Japan Informer

Japan Is a country where you will see things that are generally said to be somewhat inadvisable in other places, such as people sleeping in trains with their belongings in the open. While Japan is seen as "a safe and secure country," it still has had incidents that make people question its safety. We decided to compare the facts and figures of other countries to truly find out … [Read more...] about Is Japan Really a Safe Country? Let’s Take a Look at How Their Crime Rate Compares to the Rest of the World!

A cherry blossom-themed bar will open in Tokyo, Japan on the same day the flowers are forecasted to bloom in the city this year. It will feature a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which guests can enjoy while taking a dip in a sakura-filled pool. The bar, aptly called the Sakura Chill Bar, will open in Tokyo’s Minami Aoyama neighborhood on March … [Read more...] about Amazing:This Bar in Tokyo Has an Actual Pool of Cherry Blossoms

When the subject of how men can attract women in Japan comes up, there are some pretty dubious sources of advice out there. Rather than apply twisted logic to gain twisted insights on how to pull women closer to them, guys have a better chance of success by putting their efforts into becoming the kind of people women are drawn to without any special prodding. But what … [Read more...] about The Four Lows: Many Japanese women’s new image of the ideal man

February 14 falls on a Thursday this year, and so Japan’s Kakumeiteki Himote Domei organization decided it would be best to plan their annual Valentine’s Day event for the Saturday before. However, last Saturday saw a sudden cold snap bring freezing cold to the Tokyo area, with snow flurries part of the forecast as well, which was bad news for the group, since its gathering was … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men organising Anti-Valentine’s Day protest march in Tokyo by (Video)

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 popular figure in the Japanese entertainment world, though, and last weekend she made … [Read more...] about Japanese idol singer reveals three simple phrases men need to use to be popular with women

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 made what many felt was a startling discovery when its complied data showed a very … [Read more...] about Are anime and idol songs the musical choice of poor people? Income survey has some otaku worri

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 entertainer, and thus stop buying her CDs (there’s also the unspoken implication that … [Read more...] about Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating

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 people, outside of meet and greet events, fans cannot really get to know them. Of … [Read more...] about Swimsuit idols that you can date and marry

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 the Winter Shogun, as he’s called in Japan) is going to be hitting Japan with cold … [Read more...] about Amazing: Chocolate hot spring bath opens in Japan, allows swimsuits, mixed-gender bathing

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 Day, or Hachimitsu Day, on August 3 (8=hachi 3=mitsu); Gomi Zero Day on May 30 … [Read more...] about Cosplayers, idols, waitresses and bikini models dress up to celebrate Maid’s Day in Japan

Living a Simple and Happy Life, Chow Yun Fat Plans to Give $5.6 Billion HKD Net Worth to Charity On his reason for giving away his fortune, Chow says, “The money’s not mine. I’m only keeping it safe for the time being.” Expressing that money is not the source of happiness, he added, “My dream is to be a happy and normal person. The hardest thing in life is not about how much … [Read more...] about Martial Arts Star Donates Entire $714 Million Fortune To Charity

Being an idol singer in Japan is at least as much about the personality you radiate as the vocals you produce. Sure, idol songs may be almost invariably sweet and sugary, but the performers themselves are expected to be even more cheerful, cultivating the sort of earnest, plucky persona that attracts loyal fanbases. But every day isn’t all sunshine and rainbows for idols, … [Read more...] about “There are many mentally unwell girls in AKB48” claims ex-member of Japan’s top idol singer group