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· Carl Samson
People Are Going Crazy Over This ‘5-Star’ Japanese Cheesecake With Only 3 Ingredients
Nothing beats the gustatory pleasure brought by a guilt-defying cheesecake. No questions there. It’s soft, sweet and goes just right with coffee on a Saturday afternoon Netflix marathon. We’ve seen countless recipes everywhere, but one seems to have satisfied millions, at least…
· Ryan General
Japanese Rock Star Marries Avril Lavigne’s Little Sister
Japanese rockstar bassist Ryota Kohama from the popular band One OK Rock recently announced that he has already tied the knot this month during a concert at Japan’s Shizuoka Ecopa Arena. “I got married this month! Her name is Michelle! I’m pleased to announce that we’re husband…
· Ryan General
Meet Japan’s Version of Trump-Loving ‘Alt-Right’ Internet Trolls
In the era of the so-called weaponized social media, internet trolls have taken form as a widely used political tool used by the influential parties in different parts of the world to push their agenda. Interestingly, observers are now pointing to the origin of these online…
· Ryan General
57 Snow Monkeys Put to Death in Japanese Zoo For Not Being Pure Bred
A zoo in Japan is facing massive online backlash for killing its 57 snow monkeys which were found to have crossbred with wild monkeys outside the facility. Takagoyama Nature Zoo reportedly decided to put down the animals after it found that they were carrying the genes of an…
· Carl Samson
Japanese City Offers Special Taxi Service Exclusively for Pregnant Women
For a few years now, pregnant women in Tokyo have enjoyed special maternity services from the city’s leading taxi companies. Taxis have helped women get to prenatal appointments and acquire priority status in the event they go into labor. Recently, Iwata Prefecture received its…
· Carl Samson
Japan Has the Best Work Holiday in the World Ever
If for some reason you’re visiting a Japanese office this week, chances are you’ll find a bunch of ninja going through their day behind desks. That’s because it’s National Ninja Day on February 22, but we say week just because some have already kicked off the celebration a few…
· Ryan General
New Traffic Study Confirms a Popular Stereotype About Japanese People
After a recent study looked into the behaviors of Japanese and French pedestrians in obeying traffic laws, certain perceptions about the two nationalities are now backed by science. A paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science on Wednesday suggested that the…
· Ryan General
How Kawaii Japanese Girls Have Taken Photos for the Last 300 Years
We must admit, many staple selfie poses we see today are pretty much inspired by the photo poses popularized by the Japanese. From the iconic peace sign to the eccentric duck-face, self-photography enthusiasts have borrowed the poses from Japanese teen girls, the pioneers of the…
· Ryan General
‘Your Name’ is Bringing Back an Awesome Japanese Fashion Trend
Due to the enormous popularity of the anime masterpiece “Your Name”, an old Japanese handicraft tradition is making a fashionable comeback. The romantic fantasy drama film, originally titled “Kimi no Na wa”, may have become a massive global hit, but its impact on the Japanese…
· Khier Casino
‘Norigami Tacos’ is Basically If Mexican and Japanese Food Had a Super Hot Baby
Norigami Tacos in Los Angeles has taken classic Japanese and Mexican dishes to the next level with Asian-inspired fillings and toppings all stuffed in a tempura nori (seaweed) taco shell. The company has only been around for less than a year, setting up food booths at festivals…
· King Malleta
Japanese Student Becomes the World’s Fastest Finger Snapper
The Guinness World Records holds no limits or judgments to anyone who want to be a record holder. Whether you want to do something rational or nonsensical, it’s your call buddy! Just like the case Japanese student named Satoyuki Fujimira who wants to officially be the “World’s…
· Ryan General
Japanese Pool Player Gives THE BEST Interviews Because He Doesn’t Know English
A Japanese pool player recently brought the house down with his entertaining post-match interviews in English, despite not being able to speak the language fluently. Sky Sports presenter Tony Wrighton first interviewed Naoyuki Oi right after he had just defeated Chinese Taipei…
· Carl Samson
Japanese National Housing Website Now Helps LGBTs Look for Homes
Japan’s LGBT community may no longer have a hard time looking for homes to buy or rent thanks to a new move by the country’s top housing information website. Suumo, which compiles real estate properties into one convenient database, will offer a search function tailored for LGBT…
· Ryan General
Inside the Japanese Festival Where Half-Naked Men Kill Each Other to Grab Lucky Sticks
A tightly-packed crowd of around 10,000 almost-naked men in Japan recently engaged in an hour-long frantic skirmish to grab lucky sticks in the dark. Wearing nothing but loincloths, the eager participants gathered in a temple on Saturday night to participate in the annual…
· Ryan General
Japanese-American Teacher Fired For Delivering a Speech on ‘Discrimination Against Women’
A female Japanese-American teacher has recently filed a lawsuit against a Michigan public school and its principal, with allegations of racial discrimination and a violation of her right to free speech. Mika Yamamoto, a fifth-grade teacher at Renaissance Public School Academy in…
· Carl Samson
Japanese-Born Thai Teen Fights to Stay at Home After Deportation Ruling
A 17-year-old Thai teen born in Japan is fighting to stay in the country after a court’s decision to deport him. Utinan Won was born and raised in Japan. His native tongue is Japanese. Just like his peers, he enjoyed playing video games and watching videos online.
· Khier Casino
Japan Now Has A Caffeinated Coffee Butter
Get a caffeine buzz and a tasty snack all in one thanks to Japan’s Snow Brand Coffee Soft, a butter-like spread that can be used on bread, toast, cakes and other treats. The sweet and creamy new product is set to make its debut in stores across Japan on March 1 as part of the…
· Ryan General
One Part in the ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer is Seriously Irking Japanese People
There has been a lot of criticism on the live-action ‘Ghost in the Shell’ film, the worst being the bastardization of Japanese culture all thanks to Hollywood’s whitewashing of a Japanese story. While the first trailer for the film debuted last November, it wasn’t until recently…
· Ryan General
Japanese Photographer Takes the Most Badass Superhero Pics Using Action Figures
A Japanese photographer has been mesmerizing both photography and comic book fans by merging the worlds of DC and Marvel comics into surreal and meticulously done images. The Osaka-based photographer, who uses the Instagram handle Hot.kenobi, creates playful, fun scenes with…
· King Malleta
Japanese Protestors Want to Stop Valentine’s Day Because it Hurts Their Feelings
As the rest of the world is celebrating Valentine’s Day, a group of protesters from Japan aims to put a stop on this annual display of love because it hurts their feelings. Valentine’s Day is a much-awaited event especially for lovers, but not everyone shares the same opinion.…
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