A proposed name for a new middle school in Fukuoka, Japan, has drawn criticism due to its overlap with a WWII kamikaze aircraft. The name, Ohka Middle School (桜花), uses kanji for "sakura" and "flower," but also evokes memories of the MXY-7 Ohka flying bomb.
A Japanese reporter's dating app adventure led to an unexpected match with a Buddhist monk. This highlights the evolving cultural landscape of romance and religion in Japan.
A recent survey reveals that many Japanese men feel discomfort with female janitors in men's restrooms. This common practice reflects Japan's janitorial demographics, but sparks debate about comfort levels.
A Japanese group will showcase a fashion show in Paris in 2026 featuring colostomy bags and stoma equipment. The Stoma Néo-Art Project aims to destigmatize medical equipment through art and fashion, using traditional Kyoto kimono craftsmanship.
The Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III in Osaka now features Japan's first 'Future Human Washing Machine.' Guests can relax in a private spa room with a sauna and lounge while experiencing this unique cleansing pod.
Public worker by day, private dick by night. Cases of government employees abusing their positions are certainly not unheard of, but it’s usually for lame reasons like spoiling a manga series or going
Collaboration with American art museum puts the works of Hokusai and Hiroshige in the Prussian blue spotlight. Uniqlo’s UT line of graphic T-shirts are essentially wearable works of art, mobile, short
Trendy desserts arrive at supermarkets and convenience stores, so we find out if they’re worth your yen. Have you heard of 3D Fruit Ice Creams? If you’re on social media then chances are you’ll know a
Effective against bears and very lazy people. The spate of bear encounters in Japan has certainly been surprising for many reasons, but one thing that caught my attention especially is that they seem
Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of anime characters who pilot giant robots, and fans can spend endles
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