Former AKB48 member also advises against telling a woman “You’ve sure gotten fat recently.”Earlier this year, Japanese vocalist Minami Takahashi retired (or “graduated,” to use the industry parlance) from idol megagroup AKB48. The 25-year-old Takahashi still remains a well-known and widely … [Read more...] about Japanese idol singer reveals three simple phrases men need to use to be popular with women
Archives for February 2020
Are anime and idol songs the musical choice of poor people? Income survey has some otaku worri
Anime has plenty of rousing anthems, but some are calling this data downright depressing. Many anime fans will tell you that their hobby keeps them poor, what with the never-ending stream of Blu-rays, figures, and soundtracks to buy. But a recent survey by Japanese employment site Career Index … [Read more...] about Are anime and idol songs the musical choice of poor people? Income survey has some otaku worri
Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating
It’s widely known in Japan that idol singers are often contractually prohibited from engaging in romantic relationships. The reasoning goes that if word gets out that an idol singer has a boyfriend, her fans will feel betrayed that she isn’t solely devoted to her role as a musician and … [Read more...] about Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating
Swimsuit idols that you can date and marry
Pop idols exist in this strange space between reality and fantasy. While they are living, breathing individuals, they are set on a pedestal and rarely get to interact with people one on one. While groups like AKB48 may be tied to a certain location to serve as a symbol of pride for one area’s … [Read more...] about Swimsuit idols that you can date and marry
Amazing: Chocolate hot spring bath opens in Japan, allows swimsuits, mixed-gender bathing
With February here, it’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security regarding the weather in Japan. After all, in just a month the cherry blossoms are scheduled to start blooming in Tokyo, and aren’t those outdoor sakura hanami parties the archetypal moment of spring? Old Man Winter (or … [Read more...] about Amazing: Chocolate hot spring bath opens in Japan, allows swimsuits, mixed-gender bathing
Cosplayers, idols, waitresses and bikini models dress up to celebrate Maid’s Day in Japan
TOKYO| Japan has a day for everything, thanks to a combination of months and days which, when pronounced together with a variety of Japanese, Chinese and English readings, create words which sound similar to a number of well-known products, events or activities. That’s the story behind Honey … [Read more...] about Cosplayers, idols, waitresses and bikini models dress up to celebrate Maid’s Day in Japan