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Japanese Train Company Shames Women Who Do Their Make-Up on Trains
Female netizens are up in arms against a private railway company in Japan after it released a new ad that shames women who apply make-up during train rides. Criticized for being sexist, the 30-second video produced by railway firm Tokyu Corporation directly points out that it is…
· Carl Samson
Thai Teens Dig Up Dead Dog to Eat, Get Rabies
Thirteen teenagers in Mukdahan, Thailand, were hospitalized after digging the grave of a dead dog and eating its body, unaware that it had rabies. They were given vaccines to prevent them from acquiring the virus, which is normally transmitted through animal saliva.
· Carl Samson
Vietnamese Family Desperately Tries to Raise $140,000 to Save Their Toddler
A family from Vietnam is racing to save the life of one toddler diagnosed with a rare medical condition. Recently, 20-month-old Tran Nguyen Khang was diagnosed with Hyper IgM syndrome, a rare genetic disorder of the immune system. His mother, Dam Thi Hai Hoan, described how he…
· Ryan General
German Man Murders His Filipino Wife So He Can Travel to Thailand for a Sex Tour
A German man admitted to murdering his Filipino wife just so he can freely go on a sex tour in Thailand. Computer expert Horst Koenig, 53, confessed in court that he killed his wife of ten years and cut her body into pieces because he was looking forward to an ‘exciting’ sex…
· Ryan General
Mom Punishes Young Daughter Who Dislikes School by Chaining Her to a Pole
One mom in Malaysia caused an outrage among netizens after an image of her eight-year-old daughter chained to a lamppost was shared on social media and went viral on Wednesday. Local authorities have questioned the 30-year-old mother who claimed she tied the primary school…
· Editorial Staff
Being a Bridesmaid in China is So Dangerous There are Professionals For Hire
Chinese women are now offering their services as professional bridesmaids and taking the job that nobody seems to want because of its inherently dangerous risks. There is rising concern in China regarding the safety of women who assume the daunting task of being a bridesmaid. As…
· Ryan General
Filipino Actor Dresses as Angelina Jolie at Tokyo Film Festival, Nails It
Paolo Ballesteros, a Filipino television host and actor, turned heads at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival as he strutted the red carpet as the Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie. Ballesteros is in Tokyo for his movie “Die Beautiful” which is screening at the festival.…
· Carl Samson
Acclaimed Japanese Inventor Creates a Sex Potion to Help People Get Laid
A Japanese doctor has claimed more patents than anyone else in history, including a seemingly magical elixir. Dr. Yoshiro Nakamatsu, also known as Dr. Nakamats, is an 88-year-old inventor. Creations under his belt include the floppy disk, a self-defensive wig and a potion that…
· Carl Samson
Kim Jong Un Is Gaining Weight Because He Loves Cheese and Wine Too Much
Kim Jong Un is reportedly gaining an unhealthy level weight because he can’t stop consuming two of his favorite European food items. A report blamed the North Korean leader’s excessive consumption of French wine and Swiss cheese, International Business Times said.
· Ryan General
Japanese Hotel Chain Gives a Discount For Balding Customers
For many aging men, a full set of thick, healthy hair can be a source of great pride. That’s why the earliest signs of balding can be a bit of a downer, especially for the extremely vain. If it’s any consolation, there is a hotel in Japan that gives a higher preference to those…
· Ryan General
Thai Baby Elephant Gets a Second Chance at Life After Being Rescued From Hunters
Tribal villagers have rescued a baby elephant from capture by Chanthaburi animal hunters in the jungle of Khaeng Hang Maew in Thailand on Wednesday night. The calf, found with an injured leg, is now under the care of local forestry officials, according to the Bangkok Post. The…
· Ryan General
Shanghai Gang Uses Women to Con Foreigners Into Buying Terrible Overpriced Alcohol
A court in China has found a bunch of gangsters guilty of ripping off foreigners by selling hugely overpriced bottom-shelf liquor in their bar. The unnamed bar, which opened in February on Wuding Road in the Jing’an District of Shanghai, reportedly housed ladies who were…
· Ryan General
Chain-Smoking Chimpanzee Becomes the Star of a Re-Opened North Korean Zoo
A newly re-opened zoo in North Korea has a very unique attraction: a chimpanzee with a 20-cigarette-a-day smoking habit. The zoo, located in the country’s capital Pyongyang, is home to a primate named Azalea. What’s unique about Azalea is that she can finish a full pack of…
· Sarah Lesnar
The Hottest Airport Security Officer of All Time is in Singapore
Images of a boyish and charming police officer stationed at the Changi Airport in Singapore have recently been making the rounds in local social media. Tasked with providing security at the airport, Corporal Lee Minwei of the Auxiliary Police Force at Certis Cisco was…
· Carl Samson
Communal Kitchen Offering Free Food Sparks Literal ‘Hunger Games’ in Shanghai
The idea of food for everyone sounds good, but maybe not in Shanghai just yet. Last week, residents went into a hoarding frenzy when a communal kitchen opened in the city.
· Ryan General
Mystical Chinese Man Claims He Can Predict a Woman’s Future by Fondling Her Breasts
An elderly man, believed to be a mystic in China, has a very strange way of telling the fortune of his clients. The unnamed Chinese clairvoyant is said to be able to tell a woman’s future by fondling her breasts. A short footage of ‘Mr. Strange’ performing his unique…
· Ryan General
Shanghai’s IKEA Tries to Stop Elderly People from Freeloading All Day in Their Cafe
Chinese customers have long been using IKEA’s spacious stores like they’re some kind of an indoor, air-conditioned park with furniture. Non-buying loiterers would often be seen napping on the beds, chatting about, or just generally hanging out on the display couches. Recently, a…
· Editorial Staff
Ignorant Tourists Are Complaining That Thai King’s Death Ruined Their Vacation
Last week, Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 88. Since then, the whole country has been in mourning. To pay respects to the late King, nightlife in Thailand has been banned for one month and alcohol sales have been restricted. Businesses in Bangkok’s…
· Ryan General
Why Thailand’s King is So Beloved By His People
The passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday night has sparked a deep sense of loss among the people of Thailand. The 88-year-old royal has been known to be a champion of the poor and a stabilizing influence within the country. The world’s longest-reigning monarch is…
· Ryan General
Thai Netizens Express Their Grief for King’s Death on Social Media
The passing of Thailand’s beloved king on Thursday night has left the entire country in grief. In mourning of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death, many Thai netizens turned their social media accounts black and expressed the pain of their loss via photos and messages. His Majesty,…
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Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
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 · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.