Unusual Katakana and Their Origins
By Matthew Coslett Dec 3, 2019 3 min readAs learners explore the weird and wonderful world of katakana words, it can easily lead to a false sense of confidence. But with technology and social me…
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Ain Soph.Ripple's Hangry-Curing Vegan Burgers
Ain Soph.Ripple might sound like a dodgy cult or a computer virus, but it is actually the new code word for amazing vegan burger. Now, me and my friend aren’t vegan, but these burgers were so go…
11 cheapest Tokyo neighborhoods to rent an apartment in show living here’s not an impossible dream
Fortunately, apartments in Tokyo aren’t as prohibitively expensive as many people assume they are. As a matter of fact, it’s arguably easier to find cheap apartments in Tokyo than in many major …
Japanese anime "Weathering With You" nominated for Annie Award
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Santa Claus touches down in Japan ahead of Christmas
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 13:35 | All, WorldCHIBA, Japan - Santa Claus arrived Tuesday from Finland at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, to whip up a festive atmosphere in Japan ahead of…
Butt wing angel panties from Japan give us a lot to think about【Photos】
First up is the Angel Sexy Lingerie One-Piece. As you can clearly see, the Angel Lingerie panties have a pair of cherubic wings springing from the hindquarters. Moving along (but don’t…
Bloodbath: Why Do So Many Anime Characters Have Nosebleeds When They're Aroused?
Any anime or manga fan will tell you that the sight of characters suffering sudden, sporadic nosebleeds when they’re sexually aroused is not uncommon in Japanese-created works. The idea is …
Taxi driver argues with man, runs him over, then drives into wall
Even when it comes to getting around town, trains, buses and taxis pride themselves on delivering top-notch customer service to passengers, but it’s not always easy when said passengers can be r…
Yakuza shooting shocks Japan
A senior member of a yakuza crime syndicate was shot in a busy shopping district. He's believed to be an associate of the Yamaguchi-gumi crime syndicate. The victim was a senior m…
Tokyo making big changes to taxi service and fares, looking for a few "testy" drivers
With the Olympic Games looming, the government and Tokyo taxi companies are looking at ways to overhaul how they charge and to become a little more English-friendly. However, according to s…