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Japanese Airports Now Have ‘Toilet Paper’ For Your Smartphones
When it comes to hygiene and cleanliness – Japanese airports have taken matters up a notch by introducing “toilet paper” specifically for smartphones. According to The Guardian, if you find yourself at Narita International Airport, you will be pleasantly surprised to find a…
· Ryan General
Japanese Couple Films Incredible 400-Day Honeymoon Around the World With a Drone
Jaw-dropping images from the recent globe-trotting honeymoon of a newlywed couple from Japan have gone viral for their sheer awesomeness. Kaz and Mariko Yamaguchi, both from Kyoto, compiled a collection of clips taken by a DJI Phantom 3 Advanced drone from a total of 48…
· Ryan General
Why This Cosplayer Has Become The Face of ‘Japanese High School Girls’
Ayato Nikukyu is a 21-year-old cosplayer who is now gaining fame for being the face of high school girls in Japan. Although no longer an actual high schooler, Nikukyu’s modeling stint for Bibi Lab’s Sera Kore line this year, where she donned schoolgirl uniform-style loungewear,…
· Carl Samson
North Korea is Learning How to Develop Nukes in Japan, Activist Claims
A university in Tokyo has allegedly become the training ground for students who contribute to North Korea’s nuclear program. Ken Kato, director of Human Rights in Asia, submitted a petition to the United Nations panel, urging the body to “conduct a thorough investigation into…
· Carl Samson
Angry Chinese Tourists Attack Japanese Airport Workers Due to Cancelled Flights
It’s definitely not the most beautiful time of the year for an airport in Hokkaido, Japan. On Friday night, numerous flights at the New Chitose Airport were cancelled due to a heavy snowstorm. As a result, about 6,000 passengers were stranded.
· Ryan General
Japanese Salaryman Who Gives Zero F—ks Getting Shoved Into Packed Train is My Spirit Animal
A Japanese businessman, clearly hardened by years of his rough daily commute, has displayed an impeccable sense of calm while he was being shoved into a packed train. Caught by photographer Marco Patella, the cool Tokyo passenger seemed oblivious of his surroundings as he stood…
· Carl Samson
Why Former Japanese-American Internees Are Supporting Donald Trump
In her debut opinion for The New York Times, NBC reporter Amanda Sakuma recounted the American internment of her Japanese family during World War II. Ironically, they now support Donald Trump. The memory of Japanese-American internment camps has been making rounds recently. Last…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Now Putting Stickers On Old People to Keep Track of Them
A city in Japan has taken the liberty to attach stickers to its elderly people so they can be tracked. Iruma, a city in Saitama prefecture, launched a free service for the public this month in an attempt to address the problem of dementia in the country.
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Teacher Shows Unconditional Love for Vietnam by Giving Free Language Lessons to Children
Abe Toru used to be a businessman, but because of his love for Vietnam, the 77-year-old Japanese man has chosen to become a teacher. Abe has decided to stay in in the Southeast Asian country to teach children in Hoi An – a popular ancient town in Vietnam – his native language,…
· Carl Samson
Japan Has a Bizarre New Way to Help You Relax
There’s nothing like the sense of security provided by a mother’s womb, right? Well, maybe there is — in Japan.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Study Reveals a Downside to Making Eye Contact When Talking to People
Did you ever find yourself cutting off eye contact with another person while having a really good conversation? If it’s not because of boredom, it might be because you are struggling to find the next words to say.
· King Malleta
Why Japanese People Celebrate Christmas with KFC’s Fried Chicken
If you bring a bucket of KFC fried chicken to a Christmas dinner, it may raise some eyebrows for being unconventional — unless you’re from Japan. In 1970, KFC launched a fast food marketing campaign called “Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii” which means “Kentucky for Christmas.” This…
· Carl Samson
Why Sleeping at Work in Japan is Actually a Good Thing
Welcome to Japan, where dozing off at work is perfectly fine. In fact, it might even get you a promotion in the near future, as it shows the level of “dedication” you have for your job. Clearly, it’s an envy of the rest of the world, but how exactly is it possible?
· Carl Samson
Japan Has a Tasty New Way to Keep Old Drivers From Getting Into Accidents
In an effort to decrease road accidents involving elderly drivers, the government of Japan’s Aichi prefecture has come up with a bizarre yet effective solution that might just inspire the rest of the country. Partnering with Sugakico Systems Co., the Aichi Prefectural Police…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s Prime Minister Has a Bold Plan to Get More Women Working
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed his intent to control the country’s obsession with long work hours so that more women can return to the workforce. PM Abe hosted a dinner banquet for invited speakers from the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2016)…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Artists Have Way Too Much Time to Play With Autumn Leaves
Watching colorful autumn leaves fall is scenic enough, but people in Japan are making something more beautiful from the ground. Apparently, locals are investing time to make “ochiba art” now that the peak fall foliage viewing period is over.
· King Malleta
Meet the Japanese Teen Who’s Climbed 7 of the Highest Mountains on Earth
Japanese teenager Marin Minamiya has conquered seven of the highest peaks in the world including every explorer’s dream – Mount Everest. Now, it looks like she is eyeing what is called the “Explorer’s Grand Slam.” To the top of the world. Sun rising around 4:30am, cold, dark,…
· Ryan General
Japanese Prime Minister’s Wife Trashes ‘Kawaii Girl’ Trend For Making Women Look Weak
The wife of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has spoken up against the prevalent “kawaii girl” culture in Japan, wherein women in the country are pressured to be stuck in the schoolgirl/cute persona, rather than be the mature, capable women that they are. In a revealing…
· King Malleta
Beautiful Budget Hotel in Japan is Only $35 a Night
Traveling to Japan — specifically in key places like Tokyo and Osaka — can be expensive. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give up this amazing destination just because of the price tag. For tourists who are on a budget, an internet café called Net Maru is…
· Khier Casino
Korean ‘Comfort Woman’ Forced Into Japanese Sex Slavery During WWII Dies at 94
Park Sook-yi, a former “comfort woman” — a euphemism for military sex slaves during World War II in Japan — passed away at the age of 94, South Korea’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said on Wednesday. Sook-yi’s final words before she passed away were “Please bury me…
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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.