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Why Sony Fans Are Called "Cockroaches" in Japan

AdvertisementIn the past in Japan, Sony diehards were called "GK", which was short for "Gate Keeper" (ゲートキーパー・ジーケー). Prior to this, Sony fans were called "Degawa" (…

Why Xbox Fans Are Called “Gropers” in Japan

East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. "Chikan" is certainly not something anyone wants to be called,…

Why almost all Japanese people hate root beer

In my case, the extreme rarity of root beer has been a source of sadness. What is it that makes root beer so overwhelmingly disgusting to Japanese people? Okinawa was the one enclave of Jap…