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Japan's government has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures in an attempt to curb the rise in coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said, "The rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country has created a situation that could have a serious impact on people's lives and the economy. Therefore, I hereby declare a state of emergency … [Read more...] about Japan Declares State of Emergency Again in Tokyo and three other prefectures

Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in the previously smallest-busted region of the county. Meanwhile, Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto, experiences dramatic downsizing. Japanese cosmetics maker Love Cosme conducts an annual study of bust sizes in Japan, and once it’s tallied its data, it releases a listing of the most common size in each of Japan’s 47 prefectures. … [Read more...] about What is the average breast size in japan ?

How can I say "I love you" in Japanese? “Love” is either 愛 (ai) or 恋 (koi). In verb form, “to love,” you add the verb “to do” which is する (suru). So they become 愛する and 恋する. What’s the difference between ai and koi? Ai refers to the love of a person, a romantic love. Koi is a more general feeling of love, and describes the feeling itself. The difference is pretty … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Say “I love you” in Japanese?

What is an ikemen? An ikemen is a good-looking man. Ikemen is a new word which appeared around the year 2000. It comes from Japanese ikeru, iketeru, "cool", "good", "exciting" and either men (メン), from English "men" or "men's" (menzu), or men (面) "face". See What are contracted words like rimokon? for more about Japanese contracted words. Another version of the word, … [Read more...] about 10 things that make an ‘ikemen’ (An attractive hot guy)

A Japanese magazine recently conducted a survey on over 10 000 women and asked them to vote for the best Japanese actor with the perfect boyfriend look. 1. Takeuchi Ryoma Takeuchi Ryoma is a tall and handsome Japanese actor who is famous for his role in the Japanese drama, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. He was originally a fashion model who eventually debuted as an … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Handsome Japanese Actors

A proof by Japanese mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki of an over 30-year-old problem in number theory has obtained validation, Kyoto University said Friday following controversy over his theory often labeled as too novel and complicated to understand. The Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences of the university accepted for publication his 600-page proof of the abc … [Read more...] about Japanese mathematician gets validation for number theory solution

It’s a chastity belt for breasts! The “true love tester” bra is the world’s first scientifically engineered undergarment for women that actually reads your body’s signals. Ravijour, the company behind this peculiar product, touts the garment as “a revolutionary bra that knows how women truly feel.” It seems the bra cannot be unhooked without “true love” and will literally pop … [Read more...] about Japan’s “true love tester” bra won’t open unless he gets your heartbeat up

For some, the number of friends or followers one has on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is an indication of one’s social status. If those little numbers on profile pages mean anything to you, this sweet little girl is basically a superstar, because she has over 200,000 followers on both Instagram and Facebook! Witness the cuteness of this super … [Read more...] about This 3-year-old has over 200,000 followers on Instagram because, well, she’s mega cute!

When you’re travelling in a foreign city, the sights, sounds and aroma of your surroundings can be so beautiful that there’s an overwhelming desire to capture it in a way a photo never could. Next time you find yourself in this predicament, you might want to stop by a cafe and take out a pen like this artist, who captures the atmosphere of Tokyo beautifully with just some … [Read more...] about Japanese artist captures the beauty of Tokyo street scenes and cafes on coffee cups 【Pics】

Honest to goodness paper mail is still going strong in Japan. If nothing else, we doubt it will ever be OK to send New Year’s Greeting cards electronically. How would Japan Post run their annual lottery otherwise? Thankfully, the post office keeps things entertaining for those of us who have to physically get to a box and drop our mail off to be sent. Here’s just a few of the … [Read more...] about These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】

Japan has an extremely convenient and efficient rail network, but in practice going out for the day involves not just riding, but plenty of walking. A 10-minute walk from your home to the nearest station is considered average, and after you get off the train, you’ve still got to hoof it to your final destination. This makes rainy days a pain in the butt. Using public … [Read more...] about This umbrella looks like a giant condom for your head is free handed by Japanese company

It may not be historically accurate, but it’s one-hundred percent real! The Edo Period in Japan, from 1603 to 1868, was when the country was cut off from the rest of the world. Literature and illustrations made during that time period are a great insight into how people lived, thought, and even made snowmen back then. But toward the end of the Edo Period, Japan started … [Read more...] about Hilariously awesome illustrations the Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history