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
Japanese Woman Returns The Lost 1 Million Yen And Does Something Even Nicer!
After a long day at work and getting back home at the last train, you'd be pretty exhausted. You'd even fall asleep ignoring your surrounding. However, a Japanese woman who goes by the Twitter username Mikan looked around and found a wallet underneath her seat. Since she was the only one on the carriage, she deduced that the wallet must belong to someone who got out at the … [Read more...] about Japanese Woman Returns The Lost 1 Million Yen And Does Something Even Nicer!
Japanese Researchers Claim To Have Created A Robot Able To Think Like Humans
The combination of artificial intelligence and robotics results in fascinating designs. What happens if these two intertwin with bioengineering? A group of Japanese researchers are trying to figure that out exactly that. As reported by Newsround, Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created robots that think like humans. It isn't just powered by a typical computer but … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Claim To Have Created A Robot Able To Think Like Humans
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
6 Interesting Social Norms In Japan
Every country has its own unique social norms, and half the fun of traveling is discovering what they are. For example, did you know that in many parts of the world like Egypt, Sudan and Bangladesh, straight men hold hands as they walk down the street? Japan has a few interesting ones too. Some of them will have you nodding your head in approval while others will leave you … [Read more...] about 6 Interesting Social Norms In Japan
How Did This Sushi Restaurant CEO Help Destroy Somalian Pirates?
JAPAN| Armed piracy off the coast of Somalia has been a serious issue in the past few years. They attack and take over vessels using guns and rocket launchers. Their influence has even affected the global economy. At it's worst, there have been around 300 incidents per year. However, that number had reduced to zero in the past few years. Source: Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about How Did This Sushi Restaurant CEO Help Destroy Somalian Pirates?
How & Why Japanese School Girls Have Short Skirts?
Most of Japanese schools have their own “seifuku” (school uniforms), and especially girls’ uniforms have evolved to have a variety of unique styles. One of the outstanding features of a school girls’ uniform is the shortness of their skirts. The culture of wearing short skirts began when Gyaru culture was trending in the 90’s influenced by legendary Japanese pop star … [Read more...] about How & Why Japanese School Girls Have Short Skirts?