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· Bryan Ke
Watch: TikToker fumes over tiny serving of Trader Joe’s instant ramen
A TikToker has gone viral for calling out Trader Joe’s over an instant ramen cup that contained a relatively small serving of noodles. The video: TikTok user @aiyannace, who has nearly 100,000 followers on the platform, vented about her Trader Joe’s Spicy Miso Instant Ramen Soup…
· Ryan General
Japan breaks ground on world’s first museum for video game art
Construction on a state-of-the-art facility that includes the world’s first museum dedicated to video game art has officially begun in Japan’s Yokohama city. Breaking ground: Developer Daiwa House Industry started construction of the multi-purpose development project in the 52nd…
· Ryan General
Fewer Japanese women are giving obligatory chocolates to male colleagues on Valentine’s
A recent survey indicates that fewer Japanese women are willing to give obligatory chocolates to colleagues this Valentine’s Day, signaling a decline in the local “giri choco” tradition. About the tradition: In Japan, it is a common practice for women to give chocolates to male…
· Editorial Staff
Coffee Meets Bagel joins forces with acclaimed men’s clothing rental service Taelor for Valentine’s Day
Coffee Meets Bagel users can add some extra flair to their fashion this Valentine’s Day with Taelor, the leading men’s clothing rental subscription. Taelor is the acclaimed service that offers personalized styling services from professional human stylists and AI and was…
· Bryan Ke
‘Weekend marriages,’ where couples live separately, gain popularity in Japan
The “weekend marriage,” a marital arrangement in which couples live apart and see each other only a few days a week, has been gaining traction in Japan. Highlighting the lifestyle: Also known as “separation marriages” or “shumatsukon” in Japanese, “weekend marriages” were…
· Carl Samson
Chinese actor slammed for Balenciaga modeling over brand’s 2018 ‘mistreatment’ of Chinese shoppers
Chinese actor Liu Haoran was called out by many on Chinese social media after he walked for Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1. Why they’re angry: Netizens took issue for two reasons: first, Balenciaga was once accused of mistreating Chinese shoppers, and second, Liu’s…
· Bryan Ke
This Malaysian restaurant puts croissants on ramen and people are losing it
Several Instagram users were left in stitches after the owner of Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do, a ramen spot in Malaysia, announced its newest dish: the “Croissant Ramen Bowl.” Instagram user and chef Shozo Kamizato (@menya_shishido), whose restaurant is located in the Malaysian city of…
· Ryan General
Man embarks on 750-mile journey on foot to propose to girlfriend he met on TikTok
A man in Thailand has embarked on a journey of love and commitment with the aim of winning his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. Suthep Promjit, 56, set out on foot on Jan. 14 with the aim of reaching his girlfriend Thanapa Khiaw-on’s home some 1,200 kilometers (approximately 746…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese social media slams Balenciaga’s ‘extremely worn’ limited-edition $1,850 sneakers
Weibo users did not hold back while criticizing a campaign for Balenciaga’s “extremely worn” limited-edition sneakers worth $1,850. Images of the costly Balenciaga Paris Sneaker started circulating on Chinese social media this week, with over 2.12 million users already talking…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese fashion icon Naomi Watanabe models Beyoncé’s Ivy Heart collection
Japanese fashion icon Naomi Watanabe joined fellow celebrities Karrueche Tran, Tyson Beckford, Troye Sivan and Chinese supermodel Shu Pei Qin to promote Beyoncé’s Ivy Park apparel drop for Valentine’s Day, Ivy Heart. According to the company’s press release, the line is “rooted…
· Ryan General
Japanese video game firm asks female fans to stop mailing gifts to virtual characters
Female history buffs, known as “reki-jo,” have been sending gifts for in-game characters based on historical figures to Japanese game developer Koei Tecmo’s offices in Yokohama. The company recently released a statement urging fans to stop sending chocolates to its fictional…
· Michelle De Pacina
TikTokers offer dates to singles facing relationship pressure from inquisitive relatives on Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year has prompted a TikTok trend wherein some Singaporeans are advertising themselves as dates for rent. The trend highlights the pressures many feel from relatives’ questions about their relationship status during Lunar New Year family celebrations. The Chinese…
· Bryan Ke
Tenga Releases Valentine’s Day Chocolate That Looks Like a Masturbatory Aid
Tenga is releasing a limited-edition Sweet Love Cup for Valentine’s Day, but this year, the company changed the design of the chocolate to look like a masturbatory-aid. Like 2019’s limited-edition chocolate, the Tenga Sweet Love Cup will come in a container shaped like the…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Man Late for Valentine’s Day Buys Girlfriend $99,000 of Ocean
A man who missed giving his girlfriend a token this recent Chinese “Valentine’s Day” made it up to her in the most extra way imaginable. The celebration, which took place on May 20, saw lovers exchange gifts for each other, though tradition had most men alone prepare something…
· Carl Samson
Man Fractures Arm, Dislocates Elbow Trying to ‘Princess Carry’ His Girlfriend
A man in central China fractured his arm after trying to please his girlfriend with a surprise “princess carry.” The incident in Wuhan, Hubei province occurred while the couple celebrated the unofficial Chinese Valentine’s Day on May 20.
· Kimberly Nguyen
97-Year-Old Man Gives His Wife, 99, Roses on ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’
A 97-year-old husband showed just how much he loved his 99 year-old-wife by giving her a huge bouquet of roses. He can be seen walking a bit shakily but determined to reach his wife, where he presents her with the arrangement of flowers.
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Loses Her First Match Since Splitting With Coach Sascha Bajin
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka experienced her first loss more than a week after announcing her surprising split from coach Sascha Bajin. The 21-year-old Japanese-Haitian tennis player lost to Kristina Mladenovic by 6-3, 6-3 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships,…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen Spent Weeks Secretly Preparing an Epic Valentine’s Day Dinner for His Wife
While it is no secret that international action star, Donnie Yen has got some serious Valentine’s Day game, this year he upped the ante with something extra special for his wife, Cecilia Wang. (more…)
· Carl Samson
Woman Gets Life in Prison For Planning 2015 Shooting Spree in Canada Mall
An American woman who conspired to shoot shoppers in a Canadian mall in 2015 will spend the rest of her life behind bars. Lindsay Souvannarath, 26, received the life sentence on Friday after pleading guilty last year. She will be eligible for parole in seven years, the Canadian…
· Ryan General
Chinese Man Proposes to His Beloved Girlfriend With a Bouquet of Beef, Totally Nails It
We’ve seen many interesting proposals from Chinese men that have involved a variety of props and a great deal of creativity, but this one has a meaty twist. Some romantic men have attempted to impress their sweethearts with grand proposals using a fleet of luxury cars or a…