JAPAN| The Aruka Shrine in Japan’s Ebina City is the oldest shrine in all of Sagami Province, but to the general public it’s known for a unique ceremony that involves a priest wearing a 2-meter-long headgear in the shape of a green onion. Negi-san, the head priest at Aruka Shrine has been performing the green onion ceremony for about four years , but it only went viral … [Read more...] about Every Year, This Japanese Shrine Holds the Weirdest Ritual You’ll Ever See
Archives for July 2021
Bra That Grows Rice Showcased in Japan
JAPAN| Developed by Triumph, a company that has created other offbeat bras in the past, the rice bra reflects the interest more and more women show in agriculture. The weird rice bra features two cups that resemble plant pots, made from recyclable plastic. They can both be filled with soil and rice seeds, and watered through a hose that doubles as a belt that goes around … [Read more...] about Bra That Grows Rice Showcased in Japan
Meet Takimika, Japan’s 90-Year-Old Fitness Instructor who has inspired many
JAPAN| Fitness instructor Mika Takishima begins her exercise videos with a smile, raising her clenched fist and exclaiming, “Age is just a number!”She is 90 years old. “You stumble on a small step, right? Let’s do some ankle exercise to prevent a fall.”In one clip, she shows how to move the joints and shoulder blades in a circular motion. In another, she shares a … [Read more...] about Meet Takimika, Japan’s 90-Year-Old Fitness Instructor who has inspired many
Japan vows to join US to defend Taiwan against China: ‘Okinawa could be next’
Japan has promised to join the United States in defense of Taiwan if China decides to invade the sovereign nation, asserting that “Okinawa could be next.” On Monday, Deputy prime minister Taro Aso said China moving into Taiwan could present an imminent threat to the Japanese city of Okinawa, Kyodo News Agency reported. “If a major problem took place in Taiwan, it would … [Read more...] about Japan vows to join US to defend Taiwan against China: ‘Okinawa could be next’
Why Are Japanese Men Not Dating Japanese Women?
JAPAN| A quick glance at the British press recently and you’d be forgiven for thinking that we can’t have too many people in our romantic relationships. So popular are stories of polyamorous pansexuality that it feels like being in a couple is so much fun, we just want to share. The truth is that the UK is seeing a slight trend towards being happily single, particularly … [Read more...] about Why Are Japanese Men Not Dating Japanese Women?