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Japanese High School Students Grow Chickens in Plastic Cups For the First Time Ever
A science experiment conducted by a group of Japanese high school students revealed how one can grow a chicken from an egg even without its shell. In a video from a Japanese TV show posted on YouTube, a teacher and the group of teenage students from Chiba, Japan, used cling…
· Laura Dang
Japanese Boy Abandoned By Parents in the Forest Found Alive
There appears to be a happy ending to the folk tale-like story of the Japanese parents who abandoned their naughty 7-year-old son in the forest after all. Six days after Yamato Tanooka had reportedly “disappeared,” soldiers found the young boy alive though he was left with…
· Editorial Staff
The Only Michelin-Starred Ramen in the World is Now Sold in Japanese Convenience Stores
In Japan, a stop at local convenience stores Circle K or Sunkus provides customers a chance to taste a bowl of noodles from the world’s only Michelin-starred ramen restaurant: Tokyo’s very own Tsuta ramen restaurant. Tsuta made international headlines in December last year after…
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Japanese Parents Abandon 7-Year-Old in Hokkaido Forest to Teach Him a Lesson, Immediately Regret It
One couple in Japan made a horrible decision in abandoning their young child in the mountains just to punish him for disobedience. According to RocketNews24 (via NHK), local authorities in Hokkaido received a report from Mr. and Mrs. Tanooka on Saturday (May 28) that their…
· Ryan General
Japanese City Gives Out A Guideline for Chinese Tourists to Behave Better in Public
The Hokkaido district in Japan recently released an updated set of guidelines, reportedly targeted at Chinese tourists, on how visitors should behave in public. “Hokkaido Kokoroe” (“The Traveler’s Etiquette Guide to Hokkaido”), published by the Hokkaido Tourism Organization, is…
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This Insanely Huge Hornet Confirms Japan is Also a Land of Nightmares
We all know that Japan is a land filled with amazing wonders that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately, that’s also true for its terrors. To some, this may look like the Pokemon Beedrill or some creature straight out of the Jumanji universe, but it’s not —…
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Japanese Badminton Star Kento Momota Ruins His Olympic Dreams After Gambling at a Casino
A Japanese badminton star has ruined his chances of competing at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after admitting to gambling at an illegal casino. Kento Momota, 21, who’s currently ranked number #2 in the world in men’s single admitted to making bets at a Tokyo casino with…
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Japanese Cat Who Regularly Rides the Train Captures the Hearts of Tokyo Passengers
Regular Japanese commuters riding the Seibu Ikebukuro Line have something to look forward to everyday. It’s not because of anything special about the train itself, as the line that runs between Ikebukuro and Seibu Chichibu Stations is reportedly one of the least chic.
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One Video Shows How Insanely Honest People Are in Japan
In a recent video, YouTuber Zenim decided to test the honesty of Japanese people by conducting a little social experiment.
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This Breathtaking Video Will Show You the Best of Japan in 4 Minutes
There filmmakers have uploaded a breathtaking video showing the best parts of Japan. The description of their Vimeo video reads:
· Ryan General
Why Japanese People Live Longer
The secret of Japan’s high life expectancy is the country’s government-endorsed food guide that encourages a nutritious and healthy diet, a new study suggests. The average Japanese eats rice, vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and foods that are high in carbohydrates, the Independent…
· Ryan General
Japan Will Pay You $1,600 a Month to Be a Full-Time Ninja
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a ninja, here’s your chance to finally have the most badass profession there is. Central Japan’s Aichi prefecture is on the hunt for highly-skilled, English-speaking ninjas to promote tourism. The listing posted on its website says it is looking…
· Editorial Staff
A Disturbing Amount of Women in Japan Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work
A study by the Japanese government finds that nearly a third of working women in Japan report having been sexually harassed in the workplace. The data comes from a survey conducted by the Japanese labor ministry of more than 9,700 working women ages 25 to 44, reports the Wall…
· Laura Dang
20 Pictures That Prove the Japanese Make the Most Beautiful Candy in the World
If any country were to win the award for having the smallest and cutest things it would be Japan. The Asian country has an obsession with all things tiny and adorable especially when it comes to their delectable sweets. Some are so endearing they’re unbearable to eat! 1.…
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Grumpy Cat of Japan is Not Having Any of Your BS
It looks like Tardar Sauce, aka Grumpy Cat, has a new feline rival for the title of “The World’s Grumpiest Cat.” Koyuki is a 9-year-old Scottish fold cat, although she doesn’t bear the breed’s trademark lop ears.
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This Iconic Japanese Company is Responsible For Those Viral Breakable Chopsticks
The source of the mysterious breakable chopsticks has been solved! The thick top part of some disposable wooden chopsticks has recently been discovered to be a chopstick rest that keeps the ends of the utensils off the table while eating food.
· Laura Dang
50 Interesting Facts About Japan That You Probably Never Knew
Few other countries with thousands of years of history have made as great of an impact on global culture today than Japan. Here are 50 facts about the mysterious, beautiful and charming country of Japan that you probably never knew:
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One Video Sums Up the History of Japan in the Most Hilarious Way Ever
Japan is a country that has long been rich in culture and innovation. However, while many Westerners are most familiar with sushi, anime and Japanese technology, not many know a lot about Japan’s long history.
· Laura Dang
Japanese Photographer Captures the Most Photogenic Little Girl in the World
“Mirai-chan” is the best-selling photo book of the life and adventures of a 4-year-old Japanese girl. The pictures capture the memorable and candid moments of the adorable rosy-cheeked girl from her rural home in the Japanese countryside to her time in Paris, France. Tokyo-based…
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Japanese Man Adopts Wild Dog That Looks Like an Adorable Raccoon
During recent snow storm, Japanese Twitter users discovered the account of one man who has a legitimately legendary animal living in his home. It’s called a Tanuki, and while it’s often mistaken as a badger or a raccoon, it’s actually a type of dog.
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Tokyo Disney
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.