Just five years ago, parents would have flipped through a list that contained baby names to choose the best name for their baby. You can find everything on the internet at this age, and many couples have turned to their phones instead to look for their baby names. On October 27, Recruit Staffing from "Recstu," a free online Japanese baby naming app, presented a ranking of the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Famous Japanese Girl And Boy Baby Names In 2021
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Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train Will Now Serve You Sushi At Home!
With an amazing reception Kimetsu No Yaiba Mugen Train became the most grossing anime movie ever! If you think that the Mugen Train is a good enough venue for the most successful anime of all time, should it not also be the perfect location in which to have your next sushi-themed meal? The latest Demon Slayer merch Takara Tomy's Kimetsu no Yaiba Cho Niginigi Ouchi de … [Read more...] about Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train Will Now Serve You Sushi At Home!
Best 5 Japanese Anime and Series To Watch On Netflix In November
November brings another new set of series to watch and enjoy on Netflix. Are you bored of seeing Squid Game everywhere? Why not try these outstanding Japanese Series and Movies while you're past Halloween and are waiting for Christmas to hit Netflix! 461 Days of Bento "461 Days Of Bento" is a Japanese Slice-of-life movie showcasing the relationship between a son and his … [Read more...] about Best 5 Japanese Anime and Series To Watch On Netflix In November
5 JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH
When it comes to unsettling, chilling and often gruesome horror movies, nothing quite matches the visceral nature of Japanese horror, as we’ve presented before. Following on from our original J-Horror must-watch list, this one is also guaranteed to give you nightmares as we get closer to Halloween. Some of the more popular titles are omitted because I figure most of you have … [Read more...] about 5 JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH
10+ Best Places to See Autumn Scenery in Japan
There is no “best” time to visit Japan. There are numerous reasons to travel in any of the four seasons, but there’s no denying that the spring cherry blossom is the most popular by far. Autumn, meanwhile, is the second-most popular – thanks to a large extent to its stunning autumn leaves. Japan is extremely proud of its seasons (seriously, you’d think nowhere else in the … [Read more...] about 10+ Best Places to See Autumn Scenery in Japan
These Japanese Product Names Are So Bad They’re Good
I mean, over here, students dodge chalk bullets from Tommy Lee Jones and adults eat shaved ice with yellow syrup pumped fresh from the crotch of a life-sized cutout of an underaged anime character every day. Haha I’m just joshing of course. They only do it sometimes. Thankfully, the reality is that most of Japan is no more insane than a country that currently has a guinea … [Read more...] about These Japanese Product Names Are So Bad They’re Good
5 Things You’ll Miss When You Leave Japan
You’ve finally made the trip to Japan! You’ve seen the sights, enjoyed the sounds, and ate all the delicious food along the way. But time flies like a stick of butter off a Japanese supermarket shelf when you’re having fun, and before you know it, it’s time to go home. We know, leaving is hard, and you’re probably missing these things about Japan already: 1. Convenience … [Read more...] about 5 Things You’ll Miss When You Leave Japan
A Maasai tribesman in Ginza: How Tokyo fashion empowers women a world away in Africa 【Photos】
Glitzy Ginza is a high-end shopping district in Tokyo that attracts luxury brand flagship stores, ladies who lunch, and businesspeople with cash to burn. But if you happen to be there this week, you might spot something very incongruous in this moneyed mecca: a Maasai tribesman selling shoes. William hails from Kenya, where he is the head of a Maasai tribe, and the shoes he … [Read more...] about A Maasai tribesman in Ginza: How Tokyo fashion empowers women a world away in Africa 【Photos】
5 English Words In Japan That (Totally) Don’t Mean What You Think They Do
Ever heard what sounds like English words in a Japanese conversation, but can’t quite put a finger on what it means? Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of Japanese English. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of them used in daily life, and to a foreigner they’re the linguistic equivalent of a rickroll. It swears it’s never gonna tell a lie and hurt you, but runs around … [Read more...] about 5 English Words In Japan That (Totally) Don’t Mean What You Think They Do
What’s the truth about Viral Japanese fake food?
Growing vegetables usually involves a whole lot of time and effort. Not so in Japan, however, where delectable, crunchy-looking vegetables can appear before your very eyes in a matter of minutes! We’ve all been amazed by realistic sample displays in restaurant windows, but even the Japanese are gobsmacked with the way this man transforms liquid into real-looking produce. … [Read more...] about What’s the truth about Viral Japanese fake food?
How to get free healthcare in Japan without insurance
Brace yourselves, Republicans and Libertarians: it turns out Japan’s social safety net provides free healthcare to people that need medical attention but have no money or insurance. It’s like Obamacare’s angry, ‘roided-up samurai cousin. That’s because there’s a somewhat vaguely-worded provision in Japanese law that states the government is obligated to provide care for … [Read more...] about How to get free healthcare in Japan without insurance
Create your own personalised Japanese Kit Kats with new vending machine in Kyoto
The only thing better than a box of Japanese Kit Kats is one you’ve made yourself. For many visitors to Japan, souvenir shopping means stocking up on some of the country’s many exclusive Kit Kat flavours. From Hiroshima’s Maple Leaf-shaped Red Bean Cake variety to the melon-and-cheese treat from Hokkaido, Nestlé Japan has created so many exclusive limited-edition … [Read more...] about Create your own personalised Japanese Kit Kats with new vending machine in Kyoto