Three Local Government Officials Make Anti-LGBT Statements
In contrast to the recent LGBT-friendly reforms in Shibuya Ward, Setagaya Ward and Takarazuka (who began issuing same-sex partnership certificates), three local…
24 Hour Television “Love Saves the Earth”
retrieved from Girls Channel net 24 Hour Television “Love Saves the Earth” is a charity TV show that is broadcasted annually by…
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Starbucks Japan Sells Cherry Blossom Flavor Menu Items
On February 15, Starbucks Japan began selling Sakura flavored menu items for a limited time period. Sakura is a Japanese word for…
Love Dance Goes Viral in Japan
Love Dance, which was performed during the ending part of each episode of a drama series, Nigeru Wa Hajida Ga Yaku Ni…
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Themed Cafes in Tokyo: Visiting the Card Captor Sakura Café!
By Marcela Cofre Today I will talk about my experience visiting an anime-themed cafe called Card Captor Sakura. Do you know of the…
Tomoko Yamaguchi: “There are different choices in having children.”
Rola (left), Kiko Mizuhara (right) In a special interview in the March issue of the women’s magazine, FRaU, actress Tomoko Yamaguchi (52)…
Difference Between Tokyo Disneyland and Disneysea
One of the main differences between Tokyo Disneyland, and Tokyo Disney Sea, is that Disneyland does not offer alcoholic drinks, while Tokyo…
Shonen: Callboy
Shonen 娼年is a novel about a 20 year old college student, Ryo who becomes a callboy. He is very bored with his…
Yoshimoto Casts Female Foreigner in their Comedy Show For the First Time
Yoshimoto Kogyo is casting a foreign woman in their comedy play called Shinkigeki, spelled 新喜劇, for the first time since Shinkigeki started…
Jun Matsumoto’s Habit: Starting Day by Drinking Sayu
Sayu (白湯） is plain hot water and the custom of drinking it is becoming more widespread in Japanese showbiz as it has…
Yo Yoshida and Yuto Nakajima Allegedly in Relationship
On April 11th, Shukan Post reported that actress Yo Yoshida (42) and boyband member Yuto Nakajima (22) of Hey Say Jump, are…
Wife of MLB Player Becomes Entertainer in Japan
Lauren Mikolas (27), wife of Tokyo Yomiuri Giants pitcher Miles Mikolas (who previously played for the Texas Rangers), has recently started a…
Good Morning: The Way to Greet in Japanese Entertainment Anytime of the Day
In the Japanese entertainment industry, it is customary for people to say “good morning” (Ohayo or Ohayo Gozaimasu) when they greet each…
Ishida Family
Junichi Ishida likes Italian clothing and food. He has a unique fashion policy to not wear socks, even when wearing shoes. Junichi…
DAIGO’s Sister Comments on Brother’s Marriage
On January 11th, DAIGO’s sister, graphic novel artist Eiki Eiki, released a statement about her little brother’s marriage on her blog. She…
Disney Resort Line Special Version
The Disney Resort Line is the monorail system that connects the four locations of Disney Resort. Currently, there is a special train…
Constitution and Martial Arts
One day, when I met a foreigner in Tokyo, I asked him what had brought him to Japan. His reply was, “Kenpo.”…