There’s no mistaking Japanese rapper Awich. Born as Akiko Urasaki, Awich—which is short for “Asian Wish Child”—has been breaking ground in the music scene for almost two decades now. Since she debuted in the industry back in 2006, she has consistently stayed true to herself, proudly showcasing her Okinawan background. Even after facing personal tragedy […]
After being fired for stealing passengers’ fares, a Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his 12 million yen (Php 4.7 million) retirement package. The worker, who remained anonymous, was dismissed by Kyoto City after he was caught on camera stealing 1,000 yen (Php 396.46) from his bus in 2022. He later filed […]
Former manga artist Ryo Tatsuki foresees a mega-disaster that is predicted to happen this year. The “Baba Vanga of Japan” refers to Ryo Tatsuki, who, like the famed Bulgarian mystic, is known for her prophecies. Tatsuki was once recognized for her work as a manga artist, but she is now better known for her unsettling […]
Japan is dual-faceted and truly fascinating. One side of it is known to be progressive and highly technological, and the other side is its historic, charming culture. If images of snow-capped Mt. Fuji, the historical Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the extremely busy Shibuya crossing, Hachiko’s statue, temples, walking through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or enjoying […]
TrustRing, a Japan tech company, has found a way to increase its appeal toward employees by offering ‘unusual’ work leave set-ups for those struck with hangovers, or if they fancy to take a “celebrity loss leave.” Japan is currently experiencing labor shortages which are expected to continuously decline by 12% from 2022 until 2040. Even […]
A lone sunfish in the Kaikyokan Aquarium has drawn attention online after the staff created cutouts of imaginary visitors dressed in staff’s uniform to keep the fish’s loneliness at bay and posted it on X. \休館中のマンボウの様子をお届けします！！！// マンボウの様子が気になる方も多いのではないでしょうか。 実は・・・！？(コメントに続く) pic.twitter.com/SXEtgk304M — しものせき水族館「海響館」公式 (@shimonoseki_aq) January 3, 2025 The aquarium located in the Yamaguchi prefecture, south of Japan, […]
Beginning in April 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Administration plans to implement a four-day workweek for public sector workers. The goal of this program is to assist working mothers and address Japan’s declining fertility rate. Government workers will be allowed to take three days off each week under this arrangement. Additionally, parents of young children will […]
Many people are drawn to visit the locations where their favorite TV shows and movies were filmed, but with animated series, the settings are often imaginary or created by the animators. However, in Japan, many anime locations are inspired by or based on real places that everyday Japanese people are familiar with and frequently visit. […]
Japanese voice actors joined together to express their disapproval of the unauthorized AI generation and the danger it presents to anime performers. The voice of Frieza in Toei Animation’s Dragon Ball series, Ryusei Nakao, claims in a recently released video that his voice is one of several being “sold without permission” online. In an effort […]
