fashion

Naomi Watanabe, the “Beyoncé of Japan,” Is Taking Down Sizeism in Tokyo—And Becoming a Fashion Icon

March 30, 2022 by Japan Informer

Photographed by Keiichi Nitta FacebookPinterest Naomi Watanabe is gazing out from the 46th floor of a slim glass tower in Tokyo, taking in the sunset. Marveling at the endless expanse of lights before her, it’s almost funny that the comedian should be so enthralled, considering that the city below is pulsing with people who know her name. As we ride the elevator down a few … [Read more...] about Naomi Watanabe, the “Beyoncé of Japan,” Is Taking Down Sizeism in Tokyo—And Becoming a Fashion Icon

Naomi Watanabe Is Now Modelling For Beyoncé’s Fitness Ivy Park Collection

February 19, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japanese fashion icon, comedian, influencer Naomi Watanabe went from impersonating Beyonce back in her early days to modeling for Beyonce's new "Ivy Heart" collection in collaboration with Adidas and other celebrities Troye Sivan, Tyson Beckford, and supermodel Shu Pei Qin and so on. When Japanese famous Naomi Watanabe was just beginning to gain recognition on the world … [Read more...] about Naomi Watanabe Is Now Modelling For Beyoncé’s Fitness Ivy Park Collection

BTS V’s ‘Mute Boston Bag’ Sells Out On Pre-Orders Before Release In Japan

January 14, 2022 by Japan Informer

HYBE merchandise will soon release "artist-designed collections' of merchandise designed by every BTS member. In this collection, Kim Taehyung, known as V, has released a collection of his art and a leather purse with his preferred colors. After being revealed, The merch of Taehyung has received a lot of attention. His idea has received only positive reviews from Korean media … [Read more...] about BTS V’s ‘Mute Boston Bag’ Sells Out On Pre-Orders Before Release In Japan

A Japanese Zoo uses stuffed toy Cabybaras to encourage Social Distancing

JAPAN| If you’re visiting The Izu Shabonten Zoo in Shizuoka, be prepared to dine with the beautiful stuffed Capybaras dolls! The authorities in this zoo have come up with a wonderful idea to use cute stuffed Capybaras to place in the restaurant seats to promote and visualize social distancing. They have been placed in such […]

Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating

It’s widely known in Japan that idol singers are often contractually prohibited from engaging in romantic relationships. The reasoning goes that if word gets out that an idol singer has a boyfriend, her fans will feel betrayed that she isn’t solely devoted to her role as a musician and entertainer, and thus stop buying her […]

Japanese Are Polishing Foil Balls To Perfection, And The Result Is Too Satisfying

Aluminum foil looks pretty boring. It is used for packaging, insulation, cooking… and making really shiny balls that appear to have no real purpose, apparently. That’s right, thanks to a Japanese jeweler, the whole country became obsessed with refining these metal leaves, and we aren’t sure how to react. According to Twitter user @puchuco709, they […]

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 […]

TWICE Becomes The First And Only Girl Group To Surpass 1 Billions Streams In Japan!

TWICE debuted with JYP Entertainment in 2015. It quickly rose to prominence as one of the most popular girl groups. This week, they have added another item to their ever-growing collection of accomplishments that solidifies their position at the top. The Recording Industry Association of Japan (also called RIAJ) has certified Twice’s 2020 single, “I […]

Artist Illustrates Comforting Japanese Storefronts Found on Google Street View

KYOTO| Smaller shops have their own coziness and charm to them and artist Angela Hao, a US-based artist, visualizes the warmth of such Japanese shops in her Procreate Illustrations. Although she’s from the US, she uses Google Street View to travel across all the possible nooks and crannies around Japan searching for such shops and […]

Japanese Man Sells Car To Medicate His Cat But Gets Returned the Car For Free

A Japanese man who traded his old 1989 Toyota Supra to treat his cat’s illness received an exciting surprise as the vehicle buyer returned it to the owner to celebrate the cat’s healing. SoraNews24 mentioned that this Osaka man named Leiz at Yahoo! Japan’s auction website had listed his car of 32 years up for […]

Japan’s “true love tester” bra won’t open unless he gets your heartbeat up

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 […]

This Japanese Artist Makes The Most Elaborate Fruit Carvings Ever

These lovely patterns transform ordinary edibles into works of art. Fruits and veggies have never looked better. Crafted by Japanese artist Gaku, these patterns range from abstract to representational. We especially love the way her transforms bananas into dragons! Most of these patterns are derived from traditional Japanese patterns. For example, Gaku’s carrot and broccoli […]

Japan Will See Torrential Rain & Disasters This Year

Another significant disaster occurred in Japan in July of this year, near the conclusion of the wet season. Northern Kyushu was hit by records-setting rainfall that resulted in overflowing rivers and landslides. The residents who did not manage to escape were killed. Others are still missing. It is vital to put in every effort to […]