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Japanese Moms Spend an Insane Amount of Time to Make Their Kid’s Lunches
For many of us, lunch is just another meal of the day, but take the time to look at Japan and see how mothers put considerable effort in preparing their children’s food. These moms are molding rice, carving vegetables, cutting nori and shaping meat into cute little characters…
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Chinese Pokémon Go Players Invade Japanese Servers, Take Over Yasukuni Shrine Gym
Japan’s Pokémon Go servers were invaded by Chinese players shortly after the game’s release in the country. Other than just playing the game, some appear to have used their access for nationalistic protest. For one, a Dragonite named “Long live China!” took over the gym at the…
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Japanese Researchers Discover That Binge-Watching TV Shows Can Literally Kill You
Watching TV for hours increases one’s risk of dying, Japanese researchers have found. The cause of death may most likely be due to a blood clot in the lungs. Researchers looked into the viewing habits of 86,024 people from 1988 to 1990. Their health was monitored over the next…
· Ryan General
Japanese People Apparently Have an Odd Fetish For Women Blowing on Hot Coffee
Photos of pretty Japanese girls blowing on steaming hot cup of coffee are taking the spotlight in a one-of-a-kind photography project by Japanese artists. In both manga and anime, “romantic set pieces” popularized in Japanese media, such as the “kabe-don” (hitting a wall),…
· Ryan General
You Can Now Book This Gorgeous Private Island In Japan on Airbnb For $4,000 a Night
A private island with a beautiful traditional Japanese house in Japan is now open for booking via Airbnb. The entire uninhabited island called “Tajima,” which features not only a serene environment but also a variety of special activity areas, is being offered by owner Tetsuhiro…
· Ryan General
Japan To Roll Out Driverless Cars To Deliver Goods and Groceries
Japan will be the first country to use self-driving cars to deliver items purchased online. The service, called “on-demand service delivery,” will be tested on the road as early as next year. Tasked to fulfill online shopping orders, the driverless cars will be on its trial run…
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Why Japanese Food is More Expensive Than Chinese Food
Ordering at a Chinese, Indian or Mexican eatery probably won’t put much of a dent in your bank account, whereas dining at a French or Japanese restaurant may. There is a reason as to why certain cultural cuisines in the United States are cheaper than others. When cuisines from…
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This Genius $47 Japanese Device Turns Any Sink into a Mini Laundry Machine
A Japanese company has come up with a convenient and cost-effective solution for those who need a to wash their clothes on the go. Thanko, a company also known for producing the armpit fan, has released Washable, a device that can turn any bucket or sink into your own personal…
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Japanese Nutritionist Claims Eating Curry Will Prevent You From Going Bald
Curry supposedly prevents baldness, according to one Japanese nutritionist. According to a survey conducted by a popular Japanese wig maker, Japan ranks fairly low on the list of countries with the highest percentage of male baldness.
· Ryan General
Japan Invents the Perfect Device to Prevent Sweaty Armpits
With the intense summer heat outside, sweaty armpits may be unavoidable for some, especially for those who simply can’t be bothered by antiperspirant or deodorant products. It’s a good thing some Japanese geniuses have created an interesting alternative for the sweatier among…
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This Cat Is Literally The Face Of An Election Campaign In Japan
Japanese politician Satoshi Shima runs a campaign like no other. Like many public officials, he aims for visibility, but people who have seen his poster probably needed a moment to realize that he is not a cat. As you can see, one of his posters features a white cat larger than…
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Store Owner Buys Giant Japanese Grapes for $11,000, Plans to Give Them to His Customers for Free
One bunch of about 30 grapes recently sold for ¥1.1 million, or about $10,900, in Japan. Supermarket owner Takamaru Konishi is now the proud owner of one of the countries finest fruits, where a single grape is worth just over $360. In Japan, special fruit is often seen as a…
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Kikkoman
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Company · Japan · TYO:9766
Konami Group
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Nintendo
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