Winter: stay warm inside with some of these cold-weather treats. A few months ago we looked at the top five Japanese autumn foods, and now that we’re officially well into winter it only seems appropriate to have another Well-Fed Top Five, this time looking at what specialties Japanese people look forward to during the coldest time of year. That’s why this week we’re … [Read more...] about Top 5 Japanese winter foods【Well-Fed Top Five】
Pepsi Flavors You Can Only Buy In Japan
As we live in an increasingly global world, it can be difficult to find cultural products that are truly unique to certain countries. Fortunately, in Japan, there are food and drinks options that cannot be found anywhere else. In terms of food, there are certainly varieties of sushi that other countries wish they possessed, but if we are being honest, the real food … [Read more...] about Pepsi Flavors You Can Only Buy In Japan
Meet the “world’s best dressed farmer,” Japan’s Kiyoto Saito 【photo+Video】
This stylish young man is making news internationally for working on his rice farm every day in a suit. In Japan, there’s an outfit for everything: mountain hikers wear fleece skirts or shorts with leggings; stay-at-home mothers and grandmothers let people know they’re doing the housework by wearing aprons; and male farmers can be identified by their durable light grey … [Read more...] about Meet the “world’s best dressed farmer,” Japan’s Kiyoto Saito 【photo+Video】
Take A Look There’s A Hot Spring In Japan Where You Can Bathe With Capybaras
When Japanese people think of capybara, they usually think of one more thing — onsen. While bathing in onsen has long been a part of the Japanese culture, the capybaras (who are native to South America) are also known to take a dip in hot baths during the winter seasons to keep their bodies warm. And as if watching these adorable capybaras bathe in their own little … [Read more...] about Take A Look There’s A Hot Spring In Japan Where You Can Bathe With Capybaras
Xbox To Expand Its Collection Of Japanese Games
Xbox wants to make a big impact in Japan! Microsoft has been actively extending the their platform. Beyond the Western market, this also applies to other areas. The Asian market has long been dominated by Microsoft's rivals. Japan, in particular, is regarded as the birthplace of PlayStation and Nintendo. Nevertheless, Microsoft has recently noticed a resurgence in this area. … [Read more...] about Xbox To Expand Its Collection Of Japanese Games
Japan Is Finally Getting It’s Japan’s Got Talent!
We'll finally get Japan's Got Talent in 2023! That, too, with veteran comedians as judges! However, the Japanese's Got Talent announcement has netizens wondering whether Japan is ready for an international-style talent show. "Got Talent" franchise is one of the most popular television franchises around the globe, and the show has been shown in more than 194 countries … [Read more...] about Japan Is Finally Getting It’s Japan’s Got Talent!
Japan’s Professor Wins Ig Nobel Prize For Research On Knob Turning
Small-known academic topics like why ducklings swim in a line configuration are honored by annual satirical awards. The best method to flip a knob is one of life's underappreciated talents. A study into this unanswered subject has now been honored with an Ig Nobel prize, one of science's most prestigious honors. A group of Japanese industrial designers conducted several … [Read more...] about Japan’s Professor Wins Ig Nobel Prize For Research On Knob Turning
Japanese Researchers Asked A Man To Have Sex With 5 Women To Investigate Whether Squirt Includes Pee
The discharge of fluid following sexual arousal in female is known as squirting. It involves a tasteless, transparent fluid. The International Journal of Urology report states that scientists infused an indigo-colored fluid into the bladders of 5 women. Out of 5 women: one woman was in her 50s, two were in their 30s, and two were in their 40s. All of the ladies claimed to … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Asked A Man To Have Sex With 5 Women To Investigate Whether Squirt Includes Pee
Japanese Fish That Beat Pokémon Sapphire Passes Away
The fans mourn the death of Lala, the fish who discovered the Pokémon glitch that no human would have within the past 20 years. With the series' colossal popularity and accessible difficulty level, many people have beat the Pokémon video game. Therefore, a Japanese player, Lala defeating Pokémon Sapphire could not be that noteworthy...except because Lala's a fish.Lala is a … [Read more...] about Japanese Fish That Beat Pokémon Sapphire Passes Away
Poor Support Has Led 40% of Afghan Evacuees To Leave Japan
Approximately 40 percent of the 169 Afghan evacuees who came to Japan after the Taliban regained control in August last year have abandoned the country, citing pressure and a lack of help from the Japanese Foreign Ministry. Although Japan has given refugee status to 98 persons, 58 of the possible Taliban victims returned to Afghanistan. There were seven evacuees who went to … [Read more...] about Poor Support Has Led 40% of Afghan Evacuees To Leave Japan
Japanese Toilet Paper Company Files Complaint Against Its Rival For Selling Longer Rolls
Three times longer toilet paper rolls were trademarked by a Japanese company. There are relatively few standout traits when it comes to toilet papers. Rolls from competing manufacturers that each claim to be fluffy but sturdy can resemble one another. However, a significant Japanese producer of toilet paper rolls deemed the rival's roll as identical. Nippon Paper Crecia, a … [Read more...] about Japanese Toilet Paper Company Files Complaint Against Its Rival For Selling Longer Rolls
The Struggle of Geisha Apprentice: Nearly Lost her Virginity
Former geisha apprentice Kiyoha Kiritaka stated she witnessed her "mother" advise her how much her virginity could be auctioned for after removing her red silk and white face paint. She had been a trainee geisha for eight months at this point. When she began her coaching at the age of 15, she was eager to start practicing classical music and traditional dance. She said … [Read more...] about The Struggle of Geisha Apprentice: Nearly Lost her Virginity