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Samurai-Style Haori Coats From Japan are the Coolest Way to Stay Warm
A clothing brand in Japan is offering a more badass alternative to the usual sweaters and jackets for those who prefer to look cool while trying to stay warm. Apparel company Trove is bringing the traditional style of the legendary Samurai to contemporary fashion in time for the…
· Carl Samson
13-Year-Old Tourist Beaten in Japan for Speaking Korean
A 13-year-old boy got beaten in Japan just because he conversed in Korean. The boy, identified by the name Shin, was talking with his mother and sister when a Japanese man, reportedly in his 20’s, approached him and kicked him in the stomach.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Actress Reveals How She Was Tricked Into Becoming a Pornstar
Saki Kozai, once a hopeful actress, has revealed how she was tricked getting into Japan’s multi-billion-dollar porn industry. In an interview with AFP, Kozai relived her memory of being scouted on a Tokyo street when she was just 24-years-old and promised a modeling job.
· Ryan General
Japanese Train Conductor Apologizes to Passengers for Having Too Many Foreigners on Board
A Japanese railway employee has become the subject of online outrage after displaying questionable conduct to appease a passenger grievance on Monday. One of Nankai Electric Railway’s conductors, whose name was not revealed, reportedly made an announcement that may sound…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Surfers Risk Their Lives to Surf Near the Fukushima Nuclear Zone
Japanese surfers are fearlessly catching waves at the radioactive beach near the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Despite warnings of radioactivity in the area, surfers still visit Tairatoyoma beach, once a popular surf spot. While documenting decontamination efforts in…
· Carl Samson
Japanese People Are Going Crazy Over This DIY iPhone Case
Japanese iPhone users have found an unusual embellishment to add some oomph to their devices. Go through #evian on Instagram — you won’t just see bottles of the French mineral water brand. Apparently, iPhone users in Japan figured they can do something more than just drink and…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Workers Are Literally Slaving More Than 80 Hours of Overtime A Week
Nearly a quarter of Japanese employees worked an additional 80 hours or more each week, the government has found. The study polled 19,583 employees from 1,743 companies between December 2015 and January 2016. It found that 23% of them endured 80 and more hours of overtime work…
· Ryan General
Japan’s Cup Noodle Museum Lets Visitors Build Their Own Custom Cup Noodles
While eating generic cup noodles is satisfying enough for some, many have been enjoying the beloved snack customized with their own favorite ingredients at the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama, Japan. 🍜🍥#日清 #カップヌードル #カップヌードルミュージアム #カップヌードルファクトリー
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Starbucks Worker Leaves The Most Adorable Note on Korean Tourist’s Cup
A Starbucks barista in Kamakura, Japan has won netizens’ hearts after she wrote a cute message on a Korean tourist’s coffee cup. On October 5, a Korean tourist posted a photo of the coffee cup online and talked about her positive experience in Japan. The message, written in…
· Carl Samson
Microsoft Japan’s AI Schoolgirl Just Became Suicidal and Everyone’s Worried
Rinna, an AI “schoolgirl” developed by Microsoft Japan, shocked followers after going from being ecstatic to becoming suicidal — all in a single blog post. All was well when Rinna posted her first blog entry on October 3. The site, new and official, was made to commemorate her…
· Ryan General
There’s a Simple Japanese Breakfast That Might Be Hard For You to Eat
Those who find themselves in need of a quick fix breakfast in the morning before heading out to the world might want to consider trying a Japanese wonder meal called the Tamago Kake Gohan. It’s so simple anyone with a rice cooker can create a “feast” in minutes.
· Ryan General
Do Japanese Men Like it When Women Talk Like Anime Characters?
Anime voice actresses often use high-pitched and squeaky sounding voices to emphasize the childlike qualities and innocence of the characters they portray. While exaggerated and unrealistic, such portrayal is a such a huge hit among Japanese fans that anime voice actresses enjoy…
· Ryan General
Japanese Invention Can Power Japan for 50 Years From the Energy of One Typhoon
Using his revolutionary invention, a Japanese engineer is hoping to tap into a powerful and free energy source that is relatively abundant in his local region: the typhoon. Known to be a regular occurrence in Japan, typhoons generate massive amounts of energy and Atsushi Shimizu…
· Ryan General
Japanese Politicians Are Wearing Pregnant Suits to Inspire Men to Help Their Wives More
Male Japanese politicians sported baby bumps for an eye-opening video to inspire fellow guys need to help more with the household chores. In a society where women take the task of housework five times more than their husbands, three governors have set out to drive an important…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Man Becomes the First Person Arrested For Jailbreaking iPhones
Accused of selling jailbroken iPhones, a Japanese man has become the first to be charged with a “violation of trademark law” on Thursday. Daisuke Ikeda of Toyama was arrested following accusations that he sold five jailbroken iPhones back in the spring, RocketNews24 said. The…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s Sewage Trucks Now Smell Like Chocolate
Japanese sewage trucks will no longer smell shitty, thanks to a new technology incorporated in their systems. According to RocketNews24, four companies based in Osaka recently gathered to develop a way of masking unpleasant odors from vacuum trucks.
· Ryan General
11-Year-Old Japanese Hockey Prodigy Could Be the NHL’s Next Superstar
Aito Iguchi is an 11-year-old hockey prodigy from Japan who has been very visible online lately showing off some incredible stick-handling and ice-maneuvering skills. The Saitama, Japan native has captivated both ice hockey fans and non-fans alike from all over the world due to…
· Ryan General
Ancient Roman Coins Found Under the Ruins of Japanese Castle Baffle Archaeologists
Japanese scientists are now scratching their heads over an unusual discovery at a recent dig in the ruins of an ancient castle after finding ancient Roman coins. The discovery team found four copper coins in the soil beneath Katsuren Castle on Okinawa Island. What was originally…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Men Struggling to Say ‘Massachusetts’ is Pure Entertainment
Learning a foreign language is no piece of cake, but leave it to Japanese men who challenge themselves more than anyone by saying one of the trickiest English words in a game show: Massachusetts. A clip from Japanese variety show Gaki no Tsukai recently surfaced on Reddit where…
· Ryan General
Japanese City Forced to Pull ‘Sexist’ Ad After Facing Extreme Backlash
An ad produced by a Japanese city was pulled Monday following an uproar by netizens calling it sexist and perverse. The online advertisement, created by the city officials of Shubushi to boost the local eel industry, featured a teenage girl in a swimsuit in a pool who later…
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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.