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Hardcore Kawaii - Japanese Women And The Struggle for ‘Cute’
Every day, women from all over the globe make a conscious decision to put their best face forward, using cosmetics and clothing to show society how beautiful they are. In Japan, the effort to improve appearance remains the same but the desired result is somewhat different. It’s all about being ‘kawaii’ or in English, cute. […]
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Japan News
“Everybody In Tokyo, Shut The F*@k Up For 5 Minutes, Please!”»
It seems as if Tokyoites are under a constant barrage of needless noise most hours of the day. During the the morning, afternoon, and evening hours, it’s the endless announcements in train stations and department stores, or the small white truck that slowly cruises your neighborhood calling for your unwanted bicycles, refrigerators, rice cookers, etc… […]
Business
Start A Business In Japan Or Die Trying - Sole Proprietorships»
So, you’ve been living and working in Japan for a few years. Maybe you’ve been teaching English to Japanese school kids in Japan’s public schools, or maybe you’ve been teaching to salarymen and housewives at an eikaiwa school. Maybe, you work at the Tokyo or Osaka branch office of a foreign-based IT company. Maybe none […]
The Strange Side
Kobe University Lab Dumps Biological Waste Down Drain»
Disposing of live genetically modified material by pouring it down the lab sink has been going on for at least five years at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine laboratory, according to an investigation by the university.
Genetically modified colon bacillus and yeast cultures are required by law to be sterilized before disposal.
According to an article […]
Entertainment
Unseen And Unheard - Live Music In Japan»
Good vibes, happy faces, ringing ears, hangovers and a subconcious reminder that I need another haircut, all stemmed from an atypical source in Japan, an evening of live music.
Japan, unfortunately, isn’t well known abroad for its local music scene and as such, does nothing to inspire foreigners to check out the live performances available to […]
Sports
Japanese Players In MLB - How Things Are Shaping Up»
Just a little over 20 games into the season, Major League Baseball is just getting going. For fans around the world, things are about to get interesting. But for fans of Japanese players, there’s already been some early noise. The biggest splash thus far had been made by outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, who signed a huge […]
