A 37-year-old Japanese man has built a successful career by renting himself out to do nothing. For some reason, he is inundated with requests from people who just want him by their side. In just two years, Shoji Morimoto has gone from being just another unemployed middle-aged man in Tokyo, to a minor Japanese celebrity, with over 270,000 Twitter followers, appearances on … [Read more...] about The Unlikely Success Story of a Man Who Gets Paid to Do Nothing
DNA study traces origins of Japanese to Paleolithic man
Modern Japanese appear to be genetically descended from the Paleolithic Minatogawa people, according to DNA analysis of human remains in Okinawa Prefecture dating from 20,000 years ago. According to current mainstream theory, Japanese have mixed origins in the Jomon people known for their distinctive pottery culture (c. 14500 B.C.-1000 B.C.) and the Yayoi people with their … [Read more...] about DNA study traces origins of Japanese to Paleolithic man
You Can Now Rent Fat People In Japan
A new Japanese service is drawing attention for allowing both individuals and companies to rent out “fat people” for 2,000 yen ($18) per hour. Renting people for various purposes isn’t anything new in Japan. From renting someone to befriend your cheating partner’s lover and convince them to back off, to renting middle-aged men for company, the offers vary a lot and starting … [Read more...] about You Can Now Rent Fat People In Japan
The 12 Japanese Models You Need To Know
Popular for its own boundary-pushing ethos, the Japanese fashion world is actually making waves on the global stage. So, unsurprisingly Japanese models are actually also catching the world's focus. Along with more and more fashion brands welcoming diversity by showcasing models of all of shapes, sizes as well as ethnic backgrounds, Japanese ladies have end up being runway … [Read more...] about The 12 Japanese Models You Need To Know
Japanese “Cosplay Queen” Shocks Fans by Revealing That She Is Actually a Man
A popular Japanese cosplayer known for transforming herself into real-life versions of hot female anime characters, recently came out as a man who uses makeup, wigs and various accessories to achieve a shockingly feminine look. With over 65,000 followers on Twitter, and several other thousands on Instagram, Rei Dunois can safely be described as a fairly popular female … [Read more...] about Japanese “Cosplay Queen” Shocks Fans by Revealing That She Is Actually a Man