Cats of Okishima ‘cat island’ safe from Typhoon Hagibis, netizens claim
Both the government and citizens of Japan appear to have not forgotten about their feline friends and included them in their preparations.
This toilet company in Japan sells miniature, edible toilets
When Forrest Gump’s momma said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” Japan took it literally and made sure that their chocolate products don’t just come in pleasing packages but also in unique forms and shapes. And because of this growing obsession with the “food of the gods,” […]
Japanese illustrator proposes ‘Shiba Inu money’ as alternative to yen banknotes
Aside from cherry blossoms in full bloom and crazy-delicious ramen bowls, Japan is also home to one of the most famous pooches on the internet, the Shiba Inu. Because of this, an illustrator took his and the internet’s obsession with this dog breed to the next level by designing a Shiba Inu banknote alternative. After […]
Sailor Moon condoms to be given away for free by Japanese gov’t
The popular anime heroine Sailor Moon is lending her help to the Japanese government to aid in its fight against sexually transmitted diseases.
LOOK: ‘Naruto’ inspires Michael B. Jordan’s collection for Coach
The collection is centered around the world of “Naruto”, a manga from the late 1990s which was made into an animated cartoon series in 2002.
‘I owe you my life’: Stranger gives man almost P500 to cut ahead of him in CR line
A man in need of heeding the call of nature pressed a 1,000 yen (about P500) bill into another man’s hand to go ahead of him in a restroom line.
The ashes of deceased loved ones are kept in kawaii memorial urns in Japan
When we think of Japan, one of the first things that come to mind is the word “kawaii,” which translates to “cute” or “lovable.” It’s because cuteness in Japan is not only a trend but an innocent yet prominent aspect of their culture that originated as a form of “revolution” in the 1970s. Today, the “cult […]
Japan police arrests clerk found to be using photographic memory to steal credit card details
Despite the countless benefits you can get from embracing digital transformation, there are also some disadvantages to it–one of which is the chance of getting hacked online. As the world becomes more digital, it also poses risks to our personal security and safety leading to cyber security-based crimes such as data breach or online identity […]
Kim Kardashian announces new name of shapewear line
Kim Kardashian originally christened the label “Kimono,” but the name prompted widespread accusations of cultural appropriation both in Japan and worldwide.