Akihiko Kondo has been married to Hatsune Miku, a computer-synthesized pop artist who toured with Lady Gaga and starred in videogames. A Japanese man married a hologram artist in 2018. Now he's on a mission to educate everyone about something called "fictosexuals," in other words, people who are attracted to fictional characters. The New York Times reports that Akihiko Kondo … [Read more...] about Man Who Married A Fictional Character Wants To Spread Awareness About ‘Fictosexual’
Japanese Artist Blends Dragon Ball Into Unique Japanese Ukiyo-e Artstyle
Dragon Ball has a hardcore fanbase, and rightfully so. This franchise has been running since 1989! So to no one's surprise, it has been incorporated into tons of media and artwork. But no one has probably tried to depict the Dragon ball in Japanese Ukiyo-e art, that is until Justin Chen showed up. Justin Chien, an artist, recently shared some pieces on Twitter that depicted … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Blends Dragon Ball Into Unique Japanese Ukiyo-e Artstyle
Japanese News Anchor Bursts Into Tears While Reporting About Putin Awarding Soldiers For Bucha Massacre
The unnamed anchor broke into tears when she revealed to viewers that Vladimir Putin had given the Russian soldiers the award for being a role models in special military operations in Ukraine. She had to stop her broadcast because she could not control her emotions as she gave the news. She appeared to be wiping a tear from her eyes and said, "There are still many civilians … [Read more...] about Japanese News Anchor Bursts Into Tears While Reporting About Putin Awarding Soldiers For Bucha Massacre
These Hamster Cookies So Adorable That You Wouldn’t Want To Eat Them
We've been amazed by beloved animals that have taken on the form of sushi, nerikiri, and riceballs throughout the years; however, it's not often that you'll find sweets shaped as Hamsters. Fortunately, cake artist Mocha Mocha is creating a solution with her small cream-colored cookies. The adorable cookies are designed after adorable hamsters with oval-shaped bodies and … [Read more...] about These Hamster Cookies So Adorable That You Wouldn’t Want To Eat Them
World’s Oldest Person, Kane Tanaka From Japan Dies At 119
According to the local government on Monday, the world's most oldest person hailing from the southwest Japanese city Fukuoka passed away at the age of 119 on Apr. 19th. Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2nd, 1903, when Wilbur and Orville Wright completed the first flight of powered aircraft one year before the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War. Her life was a mix of Japanese … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Person, Kane Tanaka From Japan Dies At 119
10 Confirmed Dead After Tour Boat Got Lost With 26 Passengers In Hokkaido
As per the sources, till now, ten bodies of the individuals traveling on the tourist boat have been discovered and have been declared dead. There were a total of 26 passengers, including two children touring on northern waters from Hokkaido.The Japan Coast Guard and Self-Defense Forces sent vessels and aircraft to aid in rescue efforts after the 19 ton Kazu I lost … [Read more...] about 10 Confirmed Dead After Tour Boat Got Lost With 26 Passengers In Hokkaido
When And How Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Online?
Jujutsu Kaisen's anime series has undoubtedly gained a huge global fan base. Unfortunately, the movie hasn't been released in many countries, so fans have been scouring the internet for the Jujutsu Kaisen 0. The craze has only grown since the movie surpassed the 1 billion Yen mark in its first week. The movie also increased manga sales by tenfold. Even after the film was … [Read more...] about When And How Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Online?
Court Orders JR West To Pay Back 56 Yen To Employee For 1 Minute Delay But Denies 2.2 Million Compensation
A Japanese court has decided West Japan Railway Co. must pay back the 56 yen ($0.45) it took from the salary of one train driver after a delay of one minute in the year 2020.Although the Okayama District Court ruled that the reduction in pay offered at JR West's Okayama branch of JR West was unjustified, it rejected the man's request for 2.2 million yen compensation for … [Read more...] about Court Orders JR West To Pay Back 56 Yen To Employee For 1 Minute Delay But Denies 2.2 Million Compensation
US Marine In Okinawa Indicted Over Sexual Assault On Women
A 22-year-old U.S. Marine was indicted four months earlier for sexual assault that resulted in an injury to a woman in Okinawa Prefecture. Local prosecutors announced on Tuesday, bringing another case of alleged crimes involving U.S. military personnel on the southern part of the island. In October, the Marine, Jordan Begaye, allegedly assaulted a woman who had no connection … [Read more...] about US Marine In Okinawa Indicted Over Sexual Assault On Women
Bank Mistakenly Sends 46.3 Million Yen COVID Handout To Single Household
A west Japan city of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, wrongly transferred 46.3 million yen (about $36,000) in coronavirus-related subsidies to the account of a household, as it was declared on the 15th of April. This incident happened under the Japanese government's program to give out 100,000 yen (approx. $790 exempt from residential tax ) handouts to low-income families affected … [Read more...] about Bank Mistakenly Sends 46.3 Million Yen COVID Handout To Single Household
New Hand-Rolled Japanese Green Tea Leaves Sell For 1.96 Million Yen
One kilogram of freshly rolled Japanese tea leaves produced in the central Japanese region of Shizuoka Prefecture sold for a record 1.96 million yen (about $15,466) at the season's first auction, which took place on Monday. The leaves of green tea were harvested in Fujinomiya and sold at the Shizuoka Japan Tea Market's biannual auction to ring in the latest harvest. Shizuoka … [Read more...] about New Hand-Rolled Japanese Green Tea Leaves Sell For 1.96 Million Yen
Japan Might Require Four Times The Current Foreign Workers By 2040
If you're searching for job opportunities outside of your country, you may want to decide to look at Japan. Recently an organization in Tokyo announced three days ago that Japan will require four times the number of foreign workers in 2040. This is necessary if the country is to continue its economic growth. We are all aware that Japan is currently experiencing a decline in … [Read more...] about Japan Might Require Four Times The Current Foreign Workers By 2040