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Japanese Nun Arrested For Helping Priests Rape Disabled School Children in Argentina
Argentine authorities recently arrested a nun from Japan who allegedly assisted and even engaged in the diabolical sexual abuse of disabled children in Argentina’s northwestern Mendoza province. According to Daily Mail, 42-year-old Kosaka Kumiko has been charged with helping…
· Ryan General
Trailer for Hayao Miyazaki Documentary Exposes the Raw Side of Japan’s Greatest Animator
An upcoming documentary featuring legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has released its first trailer. The world-renowned Japanese animation director who co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 rose to international fame for his critically-acclaimed, box-office hits “My Neighbour Totoro”…
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Meet the First Black Idol in Japan
Amina du Jean, also known as Aminyan, claims to be the first African-American idol in Japan. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she has been fond of Japanese culture ever since she was a little girl.
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There’s a Huge Downside For Foreigners Getting Married to a Japanese Citizen in Japan
In Japan, a person can get divorced from their partner without their consent and lose all the privileges that come with being married, which is reportedly a growing problem for foreigners in the country. Rikon Alert (Research Center for Issues of Divorce) raised an awareness…
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Japan’s New Ultra-Luxury Sleeper Train is the ‘Ferrari’ of the Railroad
The Train Suite Shiki-shima, dubbed the world’s most luxurious public transportation, set out on its maiden voyage on Monday. The train’s appearance has been designed by Ken Kiyoyuki Okuyama, who has also worked on the Ferrari Enzo and P4/5 as well as the Maserati Quattroporte.
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Korean Internet Star Told to ‘Go Out’ and ‘F*ck You Korean’ at Restaurant in Japan
Korean video jockey Kim Min-sung was the target of racial slurs after a man hurled derogatory insults at him during a trip to Japan. The Korea Times reported that the incident occurred in Kyoto on April 29, when Kim, also known as BJ Minsung on Internet broadcaster Afreeca TV,…
· Carl Samson
The Japanese Have a Word For People Who Constantly Buy Books They Never Read
If you find yourself surrounded by books you’ve never read, and, by virtue of budget, are still planning to buy more, consider calling yourself a tsundoku master. Knowing that at least one of them will be yours, the feeling of running those fingertips across the shelves of your…
· Ryan General
Japanese Artist Turns Used Amazon Boxes Into Unbelievably Detailed Cardboard Art
A Japanese artist has wowed the internet with her ability to sculpt almost anything out of cardboard. Formally trained in 3-D animation, Monami Ohno often uses discarded Amazon boxes for her impressively detailed works of art. Interestingly, her unconventional medium of choice…
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Japanese Company Muji is Now Selling a $32,000 ‘Hut’
Japanese company Muji, also known as Mujirushi Ryohin, became a huge success thanks to their minimalist concepts and designs. Around two years ago, the company decided to extend their design capabilities to houses, which produced the project called “Muji Hut.” The hut was…
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Japanese Hot Spring With Sexy Men is An Absolute Thirst Trap
The men of Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan are apparently just as steamy as the hot springs found in the region. Located on the far eastern coast of the island of Honshu, Ibakira TV has released promotional videos of the prefecture’s various onsen, the bathing facilities and small…
· Ryan General
Japanese Lingerie Brand Wants You to Give Your Mom Panties For Mother’s Day
A Japanese company is offering an alternative type of present to give to moms for this year’s Mother’s Day. Deviating from the usual cakes, flowers or spa vouchers, Kyoto-based Wacoal has come up with something that most people may find unusual — or just straight up awkward — to…
· Ryan General
Japan Celebrates Star Wars’ 40th Anniversary With a $1.4 Million Darth Vader Mask
Wealthy Star Wars fans with some cash to burn may want to head out to Japan next week because a Japanese jeweler is marking Star Wars’ 40th anniversary with something really special. The event, hosted by renowned jeweler Ginza Tanaka, commissioned a solid gold replica of the…
· Carl Samson
Japan Has Millions of Middle-Aged ‘Parasite Singles’ Still Living With Their Parents
Japan had more than four million middle-aged “parasite singles” who lived with their elderly parents in 2016, according to new research data. That’s around 4.5 million unmarried citizens aged 35 to 54 who were either unemployed or underemployed, the country’s Statistical…
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Japanese-American Widow Sues Santa Clara County Officer For Killing Husband During ‘Welfare Check’
An Asian American widow has taken Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies to court for the “wrongful death” of her husband. The lawsuit, filed by 90-year-old Harue Craig in the United States District court on Monday, alleges that the deputies used excessive force and violated due…
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Japan is Currently in a Potato Chip Crisis and Bags Now Cost as Much as $12
The price and demand of potato chips in Japan had an overwhelming increase after famous brand Calbee announced that they are stopping production temporarily. The decision came after Japan was hit with bad storms that affected the farming regions in Hokkaido, leading to the…
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Japanese Restaurant Serves Dishes Meant For Only the Bravest Foodies
Sushi, tempura, ramen, yakitori, wagyu beef and so much more — these dishes are exactly why many of us love Japanese restaurants (and Japan in general) that some wouldn’t mind splurging thousands of dollars to experience it all in one day. But of course, there’s always more than…
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The World’s Oldest Working AV Star is a Japanese Man
Curious ones, take note: Japan’s Shigeo Tokuda, believed to be the world’s oldest porn star, revealed his secret to an unceasing sex drive that keeps co-actors and fans amazed. Tokuda began his career in the adult film industry at the age of 70 when he starred in a series of…
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Japanese Boy Group Excites Fans as They Kiss Each Other For 4 Minutes Straight in MV
A Japanese boy group composed of nine members has put fans in undeniable ecstasy — and newcomers in some shock — as they kissed each other throughout a new four-minute music video. MeseMoa. released the music video for the song titled “Shadow Kiss” last week. It’s the lead…
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Japanese Firm Forced to Offer Bonuses So Employees Will Leave Early on Fridays
In an effort to address the notoriously poor work-life balance in Japan, the Japanese government began encouraging employees to leave earlier every last Friday of the month. Employees, however, ended up staying at their desks anyway. Launched on February 24, the initiative…
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82-Year-Old Japanese DJ is the Most Gangsta Grandma Ever
When you step inside the Tokyo’s Decabarz club in Kabukicho district, the last thing to expect is seeing an 82-year-old grandma spinning some beats behind the DJ’s table – but that is exactly what you get. Sumiko Iwamuro, also known as DJ Sumirock, is probably one of the coolest…
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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.